FEATURES

USB 2.0 compatible

Low and full speed data rate: 1.5 Mbps and 12 Mbps
Bidirectional communication
4.5 V to 5.5 V VBUS operation
7 mA maximum upstream supply current @ 1.5 Mbps
8 mA maximum upstream supply current @ 12 Mbps
2.3 mA maximum upstream idle current
Upstream short-circuit protection
Class 3A contact ESD performance per ANSI/ESD STM5.1-2007
High temperature operation: 105C
High common-mode transient immunity: >25 kV/s
16-lead SOIC wide-body package version
16-lead SOIC wide body enhanced creepage version
RoHS compliant
Safety and regulatory approvals (RI-16 package)
UL recognition: 5000 V rms for 1 minute per
UL 1577
CSA Component Acceptance Notice #5A
IEC 60601-1: 250 V rms (reinforced)
IEC 60950-1: 400 V rms (reinforced)
VDE Certificate of Conformity
DIN V VDE V 0884-10 (VDE V 0884-10):2006-12
VIORM = 846 V peak

APPLICATIONS
USB peripheral isolation
Isolated USB hub
Medical applications

GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The ADuM41601 is a USB port isolator, based on Analog Devices,
Inc., iCoupler technology. Combining high speed CMOS and
monolithic air core transformer technology, these isolation
components provide outstanding performance characteristics
and are easily integrated with low and full speed USB-compatible
peripheral devices.

FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM

VBUS1 1

16

VBUS2

GND1 2

15

GND2

VDD1 3

14

VDD2

PDEN 4

13

SPD

SPU 5

12

PIN

UD 6

11

DD

UD+ 7

10

DD+

GND1 8

GND2

REG

REG

PU LOGIC

PD LOGIC

08171-001

Data Sheet

Full/Low Speed 5 kV USB Digital Isolator

ADuM4160

Figure 1.

Many microcontrollers implement USB so that it presents only

the D+ and D lines to external pins. This is desirable in many
cases because it minimizes external components and simplifies
the design; however, this presents particular challenges when
isolation is required. USB lines must automatically switch between
actively driving D+/D, receiving data, and allowing external
resistors to set the idle state of the bus. The ADuM4160 provides
mechanisms for detecting the direction of data flow and control
over the state of the output buffers. Data direction is determined
on a packet-by-packet basis.
The ADuM4160 uses the edge detection based iCoupler technology in conjunction with internal logic to implement a
transparent, easily configured, upstream facing port isolator.
Isolating an upstream facing port provides several advantages
in simplicity, power management, and robust operation.
The isolator has propagation delay comparable to that of a
standard hub and cable. It operates with the bus voltage on
either side ranging from 4.5 V to 5.5 V, allowing connection
directly to VBUS by internally regulating the voltage to the signaling
level. The ADuM4160 provides isolated control of the pull-up
resistor to allow the peripheral to control connection timing.
The device has a low idle current; so a suspend mode is not
required. A 2.5 kV version, the ADuM3160, is also available.

Protected by U.S. Patents 5,952,849; 6,873,065; 7,075,329.

Rev. D
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Features .............................................................................................. 1

Absolute Maximum Ratings ............................................................7

Applications....................................................................................... 1

ESD Caution...................................................................................7

General Description ......................................................................... 1

Pin Configuration and Function Descriptions..............................8

Functional Block Diagram .............................................................. 1

Applications Information .............................................................. 10

Revision History ............................................................................... 2

Functional Description.............................................................. 10

Specifications..................................................................................... 3

Product Usage ............................................................................. 10

Electrical Characteristics............................................................. 3

Compatibility of Upstream Applications ................................ 11

Package Characteristics ............................................................... 4

Power Supply Options ............................................................... 11

Regulatory Information............................................................... 4

Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Layout ....................................... 11

Insulation and Safety-Related Specifications............................ 5

DC Correctness and Magnetic Field Immunity..................... 11

DIN V VDE V 0884-10 (VDE V 0884-10) Insulation

Characteristics .............................................................................. 5

Insulation Lifetime ..................................................................... 12

Outline Dimensions ....................................................................... 14

Recommended Operating Conditions ...................................... 6

Ordering Guide .......................................................................... 14

REVISION HISTORY
2/12Rev. C to Rev. D

8/10Rev. A to Rev. B

Created Hyperlink for Safety and Regulatory Approvals

Entry in Features Section................................................................. 1
Changes to Table 3............................................................................ 4
Change to Table 4 ............................................................................. 5
Updated Outline Dimensions ....................................................... 14
Changes to Ordering Guide .......................................................... 14

Change to Data Sheet Title...............................................................1

Changes to Features Section ............................................................1
Changes to Applications Section.....................................................1
Changes to General Description Section .......................................1
Changes to Table 3.............................................................................4

10/10Rev. B to Rev. C

Added USB Logo, Reformatted Page 1 ...........................................1

Changes to Features and General Description Section ............... 1

Changes to Endnote 3 in Table 1 and Table 3 ............................... 4
Changes to Table 4............................................................................ 5
Changes to Table 7 and Table 8....................................................... 7
Updated Outline Dimensions ....................................................... 14
Changes to Ordering Guide .......................................................... 14

7/09Revision 0: Initial Version

9/09Rev. 0 to Rev. A

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ADuM4160

SPECIFICATIONS
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
4.5 V VBUS1 5.5 V, 4.5 V VBUS2 5.5 V; 3.1 V VDD1 3.6 V, 3.1 V VDD2 3.6 V; all minimum/maximum specifications apply over
the entire recommended operation range, unless otherwise noted; all typical specifications are at TA = 25C, VDD1 = VDD2 = 3.3 V. Each
voltage is relative to its respective ground.
Table 1.
Parameter
DC SPECIFICATIONS
Total Supply Current1
1.5 Mbps
VDD1 or VBUS1 Supply Current
VDD2 or VBUS2 Supply Current
12 Mbps
VDD1 or VBUS1 Supply Current
VDD2 or VBUS2 Supply Current
Idle Current
VDD1 or VBUS1 Idle Current
Input Currents

Single-Ended Logic High Input Threshold

Single-Ended Logic Low Input Threshold
Single-Ended Input Hysteresis
Differential Input Sensitivity
Logic High Output Voltages
Logic Low Output Voltages
VDD1 and VDD2 Supply Undervoltage Lockout
VBUS1 Supply Undervoltage Lockout
VBUS2 Supply Undervoltage Lockout
Transceiver Capacitance
Capacitance Matching
Full Speed Driver Impedance
Impedance Matching
SWITCHING SPECIFICATIONS, I/O PINS LOW SPEED
Low Speed Data Rate
Propagation Delay2
Side 1 Output Rise/Fall Time (10% to 90%) Low
Speed
Low Speed Differential Jitter, Next Transition
Low Speed Differential Jitter, Paired Transition
SWITCHING SPECIFICATIONS, I/O PINS FULL SPEED
Full Speed Data Rate
Propagation Delay2

Symbol

Typ

Max

Unit

Test Conditions

IDD1 (L)
IDD2 (L)

5
5

7
7

mA
mA

750 kHz logic signal rate CL = 450 pF

750 kHz logic signal rate CL = 450 pF

IDD1 (F)
IDD2 (F)

6
6

8
8

mA
mA

6 MHz logic signal rate CL = 50 pF

6 MHz logic signal rate CL = 50 pF

1.7
+0.1

2.3
+1

mA
A

IDD1 (I)
IDD, IDD+,
IUD+, IUD,
ISPD, IPIN,
ISPU, IPDEN
VIH
VIL
VHST
VDI
VOH
VOL
VUVLO
VUVLOB1
VUVLOB2
CIN
ZOUTH

Min

2.0
0.8
0.4
0.2
2.8
0
2.4
3.5
3.5

3.6
0.3
3.1
4.35
4.4
10
10

20
10
1.5

tPHLL, tPLHL
tRL/tFL

325
75

|tLJN|
|tLJP|

300
45
15

tPHLF, tPLHF

20

Output Rise/Fall Time (10% to 90%) Full Speed

tRF/tFF

Full Speed Differential Jitter, Next Transition

Full Speed Differential Jitter, Paired Transition

|tFJN|
|tFJP|

12
60

70
20

3
1

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V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
pF
%

0 V VDD, VDD+, VUD+, VUD, VSPD, VPIN,

VSPU, VPDEN 3.0

|VXD+ VXD|
RL = 15 k, VL = 0 V
RL = 1.5 k, VL = 3.6 V

UD+, UD, DD+, DD to ground

Mbps CL = 50 pF
ns
CL = 50 pF, SPD = SPU = low,
VDD1, VDD2 = 3.3 V
ns
CL = 450 pF, SPD = SPU = low,
VDD1, VDD2 = 3.3 V
ns
CL = 50 pF
ns
CL = 50 pF
Mbps CL = 50 pF
ns
CL = 50 pF, SPD = SPU = high,
VDD1, VDD2 = 3.3 V
ns
CL = 50 pF, SPD = SPU = high,
VDD1, VDD2 = 3.3 V
ns
CL = 50 pF
ns
CL = 50 pF

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Data Sheet

Parameter
For All Operating Modes
Common-Mode Transient Immunity
At Logic High Output 3

At Logic Low Output3

Symbol

Min

Typ

|CMH|

25

35

|CML|

25

35

Max

Unit

Test Conditions

kV/s VUD+, VUD, VDD+, VDD = VDD1 or VDD2,

VCM = 1000 V, transient magnitude =
800 V
kV/s VUD+, VUD, VDD+, VDD = 0 V, VCM =
1000 V, transient magnitude = 800 V

The supply current values for the device running at a fixed continuous data rate at 50% duty cycle alternating J and K states. Supply current values are specified with
USB-compliant load present.
2
Propagation delay of the low speed DD+ to UD+ or DD to UD in either signal direction is measured from the 50% level of the rising or falling edge to the 50% level
of the rising or falling edge of the corresponding output signal.
3
CMH is the maximum common-mode voltage slew rate that can be sustained while maintaining VO > 0.8 VDDx. CML is the maximum common-mode voltage slew rate
that can be sustained while maintaining VO < 0.8 V. The common-mode voltage slew rates apply to both rising and falling common-mode voltage edges. The transient
magnitude is the range over which the common mode is slewed.

PACKAGE CHARACTERISTICS
Table 2.
Parameter
Resistance (Input to Output) 1
Capacitance (Input to Output)1
Input Capacitance 2
IC Junction-to-Ambient Thermal Resistance
1

Symbol
RI-O
CI-O
CI
JA

Min

Typ
1012
2.2
4.0
45

Max

Unit

pF
pF
C/W

Test Conditions
f = 1 MHz
Thermocouple located at center
of package underside

Device is considered a 2-terminal device; Pin 1, Pin 2, Pin 3, Pin 4, Pin 5, Pin 6, Pin 7, and Pin 8 are shorted together and Pin 9, Pin 10, Pin 11, Pin 12, Pin 13, Pin 14,
Pin 15, and Pin 16 are shorted together.
Input capacitance is from any input data pin to ground.

REGULATORY INFORMATION
The ADuM4160 is approved by the organizations listed in Table 3. Refer to Table 8 and the Insulation Lifetime section for details
regarding recommended maximum working voltages for specific cross-isolation waveforms and insulation levels.
Table 3.
UL
Recognized under 1577 component
recognition program 1
Single Protection
5000 V rms Isolation Voltage

File E214100
1
2

CSA
Approved under CSA Component
Acceptance Notice #5A
Basic insulation per CSA 60950-1-07 and IEC 60950-1,
600 V rms (848 V peak) maximum working voltage.
Reinforced insulation per CSA 60950-1-07 and IEC
60950-1, 380 V rms (537 V peak) maximum working
voltage, RW-16 package.
Reinforced insulation per CSA 60950-1-07 and IEC
60950-1, 400 V rms (565 V peak) maximum working
voltage, RI-16 package.
Reinforced insulation per IEC 60601-1 125 V rms (176 V
peak) maximum working voltage, RW-16 package.
Reinforced insulation per IEC 60601-1 250 V rms (353 V
peak) maximum working voltage, RI-16 package.
File 205078

VDE
Certified according to DIN V VDE V
0884-10 (VDE V 0884-10):2006-12 2
Reinforced insulation, 846 V peak

File 2471900-4880-0001

In accordance with UL 1577, each ADuM4160 is proof tested by applying an insulation test voltage 6000 V rms for 1 sec (current leakage detection limit = 10 A).
In accordance with DIN V VDE V 0884-10, each ADuM4160 is proof tested by applying an insulation test voltage 1050 V peak for 1 sec (partial discharge detection
limit = 5 pC). The * marking branded on the component designates DIN V VDE V 0884-10 approval.

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INSULATION AND SAFETY-RELATED SPECIFICATIONS

Table 4.
Parameter
Rated Dielectric Insulation Voltage
Minimum External Air Gap (Clearance)

Symbol
L(I01)

Value
5000
8.0 min

Unit
V rms
mm

Minimum External Tracking (Creepage) RW-16 Package L(I02)

7.7 min

mm

Minimum External Tracking (Creepage) RI-16 Package L(I02)

8.3 min

mm

Minimum Internal Gap (Internal Clearance)

Tracking Resistance (Comparative Tracking Index)
Isolation Group

0.017 min mm
>175
V
IIIa

CTI

Conditions
1 minute duration
Measured from input terminals to output terminals,
shortest distance through air
Measured from input terminals to output terminals,
shortest distance path along body
Measured from input terminals to output terminals,
shortest distance path along body
Insulation distance through insulation
DIN IEC 112/VDE 0303 Part 1
Material Group (DIN VDE 0110, 1/89, Table 1)

DIN V VDE V 0884-10 (VDE V 0884-10) INSULATION CHARACTERISTICS

These isolators are suitable for reinforced electrical isolation only within the safety limit data. Maintenance of the safety data is ensured by
protective circuits. The * marking on packages denotes DIN V VDE V 0884-10 approval.
Table 5.
Description
Installation Classification per DIN VDE 0110
For Rated Mains Voltage 150 V rms
For Rated Mains Voltage 300 V rms
For Rated Mains Voltage 400 V rms
Climatic Classification
Pollution Degree per DIN VDE 0110, Table 1
Maximum Working Insulation Voltage
Input-to-Output Test Voltage, Method b1

Conditions

VIORM 1.875 = VPR, 100% production test, tm = 1 sec,

partial discharge < 5 pC
VIORM 1.6 = VPR, tm = 60 sec, partial discharge < 5 pC

Input-to-Output Test Voltage, Method a

After Environmental Tests Subgroup 1
After Input and/or Safety Test Subgroup 2
and Subgroup 3
Highest Allowable Overvoltage
Safety-Limiting Values

Symbol

Characteristic

Unit

VIORM
VPR

I to IV
I to III
I to II
40/105/21
2
846
1590

V peak
V peak

1375
1018

V peak
V peak

VTR

6000

V peak

TS
IS1
RS

150
550
>109

C
mA

VPR

VIORM 1.2 = VPR, tm = 60 sec, partial discharge < 5 pC

Transient overvoltage, tTR = 10 seconds
Maximum value allowed in the event of a failure
(see Figure 2)

Case Temperature
Side 1 + Side 2 Current
Insulation Resistance at TS

VIO = 500 V

500

400

300

200

100

50
100
150
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE (C)

200

08171-002

SAFE OPERATING VDD1 CURRENT (mA)

600

Figure 2. Thermal Derating Curve, Dependence of Safety-Limiting Values with Case Temperature per DIN V VDE V 0884-10
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Data Sheet

RECOMMENDED OPERATING CONDITIONS

Table 6.
Parameter
Operating Temperature
Supply Voltages 1
Input Signal Rise and Fall Times
1

Symbol
TA
VBUS1, VBUS2

Min
40
3.1

Max
+105
5.5
1.0

Unit
C
V
ms

All voltages are relative to their respective ground. See the DC Correctness and Magnetic Field Immunity section for information on immunity to external magnetic
fields.

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ADuM4160

ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS

Ambient temperature = 25C, unless otherwise noted.

Stresses above those listed under Absolute Maximum Ratings

may cause permanent damage to the device. This is a stress
rating only; functional operation of the device at these or any
other conditions above those indicated in the operational
section of this specification is not implied. Exposure to absolute
maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect
device reliability.

Table 7.
Parameter
Storage Temperature (TST)
Ambient Operating Temperature (TA)
Supply Voltages (VBUS1, VBUS2, VDD1,
VDD2)1
Upstream Input Voltage
(VUD+,VUD, VSPU)1, 2
Downstream Input Voltage
(VDD+, VDD, VSPD, VPIN)1, 2
Average Output Current per Pin3
Side 1 (IO1)
Side 2 (IO2)
Common-Mode Transients4

Rating
65C to +150C
40C to +105C
0.5 V to +6.5 V
0.5 V to VDD1 + 0.5 V

Table 8. Maximum Continuous Working Voltage1

0.5 V to VDD2 + 0.5 V

10 mA to +10 mA
10 mA to +10 mA
100 kV/s to +100 kV/s

Parameter
AC Voltage, Bipolar
Waveform
AC Voltage, Unipolar
Waveform
Basic Insulation

Max
565

Unit
V peak

Constraint
50-year minimum
lifetime

848

V peak

846

V peak

Maximum approved
working voltage per
IEC 60950-1
Maximum approved
working voltage per
VDE 0884-10

848

V peak

846

V peak

All voltages are relative to their respective ground.

VDDI, VBUS1, and VDD2, VBUS2 refer to the supply voltages on the upstream and
downstream sides of the coupler, respectively.
3
See Figure 2 for maximum rated current values for various temperatures.
4
Refers to common-mode transients across the insulation barrier. Commonmode transients exceeding the absolute maximum ratings may cause latch-up
or permanent damage.

Reinforced Insulation

DC Voltage
Basic Insulation

Reinforced Insulation

Maximum approved
working voltage per
IEC 60950-1
Maximum approved
working voltage per
VDE 0884-10

Refers to continuous voltage magnitude imposed across the isolation

barrier. See the Insulation Lifetime section for more information.

ESD CAUTION

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PIN CONFIGURATION AND FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS

VBUS1 1

16 VBUS2

GND1* 2
VDD1 3
PDEN 4

15 GND2*

ADuM4160

14 VDD2

SPU 5

13 SPD
TOP VIEW
(Not to Scale) 12 PIN

UD 6

11 DD

UD+ 7

10 DD+

GND1* 8

GND2*

*PIN 2 AND PIN 8 ARE INTERNALLY CONNECTED, AND CONNECTING

BOTH TO GND1 IS RECOMMENDED. PIN 9 AND PIN 15 ARE INTERNALLY
CONNECTED, AND CONNECTING BOTH TO GND2 IS RECOMMENDED.

08171-003

NC = NO CONNECT

Figure 3. Pin Configuration

Table 9. Pin Function Descriptions

Pin No.
1

2
3

6
7
8
9
10
11
12

13

14

15
16

Mnemonic Direction Description

VBUS1
Power
Input Power Supply for Side 1. Where the isolator is powered by the USB bus voltage, 4.5 V to 5.5 V,
connect VBUS1 to the USB power bus. Where the isolator is powered from a 3.3 V power supply, connect
VBUS1 to VDD1 and to the external 3.3 V power supply. Bypass to GND1 is required.
GND1
Return
Ground 1. Ground reference for Isolator Side 1.
VDD1
Power
Power Supply for Side 1. Where the isolator is powered by the USB bus voltage, 4.5 V to 5.5 V, the VDDI pin
should be used for a bypass capacitor to GND1. Signal lines that may require pull up, such as PDEN and
SPU, should be tied to this pin. Where the isolator is powered from a 3.3 V power supply, connect VBUS1 to
VDD1 and to the external 3.3 V power supply. Bypass to GND1 is required.
PDEN
Input
Pull-Down Enable. This pin is read when exiting reset. For standard operation, connect this pin to VDD1.
When connected to GND1 while exiting from reset, the downstream pull-down resistors are
disconnected, allowing buffer impedance measurements.
SPU
Input
Speed Select Upstream Buffer. Active high logic input. Selects full speed slew rate, timing, and logic
conventions when SPU is high, and low speed slew rate, timing, and logic conventions when SPU is tied
low. This input must be set high via connection to VDD1 or set low via connection to GND1 and must
match Pin 13.
UD
I/O
Upstream D.
UD+
I/O
Upstream D+.
GND1
Return
Ground 1. Ground reference for Isolator Side 1.
GND2
Return
Ground 2. Ground reference for Isolator Side 2.
DD+
I/O
Downstream D+.
DD
I/O
Downstream D.
PIN
Input
Upstream Pull-Up Enable. PIN controls the power connection to the pull-up for the upstream port. It can
be tied to VDD2 for operation on power-up, or tied to an external control signal for applications requiring
delayed enumeration.
SPD
Input
Speed Select Downstream Buffer. Active high logic input. Selects full speed slew rate, timing, and logic
conventions when SPD is high, and low speed slew rate, timing, and logic conventions when SPD is tied
low. This input must be set high via connection to VDD2 or low via connection to GND2, and must match
Pin 5.
VDD2
Power
Power Supply for Side 2. Where the isolator is powered by the USB bus voltage, 4.5 V to 5.5 V, the VDD2 pin
should be used for a bypass capacitor to GND2. Signal lines that may require pull-up, such as SPD, can be
tied to this pin. Where the isolator is powered from a 3.3 V power supply, connect VBUS2 to VDD2 and to the
external 3.3 V power supply. Bypass to GND2 is required.
GND2
Return
Ground 2. Ground reference for Isolator Side 2.
VBUS2
Power
Input Power Supply for Side 2. Where the isolator is powered by the USB bus voltage, 4.5 V to 5.5 V,
connect VBUS2 to the USB power bus. Where the isolator is powered from a 3.3 V power supply, connect
VBUS2 to VDD2 and to the external 3.3 V power supply. Bypass to GND2 is required.

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Table 10. Truth Table, Control Signals, and Power (Positive Logic) 1
VSPU
Input
H

VBUS1, VDD1
State
Powered

VUD+,
VUD
State
Active

VSPD
Input
H

VBUS2, VDD2
State
Powered

VDD+,
VDD
State
Active

VPIN
Input
H

Powered

Active

Powered

Active

Powered

Active

Powered

Active

Powered

Active

Powered

Active

Powered

Powered

Unpowered

Powered

Powered

Unpowered

Notes
Input and output logic set for full speed logic convention
and timing.
Input and output logic set for low speed logic convention
and timing.
Not allowed: VSPU and VSPD must be set to the same value.
USB host detects communications error.
Not allowed: VSPU and VSPD must be set to the same value.
USB host detects communications error.
Upstream Side 1 presents a disconnected state to the USB
cable.
When power is not present on VDD1, the downstream data
output drivers revert to high-Z within 32 bit times. The
downstream side initializes in high-Z state.
When power is not present on VDD2, the upstream side
disconnects the pull-up and disables the upstream drivers
within 32 bit times.

H represents logic high input or output, L represents logic low input or output, X represents the dont care logic input or output, and Z represents the high impedance
output state.

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Data Sheet

APPLICATIONS INFORMATION
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

PRODUCT USAGE

USB isolation in the D+/D lines is challenging for several

reasons. First, access to the output enable signals is normally
required to control a transceiver. Some level of intelligence must
be built into the isolator to interpret the data stream and
determine when to enable and disable its upstream and downstream output buffers. Second, the signal must be faithfully
reconstructed on the output side of the coupler while retaining
precise timing and not passing transient states such as invalid
SE0 and SE1 states. In addition, the part must meet the low
power requirements of the suspend mode.

The ADuM4160 is designed to be integrated into a USB

peripheral with an upstream facing USB port as shown in
Figure 4. The key design points are:

The iCoupler technology is based on edge detection, and,

therefore, lends itself well to the USB application. The flow of
data through the device is accomplished by monitoring the
inputs for activity and setting the direction for data transfer
based on a transition from the idle (J) state. When data
direction is established, data is transferred until either an endof-packet (EOP) or a sufficiently long idle state is encountered.
At this point, the coupler disables its output buffers and
monitors its inputs for the next activity

4.

The iCoupler does not have a special suspend mode, nor does it
need one because its power supply current is below the suspend
current limit of 2.5 mA when the USB bus is idle.

2.
3.

5.

6.

The USB host provides power for the upstream side of the
ADuM4160 through the cable.
The peripheral supply provides power to the downstream
side of the ADuM4160.
The DD+/DD lines of the isolator interface with the
peripheral controller, and the UD+/UD lines of the
isolator connect to the cable or host.
Peripheral devices have a fixed data rate that is set at design
time. The ADuM4160 has configuration pins, SPU and
SPD, that determine the buffer speed and logic convention
for each side. These must be set identically and match the
desired peripheral speed.
USB enumeration begins when either the UD+ or UD
line is pulled high at the peripheral end of the USB cable,
which is the upstream side of the ADuM4160. Control of
the timing of this event is provided by the PIN input on the
downstream side of the coupler.
Pull-up and pull-down resistors are implemented inside
the coupler. Only external series resistors and bypass
capacitors are required for operation.
PERIPHERAL
VDD2
VBUS1
DD+
USB
HOST

DD
GND1

3.3V

VBUS2
DD+

ADuM4160

DD
PIN

MICROCONTROLLER

POWER
SUPPLY
08171-004

During the data transfers, the input side of the coupler holds its
output buffers disabled. The output side enables its output buffers
and disables edge detection from the input buffers. This allows
the data to flow in one direction without wrapping back through
the coupler making the iCoupler latch. Logic is included to
eliminate any artifacts due to different input thresholds of the
differential and single-ended buffers. The input state is transferred
across the isolation barrier as one of three valid states, J, K, or
SE0. The signal is reconstructed at the output side with a fixed
time delay from the input side differential input.

1.

Figure 4. Typical Application

The ADuM4160 is designed to interface with an upstream

facing low/full speed USB port by isolating the D+/D lines.
An upstream facing port supports only one speed of operation,
thus, the speed related parameters, J/K logic levels, and D+/D
slew rate are set to match the speed of the upstream facing
peripheral port (see Table 10).

Other than the delayed application of pull-up resistors, the

ADuM4160 is transparent to USB traffic, and no modifications
to the peripheral design are required to provide isolation. The
isolator adds propagation delay to the signals comparable to a
hub and cable. Isolated peripherals must be treated as if there
were a built-in hub when determining the maximum number of
hubs in a data chain.

A control line on the downstream side of the ADuM4160 activates

a pull-up resistor integrated into the upstream side. This allows
the downstream port to control when the upstream port attaches
to the USB bus. The pin can be tied to the peripheral pull-up, a
control line, or the VDD2 pin, depending on when the initial bus
connect is to be performed.

Hubs can be isolated like any other peripheral. Isolated hubs

can be created by placing an ADuM4160 on the upstream port
of a hub chip. This configuration can be made compliant if
counted as two hub delays. The hub chip allows the ADuM4160
to operate at full speed yet maintains compatibility with low
speed devices.

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ADuM4160

COMPATIBILITY OF UPSTREAM APPLICATIONS

PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD (PCB) LAYOUT

The ADuM4160 is designed specifically for isolating a USB

peripheral. However, the chip does have two USB interfaces that
meet the electrical requirements for driving USB cables. This
opens the possibility of implementing isolation in downstream
USB ports such as isolated cables, which have generic connections
to both upstream and downstream devices, as well as isolating
host ports.

The ADuM4160 digital isolator requires no external interface

circuitry for the logic interfaces. For full speed operation, the
D+ and D line on each side of the device requires a 24 1%
series termination resistor. These resistors are not required for
low speed applications. Power supply bypassing is required at
the input and output supply pins (see Figure 5). Install bypass
capacitors between VBUSx and VDDx on each side of the chip. The
capacitor value should have a value of 0.1 F and be of a low
ESR type. The total lead length between both ends of the
capacitor and the power supply pin should not exceed 10 mm.
Bypassing between Pin 2 and Pin 8 and between Pin 9 and
Pin 15 should also be considered, unless the ground pair on
each package side is connected close to the package.
VBUS1
GND1
VDD1
PDEN
SPU
UD
UD+
GND1

Isolated cable applications have a similar issue. The cable operates

at the preset speed only; therefore, treat cable assemblies as
custom applications, not general-purpose isolated cables.

POWER SUPPLY OPTIONS

In most USB transceivers, 3.3 V is derived from the 5 V USB bus
through an LDO regulator. The ADuM4160 includes internal
LDO regulators on both the upstream and downstream sides.
The output of the LDO is available on the VDD1 and VDD2 pins.
In some cases, especially on the peripheral side of the isolation,
there may not be a 5 V power supply available. The ADuM4160
has the ability to bypass the regulator and run on a 3.3 V supply
directly.
Two power pins are present on each side, VBUSx and VDDx. If 5 V
is supplied to VBUSx, an internal regulator creates 3.3 V to power
the xD+ and xD drivers. VDDx provides external access to the
3.3 V supply to allow external bypass as well as bias for external
pull-ups. If only 3.3 V is available, it can be supplied to both
VBUSx and VDDx. This disables the regulator and powers the
coupler directly from the 3.3 V supply.
Figure 5 shows how to configure a typical application when the
upstream side of the coupler receives power directly from the
USB bus and the downstream side is receiving 3.3 V from the
peripheral power supply. The downstream side can run from a
5 V VBUS2 power supply as well. It can be connected in the same
manner as VBUS1 as shown in Figure 5, if needed.

VBUS2 = 3.3V INPUT

VDD2 = 3.3V INPUT

VBUS1 = 5.0V INPUT

VDD1 = 3.3V OUTPUT

The practical result of using the ADuM4160 in a host port is

that the port works at a single speed. This behavior is acceptable
in embedded host applications; however, this type of interface is
not fully compliant as a general-purpose USB port.

ADuM4160

VBUS2
GND2
VDD2
SPD
PIN
DD
DD+
GND2

08171-005

In a fully compliant application, a downstream facing port must

be able to detect whether a peripheral is low speed or full speed
based on the application of the upstream pull-up. The buffers and
logic conventions must adjust to match the requested speed.
Because the ADuM4160 sets its speed by hard wiring pins, the
part cannot adjust to different peripherals on the fly.

Figure 5. Recommended Printed Circuit Board Layout

In applications involving high common-mode transients, it

is important to minimize board coupling across the isolation
barrier. Furthermore, design the board layout such that any
coupling that does occur equally affects all pins on a given
component side. Failure to ensure this can cause voltage
differentials between pins exceeding the absolute maximum
ratings of the device, thereby leading to latch-up or permanent
damage.

DC CORRECTNESS AND MAGNETIC FIELD

IMMUNITY
Positive and negative logic transitions at the isolator input
cause narrow (~1 ns) pulses to be sent to the decoder via the
transformer. The decoder is bistable and is, therefore, either set
or reset by the pulses, indicating input logic transitions. In the
absence of logic transitions at the input for more than about
12 USB bit times, a periodic set of refresh pulses indicative of
the correct input state are sent to ensure dc correctness at the
output. If the decoder receives no internal pulses for more than
about 36 USB bit times, the input side is assumed to be unpowered
or nonfunctional, in which case the isolator output is forced to a
default state (see Table 10) by the watchdog timer circuit.

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ADuM4160

Data Sheet

DISTANCE = 100mm
1
DISTANCE = 5mm
0.1

1k

where:
is magnetic flux density (gauss).
N is the number of turns in the receiving coil.
rn is the radius of the nth turn in the receiving coil (cm).

10k

100k

1M

10M

MAGNETIC FIELD FREQUENCY (Hz)

100M

Figure 7. Maximum Allowable Current

for Various Current-to-ADuM4160 Spacings

Given the geometry of the receiving coil in the ADuM4160 and

an imposed requirement that the induced voltage is, at most,
50% of the 0.5 V margin at the decoder, a maximum allowable
magnetic field is calculated, as shown in Figure 6.

As shown, the ADuM4160 is extremely immune and can be

affected only by extremely large currents operated at high
frequency very close to the component. For the 1 MHz example
noted, a 0.5 kA current would need to be placed 5 mm away
from the ADuM4160 to affect the operation of the component.
Note that at combinations of strong magnetic field and high
frequency, any loops formed by printed circuit board traces can
induce error voltages sufficiently large enough to trigger the
thresholds of succeeding circuitry. Take care in the layout of
such traces to avoid this possibility.

100

MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE MAGNETIC FLUX

DENSITY (kguass)

10

0.01

V = (d/dt)rn2; n = 1, 2, , N

10

INSULATION LIFETIME

0.1

10k
100k
1M
10M
MAGNETIC FIELD FREQUENCY (Hz)

100M

08171-006

0.01

0.001
1k

DISTANCE = 1m
100

08171-007

The pulses at the transformer output have an amplitude greater

than 1.0 V. The decoder has a sensing threshold of about 0.5 V, thus
establishing a 0.5 V margin in which induced voltages are tolerated.
The voltage induced across the receiving coil is given by

1000
MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE CURRENT (kA)

The limitation on the magnetic field immunity of the ADuM4160

is set by the condition in which induced voltage in the receiving
coil of the transformer is sufficiently large to either falsely set or
reset the decoder. The following analysis defines the conditions
under which this may occur. The 3 V operating condition of the
ADuM4160 is examined because it represents the most susceptible
mode of operation.

Figure 6. Maximum Allowable External Magnetic Flux Density

For example, at a magnetic field frequency of 1 MHz, the maximum allowable magnetic field of 0.2 kgauss induces a voltage
of 0.25 V at the receiving coil. This is about 50% of the sensing
threshold and does not cause a faulty output transition. Similarly,
if such an event occurs during a transmitted pulse (and is of the
worst-case polarity), it reduces the received pulse from >1.0 V to
0.75 Vstill well above the 0.5 V sensing threshold of the decoder.
The preceding magnetic flux density values correspond to specific
current magnitudes at given distances from the ADuM4160
transformers. Figure 7 expresses these allowable current
magnitudes as a function of frequency for selected distances.

All insulation structures eventually break down when subjected

to voltage stress over a sufficiently long period. The rate of
insulation degradation is dependent on the characteristics of the
voltage waveform applied across the insulation. In addition to
the testing performed by the regulatory agencies, Analog
Devices carries out an extensive set of evaluations to determine
the lifetime of the insulation structure within the ADuM4160.
Analog Devices performs accelerated life testing using voltage
levels higher than the rated continuous working voltage. Acceleration factors for several operating conditions are determined.
These factors allow calculation of the time to failure at the actual
working voltage. The values shown in Table 8 summarize the
peak voltage for 50 years of service life for a bipolar ac operating
condition, and the maximum CSA/VDE approved working
voltages. In many cases, the approved working voltage is higher
than 50-year service life voltage. Operation at these high working voltages can lead to shortened insulation life in some cases.

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Data Sheet

ADuM4160

In the case of unipolar ac or dc voltage, the stress on the insulation is significantly lower. This allows operation at higher working
voltages and still achieves a 50-year service life. The working
voltages listed in Table 8 can be applied while maintaining the
50-year minimum lifetime, provided that the voltage conforms
to either the unipolar ac or dc voltage cases. Treat any crossinsulation voltage waveform that does not conform to Figure 9
or Figure 10 as a bipolar ac waveform and limit its peak voltage
to the 50-year lifetime voltage value listed in Table 8.
Note that the voltage presented in Figure 9 is shown as sinusoidal for illustration purposes only. It is meant to represent any
voltage waveform varying between 0 V and some limiting value.
The limiting value can be positive or negative, but the voltage
cannot cross 0 V.

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08171-008

0V

Figure 8. Bipolar AC Waveform

RATED PEAK VOLTAGE

08171-009

Bipolar ac voltage is the most stringent environment. The goal

of a 50-year operating lifetime under the ac bipolar condition
determines the Analog Devices recommended maximum
working voltage.

RATED PEAK VOLTAGE

0V

Figure 9. Unipolar AC Waveform

RATED PEAK VOLTAGE

08171-010

The insulation lifetime of the ADuM4160 depends on the voltage

waveform type imposed across the isolation barrier. The iCoupler
insulation structure degrades at different rates depending on
whether the waveform is bipolar ac, unipolar ac, or dc. Figure 8,
Figure 9, and Figure 10 illustrate these different isolation voltage
waveforms.

0V

Figure 10. DC Waveform

ADuM4160

Data Sheet

OUTLINE DIMENSIONS
10.50 (0.4134)
10.10 (0.3976)

16

7.60 (0.2992)
7.40 (0.2913)
1

10.65 (0.4193)
10.00 (0.3937)

1.27 (0.0500)
BSC
0.30 (0.0118)
0.10 (0.0039)
COPLANARITY
0.10

0.75 (0.0295)
45
0.25 (0.0098)

2.65 (0.1043)
2.35 (0.0925)

SEATING
PLANE

0.51 (0.0201)
0.31 (0.0122)

8
0
1.27 (0.0500)
0.40 (0.0157)

0.33 (0.0130)
0.20 (0.0079)

03-27-2007-B

COMPLIANT TO JEDEC STANDARDS MS-013-AA

CONTROLLING DIMENSIONS ARE IN MILLIMETERS; INCH DIMENSIONS
(IN PARENTHESES) ARE ROUNDED-OFF MILLIMETER EQUIVALENTS FOR
REFERENCE ONLY AND ARE NOT APPROPRIATE FOR USE IN DESIGN.

Figure 11. 16-Lead Standard Small Outline Package [SOIC_W]

Wide Body (RW-16)
Dimensions shown in millimeters and (inches)
13.00 (0.5118)
12.60 (0.4961)

16

7.60 (0.2992)
7.40 (0.2913)

0.30 (0.0118)
0.10 (0.0039)
COPLANARITY
0.10

10.65 (0.4193)
10.00 (0.3937)

2.65 (0.1043)
2.35 (0.0925)

1.27
(0.0500)
BSC

0.51 (0.0201)
0.31 (0.0122)

0.75 (0.0295)
45
0.25 (0.0098)
8
0

SEATING
PLANE
0.33 (0.0130)
0.20 (0.0079)

1.27 (0.0500)
0.40 (0.0157)

COMPLIANT TO JEDEC STANDARDS MS-013-AC

CONTROLLING DIMENSIONS ARE IN MILLIMETERS; INCH DIMENSIONS
(IN PARENTHESES) ARE ROUNDED-OFF MILLIMETER EQUIVALENTS FOR
REFERENCE ONLY AND ARE NOT APPROPRIATE FOR USE IN DESIGN.

10-12-2010-A

Figure 12. 16-Lead Standard Small Outline Package, with Increased Creepage [SOIC_IC]
Wide Body (RI-16-1)
Dimensions shown in millimeters and (inches)

ORDERING GUIDE
Model 1 , 2
ADuM4160BRWZ
ADuM4160BRWZ-RL
ADuM4160BRIZ
ADuM4160BRIZ-RL
EVAL-ADUM4160EBZ
1
2

Number
of Inputs,
VDD1 Side
2
2
2
2

Number
of Inputs,
VDD2 Side
2
2
2
2

Maximum
Data Rate
(Mbps)
12
12
12
12

Maximum
Propagation
Delay, 5 V (ns)
70
70
70
70

Maximum
Jitter (ns)
3
3
3
3

Z = RoHS Compliant Part.

For all devices listed, specifications represent full speed buffer configuration.

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Temperature Range
40C to +105C
40C to +105C
40C to +105C
40C to +105C

Package Description
16-Lead SOIC_W
16-Lead SOIC_W
16-Lead SOIC_IC
16-Lead SOIC_IC
Evaluation Board

Package
Option
RW-16
RW-16
RI-16-1
RI-16-1

Data Sheet

ADuM4160

NOTES

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ADuM4160

Data Sheet

NOTES

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