ADUM1251
Hot Swappable, Dual I2C IsolatorsThe ADUM1251 is a hot swappable, dual i2c isolators from Analog Devices. View the full ADUM1251 datasheet below including key specifications, electrical characteristics, absolute maximum ratings.
ADUM1251 shares its datasheet with ADUM1250, whose page lists every part number it covers.
Official ADUM1251 datasheet (PDF) — the source this page was extracted from.
ADUM1251 Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Channel Type | Bidirectional |
| Common Mode Transient Immunity (Min) | 25kV/µs |
| Data Rate | 1Mbps |
| Inputs - Side 1/Side 2 | 2/2 |
| Isolated Power | No |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Number of Channels | 2 |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C ~ 105°C |
| Package / Case | 8-SOIC (0.154\", 3.90mm Width) |
| Pulse Width Distortion (Max) | 145ns, 85ns |
| Supplier Device Package | 8-SOIC |
| Diode Technology | Magnetic Coupling |
| Type | I2C |
| Voltage - Isolation | 2500Vrms |
| Supply Voltage | 3V ~ 5.5V |
ADUM1251 Overview
Part: ADuM1250ARZ — Analog Devices
Type: Hot Swappable, Dual I2C Digital Isolator
Description: 3.0 V to 5.5 V dual-channel bidirectional I2C digital isolator operating up to 1000 kHz with 30 mA current sink capability and 2500 V rms isolation rating.
Operating Conditions:
- Supply voltage: 3.0 V to 5.5 V (VDD1, VDD2)
- Operating temperature: -40°C to +105°C (A Grade)
- Maximum frequency: 1000 kHz
- Static output loading: 0.5 mA to 3 mA (Side 1), 0.5 mA to 30 mA (Side 2)
Absolute Maximum Ratings:
- Max supply voltage: -0.5 V to +7.0 V (VDD1 to GND1, VDD2 to GND2)
- Max continuous current: ±18 mA (Side 1 average output current per pin), ±100 mA (Side 2 average output current per pin)
- Max junction/storage temperature: -55°C to +150°C (Storage Temperature)
Key Specs:
- Supply current, Side 1 (ADuM1250, 5 V): 2.8 mA typ, 5.0 mA max (VDD1 = 5 V)
- Supply current, Side 2 (ADuM1250, 5 V): 2.7 mA typ, 5.0 mA max (VDD2 = 5 V)
- Side 1 logic input threshold: 500 mV min, 700 mV max
- Side 1 logic low output voltage: 600 mV min, 900 mV max (ISDA1 = ISCL1 = 3.0 mA)
- Side 2 logic low output voltage: 400 mV max (ISDA2 = ISCL2 = 30 mA)
- Side 2 logic input voltage high: 0.7 VDD2 min; low: 0.3 VDD2 max
- Input/output leakage currents: 0.01 μA typ, 10 μA max (all I/O lines at VDD)
- Common-mode transient immunity: 25 kV/μs min, 35 kV/μs typ
Features:
- Bidirectional I2C communication
- Open-drain interfaces
- Suitable for hot swap applications
- 30 mA current sink capability
- 1000 kHz operation
- 3.0 V to 5.5 V supply/logic levels
- Qualified for automotive applications
- Safety approvals including UL 1577 (2500 V rms for 1 minute) and DIN EN IEC 60747-17
Applications:
- Isolated I2C, SMBus, or PMBus interfaces
- Multilevel I2C interfaces
- Power supplies
- Networking
- Power over Ethernet
- Hybrid electric vehicle battery management
Package:
- 8-lead SOIC (narrow body [SOIC_N], R-8)
ADUM1251 Features
- Bidirectional I 2 C communication
- Open-drain interfaces
- Suitable for hot swap applications
- 30 mA current sink capability
- 1000 kHz operation
- 3.0 V to 5.5 V supply/logic levels
- 8-lead, RoHS compliant SOIC package
- High temperature operation: 125°C
- Qualified for automotive applications
- Safety and regulatory approvals
- DIN EN IEC 60747-17 (VDE 0884-17) ► VIORM = 560 V peak ► UL 1577 ► VISO = 2500 V rms for 1 minute ► IEC/EN/CSA 62368-1
- IEC/CSA 61010-1
- CQC GB4943.1
ADUM1251 Applications
- Isolated I 2 C, SMBus, or PMBus interfaces
- Multilevel I 2 C interfaces
- Power supplies
- Networking
- Power over Ethernet
- Hybrid electric vehicle battery management
ADUM1251 Pin Configuration
Figure 4. ADuM1250/ADuM1251 Pin Configuration
Table 8. ADuM1250 Pin Function Descriptions
| Pin No. | Mnemonic | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | V DD1 | Supply Voltage, 3.0 V to 5.5 V. |
| 2 | SDA 1 | Data Input/Output, Side 1. |
| 3 | SCL 1 | Clock Input/Output, Side 1. |
| 4 | GND 1 | Ground 1. Ground reference for Isolator Side 1. |
| 5 | GND 2 | Ground 2. Isolated ground reference for Isolator Side 2. |
| 6 | SCL 2 | Clock Input/Output, Side 2. |
| 7 | SDA 2 | Data Input/Output, Side 2. |
| 8 | V DD2 | Supply Voltage, 3.0 V to 5.5 V. |
ADUM1251 Electrical Characteristics
All voltages are relative to their respective ground. All minimum and maximum specifications apply over the entire recommended operating range, unless otherwise noted. All typical specifications are at T A = 25°C, V DD1 = 3.3 V or 5 V, and V DD2 = 3.3 V or 5 V, unless otherwise noted.
Table 1. Electrical Characteristics
| Parameter | Symbol | Min | Typ | Max | Unit | Test Conditions/Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADuM1250 | ||||||
| Input Supply Current, Side 1, 5 V | I DD1 | 2.8 | 5.0 | mA | V DD1 = 5 V | |
| Input Supply Current, Side 2, 5 V | I DD2 | 2.7 | 5.0 | mA | V DD2 = 5 V | |
| Input Supply Current, Side 1, 3.3 V | I DD1 | 1.9 | 3.0 | mA | V DD1 = 3.3 V | |
| Input Supply Current, Side 2, 3.3 V | I DD2 | 1.7 | 3.0 | mA | V DD2 = 3.3 V | |
| ADuM1251 | ||||||
| Input Supply Current, Side 1, 5 V | I DD1 | 2.8 | 6.0 | mA | V DD1 = 5 V | |
| Input Supply Current, Side 2, 5 V | I DD2 | 2.5 | 4.7 | mA | V DD2 = 5 V | |
| Input Supply Current, Side 1, 3.3 V | I DD1 | 1.8 | 3.0 | mA | V DD1 = 3.3 V | |
| Input Supply Current, Side 2, 3.3 V | I DD2 | 1.6 | 2.8 | mA | V DD2 = 3.3 V | |
| LEAKAGE CURRENTS | I SDA1 , I SDA2 , I SCL1 , I SCL2 | 0.01 | 10 | μA | V SDA1 = V DD1 , V SDA2 = V DD2 , V SCL1 = V DD1 , V SCL2 = V DD2 | |
| SIDE 1 LOGIC LEVELS | ||||||
| Logic Input Threshold 1 | V SDA1T , V SCL1T | 500 | 700 | mV | ||
| Logic Low Output Voltages | V SDA1OL , V SCL1OL | 600 | 900 | mV | I SDA1 = I SCL1 = 3.0 mA | |
| Difference 2 | ΔV , ΔV | 600 | 850 | mV | I SDA1 = I SCL1 = 0.5 mA | |
| Input/Output Logic Low Level | SDA1 SCL1 | 50 | mV | |||
| SIDE 2 LOGIC LEVELS | ||||||
| Logic Low Input Voltage | V SDA2IL , V SCL2IL | 0.3 V DD2 | V | |||
| Logic High Input Voltage | V SDA2IH , V SCL2IH | 0.7 V DD2 | V | |||
| Logic Low Output Voltage | V SDA2OL , V SCL2OL | 400 | mV | I SDA2 = I SCL2 = 30 mA | ||
| INPUT CAPACITANCE | C IN | 4.0 | pF | Pin capacitance |
ADUM1251 Absolute Maximum Ratings
Ambient temperature = 25°C, unless otherwise noted.
ADUM1251 Recommended Operating Conditions
Table 5.
| Parameter | Rating |
|---|---|
| Ambient Operating Temperature (T A ) | |
| A Grade | -40°C to +105°C |
| S, WGrades | -40°C to +125°C |
| Supply Voltages 1 | |
| V DD1 | 3.0 V to 5.5 V |
| V DD2 | 3.0 V to 5.5 V |
| Input/Output Signal Voltage | |
| V SDA1 , V SCL1 | 0 V to V DD1 |
| V SDA2 , V SCL2 | 0 V to V DD2 |
| Capacitive Load | |
| Side 1 (C L1 ) | 40 pF |
| Side 2 (C L2 ) | 400 pF |
| Static Output Loading | |
| Side 1 (I SDA1 , I SCL1 ) | 0.5 mA to 3 mA |
| Side 2 (I SDA2 , I SCL2 ) | 0.5 mA to 30 mA |
1 All voltages are relative to their respective ground. See the Magnetic Field Immunity section for information about immunity to external magnetic fields.
ADUM1251 Thermal Information
Thermal performance is directly linked to PCB design and operating environment. Careful attention to the PCB thermal design is required.
Thermal resistance and characterization parameter values specified in Table 7 are defined and calculated based on the JEDEC JESD51 standards. For more details on their definition and usage, see JEDEC JESD51-12 and the Thermal Analysis section.
ADUM1251 Typical Application
Figure 9 shows a typical application circuit including the pull-up resistors required for both Side 1 and Side 2 buses. Bypass capacitors with values from 0.01 μF to 0.1 μF are required between V DD1 and GND1 and between V DD2 and GND 2 . The 200 Ω resistor shown in Figure 9 is required for latch-up immunity when hot plugging if the ambient temperature is between 105°C and 125°C, and must be placed on the side being hot plugged. Use 200 Ω for 5 V V DD1 and 91 Ω for 3.3 V V DD1 .
Figure 9. Typical Isolated I 2 C Interface Using the ADuM1250
Figure 9 shows a typical application circuit including the pull-up resistors required for both Side 1 and Side 2 buses. Bypass capacitors with values from 0.01 μF to 0.1 μF are required between V DD1 and GND1 and between V DD2 and GND 2 . The 200 Ω resistor shown in Figure 9 is required for latch-up immunity when hot plugging if the ambient temperature is between 105°C and 125°C, and must be placed on the side being hot plugged. Use 200 Ω for 5 V V DD1 and 91 Ω for 3.3 V V DD1 .
Variants on the same datasheet
These parts have exact links to the same datasheet. They are candidates to compare, not verified drop-in replacements; check package, pinout and electrical limits.
| Part Number | Manufacturer | Package |
|---|---|---|
| ADUM1250 | Analog Devices | SOIC-8 |
| ADUM1250ARZ | Analog Devices | 8-SOIC (0.154", 3.90mm Width) |
| ADUM1250ARZ-RL7 | Analog Devices | SOIC-8 |
| ADUM1250SRZ | Analog Devices | SOIC-8 |
| ADUM1250SRZ-RL7 | Analog Devices | SOIC-8 |
| ADUM1250W | Analog Devices | SOIC-8 |
| ADUM1250WSRZ | Analog Devices | SOIC-8 |
| ADUM1250WSRZ-RL7 | Analog Devices | SOIC-8 |
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