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IsoLoop
Isolated QSOP CAN Transceiver
Evaluation Board
Board No.: IL41050-1-01
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About This Evaluation Board
This Evaluation Board provides a complete isolated CAN node using the world’s smallest
isolated CAN transceiver—the IL41050TA-1E QSOP isolated transceiver.
The IL41050TA is a galvanically isolated, CAN (Controller Area Network) transceiver,
designed as the interface between the CAN protocol controller and the physical bus.
Advanced features facilitate reliable bus operation. Unpowered nodes do not disturb the bus,
and a unique non-volatile programmable power-up feature prevents unstable nodes. The
devices also have a hardware-selectable silent mode that disables the transmitter.
Unlike optocouplers or other isolation technologies, IsoLoop isolators have virtually indefinite
barrier life.
Designed for harsh CAN and DeviceNet environments, IL41050 transceivers have transmit
data dominant time-out, bus pin transient protection, a rugged Charged Device Model ESD
rating, thermal shutdown protection, and short-circuit protection. Unique edge-triggered
inputs improve noise performance.
NVE offers four CAN transceiver models:
Max.
Operating
Model
Temp.
Mbps
IL41050TTE
100°C
1
IL41050TAE
125°C
1
IL41050TA-3E
125°C
1
IL41050TA-1E
125°C
1
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Key Features
Low Cost
Silent Mode
Silent Mode; narrow-body package
Silent Mode; ultraminiature QSOP
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Package
0.3" SOIC-16
0.3" SOIC-16
0.15" SOIC-16
QSOP-16
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Circuit Diagram
VDD1
VDD2
C DD1
Isolation
Boundary
C DD2
100 nF
1
100 nF
16
S
11
TxD
RxD
9
4
RL
120R
5
10
CANH
CANL
12 IsoRxD
GND1
IL41050
TA-1E
pin
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
Symbol
VDD1
NC
GND1
TxD
RxD
NC
NC
NC
CANH
CANL
S
IsoRxD
NC
GND2
NC
VDD2
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14
IL41050TA-1E
GND2
Description
VDD1 power supply
No internal connection
VDD1 power supply ground return
Transmit Data input
Receive Data output
No internal connection
No internal connection
No internal connection
High level CANbus line
Low level CANbus line
Mode select input (open or low for normal operation; high for silent mode)
Isolated RxD output (normally not used; for test purposes only)
No internal connection
Bus ground
No internal connection
Bus power supply input
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Application Information
Power Supply Decoupling
Both VDD1 and VDD2 must be bypassed with 100 nF ceramic capacitors. These supply the
dynamic current required for the isolator switching and should be placed as close as possible
to VDD and their respective ground return pins.
Input Configurations
The TxD input should not be left open as the state will be indeterminate. If connected to an
open-drain or open collector output, a pull-up resistor (typically 16 kΩ) should be connected
from the input to VDD1.
The Mode Select (“S”) input has a 150 kΩ nominal internal pull-down resistor. It can be left
open or set low for normal operation.
Bus Termination
Because of their relatively low speed, CAN networks can sometimes be unterminated, but
reflections are minimized by terminating both ends of the bus (but not every node). Two 120 Ω
termination resistors are generally used to match a 60 Ω cable impedance. This kit comes with
a 120 Ω termination resistor. The resistor can be removed for multi-node configurations.
Level Shifting
As shown in the figure below, the IL41050 can provide isolation and level shifting between a
5 volt CAN bus and a 3.3 volt microcontroller such as an SJA1000.
VDD2 = 5V
VDD1 = 3.3V
C DD1
C DD2
XTAL1
SJA1000
Dominant Mode Time-out and Failsafe Receiver Functions
CAN bus latch up is prevented by an integrated Dominant mode timeout function. If the TxD
pin is forced permanently low by hardware or software application failure, the time-out returns
the RxD output to the high state no more than 765 µs after TxD is asserted dominant. The
timer is triggered by a negative edge on TxD. If the duration of the low is longer than the
internal timer value, the transmitter is disabled, driving the bus to the recessive state. The timer
is reset by a positive edge on pin TxD.
If VDD2 power is lost, the IL41050 asserts the RxD output high when the supply voltage falls
below 3.8 volts. RxD will return to normal operation when VDD2 rises above approximately
4.2 volts.
Programmable Power-Up
A unique non-volatile programmable power-up feature prevents unstable nodes. A state that
needs to be present at node power up can be programmed at the last power down. For example
if a CAN node is required to “pulse” dominant at power up, TxD can be sent low by the
controller immediately prior to power down. When power is resumed, the node will
immediately go dominant allowing self-check code in the microcontroller to verify node
operation. If desired, the node can also power up silently by presetting the TxD line high at
power down. At the next power on, the IL41050 will remain silent, awaiting a dominant state
from the bus.
100 nF
100 nF
ADR 0...7, CS
IsoRxD Output
The IsoRxD output is an isolated versions of the RxD, which the chip provides for
troubleshooting. Normally no connections are made to the pin.
Tx0
TxD
CANH
Rx0
RxD
CANL
The microcontroller can check that the CAN node powered down correctly before applying
power at the next “power on” request. If the node powered down as intended, RxD will be set
high and stored in the IL41050’s non-volatile memory. The level stored in the RxD bit can be
read before isolated node power is enabled, avoiding possible CAN bus disruption due to an
unstable node.
XTAL2
IL41050
GND1
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Specification Highlights and Quickstart
IL41050TA Specification Highlights:
• Fully compliant with the ISO 11898 CAN standard
• 3.0 V to 5.5 V input power supplies
• 12 mA maximum quiescent recessive supply current
• 70 mA maximum bus-side dynamic supply current
• 1200 VRMS 1 minute isolation (QSOP); 2500 VRMS for narrow and wide SOIC versions
• ±500 V CDM ESD
• 1 Mbps
• 50 kV/µs transient immunity
• Silent mode to disable transmitter
• Unpowered nodes do not disturb the bus
• Edge triggered, non-volatile input improves noise performance
• Thermal shutdown protection
• Short-circuit protection for ground and bus power
• −55°C to +125°C operating temperature
• QSOP, 0.15" SOIC, or 0.3" True 8™ mm 16-pin packages
• VDE V 0884 certified; UL 1577 recognized
Quick Start:
• Connect VDD1 to a 3.3 V power supply and VDD2 to 5 V.
• Connect a 500 kHz signal generator to the “TxD” input.
• Verify the “RxD” and CAN outputs on an oscilloscope:
TxD
RxD
CANH
CANL
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Evaluation Board Layout
100 nF decoupling
capacitors close to
VDD1 and VDD2 pins
Power supply
connections
CANbus
connections
Input
connections
Test points
(13 places)
IL41050-1-06
IL41050TA-1E
QSOP isolated
CAN transceiver
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120Ω bus
termination resistor
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Manual No.: ISB-CB-013
November 2017
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