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User’s Guide
AMC23CxxEVM Isolated Comparator Evaluation Module
ABSTRACT
This user's guide describes the characteristics, operation, and use of the AMC23CxxEVM. This evaluation
module (EVM) is an evaluation and development kit for evaluating the AMC23C1x family of reinforced isolated
comparators (AMC23C14, AMC23C12, AMC23C11, and AMC23C10). A complete circuit description as well as
schematic diagram and bill of materials are included.
Throughout this document, the abbreviation EVM and the term evaluation module are synonymous with all
variations of the AMC23CxxEVM. Additionally, the designator AMC23CxxEVM and AMC23Cxx are used when a
description is applicable to any of the AMC23C14, AMC23C12, AMC23C11, or AMC23C10 devices.
Table of Contents
1 EVM Overview......................................................................................................................................................................... 3
1.1 Introduction........................................................................................................................................................................ 3
2 Analog Interface......................................................................................................................................................................3
2.1 Analog Inputs..................................................................................................................................................................... 3
2.2 Comparator Outputs...........................................................................................................................................................4
3 Power Supplies....................................................................................................................................................................... 5
3.1 VDD Inputs.........................................................................................................................................................................5
4 EVM Operation........................................................................................................................................................................ 6
4.1 Analog Inputs: J4............................................................................................................................................................... 6
4.2 User Power: J1 and J2.......................................................................................................................................................6
4.3 Comparator Outputs: J3.....................................................................................................................................................6
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4.4 Device Operation............................................................................................................................................................... 7
5 Layout, BOM, and Schematic................................................................................................................................................ 7
5.1 Layout................................................................................................................................................................................ 7
5.2 Bill of Materials (BOM)....................................................................................................................................................... 8
5.3 Schematic.......................................................................................................................................................................... 9
List of Figures
Figure 2-1. AMC23C14EVM Schematic: Analog Input Section................................................................................................... 3
Figure 2-2. AMC23CxxEVM Schematic: Comparator Output Section.........................................................................................4
Figure 3-1. VDD Inputs................................................................................................................................................................ 5
Figure 5-1. AMC23CxxEVM Top Layer Silkscreen...................................................................................................................... 7
Figure 5-2. AMC23C14EVM Schematic...................................................................................................................................... 9
List of Tables
Table 2-1. Comparator Outputs................................................................................................................................................... 4
Table 4-1. J4: Analog Inputs........................................................................................................................................................ 6
Table 4-2. J1: VDD1 Power......................................................................................................................................................... 6
Table 4-3. J2: VDD2 Power......................................................................................................................................................... 6
Table 4-4. J3: Comparator Outputs..............................................................................................................................................6
Table 5-1. AMC23C14EVM Bill of Materials................................................................................................................................ 8
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EVM Overview
1 EVM Overview
1.1 Introduction
The AMC23C14, AMC23C12, AMC23C11, or AMC23C10 are reinforced isolated comparators with an output
separated from the input circuitry by a silicon dioxide (SiO2) barrier that is highly resistant to magnetic
interference. This barrier has been certified to provide basic galvanic isolation of up to 7000 VPEAK according to
UL1577 and IEC60747-5-2 specifications.
This EVM supports the following features:
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Full-featured evaluation board for the AMC23C14, AMC23C12, AMC23C11, or AMC23C10 reinforced
isolated comparators
Screw terminals for easy access to analog inputs and digital outputs
The following related documents are available through the Texas Instruments web site at www.ti.com.
Related Documentation
Device
Literature Number
AMC23C14
SBAS945
AMC23C12
SBASAB2
AMC23C11
SBASAC9
AMC23C10
SBASAD0
2 Analog Interface
The analog inputs to the AMC23Cxx are routed from the three-wire screw terminal at J4. These screw terminals
provide access to the comparator input and reference pins of the AMC23C14, AMC23C12, and AMC23C11
devices. On the AMC23C10EVM, J4 provides access to the positive and negative differential comparator inputs.
2.1 Analog Inputs
The analog input to the AMC23CxxEVM printed circuit board (PCB) varies depending on the EVM selected.
Each of the single-ended isolated comparators (AMC23C14, AMC23C12, and AMC23C11) has its comparator
input pin and external reference pin connected directly to the three-wire screw terminal at J4. For these devices,
R7 is populated with a 2.55-kΩ resistor to ground to set the reference voltage to 255 mV. Figure 2-1 shows an
analog input schematic for the AMC23C14EVM.
The differential isolated comparator, AMC23C10, has its positive and negative input pins connected directly to
the three-wire screw terminal at J4, and R7 is left unpopulated.
Figure 2-1. AMC23C14EVM Schematic: Analog Input Section
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2.2 Comparator Outputs
The comparator outputs are accessible on the three-wire screw terminal J3 on pins 2 and 3. Table 2-1 lists the
pin connections to the J3 screw terminal for each of the AMC23Cxx devices.
Table 2-1. Comparator Outputs
Device
J3.2
J3.3
AMC23C14
OUT1 (open-drain)
OUT2 (open-drain)
AMC23C12
OUT (open-drain)
LATCH (input)
AMC23C11
OUT1 (open-drain)
LATCH (input)
AMC23C10
OUT1 (open-drain)
OUT2 (push-pull)
Depending on the isolated comparator device, each output may be an open-drain or push-pull configuration. The
OUT1/OUT pin is open-drain in all cases, and the 4.7-kΩ resistor R4 is used to pull the output up to VDD2.
For the AMC23C11EVM and the AMC23C12EVM, the OUT2/LATCH pin is an input and the pullup resistor R3
is left unpopulated. For the AMC23C10EVM, the OUT2/LATCH pin is a push-pull output, with no pullup resistor
populated on R3. For the AMC23C14EVM, the OUT2 pin is an open-drain output, and R3 is populated with a
4.7-kΩ resistor pulling the pin up to VDD2.
Figure 2-2 shows the comparator output section of the AMC23CxxEVM schematic.
Figure 2-2. AMC23CxxEVM Schematic: Comparator Output Section
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Power Supplies
3 Power Supplies
The AMC23CxxEVM requires two independent power supplies, VDD1 and VDD2. VDD1 is on the high-voltage
side of the comparator, and VDD2 is on the low-voltage side.
3.1 VDD Inputs
J1 provides access to the VDD1 supply, and J2 provides access to the VDD2 supply. Apply a voltage from 3
VDC to 27 VDC between J1.2 and J1.1 to power VDD1. To power VDD2, apply a voltage between 2.7 VDC and
5.5 VDC to J2.2 and J2.1. Figure 3-1 shows the input power.
Figure 3-1. VDD Inputs
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4 EVM Operation
This section describes the general operation of the AMC23CxxEVM.
4.1 Analog Inputs: J4
The analog input to the AMC23CxxEVM board can be applied directly to the three-wire screw terminal J4.
Table 4-1 summarizes the details of J2.
Table 4-1. J4: Analog Inputs
Pin Number
Signal
Description
J4.1
IN/IN+
Single-ended comparator input or positive differential
comparator input (AMC23C10 only) to the AMC23Cxx
device (pin 2)
J4.2
REF/IN–
Comparator reference input or negative differential
comparator input (AMC23C10 only) to the AMC23Cxx
device (pin 3)
On the AMC23C14EVM, AMC23C12EVM, and AMC23C11EVM, the resistor R7 is used to set the external
comparator reference voltage, VREF. By default R7 has a value of 2.55 kΩ, which sets a VREF of 255 mV when
combined with the internal 100-μA current source of the AMC23Cxx device.
4.2 User Power: J1 and J2
The VDD1 power input to the AMC23CxxEVM PCB can be applied directly to J1, pins 1 and 2. Table 4-2 lists the
details of J1.
Table 4-2. J1: VDD1 Power
Pin Number
Signal
Description
J1.1
GND1
Connection to the AM23Cxx GND1 terminal (pin 4)
J1.2
VDD1
Connection to the AM23Cxx VDD1 terminal (pin 1)
The VDD2 power input to the AMC23CxxEVM PCB can be applied directly to J2, pins 1 and 2. Table 4-3 lists the
details of J2.
Table 4-3. J2: VDD2 Power
Pin Number
Signal
Description
J1.1
GND2
Connection to the AM23Cxx GND2 terminal (pin 5)
J1.2
VDD2
Connection to the AM23Cxx VDD1 terminal (pin 8)
4.3 Comparator Outputs: J3
The comparator outputs are made available at the three-wire screw terminal J3, pins 2 and 3. Table 4-4
summarizes the details of J3.
Table 4-4. J3: Comparator Outputs
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Pin Number
Signal
Description
J3.1
GND1
Connection to the AM23Cxx GND2 terminal (pin 5)
J3.2
OUT/OUT1
J3.3
OUT2/LATCH
Connection to the AM23Cxx OUT/OUT1 terminal (pin 6)
Connection to the AM23Cxx OUT2 terminal or LATCH
input (AMC23C12 and AMC23C11 only) (pin 7)
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4.4 Device Operation
After the VDD1 and VDD2 power supplies are applied to the AMC23CxxEVM, the internal current source turns
on, setting VREF to 255 mV, and the comparator outputs become active.
An analog input signal can be applied directly at screw terminal J4. See Figure 2-1 and Table 4-1 for details.
The digital comparator outputs are available at J3 and are pulled high to VDD2, or low to GND2 based on the
analog input voltage relative to either the internal reference or to VREF, depending on the AMC23Cxx device
being tested. See the corresponding AMC23Cxx device data sheet for a detailed description of the comparator
output behavior.
5 Layout, BOM, and Schematic
This sections contains the PCB layout, bill of materials (BOM), and schematic of the AMC23CxxEVM.
5.1 Layout
Figure 5-1 shows the AMC23CxxEVM PCB layout.
Note
Board layout is not to scale. This figure is intended to show how the board is laid out, and is not
intended to be used for manufacturing AMC23CxxEVM PCBs.
Figure 5-1. AMC23CxxEVM Top Layer Silkscreen
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5.2 Bill of Materials (BOM)
Table 5-1 lists the bill of materials for the AMC23C14EVM.
Note
All components must be RoHS compliant. Some part numbers may be either leaded or RoHS. Verify
that purchased components are RoHS compliant.
Table 5-1. AMC23C14EVM Bill of Materials
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Item
Qty
Ref Des
1
2
C1, C2
CAP, CERM, 1 uF, 25 V, +/- 10%, X7R, 0603
Description
Manufacturer
Part Number
2
2
C3, C4
CAP, CERM, 0.1 uF, 25 V, +/- 5%, X7R, 0603
3
1
C5
CAP, CERM, 1000 pF, 50 V, +/- 5%, X7R, 0603
Kemet
C0603C102J5RACTU
4
1
C6
CAP, CERM, 10 pF, 50 V, +/- 5%, C0G/NP0,
0603
Kemet
C0603C100J5GACTU
5
2
J1, J2
Terminal Block, 3.5mm Pitch, 2x1, TH
On-Shore
Technology
ED555/2DS
6
2
J3, J4
Terminal Block, 3.5mm Pitch, 3x1, TH
On-Shore
Technology
ED555/3DS
7
1
LBL1
Thermal Transfer Printable Labels, 0.650" W x
0.200" H - 10,000 per roll
Brady
8
1
R1
RES, 10, 5%, 0.1 W, AEC-Q200 Grade 0, 0603
Vishay-Dale
AVX
06033C105KAT2A
AVX
06033C104JAT2A
THT-14-423-10
CRCW060310R0JNEA
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2
R3, R4
RES, 4.7 k, 5%, 0.1 W, 0603
Yageo
RC0603JR-074K7L
10
2
R5, R6
RES, 0, 5%, 0.1 W, 0603
Rohm
MCR03EZPJ000
11
1
R7
RES, 2.55 k, 0.1%, 0.1 W, 0603
Yageo America
12
2
TP1, TP2
Test Point, Miniature, Black, TH
Keystone
13
1
U1
Dual, Fast Response, Reinforced Isolated
Window Comparator with Adjustable
Threshold, SOICW8
Texas Instruments
AMC23C14QDRQ1
14
0
D1
Diode, Zener, 27 V, 500 mW, AEC-Q101,
SOD-123
VishaySemiconductor
MMSZ4711-HE3-08
15
0
FID1, FID2,
FID3
Fiducial mark. There is nothing to buy or
mount.
N/A
16
0
R2
RES, 205 k, 1%, 0.1 W, 0603
Yageo
RC0603FR-07205KL
17
0
R8
RES, 2.80 k, 1%, 0.1 W, 0603
Yageo
RC0603FR-072K8L
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5.3 Schematic
Figure 5-2 shows the AMC23C14EVM schematic.
Figure 5-2. AMC23C14EVM Schematic
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