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Rating Catalog Iout (typ) (A) 1 Vin (min) (V) 2.25 Vin (max) (V) 5.5 Features Enable, Short-circuit protection, Slew-rate control, Spread spectrum clocking, Thermal shutdown Soft start Yes Operating temperature range (°C) -55 to 125 Iout (max) (A) 1.5 Switching frequency (min) (kHz) 138 Switching frequency (max) (kHz) 203 Switch current limit (typ) (A) 2
Rating Catalog Iout (typ) (A) 1 Vin (min) (V) 2.25 Vin (max) (V) 5.5 Features Enable, Short-circuit protection, Slew-rate control, Spread spectrum clocking, Thermal shutdown Soft start Yes Operating temperature range (°C) -55 to 125 Iout (max) (A) 1.5 Switching frequency (min) (kHz) 138 Switching frequency (max) (kHz) 203 Switch current limit (typ) (A) 2
SOT-23 (DBV) 6 8.12 mm² 2.9 x 2.8
  • Push-pull driver for transformers
  • Wide input voltage range: 2.25 V to 5.5 V
  • High output drive: 1 A at 5 V supply
  • Low R ON 0.25 Ω max at 4.5 V supply
  • Ultra-low EMI
  • Spread spectrum clocking
  • Precision internal oscillator options: 160 kHz ( SN6505A) and 420 kHz ( SN6505B)
  • Synchronization of multiple devices with external clock input
  • Slew-rate control
  • 1.7 A Current-limit
  • Low shutdown current: <1 µA
  • Thermal shutdown
  • Wide temperature range: –55°C to 125°C
  • Small 6-Pin SOT23 (DBV) package
  • Soft-start to reduce In-rush current
  • Push-pull driver for transformers
  • Wide input voltage range: 2.25 V to 5.5 V
  • High output drive: 1 A at 5 V supply
  • Low R ON 0.25 Ω max at 4.5 V supply
  • Ultra-low EMI
  • Spread spectrum clocking
  • Precision internal oscillator options: 160 kHz ( SN6505A) and 420 kHz ( SN6505B)
  • Synchronization of multiple devices with external clock input
  • Slew-rate control
  • 1.7 A Current-limit
  • Low shutdown current: <1 µA
  • Thermal shutdown
  • Wide temperature range: –55°C to 125°C
  • Small 6-Pin SOT23 (DBV) package
  • Soft-start to reduce In-rush current

The SN6505x is a low-noise, low-EMI push-pull transformer driver, specifically designed for small form factor, isolated power supplies. It drives low-profile, center-tapped transformers from a 2.25 V to 5 V DC power supply. Ultra-low noise and EMI are achieved by slew rate control of the output switch voltage and through Spread Spectrum Clocking (SSC). The SN6505x consists of an oscillator followed by a gate drive circuit that provides the complementary output signals to drive ground-referenced N-channel power switches. The device includes two 1-A Power-MOSFET switches to ensure start-up under heavy loads. The switching clock can also be provided externally for accurate placement of switcher harmonics, or when operating with multiple transformer drivers. The internal protection features include a 1.7 A current limiting, under-voltage lockout, thermal shutdown, and break-before-make circuitry. SN6505x include s a soft-start feature that prevents high inrush current during power up with large load capacitors. SN6505A has a 160 kHz internal oscillator for applications that need to minimize emissions whereas SN6505B has a 420 kHz internal oscillators for applications that require higher efficiency and smaller transformer size. The SN6505x is available in a small 6-pin SOT23/DBV package. The device operation is characterized for a temperature range from –55°C to 125°C.

The SN6505x is a low-noise, low-EMI push-pull transformer driver, specifically designed for small form factor, isolated power supplies. It drives low-profile, center-tapped transformers from a 2.25 V to 5 V DC power supply. Ultra-low noise and EMI are achieved by slew rate control of the output switch voltage and through Spread Spectrum Clocking (SSC). The SN6505x consists of an oscillator followed by a gate drive circuit that provides the complementary output signals to drive ground-referenced N-channel power switches. The device includes two 1-A Power-MOSFET switches to ensure start-up under heavy loads. The switching clock can also be provided externally for accurate placement of switcher harmonics, or when operating with multiple transformer drivers. The internal protection features include a 1.7 A current limiting, under-voltage lockout, thermal shutdown, and break-before-make circuitry. SN6505x include s a soft-start feature that prevents high inrush current during power up with large load capacitors. SN6505A has a 160 kHz internal oscillator for applications that need to minimize emissions whereas SN6505B has a 420 kHz internal oscillators for applications that require higher efficiency and smaller transformer size. The SN6505x is available in a small 6-pin SOT23/DBV package. The device operation is characterized for a temperature range from –55°C to 125°C.

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* Data sheet SN6505x Low-Noise 1-A Transformer Drivers for Isolated Power Supplies datasheet (Rev. I) PDF | HTML 09 Aug 2023
Product overview Isolated Power Topologies for PLC I/O Modules and Other Low-Power Applications (Rev. A) PDF | HTML 20 Aug 2024
Application note How to Reduce Emissions in Push-Pull Isolated Power Supplies (Rev. A) PDF | HTML 05 Oct 2021
Application brief How to Isolate Signal and Power for an RS-485 System (Rev. C) PDF | HTML 25 May 2021
Application brief How to Isolate Signal and Power in Isolated CAN Systems (Rev. C) PDF | HTML 25 May 2021
Application brief How to Isolate Signal and Power for I2C (Rev. B) PDF | HTML 19 May 2021
Application note Isolated CAN Reference Design (Rev. E) 22 Jul 2020
Application note Signal and Power Isolation with 3.3 V / 5 V Input and 12 V / 15 V Output 17 Oct 2018
EVM User's guide SN6505A and SN6505B Evaluation Module User's Guide 10 Dec 2015

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Evaluation board

SN6505AEVM — SN6505A low-noise 1-A transformer driver for isolated power supplies evaluation module (160-kHz CLK)

The evaluation module (EVM), featuring the SN6505A transformer driver, also contains a small form-factor transformer, simple rectifier circuit, and voltage regulator that can be used to simulate a complete isolated power-supply system suitable for many applications.
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SN6507DGQEVM — SN6507 evaluation module for low-emissions, 500-mA push-pull isolated power supplies

SN6507DGQEVM allows users to evaluate the performance and features of the SN6507 push-pull isolation transformer driver in an isolated power supply application.

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SN6505A IBIS Model

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SN6505A PSpice Transient Model (Rev. B)

SLLM302B.ZIP (261 KB) - PSpice Model
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Reference designs

TIDA-010065 — High-efficiency, low-emission, isolated DC/DC converter-based analog input module reference design

This reference design is a simplified architecture for generating an isolated power supply for isolated amplifiers for measuring isolated voltages and currents. A fully integrated DC/DC converter with reinforced isolation operating from a 5-V input with configurable 5-V or 5.4-V output (headroom (...)
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TIDA-00732 — 18-bit, 2-Msps Isolated Data Acquisition Reference Design to Achieve Maximum SNR and Sampling Rate

This “18-bit, 2-Msps Isolated Data Acquisition Reference Design to achieve maximum SNR and sampling rate”  illustrates how to overcome performance-limiting challenges typical of isolated data acquisition system design:
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