SLLSEY2G March 2017 – August 2021 ISOW7840 , ISOW7841 , ISOW7842 , ISOW7843 , ISOW7844
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A minimum of four layers is required to accomplish a low-EMI PCB design (see Figure 12-1). Layer stacking should be in the following order (top-to-bottom): high-speed signal layer, ground plane, power plane, and low-frequency signal layer.
If an additional supply voltage plane or signal layer is needed, add a second power or ground plane system to the stack to keep it symmetrical. This makes the stack mechanically stable and prevents it from warping. Also the power and ground plane of each power system can be placed closer together, thus increasing the high-frequency bypass capacitance significantly.
Because the device has no thermal pad to dissipate heat, the device dissipates heat through the respective GND pins. Ensure that enough copper is present on both GND pins to prevent the internal junction temperature of the device from rising to unacceptable levels.
The integrated signal and power isolation device simplifies system design and reduces board area. The use of low-inductance micro-transformers in the device necessitates the use of high frequency switching, resulting in higher radiated emissions compared to discrete solutions. The device uses on-chip circuit techniques to reduce emissions compared to competing solutions. For further reduction in radiated emissions at system level, refer to the Low-Emission Designs With ISOW7841 Integrated Signal and Power Isolator application report.