What is a 3-wire 4-20mA current transmitter? How do I use one?
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A 3-wire transmitter can be used with a local supply to transmit control data to remote devices. One wire is connected to the local supply of the transmitter. A second wire connects the shared ground of the transmitter and receiver. The third wire carries the analog output signal. The attached blog series will provide an overview and explain the design considerations of 3-wire systems.
Industrial DACs: An overview of analog output and architectures
Industrial DACs: An evolution of 3-wire analog outputs
Industrial DACs: Protecting 3-wire analog outputs
Industrial DACs: How to design universal 3-wire analog outputs
Input Isolation for 3-wire analog outputs
TI devices:
Analog input, analog output: XTR110, XTR111, XTR300, XTR305
Digital input, analog output: DAC8771, DAC8775, DAC8760, DAC8750, DAC7760, DAC7750
You can check out the post titled: Are there reference designs that can help me build a 4-20mA transmitter? For help finding reference designs using some of the above devices.