Linear Technology Corporation has introduced the LTM2884, a USB µModule® (micromodule) isolator that combines USB data communications and USB power and guards against ground-to-ground differentials and large common mode transients.
With its rugged interface and isolation, the LTM2884 is ideal for systems implementing USB in harsh industrial or medical environments where protection from ground differences is required. The LTM2884 separates grounds by isolating a pair of USB signal transceivers using internal inductive signal isolation, providing 2500VRMS isolation plus superior common mode transient rejection of >30kV/µs.
The LTM2884 features an integrated, low-EMI, external or bus-powered DC/DC converter that powers the isolated transceiver and provides up to 2.5W of isolated power for USB peripherals or hub/host controllers. The unique automatic bus speed detection feature allows the LTM2884 to be used in hub/host/bus isolation applications. Integrated downstream facing pull-down resistors and upstream facing pull-up resistors are automatically configured to match the speed of the downstream device, enabling the LTM2884 to monitor and report bus speeds to the host. With 2500VRMS of galvanic isolation, integrated power and USB 2.0 compatible transceivers, the LTM2884 requires no external components and is a complete µModule solution for isolated USB communications.
The LTM2884 is suitable for a wide range of applications, including host, hub and peripheral device isolation, as well as USB inline bus isolation. The ±15kV ESD-protected transceivers operate at USB 2.0 full speed (12Mbps) and low speed (1.5Mbps). A suspend mode monitors for inactivity and reduces VBUS current to less than 2.0mA. The integrated DC/DC converter is capable of supplying 2.5W when connected to an external high voltage supply or 1W when connected to the USB VBUS supply.
The LTM2884 is housed in a RoHS-compliant compact 15mm x 15mm x 5mm surface-mount BGA package and is available in commercial, industrial and automotive versions supporting operating temperature ranges from 0°C to 70°C, -40°C to 85°C and -40°C to 105°C, respectively.
