ISO7421ED
Digital IsolatorThe ISO7421ED is a digital isolator from Texas Instruments. View the full ISO7421ED datasheet below including key specifications, electrical characteristics, absolute maximum ratings.
ISO7421ED shares its datasheet with ISO7421, whose page lists every part number it covers.
Official ISO7421ED datasheet (PDF) — the source this page was extracted from.
ISO7421ED Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Pulse Skew | 200 ps typical |
| Signaling Rate | >50 Mbps |
| Package Body Size | 4.90 mm x 3.91 mm |
| Propagation Delay | 7 ns typical |
| Number Of Channels | 2 (opposite directions) |
| Transient Immunity | 50 kV/µs typical |
| Supply Voltage Range | 3V to 5.5V |
| Isolation Barrier Life | >25 years |
| Isolation Rating (VDE) | 4242 VPK |
| Isolation Rating (UL 1577) | 2500 VRMS for 1 minute |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40°C to 125°C |
| Default Output (No F Suffix) | High |
| Supply Current Per Channel (3.3V, 1 Mbps) | 1.8 mA typical |
| Supply Current Per Channel (3.3V, 25 Mbps) | 2.8 mA typical |
ISO7421ED Overview
Part: ISO7421EDR (ISO742x family) — Texas Instruments
Type: Dual-Channel Digital Isolator
Description: Low-power dual-channel digital isolator with signaling rates up to 50 Mbps, 3–5.5 V supplies, 2500 VRMS (UL 1577) / 4242 VPK (VDE) isolation, and 7 ns typical propagation delay. The ISO7421 has its two channels in opposite directions.
Operating Conditions:
- Supply voltage (VCC1, VCC2): 3.0–5.5 V
- Operating temperature (ambient): -40 to 125 °C
- Signaling rate: 0 to 50 Mbps
- Junction temperature: -40 to 136 °C
- Input pulse duration: min 20 ns
- Output current: IOH -4 mA (min), IOL 4 mA (max)
Absolute Maximum Ratings:
- Supply voltage VCC1, VCC2: -0.5 to 6 V
- Voltage at IN, OUT: -0.5 to VCC + 0.5 V
- Output current: ±15 mA
- Surge immunity (IEC 61000-4-5): 4000 VPK
- Max junction temperature: 150 °C
- Storage temperature: -65 to 150 °C
- ESD: HBM ±3000 V, CDM ±1500 V, MM ±200 V
Key Specs:
- VOH: ≥ VCCO - 0.8 V at IOH = -4 mA (4.6 V typ, 5 V supplies); ≥ VCCO - 0.1 V at IOH = -20 μA
- VOL: 0.4 V max at IOL = 4 mA; 0.1 V max at IOL = 20 μA (5 V supplies)
- Input threshold hysteresis: 400 mV typ
- Input current: IIH 10 μA max, IIL -10 μA min
- CMTI: 25 kV/μs min, 50 kV/μs typ (VI = VCCI or 0 V)
- Propagation delay: 7 ns typ; pulse skew: 200 ps typ
- Typical ICC per channel (ISO7421, 3.3 V supplies): 1.8 mA at 1 Mbps, 2.8 mA at 25 Mbps
- Isolation barrier life: > 25 years
Features:
- Signaling rate > 50 Mbps
- Default output high (no "F" suffix) or low ("F" suffix) on input power or signal loss
- 3.3 V and 5 V level translation
- TTL input thresholds; inputs 5 V tolerant with 3.3 V supply
- No integrated noise filter, giving fast propagation delay
- Safety approvals: VDE (DIN V VDE V 0884-10, DIN EN 61010-1), UL 1577, CSA, CQC (GB4943.1-2011)
Applications:
- Opto-coupler replacement in industrial fieldbus, ProfiBus, ModBus, DeviceNet data buses
- Servo control interface
- Motor control
- Power supplies
- Battery packs
Package:
- SOIC-8 (D), 4.90 mm x 3.91 mm nominal
ISO7421ED Applications
- Opto-Coupler Replacement in:
- -Industrial FieldBus
- -ProfiBus
- -ModBus
- -DeviceNet™ Data Buses
- -Servo Control Interface
- -Motor Control
- -Power Supplies
- -Battery Packs
ISO742x provide galvanic isolation up to 2500 VRMS for 1 minute per UL and 4242 VPK per VDE. These devices have two isolated channels. Each channel has a logic input and output buffer separated by a silicon dioxide (SiO2) insulation barrier. Used in conjunction with isolated power supplies, these devices prevent noise currents on a data bus or other circuit from entering the local ground and interfering with or damaging sensitive circuitry. ISO7420 has both channels in the same direction while ISO7421 has the two channels in opposite direction. In case of input power or signal loss, default output is 'low' for devices with suffix 'F' and 'high' for devices without suffix 'F'. ISO742x have no integrated noise filter and thus have fast propagation delays.
These devices have TTL input thresholds and operate from 3-V to 5.5-V supplies. All inputs are 5-V tolerant when supplied from a 3.3-V supply.
ISO7421ED Pin Configuration
ISO7421ED Electrical Characteristics
TA = -40°C to 125°C
| PARAMETER | PARAMETER | TEST | CONDITIONS | MIN | TYP | MAX | UNIT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V OH | High-level output voltage | I OH = -4 mA; see Figure 16. | I OH = -4 mA; see Figure 16. | V CCO (1) - 0.8 | 4.6 | V | |
| V OH | High-level output voltage | I OH = -20 μ A; see Figure 16. | I OH = -20 μ A; see Figure 16. | V CCO - 0.1 | 5 | V | |
| V OL | Low-level output voltage | I OL = 4 mA; see Figure 16. | I OL = 4 mA; see Figure 16. | 0.2 | 0.4 | V | |
| V OL | Low-level output voltage | I OL = 20 μ A; see Figure 16. | I OL = 20 μ A; see Figure 16. | 0 | 0.1 | V | |
| V I(HYS) | Input threshold voltage hysteresis | 400 | mV | ||||
| I IH | High-level input current | 10 | μ A | ||||
| I IL | Low-level input current | CCI (1) | CCI (1) | -10 | μ A | ||
| CMTI | Common-mode transient immunity | V I = V CCI or 0 V; see Figure 18. | V I = V CCI or 0 V; see Figure 18. | 25 | 50 | kV/ μ s | |
| SUPPLY CURRENT (ALL INPUTS SWITCHING WITH SQUARE WAVE CLOCK SIGNAL FOR DYNAMIC I CC MEASUREMENT) | SUPPLY CURRENT (ALL INPUTS SWITCHING WITH SQUARE WAVE CLOCK SIGNAL FOR DYNAMIC I CC MEASUREMENT) | SUPPLY CURRENT (ALL INPUTS SWITCHING WITH SQUARE WAVE CLOCK SIGNAL FOR DYNAMIC I CC MEASUREMENT) | SUPPLY CURRENT (ALL INPUTS SWITCHING WITH SQUARE WAVE CLOCK SIGNAL FOR DYNAMIC I CC MEASUREMENT) | SUPPLY CURRENT (ALL INPUTS SWITCHING WITH SQUARE WAVE CLOCK SIGNAL FOR DYNAMIC I CC MEASUREMENT) | SUPPLY CURRENT (ALL INPUTS SWITCHING WITH SQUARE WAVE CLOCK SIGNAL FOR DYNAMIC I CC MEASUREMENT) | SUPPLY CURRENT (ALL INPUTS SWITCHING WITH SQUARE WAVE CLOCK SIGNAL FOR DYNAMIC I CC MEASUREMENT) | SUPPLY CURRENT (ALL INPUTS SWITCHING WITH SQUARE WAVE CLOCK SIGNAL FOR DYNAMIC I CC MEASUREMENT) |
| ISO7420x | ISO7420x | ISO7420x | ISO7420x | ISO7420x | ISO7420x | ISO7420x | ISO7420x |
| I CC1 | Supply current for V CC1 and V CC2 | DC to 1 Mbps | DC Input: V I = V CCI or 0 V, AC Input: C L = 15 pF | 0.4 | 0.8 | mA | |
| I CC2 | Supply current for V CC1 and V CC2 | DC to 1 Mbps | DC Input: V I = V CCI or 0 V, AC Input: C L = 15 pF | 3.4 | 5 | mA | |
| I CC1 | Supply current for V CC1 and V CC2 | 10 Mbps | C = 15 pF | 0.6 | 1 | mA | |
| I CC2 | Supply current for V CC1 and V CC2 | 10 Mbps | C = 15 pF | 4.5 | 6 | mA | |
| I CC1 | Supply current for V CC1 and V CC2 | 25 Mbps | C = 15 pF | 1 | 1.5 | mA | |
| I CC2 | Supply current for V CC1 and V CC2 | L | C = 15 pF | 6.2 | 8 | mA | |
| I CC1 | Supply current for V CC1 and V CC2 | 50 Mbps | 1.7 | 2.5 | mA | ||
| I CC2 | Supply current for V CC1 and V CC2 | 50 Mbps | 9 | 12 | mA | ||
| ISO7421x | ISO7421x | ISO7421x | ISO7421x | ISO7421x | ISO7421x | ISO7421x | ISO7421x |
| I CC1 | Supply current for V CC1 and V CC2 | DC to 1 Mbps | DC Input: V I = V CCI or 0 V, AC Input: C L = 15 pF | 2.3 | 3.6 | mA | |
| I CC2 | Supply current for V CC1 and V CC2 | DC to 1 Mbps | DC Input: V I = V CCI or 0 V, AC Input: C L = 15 pF | 2.3 | 3.6 | mA | |
| I CC1 | Supply current for V CC1 and V CC2 | 10 Mbps | C L = 15 pF | 2.9 | 4.5 | mA | |
| I CC2 | Supply current for V CC1 and V CC2 | 10 Mbps | C L = 15 pF | 2.9 | 4.5 | mA | |
| I CC1 | Supply current for V CC1 and V CC2 | 25 Mbps | 4.3 | 6 | mA | ||
| I CC2 | Supply current for V CC1 and V CC2 | 25 Mbps | 4.3 | 6 | mA | ||
| I CC1 | Supply current for V CC1 and V CC2 | 50 Mbps | 6 | 8.5 | mA | ||
| I CC2 | Supply current for V CC1 and V CC2 | 50 Mbps | 6 | 8.5 | mA |
ISO7421ED Absolute Maximum Ratings
| MIN | MAX | UNIT | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V CC | Supply voltage (2) , V CC1 , V CC2 | -0.5 | 6 | V |
| V I | Voltage at IN, OUT | -0.5 | V CC + 0.5 (3) | V |
| I O | Output current | ±15 | mA | |
| V SRG | Maximum surge immunity - Supports IEC 61000-4-5 | 4000 | V PK | |
| T J(Max) | Maximum junction temperature | 150 | °C | |
| T stg | Storage temperature | -65 | 150 | °C |
ISO7421ED Recommended Operating Conditions
| MIN | NOM | MAX | UNIT | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V CC1 , V CC2 | Supply voltage | 3.0 | 5.5 | V | |
| I OH | High-level output current | -4 | mA | ||
| I OL | Low-level output current | 4 | mA | ||
| V IH | High-level input voltage | 2 | 5.5 | V | |
| V IL | Low-level input voltage | 0 | 0.8 | V | |
| t ui | Input pulse duration | 20 | ns | ||
| 1 / t ui | Signaling rate | 0 | 50 (1) | Mbps | |
| T J (2) | Junction temperature | -40 | 136 | °C | |
| T A | Ambient Temperature | -40 | 25 | 125 | °C |
ISO7421ED Thermal Information
| THERMAL METRIC (1) - Low-K board - High-K board | ISO742x D (SOIC) - 8 PINS - 116.6 | UNIT - °C/W | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R θ JC(top) | Junction-to-case (top) thermal resistance | Junction-to-case (top) thermal resistance | 71.6 | °C/W |
| R θ JB | Junction-to-board thermal resistance | Junction-to-board thermal resistance | 57.3 | °C/W |
| ψ JT | Junction-to-top characterization parameter | Junction-to-top characterization parameter | 28.3 | °C/W |
| ψ JB | Junction-to-board characterization parameter | Junction-to-board characterization parameter | 56.8 | °C/W |
ISO7421ED Typical Application
ISO742x utilize single-ended TTL-logic switching technology. Its supply voltage range is from 3 V to 5.5 V for both supplies, VCC1 and VCC2. When designing with digital isolators, it is important to keep in mind that due to the single-ended design structure, digital isolators do not conform to any specific interface standard and are only intended for isolating single-ended CMOS or TTL digital signal lines. The isolator is typically placed between the data controller (i.e. μ C or UART), and a data converter or a line transceiver, regardless of the interface type or standard.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| ISO7420E | Texas Instruments | SOIC-8 |
| ISO7420FE | Texas Instruments | SOIC-8 |
| ISO7421 | Texas Instruments | SOIC-8 |
| ISO7421E | Texas Instruments | SOIC (8) |
| ISO7421E-Q1 | Texas Instruments | SOIC-8 |
| ISO7421EDR | Texas Instruments | SOIC-8 |
| ISO7421FCC | Texas Instruments | SOIC-8 |
| ISO7421FE | Texas Instruments | SOIC (8) |
| ISO7421FED | Texas Instruments | SOIC-8 |
| ISO7421FEDR | Texas Instruments | SOIC-8 |
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