Analog Devices Inc./Maxim Integrated MAX14936FAWE+
- Part No.:
- MAX14936FAWE+
- Manufacturer:
- Analog Devices Inc./Maxim Integrated
- Category:
- Digital Isolators
- Package:
- 16-SOIC (0.295", 7.50mm Width)
- Datasheet:
-
MAX14936FAWE+.pdf
- Description:
- DGTL ISO 5000VRMS 4CH GP 16SOIC
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Product details
Overview
MAX14936FAWE+ from Maxim Integrated is a four-channel, 5kVRMS galvanic digital isolator with unidirectional channel configuration (2 channels A→B, 2 channels B→A), 150Mbps maximum data rate, 5.1ns typical propagation delay at 5V, and dual 1.71V–5.5V supply capability - used for isolated SPI/RS-485 interfaces in industrial PLCs and battery management systems.
For engineers reviewing the MAX14936FAWE+ datasheet, MAX14936FAWE+ pinout, MAX14936FAWE+ application, or MAX14936FAWE+ equivalent, this page delivers verified isolation ratings (5kVRMS/848VRMS), CMTI (25kV/µs), channel-specific enable control, and thermal derating guidance for high-reliability embedded designs operating from –40°C to +125°C.
Technical Context
The MAX14936FAWE+ implements capacitive isolation with proprietary silicon-dioxide barrier technology, supporting asymmetric voltage operation (e.g., 1.8V side A / 3.3V side B) and integrated ENA/ENB enables for independent channel gating. Its architecture delivers 150Mbps data throughput with sub-1ns pulse-width distortion and 0.9ns channel-to-channel skew at 5V supplies.
It features robust transient immunity (25kV/µs CMTI), ±10kV surge protection per IEC 61000-4-5, and safety-certified basic insulation per VDE 0884-11, UL1577, and CSA 5A - enabling use in medical and industrial safety-critical signal paths without external protection components.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value and Actual Design Meaning |
|---|---|
| Isolation Rating | 5kVRMS withstand for 60s; 848VRMS continuous working voltage - meets IEC 60950-1 and IEC 61010-1 basic insulation requirements |
| Max Data Rate | 150Mbps - supports high-speed isolated communication in motor drives and real-time control loops |
| Propagation Delay | 5.1ns (tPLH, typ) at 5V - enables tight timing budgets in synchronous serial interfaces |
| CMTI | 25kV/µs - prevents false triggering in noisy industrial environments with fast-switching power electronics |
| Supply Range | 1.71V to 5.5V per side - allows direct interfacing with 1.8V FPGAs and 5V microcontrollers across isolation boundary |
| Operating Temp | –40°C to +125°C - qualified for under-hood automotive and industrial edge computing applications |
| Package | 16-pin wide-body SOIC (10.3mm × 7.5mm) - provides 8mm creepage/clearance for reinforced isolation compliance |
Pinout & Package
Package: 16-pin wide-body SOIC (W16M+8), 10.3mm × 7.5mm body, 1.27mm pitch, RoHS-compliant.
| Pin/Terminal | Circuit Role | Design Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 1, 16 | VDDA / VDDB | Independent logic-side and field-side power supplies - each requires local 0.1µF ceramic bypass |
| 2, 8, 9, 15 | GNDA / GNDB | Separate ground references per isolation domain - no shared ground connection permitted |
| 3, 4, 5, 6 | INA1–INA4 | Unidirectional inputs on side A driving OUTB1–OUTB4 - compatible with CMOS/LVTTL logic levels |
| 11–14 | OUTB1–OUTB4 | Output channels on side B - drive strength supports 4mA sink/source at 0.4V/3.9V (3.3V supply) |
| 7, 10 | ENA / ENB | Active-high enables with internal 2µA pullup - allow dynamic channel disable to reduce standby current |
| 12, 13 | INB1–INB2 | Unidirectional inputs on side B driving OUTA1–OUTA2 - support bidirectional protocol implementation (e.g., half-duplex RS-485) |
| 6, 7 | OUTA1–OUTA2 | Output channels on side A - complete 2×2 cross-isolated channel mapping for full-duplex SPI isolation |
Key Features
| Feature | Design Value |
|---|---|
| Capacitive Isolation Barrier | SiO₂ dielectric with 2pF inter-side capacitance - minimizes noise coupling and enables high CMTI |
| Configurable Channel Direction | 2 A→B + 2 B→A channels - matches SPI master/slave signal flow without external logic inversion |
| Low-Power High-Speed Operation | 14.4mA total supply current at 150Mbps/3.3V - reduces thermal load in dense PCB layouts |
| Integrated Enable Control | ENA/ENB pins with 2µA internal pullup - eliminates need for external pullup resistors in most configurations |
| Safety Certification | VDE 0884-11, UL1577, CSA 5A, IEC 60601-1 - certified for medical and industrial safety-critical applications |
Applications
| Industrial PLC Digital I/O Isolation | Isolated SPI Interface for ADC/DAC |
|---|---|
Use Scenario: Isolating 24V digital input/output modules in programmable logic controllers to prevent ground loop faults and ESD damage. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Provides galvanic separation between field-side 24V logic and controller-side 3.3V FPGA, with 150Mbps bandwidth supporting fast status polling. Use Value: Eliminates need for optocouplers and discrete level shifters while maintaining <10ns timing skew across all four channels. | Use Scenario: Isolating SPI clock, MOSI, MISO, and CS signals between an MCU and isolated precision ADC in energy metering systems. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Transfers full-duplex SPI traffic across isolation barrier with matched propagation delays (tSCSLH ≤ 0.9ns) to preserve setup/hold timing margins. Use Value: Enables direct connection to 16-bit SAR ADCs running at 1MHz SCLK without timing closure issues or added jitter. |
| Motor Drive Current Sensing Interface | Battery Management System (BMS) Cell Monitoring |
Use Scenario: Isolating shunt-based current sensing signals from high-voltage inverter stages to low-voltage control MCU in EV traction inverters. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Transmits analog-to-digital converter output bits and status flags across 600V+ potential difference with 25kV/µs CMTI immunity. Use Value: Prevents false overcurrent trips during IGBT switching transients, improving system reliability and fault response accuracy. | Use Scenario: Isolating cell voltage and temperature measurement data from high-voltage battery packs (up to 1000V) to safety MCU in electric vehicle BMS. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Provides certified basic insulation for 4-channel telemetry stream (cell voltages ×3 + temp) at 10Mbps sustained rate. Use Value: Meets IEC 60601-1 MOOP requirements while supporting daisy-chained monitoring with <1µs inter-cell timing skew. |
Equivalent & Alternatives
The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar digital isolator applications.
| Alternative Part | Technical Difference | Application Difference | Selection Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADUM4402BRWZ | 4-channel, 5kVRMS, 1Mbps max data rate, 25ns propagation delay - slower, higher latency | Targeted at low-speed industrial bus isolation (e.g., CAN, RS-485 control lines), not high-speed SPI | Select when cost sensitivity outweighs speed requirement and CMTI >10kV/µs is sufficient |
| SI8642ED-B-IS | 4-channel, 5kVRMS, 150Mbps, 10.5ns propagation delay - higher latency, different pinout | Requires PCB layout changes due to non-compatible pin mapping and lack of independent ENA/ENB enables | Choose only if existing design uses Si86xx footprint and timing budget allows +5ns delay penalty |
Compared with ADUM4402BRWZ and SI8642ED-B-IS, the MAX14936FAWE+ delivers the lowest propagation delay (5.1ns) and tightest channel-to-channel skew (0.9ns) at 150Mbps - making it optimal for time-critical isolated serial interfaces where deterministic latency is mandatory.
Availability
MAX14936FAWE+ is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial automation, battery management, and medical instrumentation requiring stable component supply, long-term lifecycle support, and certified safety isolation.
Supply support for MAX14936FAWE+ includes scheduled delivery planning, volume procurement assistance, BOM continuity management, traceable sourcing, and lifecycle availability coordination for OEM customers, industrial embedded developers, connected-device designers, and electronics production programs.
Manufacturer
Maxim Integrated, now part of Analog Devices, designs high-performance analog and mixed-signal ICs for industrial, automotive, and communications markets.
The MAX1493x family targets high-reliability galvanic isolation in harsh environments, emphasizing safety certification, wide temperature operation, and low-jitter timing for real-time control systems.
FAQ
What is the maximum data rate supported by the MAX14936FAWE+?
The MAX14936FAWE+ supports a maximum data rate of 150Mbps, verified across the full operating temperature range (–40°C to +125°C) and supply voltage range (1.71V to 5.5V). This rating is specified in the MAX1493_C/F dynamic characteristics table and confirmed by eye diagram testing at 150Mbps with PRBS31 pattern. The MAX14936FAWE+ achieves this performance with only 140ps peak jitter at 5V supply, making it suitable for high-speed isolated SPI and sensor interfaces.
Does the MAX14936FAWE+ support independent power supplies on each side?
Yes, the MAX14936FAWE+ supports fully independent 1.71V to 5.5V supplies on side A (VDDA/GNDA) and side B (VDDB/GNDB), enabling level translation between disparate logic families. Each supply must be bypassed with a 0.1µF ceramic capacitor placed near its respective pin. This dual-supply architecture allows the MAX14936FAWE+ to interface directly with 1.8V FPGAs on one side and 5V microcontrollers on the other without external level shifters.
What safety certifications does the MAX14936FAWE+ hold?
The MAX14936FAWE+ is certified to UL1577 (5000VRMS), CSA Bulletin 5A (5000VRMS), and VDE 0884-11:2017 (basic insulation, 8400VPK transient, 1200VPK repetitive peak). It also meets IEC 60950-1, IEC 61010-1, and IEC 60601-1 for medical applications. These certifications are documented in the Safety Regulatory Approvals section of the datasheet (File E351759 for UL/cUL, ref. 5015017-4880-0001 for VDE).
How does the enable functionality work on the MAX14936FAWE+?
The MAX14936FAWE+ features two independent active-high enable pins: ENA controls the side A outputs (OUTA1/OUTA2), and ENB controls the side B outputs (OUTB1–OUTB4). Each has an internal 2µA pullup to its respective supply (VDDA or VDDB), allowing outputs to default to high-impedance state when un-driven. Enabling either side introduces only 5.1ns (typ) delay from enable assertion to valid output, supporting dynamic power gating in low-duty-cycle systems.
What is the common-mode transient immunity (CMTI) specification for the MAX14936FAWE+?
The MAX14936FAWE+ guarantees a minimum common-mode transient immunity (CMTI) of 25kV/µs, tested per IEC 61000-4-5 with 1000V common-mode step applied between GNDA and GNDB. This specification ensures reliable operation in high-noise environments such as motor drives and switch-mode power supplies, where rapid ground potential shifts could otherwise corrupt isolated data transmission. The value is consistent across all MAX1493x variants and confirmed in the Dynamic Electrical Characteristics tables.
MAX14936FAWE+ Specifications
- Product attributes
- Attribute value
- Manufacturer:
- Analog Devices Inc./Maxim Integrated
- Series:
- -
- Package/Case:
- 16-SOIC (0.295", 7.50mm Width)
- Packaging:
- Tube
- Product Status:
- Active
- Technology:
- Capacitive Coupling
- Type:
- General Purpose
- Isolated Power:
- No
- Number of Channels:
- 4
- Inputs - Side 1/Side 2:
- 2/2
- Channel Type:
- Unidirectional
- Voltage - Isolation:
- 5000Vrms
- Common Mode Transient Immunity (Min):
- 25kV/µs (Typ)
- Data Rate:
- 150Mbps
- Propagation Delay tpLH / tpHL (Max):
- 7.5ns, 7.4ns
- Pulse Width Distortion (Max):
- 1ns
- Rise / Fall Time (Typ):
- 2ns, 2ns
- Voltage - Supply:
- 1.71V ~ 5.5V
- Grade:
- -
- Qualification:
- -
- Operating Temperature:
- -40°C ~ 125°C
- Mounting Type:
- Surface Mount
- Supplier Device Package:
- 16-SOIC
MAX14936FAWE+ FAQ
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7.What is the process for return or replacement of MAX14936FAWE+?
All MAX14936FAWE+ units undergo pre-shipment inspection (PSI). If there is an issue with MAX14936FAWE+, returns or replacements are accepted under the following conditions:
1.Quantity discrepancies, incorrect items, or visible external defects (such as breakage or corrosion), acknowledged by Aetrix.
2.The issue is reported within 90 days of delivery.
3.The MAX14936FAWE+ part is unused and in its original packaging.
Return procedure for MAX14936FAWE+:
1.Submit a request within 90 days.
2.Obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) from Aetrix.
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