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ISO1176T unclear behavior

Other Parts Discussed in Thread: ISO1176T, ISO1176

Hello Everibody,

I have a question concern the ISO1176T.

I build a test circuit equal to the Eval-Board for this chip.   First i wont to buy this Board, but it was selled out in Germany.

The   Problem is, there is no Signal on the Bus lines A and B.

The Circuit is like the scheme in this Post. The only differences to the Test-board from TI is that i dont use the transformamator,

for the first Tests the busside ground is like the normal ground and  Vcc2 comes from a LDO with Vout = 3,3 V.

The input signal to DIN is square, 3,3 VDC with 1,5 V Offset.  Vcc1 = 5 V.

So I switched DE to High, and RE* to HIGH but there is no Output signal.

Confusing is that if ISODE is on HIGH, there is a output signal (i know, ISODE is a output).

I tried to change the resistors between A and B from 54 to 120 Ohm and insert R from A to + (620 Ohm) and from B to - (620 Ohm),

but nothing helps. So whats wrong?  

with kind regard, Dirk

ISO1176_schaltplan_test1.pdf7573.ISO1176_schaltplan_test1.pdf

  • Hi Dirk,

    The recommended operating voltage for VCC2 is between 4.75V to 5.25V and 3.3V is not a valid supply voltage for VCC2. This should be the reason why device is not functioning normal. ISODE should reflect the signal on DE directly and not having valid ISODE is an indication of Side 2 not powered completely. Hence it is possible that the device is marginally trying to function at 3.3V and a continuous operation at 3.3V is not guaranteed.

    Please do try testing the same circuit with VCC2 at 5V and you should see ISO1176T function fine.

    Regards,
    Koteshwar Rao

  • Schaltplan_Testwerte.pdfHello again,

    thank you for the answer, yes youre right, the iso1176 need moore than 3,3 VDC on Vcc2.

    But in the scheme of the Eval board is a 3,3 V  LDO ... so i didnet check the datasheet of the iso1176 for this value.

    Now i insert a new LDO with Vout = 5 VDC = Vcc2.  I also realized the galvanic Isolation with the transformator.

    But the problem is still there....  I changed the Chip too, but nothing helps...

    Maybe some gentleman in this forum  got a idea what to do.

    Regards,

    Dirk Uhlemann

    ps.  here is the actual circuit and the test protocol

  • Problem Solved
    ================
    Maybe the a wrong Offset Voltage was the reason, so there was a permanent High level on DIN

    Regards,
    Dirk Uhlemann
  • Hi Dirk,

    Glad to know that the problem is solved now, thank you for the update.

    Regards,
    Koteshwar Rao