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isolated switching regulator
« on: June 04, 2019, 10:44:02 pm »
What are a few decent commonly available switching transformer isolated 5v voltage regulators which can step down high side power rails to 5v for powering a small isolated signal circuit?

Preferably not from Linear Tech since they tend to be very costly and commonly very specialized.
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Re: isolated switching regulator
« Reply #1 on: June 05, 2019, 07:20:50 am »
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Re: isolated switching regulator
« Reply #2 on: June 05, 2019, 08:29:57 am »
Are we talking about a mains powered circuit? Please specify input voltage range and output power.

For mains powered flyback converters, take a look at the TinySwitch series from Power Integrations. They tend to be fairly cheap.
I think the biggest cost is going to be sourcing a switching transformer to go with it. Those are usually custom wound for the job, so finding the right ones in low quantity is going to be a bit tricky.
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Re: isolated switching regulator
« Reply #3 on: June 07, 2019, 11:48:38 am »
Does it matter if 10uF cap is an electrolytic or MLCC? Ceramic caps have very low esr which can cause ringing.
https://www.analog.com/media/en/technical-documentation/data-sheets/LT8302.pdf

 

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Re: isolated switching regulator
« Reply #4 on: June 07, 2019, 12:04:39 pm »
Question: "Preferably not from Linear Tech since they tend to be very costly"
Answer: https://www.analog.com/media/en/technical-documentation/data-sheets/LT8302.pdf
Not from Linear Tech but Analog Devices, right?  :-DD
Unless you are planning *huge* volume, take DC-DC module like CRE1S0505SC, 2.7$/qty1:


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Re: isolated switching regulator
« Reply #5 on: June 07, 2019, 12:34:25 pm »
Question: "Preferably not from Linear Tech since they tend to be very costly"
Answer: https://www.analog.com/media/en/technical-documentation/data-sheets/LT8302.pdf
Not from Linear Tech but Analog Devices, right?  :-DD
Unless you are planning *huge* volume, take DC-DC module like CRE1S0505SC, 2.7$/qty1:



I looked into DC converters prior to this post glad you posted this series. I already had the LT IC and transformer in cart and circuit layed out, it wasen't routed. Going with a CRE1S1205SC it would be nice if they took a larger input range but its going to run from a 12v adapter.
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Re: isolated switching regulator
« Reply #6 on: June 07, 2019, 01:02:49 pm »
B careful, check specs regarding input voltage. Most of those requires regulated input. This one i did mention is 5v in 5v out.
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Re: isolated switching regulator
« Reply #7 on: June 07, 2019, 01:51:25 pm »
You didn't provide much details:
Side A voltage? Side B voltage?
A-B voltage?
A-B dV/dt?
Power?

Anyway, I recently used some Murata NXF1 units, and they are nice. Cheap and small. Quickly integrated.
https://nl.mouser.com/datasheet/2/281/kdc_nxf1-1315413.pdf

But I think they either can't handle poor reflow/esd production, or don't handle high dV/dT very well. Since I had two prototypes fail on me. (no production units)
 
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Re: isolated switching regulator
« Reply #8 on: June 07, 2019, 01:53:00 pm »
How much current?

If you already have 5v and you only need 10-30mA you could use something like ADUM5010 (digital isolator).. https://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/analog-devices-inc/ADUM5010ARSZ-RL7/ADUM5010ARSZ-RL7CT-ND/3821204
It's not cheap at 3$ in 100pcs but it takes minimal space and you don't need custom switching transformers etc.. maybe just some ceramic caps and inductor at output for extra filtering
There's ADUM5000 that can do 100mA but it's 6-8$... at that pount it becomes cheaper to get a module with transformer.
 
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Re: isolated switching regulator
« Reply #9 on: June 08, 2019, 08:13:05 pm »
Does the CRE1S1205SC need any other filter capacitors on its output or is the 4.7uH & 4.7uF filter adaquate for ~75mA?
 

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Re: isolated switching regulator
« Reply #10 on: June 08, 2019, 08:44:06 pm »
Does the CRE1S1205SC need any other filter capacitors on its output or is the 4.7uH & 4.7uF filter adaquate for ~75mA?

Hard to tell unless you provide more info, like max ripple allowed. At least tell what is "adequate" for you, or tell more about circuit you plan to power from that thing. Those modules have 30mV pp ripple w/o any filter, load regulation is 10%. Kinda awful specs if we compare to ANY switching regulator. Some may find it adequate out of the box, others would not use such for w/o postregulator.
 


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