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Texas Instruments TPS2661x Current Loop Protector

Texas Instruments TPS2661x Current Loop Protector is a compact, feature-rich, fully integrated current loop protector suitable for analog inputs, analog outputs, sensor transmitters, HART Inputs, and UART IO protection. It provides Universal Input protection for ±20mA, 0 to 20mA, and 4-20mA. A low RON of 7.5Ω minimizes drop in the current loop, thereby extending operating range and supporting operation even with lower voltage power supplies. The device can withstand and protect the loads from positive and negative supply voltages up to ±50V. The MODE pin allows flexibility to enable a 2x current limit through the device to enable the proper startup of two-wire transmitters. The device is capable of operating from an external bipolar supply as low as ± 2.25V to ±20V. It can also be powered from unipolar supplies as low as 3V to 30V. The Texas Instruments TPS2661x features loop power mode to facilitate loop testing in an un-powered state without ±Vs supplies.

The device also protects the system from output side miswiring in Analog Outputs and sensor transmitters by turning off the current path. The internal robust protection control blocks, along with the 50V rating of the TPS2661x, helps to protect against surge (IEC61000-4-5) and EFT (IEC61000-4-4) transients for signal lines. The device greatly reduces system footprint by its 2.9mm × 1.6mm 8-pin SOT-23 package.

Features

  • ±50V operating voltage, ±55V absolute maximum
  • Integrated fixed bipolar 32mA current limit
  • Allows 2x current limit at startup
  • 50% space savings compared to a typical discrete protection circuit
  • 7.5Ω typical low R-on
  • Low Iq (< 100nA) – current drawn from the loop when powered from an external supply
  • Protection against miswiring conditions on IN and OUT
  • Protection during signal line surge IEC61000-4-5 (with external TVS)
  • Criteria-A EFT (IEC61000-4-4) immunity (with external TVS)
  • Supports loop testing without supply (TPS26610 only)
  • HART compliant
  • Enable control
  • SGOOD for system health monitoring
  • Thermal shutdown

Applications

  • Factory automation and control – PLCs – analog input/output module
  • Motor drives control
  • HART inputs
  • HVAC controllers
  • UART IO protection
  • Thermal controller

Typical Circuit Schematic

Schematic - Texas Instruments TPS2661x Current Loop Protector

Texas Instruments TPS2661x Current Loop Protector