ACPL-796J
Optically Isolated Sigma-Delta Modulator
Data Sheet
Description
Features
The ACPL-796J is a 1-bit, second-order sigma-delta (ꢀꢁꢂ)
modulator converts an analog input signal into a high-
speed data stream with galvanic isolation based on optical
coupling technology. The ACPL-796J operates from a 5 V
power supply with dynamic range of 80 dB with an appro-
priate digital filter. The differential inputs of ±±00 mV (full
scale ±ꢀ±0 mV) are ideal for direct connection to shunt
resistors or other low-level signal sources in applications
such as motor phase current measurement.
ꢃ 5 MHz to ±0 MHz external clock input range
ꢃ 1-bit, second-order sigma-delta modulator
ꢃ 16 bits resolution no missing codes (1± bits ENOB)
ꢃ 74 dB minimum SNR
ꢃ ꢀ.5 ꢄV/°C maximum offset drift
ꢃ ±1ꢁ maximum gain error
ꢃ Internal reference voltage
ꢃ ±±00 mV linear range with single 5 V supply
ꢃ ꢀ V to 5.5 V wide supply range for digital interface
ꢃ –40°C to +105°C operating temperature range
ꢃ SO-16 package
The analog input is continuously sampled by means of
sigma-delta over-sampling using external clock, coupled
across the isolation barrier, which allows synchronous
operation with any digital controller. The signal infor-
mation is contained in the modulator data, as a density
of ones with data rate up to ±0 MHz, and the data are
encoded and transmitted across the isolation boundary
where they are recovered and decoded into high-speed
data stream of digital ones and zeros. The original signal
information can be reconstructed with a digital filter. The
serial interface has a wide supply range of ꢀ V to 5.5 V.
ꢃ ±5 kV/ꢄs common-mode transient immunity
ꢃ Safety and regulatory approval (pending):
IEC/EN/DIN EN 60747-5-5: 1±ꢀ0 Vpeak working
insulation voltage
UL 1577: 5000 Vrms/1min double protection rating
CSA: Component Acceptance Notice #5
Applications
Combined with superior optical coupling technology,
the modulator delivers high noise margins and excellent
immunity against isolation-mode transients. With 0.5 mm
minimum distance through insulation (DTI), the ACPL-796J
provides reliable double protection and high working
insulation voltage, which is suitable for fail-safe designs.
This outstanding isolation performance is superior to
alternatives including devices based on capacitive- or
magnetic-coupling with DTI in micro-meter range. Offered
in an SO-16 package, the isolated ADC delivers the reli-
ability, small size, superior isolation and over-temperature
performance motor drive designers need to accurately
measure current at much lower price compared to tradi-
tional current transducers.
ꢃ Motor phase and rail current sensing
ꢃ Power inverter current and voltage sensing
ꢃ Industrial process control
ꢃ Data acquisition systems
ꢃ General purpose current and voltage sensing
ꢃ Traditional current transducer replacements
Functional Block Diagram
VDD1
VDD2
LED
Σ−Δ
VIN
+
DECODER
LED
MDAT
DRIVER
MODULATOR/
ENCODER
The internal clock version modulators, HCPL-7860 (DIP-8/
gull wing surface mount package) and HCPL-786J (SO-16
package), are also available.
VIN−
SHIELD
MCLKIN
GND2
CLOCK
DETECTOR
DRIVER
VREF
SHIELD
ACPL-796J
GND1
Figure 1.
CAUTION: It is advised that normal static precautions be taken in handling and assembly
of this component to prevent damage and/or degradation which may be induced by ESD.