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MAX14850PMB1 Peripheral Module
General Description
Features
The MAX14850PMB1 peripheral module utilizes the
MAX14850 digital isolator to isolate another SPI- or UART-
based module from any host system that utilizes Pmod -
S Isolates SPI- or UART-Based Pmod-Compatible
Modules from the Host System
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S Data Rates from 2Mbps to 20Mbps or Greater,
compatible expansion ports configurable for either a UART
or SPI interface. This peripheral module is first plugged
into the host Pmod port. Another UART- or SPI-based
module plugged into the 12-pin Pmod-compatible
connector on this peripheral module is galvanically isolated
from the host and referenced to a secondary power supply
connected to this peripheral module.
Depending on Configuration
S 2-Pin Header to Connect External Voltage for
Isolated Module
S 600V
Isolation for 60s
RMS
S Isolates Four SPI or UART Signals and Two
Control Signals
The IC is a 6-channel digital isolator utilizing Maxim’s pro-
prietary process technology, whose monolithic design
provides a compact and low-cost transfer of digital
signals between circuits with different power domains. Of
the six total channels, the four unidirectional channels are
each capable of DC to 50Mbps, with two of the four chan-
nels passing data across the isolation barrier in each
direction. The two bidirectional channels are open drain
and each is capable of data rates from DC to 2Mbps.
S Short-Circuit Protection on Unidirectional Outputs
S 12-Pin Pmod-Compatible Male Connector to Host
S 12-Pin Pmod-Compatible Female Connection for
Module to be Isolated
S RoHS Compliant
S Proven PCB Layout
S Fully Assembled and Tested
Refer to the MAX14850 IC data sheet for detailed informa-
tion regarding operation of the IC.
Ordering Information appears at end of data sheet.
MAX14850PMB1 Peripheral Module
Pmod is a trademark of Digilent Inc.
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