Product Overview
The SI8642BD-B-IS from Skyworks Solutions is a low-power quad-channel digital isolator with 2 forward and 2 reverse channels. It provides 5000 V rms isolation using capacitive coupling technology, supports data rates up to 150 Mbps, and features propagation delays under 10 ns. The device operates from 2.5 V to 5.5 V in a 16-lead wide-body SOIC package.
Key Specifications
| Number of Channels | 4 (2 forward, 2 reverse) |
| Isolation Voltage | 5000 V rms |
| Data Rate | Up to 150 Mbps |
| Propagation Delay | 8 ns typical, 13 ns max |
| Supply Voltage | 2.5 V to 5.5 V |
| CMTI | >35 kV/us |
| Channel Configuration | Unidirectional per channel |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to 125°C |
Features
- Ultra-low power consumption with Schmitt trigger inputs
- 5000 V rms isolation rating (reinforced insulation)
- 150 Mbps data rate with sub-10 ns typical propagation delay
- 2 forward / 2 reverse channel configuration
- High common-mode transient immunity: >35 kV/us
- UL, CSA, VDE, and CQC safety certifications
- Enable inputs for output driver control
- Selectable fail-safe output state during power loss
Applications
- Industrial communication interfaces (SPI, UART, I2C isolation)
- Motor drive and inverter control signal isolation
- Medical equipment galvanic isolation
- Power supply feedback loop isolation