SBFS042 June   2020 AFE3010

PRODUCTION DATA.  

  1. 1 Features
  2. 2 Applications
  3. 3 Description
    1.     Device Images
      1.      GFCI Application
  4. 4 Revision History
  5. 5 Pin Configuration and Functions
    1.     Pin Functions
  6. 6 Specifications
    1. 6.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings
    2. 6.2 ESD Ratings
    3. 6.3 Recommended Operating Conditions
    4. 6.4 Thermal Information
    5. 6.5 Electrical Characteristics
    6. 6.6 Typical Characteristics
  7. 7 Detailed Description
    1. 7.1 Overview
    2. 7.2 Functional Block Diagram
    3. 7.3 Feature Description
      1. 7.3.1 Powering The AFE3010
      2. 7.3.2 Sensing Amplifier
      3. 7.3.3 Noise Filter
      4. 7.3.4 ALARM (LED) Driver
      5. 7.3.5 Phase Detection
      6. 7.3.6 SCR Control
      7. 7.3.7 Self-Test Function
        1. 7.3.7.1 Periodic Self-Test
        2. 7.3.7.2 Continuous Self-Test
    4. 7.4 Device Functional Modes
      1. 7.4.1 Pin Configuration
      2. 7.4.2 ALARM Modes to Drive LED
  8. 8 Application and Implementation
    1. 8.1 Application Information
      1. 8.1.1 Manual Self-Test Using PTT Pin
        1. 8.1.1.1 Successful Self-Test
        2. 8.1.1.2 Unsuccessful Self-Test
      2. 8.1.2 ALARM and RESET Function With SW_OPEN
        1. 8.1.2.1 No Self-Test Fail Event
        2. 8.1.2.2 Self-Test Fail Event
    2. 8.2 Typical Application
      1. 8.2.1 Design Requirements
      2. 8.2.2 Detailed Design Procedure
      3. 8.2.3 Application Curves
    3. 8.3 What to Do and What Not to Do
  9. 9 Power Supply Recommendations
  10. 10Layout
    1. 10.1 Layout Guidelines
    2. 10.2 Layout Example
  11. 11Device and Documentation Support
    1. 11.1 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
    2. 11.2 Support Resources
    3. 11.3 Trademarks
    4. 11.4 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    5. 11.5 Glossary
  12. 12Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

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Mechanical Data (Package|Pins)
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Orderable Information

7.1 Overview

The AFE3010 is a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) controller to detect the presence of leakage paths that could lead to potential injuries from electric shock. This device is designed to develop UL-943 compliant system like a GFCI receptacle or circuit-breaker. The self-test functionality ensures that the circuit is operating correctly prior to an actual fault event. A GFCI device relies on the imbalance of differential current through the transformer to detect a ground fault. The presence of a neutral-ground leakage path can potentially mask some of this imbalance through the transformer during an actual ground fault event, resulting in safety hazard for the downstream equipments connected to the GFCI unit. The AFE3010 employs an unique closed-loop neutral-ground leakage detection scheme to alleviate this safety hazard. The precision, low-noise amplifier along with the threshold detection filters in the AFE3010 ensure accurate detection of fault events while minimizing unintended false alerts.