Product Overview
The ADUM121N1BRZ is a dual-channel digital isolator from Analog Devices featuring i Coupler technology, with one channel in each direction (1/1 channel configuration) and fail-safe high output. The device provides 3.0 kV rms withstand voltage per UL 1577 and supports data rates up to 150 Mbps with propagation delay as low as 13 ns maximum at 5V operation. Based on ADI monolithic air core transformer technology, the ADuM121N delivers superior performance compared to optocoupler alternatives, including lower power consumption, tighter channel matching (3 ns maximum), and excellent common-mode transient immunity (CMTI) of 75 kV/microsecond minimum (100 kV/microsecond typical). The device operates with supply voltages from 1.8V to 5.5V on either side of the isolation barrier, enabling voltage level translation between different voltage domains. The ADUM121N1BRZ is pin-compatible with the ADuM1281 and ADuM1201, and is AEC-Q100 qualified for automotive applications.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Conditions | Min | Typ | Max | Unit |
| Isolation Channels | 1/1 direction | 2 (one each direction) | |||
| Isolation Voltage | UL 1577, 1 min | 3000 | V rms | ||
| Max Working Voltage (VORM) | VDE, peak | 565 | V peak | ||
| Data Rate | 5V operation | 150 | Mbps | ||
| Propagation Delay (5V) | tPHL/tPLH | 7.5 | 13 | ns | |
| Propagation Delay (1.8V) | tPHL/tPLH | 8.7 | 15 | ns | |
| Pulse Width Distortion | 5V | 0.5 | 3 | ns | |
| Channel Matching | Same direction | 0.7 | 3.0 | ns | |
| CMTI (Min) | 75 | 100 | kV/us | ||
| Supply Voltage | Both sides | 1.7 | 5.5 | V | |
| Supply Current Side 1 | 1Mbps, 5V | 4.7 | 8.0 | mA | |
| Supply Current Side 2 | 1Mbps, 5V | 4.9 | 7.7 | mA | |
| Rise/Fall Time | CL=15pF | 2.5 | ns | ||
| Fail-Safe Output | N1 variant | High | |||
| Package | 8-Lead SOIC (narrow body) | ||||
| Operating Temperature | -40 | +125 | C | ||
| Safety Approvals | UL 1577, IEC 62368-1, VDE 0884-17, CQC | ||||
Features
- 3.0 kV rms dual-channel digital isolator (1/1 direction)
- i Coupler magnetic isolation technology
- Up to 150 Mbps data rate
- Low propagation delay: 13 ns max (5V)
- Tight channel matching: 3.0 ns max
- High CMTI: 75 kV/us min, 100 kV/us typ
- Wide supply: 1.7V to 5.5V on both sides
- 1.8V to 5V level translation
- Fail-safe high output (N1 variant)
- Patented refresh ensures DC correctness
- AEC-Q100 qualified (automotive)
- Pin-compatible with ADuM1281/ADuM1201
- 8-lead SOIC, RoHS compliant
- -40C to +125C industrial temperature range
Applications
- General-purpose multi-channel signal isolation
- SPI, I2C, and digital interface isolation
- RS-232, RS-485, CAN bus isolation
- Industrial automation and process control
- Motor drive and power inverter isolation
- Data acquisition system isolation
- Medical equipment patient isolation
- High voltage sensing and measurement
- Automotive electronics (AEC-Q100)
- Power supply feedback isolation