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1B51
One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106, U.S.A.
Tel: 617/329-4700
Fax: 617/326-8703
FUNCT IONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM
Isolated mV/Thermocouple
Signal Conditioner
FEATURES
Functionally Complete Precision Conditioner
High Accuracy
Low Input Offset Tempco:
6
0.1
m
V/
8
C
Low Nonlinearity:
6
0.025%
High CMR: 160 dB (60 Hz, G = 1000 V/V)
High CMV Isolation: 1500 V rms Continuous
240 V rms Input Protection
Small Package: 1.0"
3
2.1"
3
0.35" DIP
Isolated Power
Low-Pass Filter (f
C
= 3 Hz)
Pin Compatible with 1B41 Isolated RTD Conditioner
APPLICATIONS
Multichannel Thermocouple Temperature
Measurement
Low Level Data Acquisition Systems
Industrial Measurement & Control Systems
GE NE RAL DE SCRIPT ION
T he 1B51 is a precision, mV/thermocouple signal conditioner
that incorporates a circuit design utilizing transformer based iso-
lation and automated surface mount manufacturing technology.
It provides an unbeatable combination of versatility and perfor-
mance in a compact plastic package. Designed for measurement
and control applications, it is specially suited for harsh environ-
ments with extremely high common-mode interference. Unlike
costlier solutions that require separate dc/dc converters, each
1B51 generates its own input side power, providing true, low
cost channel-to-channel isolation.
Functionally, the signal conditioner consists of three basic sec-
tions: chopper stabilized amplifier, isolation and output filter.
T he chopper amplifier features a highly stable offset tempco of
±
0.1
μ
V/
°
C and resistor programmable gains from 2 to 1000.
Wide range zero suppression can be implemented at this stage.
T he isolation section has complete input to output galvanic iso-
lation of 1500 V rms continuous using transformer coupling
techniques. Isolated power of 2 mA at
±
6.2 V is provided for
ancillary circuits such as zero suppression and open-input detec-
tion. Filtering at 3 Hz is implemented by a passive antialiasing
filter at the front end and a two-pole active filter at the output.
Overall NMR is 60 dB and CMR is 160 dB min @ 60 Hz,
G = 1000.
T he 1B51 is specified over –25
°
C to +85
°
C and operates over
the industrial (–40
°
C to +85
°
C) temperature range.
DE SIGN FE AT URE S AND USE R BE NE FIT S
High Noise Rejection:
T he combination of a chopper stabi-
lized front end with a low-pass filter provides high system accu-
racy in harsh industrial environments as well as excellent
rejection of 50 Hz/60 Hz noise.
Input Protection:
T he input is internally protected against
continuous application of 240 V rms.
Low Cost:
T he 1B51 offers a very low cost per channel for
high performance, isolated, low level signal conditioners.
Wide Range Zero Suppression:
T his input referred function
is a convenient way to null large input offsets.
Low-Pass Filter:
T he three pole active filter (f
C
= 3 Hz)
reduces 60 Hz noise and aliasing errors.
Small Size:
T he 1B51 package size (1.0"
×
2.1"
×
0.35") and
functional completeness make it an excellent choice in systems
with limited board space and clearance.