Sensing and Signal Conditioning Technologies

Intelligent sensing and signal conditioning technology is critically important to ensure optimal system operation. Accurate monitoring of major parameters such as voltage, current, and temperature enable systems to react appropriately to potentially damaging events.

 

Featured products

Featured products WPN Description
Digital and Optical Isolation NCID9211 High Speed Digital Isolator
FOD3184 Logic Output Optocoupler
Op-Amp and Comparator (Voltage Sense) NCS2333 Precision Operational Amplifier, Low Power, Zero-Drift, 30 µV Offset
NCS4333 Operational Amplifier, 30 µV Offset, 0.07 µV/°C, Low Power, Zero-Drift
NCS333 Low Power, Zero-Drift Operational Amplifier with 10 µV Offset
NCS21911/2/4 Precision Operational Amplifier, 2 MHz Bandwidth, Low Noise, Zero-Drift, 25 µV Offset
NCS2250 Comparator, High Speed, 50 ns, Low Voltage, Rail-to-Rail, Push-Pull
ADC NCD98010 12-Bit Low Power SAR ADC Unsigned Output
Current Sense Amplifier NCS211R Current Sense Amplifier, 26V, Low-/High-Side Voltage Out, Bidirectional Current Shunt Monitor
NCS214R Current Sense Amplifier, 26V, Low-/High-Side Voltage Out, Bidirectional Current Shunt Monitor
Temperature Sense CAT34TS00VP2GT4 1.8 V Digital Temperature Sensor
N34TS04MT3ETG EEPROM Digital Output Temperature Sensor with On-board SPD
Voltage Reference TL431 Voltage Reference, Programmable Precision, Shunt Regulator

 

Comparison of isolation techniques

Attribute >Opto-Coupler >On-chip Magnetic >On-chip Capacitive >Digi-Max™ Off-chip Capacitive
Isolated Materials Epoxy/Silicone gel Polyimide SiO2 or equivalent Ceramic Substrate / Epoxy
Signal Coupling Optical (LED +diode) Magnetic field Electric field Electric field
Performance Across Temp and Time Varies Consistent Consistent Consistent
Life Expectancy 10+ Yrs 20+ Yrs 20+ Yrs 20+ Yrs
Speed < 25MBit/s 100+MBit/s 100+MBit/s 50MBit/s
Distance Through Insulation (DTI) > 400 µm ~20 µm ~20 µm > 500 µm
Meets EN60950 >0.4mm DTI Yes No No Yes
Common Mode Transient Immunity (CMTI) ~25 kV/µs > 100 kV/µs > 100 kV/µs > 100 kV/µs
EMI - Susceptibility Non-issue - too slow Design techniques Signal level dependent Signal level dependent
EMC - Radiation Non-issue (light transmission) Design techniques Design techniques Design techniques
Junction Temperature Up to 125°C Wide range (150°C) Wide range (150°C) Wide range (150°C)
Standards UL1577 UL1577 UL1577 UL1577
IEC60747-5-5 VDE0884-17 VDE0884-17 VDE0884-17
Modulation Method for Internal Signal Xfer No modulation required On-Off Keying On-Off Keying On-Off Keying

 

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