Digital Isolators for Industrial and Automotive Applications: Advanced Safety and Performance
The growing complexity of modern electronics demands robust solutions for isolation to ensure safety, data integrity, and reliability. Novosense’s portfolio of digital isolators for industrial and automotive applications delivers high-speed data transfer, robust electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), and advanced safety features. With their proprietary isolation technology and the use of Adaptive OOK®, Novosense sets a new benchmark for performance and reliability across industries such as automation, automotive, and energy systems.
Specifications
Novosense’s isolators combine cutting-edge technology and robust design to meet the highest standards:
Core Features
Insulation Voltage: Up to 5,700 VRMS for reinforced isolation.
Data Rates: Up to 150 Mbps.
Common Mode Transient Immunity (CMTI): Up to 200 kV/μs.
Wide Temperature Range: -40°C to +125°C.
Protocols Supported: I2C, SPI, CAN, RS485, RS232, and more.
Package Options
SOP8/16
SOW8/16, with creepage distances up to 15mm for reinforced insulation.
Isolation Technology: A Superior Foundation
At the heart of Novosense’s isolators lies its proprietary isolation technology which combines advanced silicon-based capacitive isolation with innovative noise suppression techniques. Key advantages include:
High Signal Integrity: Superior protection against signal distortion in noisy environments.
Durability: Designed for a 60+ year lifespan, ensuring long-term reliability.
Enhanced Safety: High-voltage isolation ensures safe operation in critical applications such as motor drives and industrial systems.
Adaptive OOK: Optimised Communication in Noisy Environments
Novosense’s Adaptive On-Off Keying (OOK) technology delivers high-speed, low-power data transmission with exceptional electromagnetic immunity. This proprietary method dynamically adjusts transmission parameters to optimise performance in real-world conditions.
Benefits:
Reduces signal interference, ensuring robust communication in high-noise environments.
Minimises power consumption for energy-efficient operation.
Supports high data rates while maintaining reliability.
Applications: Adaptive OOK is particularly effective in industrial automation and automotive systems, where high-speed communication must remain stable under challenging conditions.
Isolated Amplifiers: Expanding the Portfolio
In addition to digital isolators, Novosense offers isolated amplifiers, which combine signal isolation with precision measurement capabilities. These amplifiers are ideal for current sensing and voltage monitoring in energy and motor control systems.
Key Features
Isolation voltage up to 5,700 VRMS.
Integrated ADCs for precise signal conversion.
High CMTI for robust performance in noisy environments.
Applications
Battery management systems (BMS).
Current sensing in solar inverters and industrial motors.
Power supply monitoring.
Applications
Novosense’s isolation solutions cater to a wide range of applications:
Industrial Automation:
PLCs, motor drives, and sensor networks for high-speed, safe data transmission.
Automotive Systems:
Battery management (BMS), in-vehicle networks (CAN, LIN), and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS).
Energy Systems:
Solar inverters, energy storage, and EV chargers require reliable isolation for power safety.
Communication Systems:
High-speed RS485, I2C, and SPI isolators for robust and interference-free communication.
Key Products in the Novosense Portfolio
Digital Isolators (NSi82xx Series)
Insulation voltage up to 5,700 VRMS.
Ultra-low propagation delay (<10 ns) for high-speed applications.
I2C Isolators (NSi8100 Series)
Supports clock rates up to 2 MHz for seamless integration in industrial and IoT systems.
RS485 Isolators (NSi8308x Series)
High CMTI (150 kV/μs) and robust performance for communication in noisy environments.
Isolated Amplifiers
Combines precision measurement and isolation, ideal for power and energy applications.
Why Choose Novosense’s Isolation Solutions?
Safety: High insulation voltage and CMTI protect systems in high-risk environments.
Performance: Technologies like Adaptive OOK ensure robust data transmission and noise immunity.
Flexibility: A wide range of protocols and package options support diverse applications.
Reliability: Designed for longevity and consistent performance across demanding use cases.
Conclusion
Novosense’s isolation products, including digital isolators and isolated amplifiers, combine advanced safety, high-speed data rates, and robust EMC performance. With proprietary technologies like Isolation Tech and Adaptive OOK, these solutions set a new standard for reliability in industrial, automotive, and energy applications.
Novosense offers comprehensive cross-reference capability for many leading manufacturers, offering superior quality and potential cost-savings. Contact Ineltek to discover more.