Datasheet
MAX14850
Six-Channel Digital Isolator
Typical Operating Circuits
19-6161; Rev 2; 11/14
Ordering Information appears at end of data sheet.
PMBus is a trademark of SMIF, Inc.
EVALUATION KIT AVAILABLE
General Description
The MAX14850 is a six-channel digital isolator utilizing
Maxim’s proprietary process technology, whose monolithic
design provides a compact and low-cost transfer of digital
signals between circuits with different power domains. The
technology enables low power consumption and stable
high-temperature performance.
The four unidirectional channels are each capable of DC
to 50Mbps, with two of the four channels passing data
across the isolation barrier in each direction. The two
bidirectional channels are open-drain; each capable of
data rates from DC to 2Mbps.
Independent 3.0V to 5.5V supplies on each side of the
isolator also make it suitable for use as a level translator.
The MAX14850 can be used for isolating SPI buses, I
2
C
buses, RS-232, RS-485/RS-422 buses, and general-pur-
pose isolation. When used as a bus isolator, extra chan-
nels are available for power monitoring and reset signals.
The MAX14850 is available in a narrow body,16-pin SOIC
(10mm x 4mm) package (for which an evaluation kit is
available) and 16-pin QSOP (3.9mm x 4.94mm) package.
The packages are specified over the -40NC to +125NC
automotive temperature range.
Applications
● Industrial Control Systems
● I
2
C, SPI, SMBus, PMBusK Interfaces
● Isolated RS-232, RS-485/RS-422
● Telecommunication Systems
● Battery Management
● Medical Systems
Benets and Features
● Protection from High-Voltage Environments
• 600VRMS Isolation for 60 Seconds
• Short-Circuit Protection on Unidirectional Outputs
• 200V
RMS
Working Isolation Voltage for 50 Years
● Complete Digital Isolation Solution
• Four Unidirectional Signal Paths: 2-In/2-Out
• Two Bidirectional Open-Drain Signal Paths
• 50Mbps (max) Unidirectional Data Rate
• 2Mbps (max) Bidirectional Data Rate
● Compatible with Many Interface Standards
• I
2
C
• SPI
• RS-232, RS-422/RS-485
• SMBus, PMBus Interfaces
I/OA1 RST
CS
SCLK ADC
MOSI
MISO
GPIO1
I/OA2GPIO2
INA1SCLK
INA2MOSI
OUTA1MISO
OUTA2
I/OB1
I/OB2
OUTB1
OUTB2
INB1
INB2GPIO3
µC
GNDA GNDB
V
CCA
V
CCB
R
PUA
R
PUA
R
PUB
R
PUB
0.1µF 0.1µF
3.3V 5V
V
CCB
MONITOR
MAX14850
600V
RMS
ISOLATION
For pricing, delivery, and ordering information, please contact Maxim Direct at 1-888-629-4642, or visit Maxim Integrated’s
website at www.maximintegrated.com.