9.3.4 Multi-Device Chaining for Increased Power Output
The ISOW7721 supports daisy chaining multiple
ISOW7721 devices to achive > 110 mA load as shown in Figure 9-4. The below equation provides an estimate for the required number of ISOW7721
devices to meet a target load current.
Example:
Design a multi-device chaning using
ISOW7721 to drive a 680 mA load for VDD = 5 V and VSEL = 5 V.
The Maximum avaialble load current for
VDD = 5 V, and VSEL = 5 V is 100 mA from page 1.
From the above calculation, we need 8 ISOW7721 to drive a 680 mA load.
Follow the procedures below to configure multi-device chaining.
Set LF to GND1 to make a
device as the leader of the daisy chain (only one leader is allowed in a
daisy chain). The CC pin of the leader is configured as an output
Set LF to VDD to
make the other device as a follower (may use more than one follower to meet
your system current requirement). The CC pin of the follower is configured
as an input.
A voltage change on the LF
pin requires a power cycling to put the device into the desired role. Please
ensure that all devices are powered during multi-device chaining operation
to prevent the VISOOUT pin of an unpowered device from exposing to an
overvoltage condition. An unpowered device can cause the VSEL to set to GND
and thus the maximum rating for its VISOOUT is 4 V. Device damage is
possible if this VISOOUT pin is driven by another 5 V VISOOUT pin for an
extensive long time.
Connect the CC pin of the
leader to the CC pin of the follower (may use more than one follower) and
this will allow the leader to synchronize with the follower.
Connect all the VISOOUT pins
and VISOIN pins together for the leader and the follower(s).
Connect all the GISOUT pins
together for the leader and the follower(s).
Connect all the
VDD pins together for the leader and the follower(s).
All the VSEL pins should be set to the same logic state.