HCPL-2602, HCPL-2612
High CMR Line Receiver Optocouplers
Data Sheet
Description
The HCPL-2602/12 are optically coupled line receivers
that combine a GaAsP light emitting diode, an input
current regulator and an integrated high gain photo
detector. The input regulator serves as a line
termination for line receiver applications. It clamps
the line voltage and regulates the LED current so line
reflections do not interfere with circuit performance.
The regulator allows a typical LED current of 8.5 mA
before it starts to shunt excess current. The output
of the detector IC is an open collector Schottky clamped
transistor. An enable input gates the detector. The
internal detector shield provides a guaranteed
common mode transient immunity specification of
1000 V/ms for the 2602, and 3500 V/ms for the 2612.
DC specifications are defined similar to TTL logic.
The optocoupler ac and dc operational parameters
are guaranteed from 0°C to 70°C allowing troublefree interfacing with digital logic circuits. An input
current of 5 mA will sink an eight gate fan-out (TTL)
at the output.
Functional Diagram
NC
1
8
VCC
IN+
2
7
VE
IN–
3
6
VO
CATHODE
4
5
GND
SHIELD
Features
• 1000 V/µs minimum Common Mode Rejection (CMR) at
VCM = 50 V for HCPL-2602 and 3.5 kV/µs minimum
CMR at VCM = 300 V for HCPL-2612
• Line termination included – no extra circuitry required
• Accepts a broad range of drive conditions
• LED protection minimizes LED efficiency degradation
• High speed: 10 MBd (limited by transmission line in
many applications)
• Guaranteed AC and DC performance over temperature:
0°C to 70°C
• External base lead allows “LED peaking” and LED
current adjustment
• Safety approval
UL recognized – 3750 V rms for 1 Minute
CSA approved
• MIL-PRF-38534 hermetic version available (HCPL-1930/1)
Applications
• Isolated line receiver
• Computer-peripheral interface
• Microprocessor system interface
• Digital isolation for A/D, D/A conversion
• Current sensing
• Instrument input/output isolation
• Ground loop elimination
• Pulse transformer replacement
• Power transistor isolation in motor drives
TRUTH TABLE
(POSITIVE LOGIC)
LED
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ENABLE
H
H
L
L
NC
NC
OUTPUT
L
H
H
H
L
H
A 0.1 µF bypass capacitor must be connected between pins 5 and 8.
CAUTION: It is advised that normal static precautions be taken in handling and assembly of this component to
prevent damage and/or degradation which may be induced by ESD.
The HCPL-2602/12 are useful as line receivers in
high noise environments that conventional line
receivers cannot tolerate. The higher LED threshold
voltage provides improved immunity to differential
noise and the internally shielded detector provides
orders of magnitude improvement in common mode
rejection with little or no sacrifice in speed.
Selection Guide
Minimum CMR
dV/dt
(V/µs)
VCM
(V)
Input
OnCurrent
(mA)
NA
NA
5
8-Pin DIP (300 Mil)
Output
Enable
Single
Channel
Package
YES
6N137
NO
5,000
50
YES
1,000
YES
HCPL-2602[1]
3,500
300
YES
HCPL-2612[1]
1,000
50
YES
HCPL-261A
NO
1,000
1,000
50
YES
NO
12.5
HCNW2601
HCPL-0611
HCNW2611
HCPL-0661
HCPL-061A
HCPL-263A
HCPL-261N
HCPL-063A
HCPL-061N
HCPL-263N
[3]
Notes:
1. HCPL-2602/2612 devices include input current regulator.
2. 15 kV/µs with VCM = 1 kV can be achieved using Avago application circuit.
3. Enable is available for single channel products only, except for HCPL-193X devices.
2
Single and
Dual Channel
Packages
HCPL-0631
HCPL-4661
YES
Hermetic
Single
Channel
Package
HCNW137
HCPL-0601
HCPL-2611
50
Dual
Channel
Package
Widebody
Hermetic
HCPL-0630
HCPL-2631
1,000
1,000[2]
Single
Channel
Package
HCPL-0600
HCPL-2601
NO
3
Dual
Channel
Package
HCPL-2630
NO
10,000
Small-Outline SO-8(400 Mil)
HCPL-063N
HCPL-193X
HCPL-56XX
HCPL-66XX
Ordering Information
HCPL-2602/HCPL-2612 is UL Recognized with 3750 Vrms for 1 minute per UL1577.
Option
Part
RoHS
non RoHS
Number
Compliant Compliant
HCPL-2602 -000E
no option
HCPL-2612 -300E
#300
-500E
#500
Package
300 mil DIP-8
Surface
Mount
Gull
Wing
Tape
& Reel
X
X
X
X
X
Quantity
50 per tube
50 per tube
1000 per reel
To order, choose a part number from the part number column and combine with the desired option from the
option column to form an order entry.
Example 1:
HCPL-2602-500E to order product of Gull Wing Surface Mount package in Tape and Reel packaging and RoHS
compliant.
Example 2:
HCPL-2612 to order product of 300 mil DIP package in Tube packaging and non RoHS compliant.
Option datasheets are available. Contact your Avago sales representative or authorized distributor for
information.
Remarks: The notation ‘#XXX’ is used for existing products, while (new) products launched since July 15,
2001 and RoHS compliant will use ‘–XXXE.’
Schematic
+
II
2
IF
ICC
8
IO
6
VCC
VO
VI
–
3
90 Ω
SHIELD
IE
5
7
VE
4
USE OF A 0.1 µF BYPASS CAPACITOR CONNECTED
BETWEEN PINS 5 AND 8 IS REQUIRED (SEE NOTE 1).
3
GND
Package Outline Drawings
8-Pin DIP Package
7.62 ± 0.25
(0.300 ± 0.010)
9.65 ± 0.25
(0.380 ± 0.010)
8
7
6
5
6.35 ± 0.25
(0.250 ± 0.010)
TYPE NUMBER
DATE CODE
A XXXXZ
YYWW RU
1
2
3
4
UL
RECOGNITION
1.78 (0.070) MAX.
1.19 (0.047) MAX.
+ 0.076
0.254 - 0.051
+ 0.003)
(0.010 - 0.002)
5° TYP.
3.56 ± 0.13
(0.140 ± 0.005)
4.70 (0.185) MAX.
0.51 (0.020) MIN.
DIMENSIONS IN MILLIMETERS AND (INCHES).
2.92 (0.115) MIN.
NOTE: FLOATING LEAD PROTRUSION IS 0.25 mm (10 mils) MAX.
0.65 (0.025) MAX.
1.080 ± 0.320
(0.043 ± 0.013)
2.54 ± 0.25
(0.100 ± 0.010)
8-Pin DIP Package with Gull Wing Surface Mount Option 300
LAND PATTERN RECOMMENDATION
9.65 ± 0.25
(0.380 ± 0.010)
8
7
6
1.016 (0.040)
5
6.350 ± 0.25
(0.250 ± 0.010)
1
2
3
10.9 (0.430)
4
1.27 (0.050)
1.19
(0.047)
MAX.
1.780
(0.070)
MAX.
9.65 ± 0.25
(0.380 ± 0.010)
7.62 ± 0.25
(0.300 ± 0.010)
3.56 ± 0.13
(0.140 ± 0.005)
1.080 ± 0.320
(0.043 ± 0.013)
0.635 ± 0.25
(0.025 ± 0.010)
0.635 ± 0.130
2.54
(0.025 ± 0.005)
(0.100)
BSC
DIMENSIONS IN MILLIMETERS (INCHES).
LEAD COPLANARITY = 0.10 mm (0.004 INCHES).
NOTE: FLOATING LEAD PROTRUSION IS 0.25 mm (10 mils) MAX.
4
2.0 (0.080)
+ 0.076
0.254 - 0.051
+ 0.003)
(0.010 - 0.002)
12° NOM.
Regulatory Information
The HCPL-2602/2612 have been
approved by the following
organizations:
Solder Reflow Thermal Profile
300
TEMPERATURE (°C)
PREHEATING RATE 3°C + 1°C/–0.5°C/SEC.
REFLOW HEATING RATE 2.5°C ± 0.5°C/SEC.
PEAK
TEMP.
245°C
PEAK
TEMP.
240°C
PEAK
TEMP.
230°C
200
2.5°C ± 0.5°C/SEC.
SOLDERING
TIME
200°C
30
SEC.
160°C
150°C
140°C
UL
Recognized under UL 1577,
Component Recognition Program,
File E55361.
30
SEC.
3°C + 1°C/–0.5°C
100
PREHEATING TIME
150°C, 90 + 30 SEC.
50 SEC.
TIGHT
TYPICAL
LOOSE
ROOM
TEMPERATURE
0
0
50
100
150
200
CSA
Approved under CSA Component
Acceptance Notice #5, File CA
88324.
250
TIME (SECONDS)
Note: Non-halide flux should be used.
Recommended Pb-Free IR Profile
TIME WITHIN 5 °C of ACTUAL
PEAK TEMPERATURE
tp
Tp
TEMPERATURE
TL
Tsmax
20-40 SEC.
260 +0/-5 °C
217 °C
RAMP-UP
3 °C/SEC. MAX.
150 - 200 °C
RAMP-DOWN
6 °C/SEC. MAX.
Tsmin
ts
PREHEAT
60 to 180 SEC.
tL
60 to 150 SEC.
25
t 25 °C to PEAK
TIME
NOTES:
THE TIME FROM 25 °C to PEAK TEMPERATURE = 8 MINUTES MAX.
Tsmax = 200 °C, Tsmin = 150 °C
Note: Non-halide flux should be used.
Insulation and Safety Related Specifications
Parameter
Symbol
Value
Min. External Air Gap
L(I01)
7.1
(External Clearance)
Min. External Tracking
L(I02)
7.4
Path (External Creepage)
Min. Internal Plastic
0.08
Gap (Internal Clearance)
Tracking Resistance
(Comparative Tracking
Index)
Isolation Group
CTI
200
IIIa
Units
mm
mm
mm
V
Conditions
Measured from input terminals to output terminals,
shortest distance through air.
Measured from input terminals to output terminals,
shortest distance path along body.
Through insulation distance, conductor to conductor,
usually the direct distance between the photoemitter
and photodetector inside the optocoupler cavity.
DIN IEC 112/VDE 0303 Part 1
Material Group (DIN VDE 0110, 1/89, Table 1)
Option 300 - surface mount classification is Class A in accordance with CECC 00802.
5
Absolute Maximum Ratings (No Derating Required up to 85°C)
Parameter
Symbol
Storage Temperature
TS
Operating Temperature
TA
Forward Input Current
II
Reverse Input Current
IIR
Input Current, Pin 4
Supply Voltage (1 Minute Maximum)
VCC
Enable Input Voltage (Not to Exceed VCC by
VE
more than 500 mV)
Output Collector Current
IO
Output Collector Voltage (Selection for Higher
VO
Output Voltages up to 20 V is Available.)
Output Collector Power Dissipation
PO
Lead Solder Temperature
TLS
Min.
-55
-40
-10
Recommended Operating Conditions
Symbol
Min.
Max.
Units
Input Current, Low Level
IIL
0
250
µA
Input Current, High Level
IIH
5*
60
mA
Supply Voltage, Output
VCC
4.5
5.5
V
High Level Enable Voltage
VEH
2.0
VCC
V
Low Level Enable Voltage
VEL
0
0.8
V
Fan Out (@ RL = 1 kΩ)
N
5
TTL Loads
Output Pull-up Resistor
RL
330
4K
Ω
Operating Temperature
TA
0
70
°C
*The initial switching threshold is 5 mA or less. It is recommended that an input current between
6.3 mA and 10 mA be used to obtain best performance and to provide at least 20% LED degradation
guardband.
6
Units
°C
°C
mA
mA
mA
V
V
50
7
mA
V
40
mW
260°C for 10 sec., 1.6 mm below
seating plane
See Package Outline Drawings section
Solder Reflow Temperature Profile
Parameter
Max.
125
85
60
60
10
7
VCC + 0.5
Electrical Characteristics
Over recommended temperature (TA = 0°C to +70°C) unless otherwise specified. See note 1.
Parameter
Sym.
Min.
Typ.*
Max.
Units
Fig.
High Level Output
Current
IOH
5.5
100
µA
VCC = 5.5 V, VO = 5.5 V,
II = 250 µA, VE = 2.0 V
1
Low Level Output
Voltage
VOL
0.35
0.6
V
VCC = 5.5 V, II = 5 mA,
VE = 2.0 V,
IOL (Sinking) = 13 mA
2, 4,
5, 14
High Level Supply
Current
ICCH
7.5
10
mA
VCC = 5.5 V, II = 0 mA,
VE = 0.5 V
Low Level Supply
Current
ICCL
10
13
mA
VCC = 5.5 V, II = 60 mA,
VE = 0.5 V
High Level Enable
Current
IEH
-0.7
-1.6
mA
VCC = 5.5 V, VE = 2.0 V
Low Level Enable
Current
IEL
-0.9
-1.6
mA
VCC = 5.5 V, VE = 0.5 V
High Level Enable
Voltage
VEH
Low Level Enable
Voltage
VEL
Input Voltage
VI
2.0
V
0.8
2.0
2.4
2.3
2.7
0.95
VR
0.75
Input Capacitance
CIN
90
Note
10
V
V
Input Reverse
Voltage
*All typicals at VCC = 5 V, TA = 25°C.
7
Test Conditions
II = 5 mA
II = 60 mA
V
IR = 5 mA
pF
VI = 0 V, f = 1 MHz
3
Switching Specifications
Over recommended temperature (TA = 0°C to +70°C), VCC = 5 V, II = 7.5 mA, unless otherwise specified.
Parameter
Symbol
Propagation Delay
Time to High Output
Level
tPLH
Propagation Delay
Time to Low Output
Level
tPHL
Pulse Width
Distortion
Device
Min.
Typ.*
20
48
25
|tPHL-tPLH|
Max.
Units
75
ns
100
ns
75
ns
100
ns
35
ns
40
ns
Test Conditions
Note
6, 7, 8
3
6, 7, 8
4
9
13
TA = 25°C
TA = 25°C
50
3.5
Fig.
RL = 350 Ω
CL = 15 pF
Propagation Delay
Skew
tPSK
Output Rise Time
(10-90%)
tr
24
ns
12
Output Fall Time
(90-10%)
tf
10
ns
12
Propagation Delay
Time of Enable from
VEH to VEL
tELH
30
ns
Propagation Delay
Time of Enable from
VEL to VEH
tEHL
Common Mode
Transient
Immunity at High
Output Level
|CMH|
Common Mode
Transient
Immunity at Low
Output Level
|CML|
20
HCPL-2602
1000
ns
10,000
12,
13
RL = 350 Ω, CL = 15 pF,
VEL = 0 V, VEH = 3 V
10, 11
5
RL = 350 Ω, CL = 15 pF,
VEL = 0 V, VEH = 3 V
10, 11
6
13
7, 9,
10
13
8, 9
10
VCM = 50 V
V/µs
HCPL-2612
3500
15,000
HCPL-2602
1000
10,000
VCM = 300 V
VCM = 50 V
V/µs
HCPL-2612
3500
VCM = 300 V
15,000
VO(MIN) = 2 V,
RL = 350 Ω,
II = 0 mA,
TA = 25°C
VO(MAX) = 0.8 V,
RL = 350 Ω,
II = 7.5 mA,
TA = 25°C
*All typicals at VCC = 5 V, TA = 25°C.
Package Characteristics
All Typicals at TA = 25°C
Parameter
Input-Output Momentary
Withstand Voltage*
Input-Output Resistance
Input-Output Capacitance
Sym.
VISO
RI-O
CI-O
Min.
3750
Typ.
1012
0.6
Max.
Units
V rms
Ω
pF
Test Conditions
RH ≤ 50%, t = 1 min.,
TA = 25°C
VI-O = 500 Vdc
f = 1 MHz
Fig.
Note
2, 11
2
2
*The Input-Output Momentary Withstand Voltage is a dielectric voltage rating that should not be interpreted as an input-output continuous voltage
rating. For the continuous voltage rating refer to the IEC/EN/DIN EN 60747-5-2 Insulation Characteristics Table (if applicable), your equipment level
safety specification or Avago Application Note 1074 entitled “Optocoupler Input-Output Endurance Voltage.”
8
VCC = 5.5 V
VO = 5.5 V
VE = 2 V
II = 250 µA
10
5
0
-60 -40 -20
0
20
40
60
80 100
IO = 12.8 mA
0.3
VCC = 5 V
TA = 25 °C
RL = 350 Ω
3
RL = 1 KΩ
2
RL = 4 KΩ
1
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
IF – FORWARD INPUT CURRENT – mA
Figure 4. Typical output voltage vs. forward
input current.
9
IO = 6.4 mA
0.2
IO = 9.6 mA
0.1
-60 -40 -20
0°C
2.2
25°C
70°C
2.0
1.8
1.6
1.4
1.0
0
20
40
60
80 100
70
VCC = 5 V
VE = 2 V
VOL = 0.6 V
60
II = 10-15 mA
50
II = 5.0 mA
40
20
-60 -40 -20
2.4
1.2
Figure 2. Typical low level output voltage vs.
temperature.
IOL – LOW LEVEL OUTPUT CURRENT – mA
VO – OUTPUT VOLTAGE – V
6
0
IO = 16 mA
TA – TEMPERATURE – °C
Figure 1. Typical high level output current vs.
temperature.
4
VCC = 5.5 V
VE = 2 V
II = 5 mA
0.4
TA – TEMPERATURE – °C
5
2.6
0.5
VI – INPUT VOLTAGE – V
15
VOL – LOW LEVEL OUTPUT VOLTAGE – V
IOH – HIGH LEVEL OUTPUT CURRENT – µA
Notes:
1. Bypassing of the power supply line is required, with a 0.1 µF ceramic disc capacitor adjacent to each optocoupler as illustrated in Figure 15. Total
lead length between both ends of the capacitor and the isolator pins should not exceed 20 mm.
2. Device considered a two terminal device: pins 1, 2, 3, and 4 shorted together, and pins 5, 6, 7, and 8 shorted together.
3. The tPLH propagation delay is measured from the 3.75 mA point on the falling edge of the input pulse to the 1.5 V point on the rising edge of the
output pulse.
4. The tPHL propagation delay is measured from the 3.75 mA point on the rising edge of the input pulse to the 1.5 V point on the falling edge of the
output pulse.
5. The tELH enable propagation delay is measured from the 1.5 V point on the falling edge of the enable input pulse to the 1.5 V point on the rising edge
of the output pulse.
6. The tEHL enable propagation delay is measured from the 1.5 V point on the rising edge of the enable input pulse to the 1.5 V point on the falling edge
of the output pulse.
7. CMH is the maximum tolerable rate of rise of the common mode voltage to assure that the output will remain in a high logic state (i.e., VOUT > 2.0 V).
8. CML is the maximum tolerable rate of fall of the common mode voltage to assure that the output will remain in a low logic state (i.e., VOUT < 0.8 V).
9. For sinusoidal voltages,
|dvCM|
––––––
= πfCMVCM (p-p)
dt max
10. No external pull up is required for a high logic state on the enable input. If the VE pin is not used, tying VE to VCC will result in improved CMR
performance.
11. In accordance with UL 1577, each optocoupler is proof tested by applying an insulation test voltage of ≥ 4500 for one second (leakage detection
current limit, Ii-o ≤ 5 µA).
12. tPSK is equal to the worst case difference in tPHL and/or tPLH that will be seen between units at any given temperature within the operating condition
range.
13. See application section titled “Propagation Delay, Pulse-Width Distortion and Propagation Delay Skew” for more information.
0
20
40
60
80 100
TA – TEMPERATURE – °C
Figure 5. Typical low level output current vs.
temperature.
0
10
20
30
40
50
II – INPUT CURRENT – mA
Figure 3. Typical input characteristics.
60
+5 V
INPUT
MONITORING
NODE
1
VCC 8
2
7
3
6
0.1µF
BYPASS
RL
*CL
RM
4
GND
100
OUTPUT VO
MONITORING
NODE
tP – PROPAGATION DELAY – ns
II
PULSE GEN.
Z O = 50 Ω
t f = t r = 5 ns
5
*CL IS APPROXIMATELY 15 pF WHICH INCLUDES
PROBE AND STRAY WIRING CAPACITANCE.
I I = 7.50 mA
INPUT
II
I I = 3.75 mA
t PHL
t PLH
75
tPLH , RL = 350 Ω
tPLH , RL = 1 KΩ
30
tPHL , RL = 350 Ω
1 KΩ
4 KΩ
7
5
9
11
15
13
PWD – PULSE WIDTH DISTORTION – ns
tP – PROPAGATION DELAY – ns
tPLH , RL = 4 KΩ
45
20
tPLH , RL = 350 Ω
0
20
40
60
80 100
TA – TEMPERATURE – °C
40
RL = 4 kΩ
30
VCC = 5 V
II = 7.5 mA
20
10
RL = 350 kΩ
0
RL = 1 kΩ
-10
-60 -40 -20
II – PULSE INPUT CURRENT – mA
0
20
40
60
80 100
TA – TEMPERATURE – °C
Figure 8. Typical propagation delay vs. pulse
input current.
PULSE GEN.
Z O = 50 Ω
t f = t r = 5 ns
tPLH , RL = 1 KΩ
40
Figure 7. Typical propagation delay vs.
temperature.
VCC = 5 V
TA = 25°C
90
tPLH , RL = 4 KΩ
tPHL , RL = 350 Ω
1 KΩ
60
4 KΩ
1.5 V
Figure 6. Test circuit for tPHL and tPLH.
60
80
0
-60 -40 -20
OUTPUT
VO
105
VCC = 5 V
II = 7.5 mA
Figure 9. Typical pulse width distortion vs.
temperature.
INPUT VE
MONITORING NODE
+5 V
VCC 8
2
7
3
6
4
5
0.1 µF
R
BYPASS L
*CL
GND
*CL IS APPROXIMATELY 15 pF WHICH INCLUDES
PROBE AND STRAY WIRING CAPACITANCE.
3.0 V
INPUT
VE
1.5 V
t EHL
OUTPUT
VO
Figure 10. Test circuit for tEHL and tELH.
10
t ELH
1.5 V
OUTPUT VO
MONITORING
NODE
tE – ENABLE PROPAGATION DELAY – ns
7.5 mA
II
1
120
VCC = 5 V
VEH = 3 V
VEL = 0 V
90 II = 7.5 mA
tELH, RL = 4 kΩ
60
tELH, RL = 1 kΩ
30
tELH, RL = 350 Ω
tEHL, RL = 350 Ω, 1 kΩ, 4 kΩ
0
-60 -40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100
TA – TEMPERATURE – °C
Figure 11. Typical enable propagation delay
vs. temperature.
tr, tf – RISE, FALL TIME – ns
VCC = 5 V
II = 7.5 mA
tRISE
tFALL
II
1
VCC 8
2
7
3
6
B
A
RL = 4 kΩ
300
290
60
+5 V
0.1 µF
BYPASS
350 Ω
OUTPUT VO
MONITORING
NODE
RL = 1 kΩ
4
40
0
-60 -40 -20
5
VCM
RL = 350 Ω
20
GND
+
–
PULSE
GENERATOR
Z O = 50 Ω
RL = 350 Ω, 1 kΩ, 4 kΩ
0 20 40 60 80 100
TA – TEMPERATURE – °C
VCM (PEAK)
VCM
Figure 12. Typical rise and fall time vs.
temperature.
VO
VO
0V
5V
SWITCH AT A: II = 0 mA
CMH
VO (MIN.)
SWITCH AT B: II = 7.5 mA
VO (MAX.)
0.5 V
CML
Figure 13. Test circuit for common mode transient immunity and typical waveforms.
ITH – INPUT THRESHOLD CURRENT – mA
GND BUS (BACK)
VCC = 5.0 V
VO = 0.6 V
5
VCC BUS (FRONT)
NC
4
0.1µF
3
RL = 350 Ω
NC
2
RL = 1 kΩ
1
OUTPUT 1
NC
RL = 4 kΩ
0
-60 -40 -20
0.1µF
0
20
40
60
ENABLE
(IF USED)
80 100
TA – TEMPERATURE – °C
Figure 14. Typical input threshold current vs.
temperature.
NC
OUTPUT 2
10 mm MAX.
(SEE NOTE 1)
Figure 15. Recommended printed circuit board layout.
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ENABLE
(IF USED)
Using the HCPL-2602/12 Line
Receiver Optocouplers
The primary objectives to fulfill
when connecting an optocoupler
to a transmission line are to
provide a minimum, but not
excessive, LED current and to
properly terminate the line. The
internal regulator in the HCPL2602/12 simplifies this task.
Excess current from variable
drive conditions such as line
length variations, line driver
differences, and power supply
fluctuations are shunted by the
regulator. In fact, with the LED
current regulated, the line current
can be increased to improve the
immunity of the system to
differential-mode-noise and to
enhance the data rate capability.
The designer must keep in mind
the 60 mA input current
maximum rating of the HCPL2602/12 in such cases, and may
need to use series limiting or
shunting to prevent overstress.
Design of the termination circuit
is also simplified; in most cases
the transmission line can simply
be connected directly to the input
terminals of the HCPL-2602/12
without the need for additional
series or shunt resistors. If
reversing line drive is used it may
be desirable to use two HCPL2602/12 or an external Schottky
diode to optimize data rate.
Polarity Non-Reversing Drive
High data rates can be obtained
with the HCPL-2602/12 with
polarity non-reversing drive.
Figure (a) illustrates how a
74S140 line driver can be used
with the HCPL-2602/12 and
shielded, twisted pair or coax
cable without any additional
components. There are some
reflections due to the “active
termination,” but they do not
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interfere with circuit performance because the regulator
clamps the line voltage. At longer
line lengths, tPLH increases faster
than tPHL since the switching
threshold is not exactly halfway
between asymptotic line
conditions. If optimum data rate
is desired, a series resistor and
peaking capacitor can be used to
equalize tPLH and tPHL. In general,
the peaking capacitance should be
as large as possible; however, if it
is too large it may keep the
regulator from achieving turn-off
during the negative (or zero)
excursions of the input signal. A
safe rule:
make C ≤16t
where:
C = peaking capacitance in
picofarads
t = data bit interval in
nanoseconds
Polarity Reversing Drive
A single HCPL-2602/12 can also
be used with polarity reversing
drive (Figure b). Current reversal
is obtained by way of the
substrate isolation diode
(substrate to collector). Some
reduction of data rate occurs,
however, because the substrate
diode stores charge, which must
be removed when the current
changes to the forward direction.
The effect of this is a longer tPHL.
This effect can be eliminated and
data rate improved considerably
by use of a Schottky diode on the
input of the HCPL-2602/12.
For optimum noise rejection as
well as balanced delays, a splitphase termination should be used
along with a flip-flop at the output
(Figure c). The result of current
reversal in split-phase operation
is seen in Figure (c) with switches
A and B both OPEN. The coupler
inputs are then connected in
ANTI-SERIES; however, because
of the higher steady-state termination voltage, in comparison to the
single HCPL-2602/12 termination,
the forward current in the
substrate diode is lower and
consequently there is less junction
charge to deal with when
switching.
Closing switch B with A open is
done mainly to enhance common
mode rejection, but also reduces
propagation delay slightly because
line-to-line capacitance offers a
slight peaking effect. With
switches A and B both CLOSED,
the shield acts as a current return
path which prevents either input
substrate diode from becoming
reversed biased. Thus the data
rate is optimized as shown in
Figure (c).
Improved Noise Rejection
Use of additional logic at the
output of two HCPL-2602/12s,
operated in the split phase
termination, will greatly improve
system noise rejection in addition
to balancing propagation delays
as discussed earlier.
A NAND flip-flop offers infinite
common mode rejection (CMR)
for NEGATIVELY sloped common
mode transients but requires tPHL
> tPLH for proper operation. A NOR
flip-flop has infinite CMR for
POSITIVELY sloped transients
but requires tPHL < tPLH for proper
operation. An exclusive-OR flipflop has infinite CMR for common
mode transients of EITHER
polarity and operates with either
tPHL > tPLH or tPHL < tPLH.
With the line driver and
transmission line shown in Figure
(c), tPHL > tPLH, so NAND gates are
preferred in the R-S flip-flop. A
higher drive amplitude or
Figure a. Polarity non-reversing.
Figure b. Polarity reversing, single ended.