Texas Instruments (TI) has launched its new signal isolation semiconductor optoemulator portfolio designed to improve signal integrity, consume less power and extend the life of high-voltage industrial and automotive applications.
Texas Instruments (TI) (Nasdaq: TXN) today introduced its new signal isolation semiconductor optoemulator portfolio, designed to improve signal integrity, consume less power and extend the life of high-voltage industrial and automotive applications.
TI's inaugural optoemulators are pin-for-pin compatible with the industry's most common optocouplers, enabling seamless integration into existing designs while leveraging the unique benefits of silicon dioxide ( SiO2- based insulation technology).
“The current push for electrification, coupled with the complexities of designing high-voltage systems, presents a need for engineers to increase the performance and lifespan of their products while ensuring the right level of insulation,” said Tsedeniya Abraham , general manager of interface products in Texas. Instruments.
“Our new portfolio of optoemulators not only addresses the growing need for reliable and affordable isolation, but also exemplifies our commitment to investing in high voltage technologies,” added Abraham.
Increase reliability with TI's SiO 2- based insulation
Optocouplers, which integrate an LED to isolate the signal, have historically been a common choice among engineers. However, optocouplers typically require upfront design to compensate for the inevitable aging effects of LEDs.
TI's opto-emulators eliminate the need for excessive design by using SiO 2 for the isolation barrier, completely eliminating the effects of LED aging. With high dielectric strength of 500 V RMS /µm, TI 2 's SiO Insulation Barrier enables the new device portfolio to protect end product designs for over 40 years.
The optoemulators also provide isolation protection of up to 3,750 V RMS while reducing power consumption by up to 80%.
Additionally, the portfolio is capable of supporting wide operating temperature ranges from –55°C to 125°C, while providing up to 10 times greater common-mode transient immunity than optocouplers. (To learn more about the benefits of TI's new optoemulators, read the white paper, “Opto-emulators Explained: Why You Should Upgrade Your Optocoupler Technology.”)
TI's new portfolio of optical emulators builds on the company's commitment to helping engineers unlock the power of high voltage.
