TI launches an isolated CAN transceiver

By siliconindia   |   Tuesday, 21 July 2009, 18:50 IST
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TI launches an isolated CAN transceiver
Bangalore: Texas Instruments (TI), a global semiconductor company has announced the launch of the isolated controller-area network (CAN) transceiver. "Customers are being challenged to design more complex industrial systems in smaller spaces," said Arthur George, Senior Vice President of TI's High-Performance Analog business unit. "The ISO1050 single-chip isolated CAN solution eases system design and allows engineers to reduce component count and speed time-to-market." The company claims that the combination of TI's CAN and isolation technologies can reduce the required components by at least half, and simplify board design in industrial automation, motor control and medical equipment. According to TI, by using this transceiver loop time can be reduced by 34 percent. Apoorva Awasthy, Business Development Manager, Analog, TI India said, "The ISO1050 reduces system-level power consumption by 38 percent compared to isolated optocoupler solutions. In high-voltage applications where minimum clearance is required, the 6.1 mm wide-body package reduces board space by 30 percent. Additionally, the ultra-low electromagnetic emissions (EME) support sensitive analog applications, such as industrial sensors."

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