ACPL-C797
Optically Isolated Sigma-Delta Modulator
Data Sheet
Description
Features
• Superior Optical Isolation and Insulation
• 10 MHz internal clock
•ꢀ 1-bit, second-order sigma-delta modulator
•ꢀ 16 bits resolution no missing codes (1± bits ENOB)
•ꢀ 78 dB SNR
• ꢀ.5 µV/°C maximum offset drift
•ꢀ ±1ꢁ gain error
•ꢀ Internal reference voltage
The ACPL-C797 is a 1-bit, second-order sigma-delta (Σ-∆)
modulator converts an analog input signal into a high-
speed data stream with galvanic isolation based on optical
coupling technology. The ACPL-C797 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.
•ꢀ ±±00 mV linear range with single 5 V supply (±ꢀ±0 mV
The analog input is continuously sampled by a means of
sigma-delta over-sampling using an on-board clock. The
signal information is contained in the modulator data, as a
density of ones with data rate of 10 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 for data and clock has a wide supply range
of ꢀ V to 5.5 V.
full scale)
•ꢀ ꢀ V to 5.5 V wide supply range for digital interface
•ꢀ -40°C to +105°C operating temperature range
•ꢀ SSO-8 package
•ꢀ ±5 kV/µs common-mode transient immunity
•ꢀ Safety and regulatory approval:
– IEC/EN/DIN EN 60747-5-5: 1414 Vpeak working insu-
lation voltage
– UL 1577: 5000 Vrms/1min isolation voltage
– CSA: Component Acceptance Notice #5
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-C797 provides reliable reinforced insulation and
high working insulation voltage, which is suitable for
fail-safe designs. This outstanding isolation performance
is superior to alternatives including devices based on ca-
pacitive- or magnetic-coupling with DTI in micro-meter
range. Offered in a Stretched SO-8 (SSO-8) package, the
isolated ADC delivers the reliability, small size, superior
isolation and over-temperature performance motor drive
designers need to accurately measure current at much
lower price compared to traditional current transducers.
Applications
•ꢀ Motor phase and rail current sensing
•ꢀ Power inverter current and voltage sensing
•ꢀ Industrial process control
•ꢀ Data acquisition systems
•ꢀ General purpose current and voltage sensing
•ꢀ Traditional current transducer replacements
Functional Block Diagram
VDD1
VDD2
The external clock version modulator ACPL-796J (SO-16
package) is also available.
+
Σ-∆
MCLK
VIN
LED
DRIVER
MODULATOR/
ENCODER
DECODER
–
VIN
MDAT
SHIELD
CLK
VREF
GND1
GND2
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.