Table of Contents

1 Features............................................................................1

2 Applications..................................................................... 1

3 Description.......................................................................1

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

4 Pin Configuration and Functions...................................4

5 Specifications.................................................................. 5

5.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings........................................ 5

5.2 Handling Ratings.........................................................5

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

5.4 Thermal Information....................................................6

5.5 Electrical Characteristics.............................................6

5.6 Switching Characteristics............................................6

5.7 Typical Characteristics................................................ 7

6 Parameter Measurement Information.......................... 12

7 Detailed Description......................................................13

7.1 Overview................................................................... 13

7.2 Functional Block Diagram......................................... 13

7.3 Feature Description...................................................13

7.4 Device Functional Modes..........................................14

8 Application and Implementation.................................. 15

8.1 Application Information............................................. 15

8.2 Typical Application.................................................... 16

9 Power Supply Recommendations................................28

10 Layout...........................................................................29

10.1 Layout Guidelines................................................... 29

10.2 Layout Example...................................................... 29

11 Device and Documentation Support..........................30

11.1 Device Support........................................................30

11.2 Trademarks............................................................. 30

11.3 Electrostatic Discharge Caution.............................. 30

11.4 Glossary.................................................................. 30

12 Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable

Information.................................................................... 30

Revision History

NOTE: Page numbers for previous revisions may differ from page numbers in the current version.

Changes from Revision H (July 2019) to Revision I (January 2021)

Page

• Added a short-circuit protection note to Section 8.2.2.1 .................................................................................. 16

• Removed duplicate equation labeled as (5) in Revision H .............................................................................. 19

Changes from Revision G (July 2014) to Revision H (July 2019)

Page

• Added HCT-SM-1.3-8-2 transformer to Recommended Isolation Transformers Optimized for SN6501Table

8-3 table............................................................................................................................................................21

• Added EPC3668G-LF transformer to Recommended Isolation Transformers Optimized for SN6501Table 8-3

table.................................................................................................................................................................. 21

• Added DA2303-AL transformer to Recommended Isolation Transformers Optimized for SN6501Table 8-3

table.................................................................................................................................................................. 21

• Added DA2304-AL transformer to Recommended Isolation Transformers Optimized for SN6501Table 8-3

table.................................................................................................................................................................. 21

Changes from Revision F (August 2013) to Revision G (July 2014)

Page

• Added Pin Configuration and Functions section, Handling Rating table, Feature Description section, Device

Functional Modes, Application and Implementation section, Power Supply Recommendations section, Layout

section, Device and Documentation Support section, and Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

section ............................................................................................................................................................... 1

Changes from Revision E (January 2013) to Revision F (August 2013)

Page

• Added Figure 5-13 and Figure 5-14 ...................................................................................................................7

• Added Figure 5-17 through Figure 5-18 ............................................................................................................ 7

• Added Figure 5-23 through Figure 5-24 ............................................................................................................ 7

• Changed Table 8-3 - Recommended Isolation Transformers Optimized for SN6501.......................................21

Changes from Revision D (September 2012) to Revision E (January 2013)

Page

• Changed Figure 5-23 .........................................................................................................................................7

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