link to page 6 link to page 10 link to page 10 link to page 10 link to page 6 link to page 10 link to page 10 link to page 6 link to page 10 ADuM1234Data Sheet The insulation lifetime of the ADuM1234 depends on the voltage 15VV5VDD1GND waveform type imposed across the isolation barrier. The iCoupler 1V15V insulation structure degrades at different rates depending on DDA AND VDDBGNDA AND GNDB15V∆V whether the waveform is bipolar ac, unipolar ac, or dc. Figure 15, V∆tDDA AND VDDB Figure 16, and Figure 17 illustrate these different isolation voltage ∆VGNDA AND GNDB∆tV5V15V waveforms. DD1GND 3 1 -00 Bipolar ac voltage is the most stringent environment. The goal 920 06 Figure 12. Common-Mode Transient Immunity Waveforms, Input to Output of a 50-year operating lifetime under the bipolar ac condition determines the maximum working voltage recommended by Analog Devices. 15VV15VDDA/VDDB In the case of unipolar ac or dc voltage, the stress on the insulation GNDA/GNDB is significantly lower. This allows operation at higher working V15VDDB/VDDAGNDB/GNDA voltages while still achieving a 50-year service life. The working 15V∆VV∆t voltages listed in Table 8 can be applied while maintaining the DDA/VDDB∆VGNDA/GNDB 50-year minimum lifetime, provided that the voltage conforms ∆tV15V15VDDB/VDDA to either the unipolar ac or dc voltage cases. GNDA/GNDB 04 0 920- 06 Any cross-insulation voltage waveform that does not conform Figure 13. Common-Mode Transient Immunity Waveforms, to Figure 16 or Figure 17 should be treated as a bipolar ac wave- Between Outputs form and its peak voltage should be limited to the 50-year lifetime voltage value listed in Table 8. VDDA/VDDB Note that the voltage presented in Figure 16 is shown as sinu- ∆VDD soidal for illustration purposes only. It is meant to represent any ∆t voltage waveform varying between 0 V and some limiting value. VDDA/VDDB 05 -0 The limiting value can be positive or negative, but the voltage GNDA/GNDBGNDA/GNDB 920 06 cannot cross 0 V. Figure 14. Transient Immunity Waveforms, Output Supplies RATED PEAK VOLTAGEINSULATION LIFETIME 4 0V 01 All insulation structures eventually break down when subjected 0- 92 06 to voltage stress over a sufficiently long period. The rate of insu- Figure 15. Bipolar AC Waveform lation degradation depends on the characteristics of the voltage waveform applied across the insulation. In addition to the testing RATED PEAK VOLTAGE performed by the regulatory agencies, Analog Devices conducts an extensive set of evaluations to determine the lifetime of the 15 0 0- 92 insulation structure within the ADuM1234. 0V 06 Analog Devices performs accelerated life testing using voltage Figure 16. Unipolar AC Waveform levels higher than the rated continuous working voltage. Accel- eration factors for several operating conditions are determined. RATED PEAK VOLTAGE These factors allow calculation of the time to failure at the actual 16 0 0- working voltage. 92 0V 06 Table 8 lists the peak voltages for 50 years of service life for Figure 17. DC Waveform a bipolar ac operating condition and the maximum working voltages recommended by Analog Devices. In many cases, the approved working voltage is higher than the 50-year service life voltage. Operation at these high working voltages can lead to shortened insulation life in some cases. Rev. A | Page 10 of 12 Document Outline Features Applications General Description Functional Block Diagram Table of Contents Revision History Specifications Electrical Characteristics Package Characteristics Regulatory Information Insulation and Safety-Related Specifications DIN V VDE V 0884-10 (VDE V 0884-10):2006-12 Insulation Characteristics Recommended Operating Conditions Absolute Maximum Ratings ESD Caution Pin Configuration and Function Descriptions Typical Perfomance Characteristics Applications Information Common-Mode Transient Immunity Insulation Lifetime Outline Dimensions Ordering Guide