Hi, I I'm looking for a suggestion how to separate isolated grounds...
My design requires 4 isolated lines, two IN, two OUT and GND connected to the DB-9 connector. Side 1 (FPGA) has a 1.8V level and the other side 2 (ext interface) is required 3.3V or optionally 5.0V level.
I found ADuM3482 to meet my design goals, however it appears that I need to have a separate isolated power source to supply side 2. That means addition of DC-DC transformer driver, transformer, diodes and LDO just to provide isolated supply to side 2.
As I mentioned above, only Data and GND are required, it is not required to provide voltage to the DB-9 connector.
First of all, I would like to ask if what I described above regarding ADuM3482 ground connectivity is correct and if it is possible to separate Side1 GND and Side 2 GND just using a choke and supply side 2 with local 3.3V or 5.0V which are referenced to digital ground?
I'll appreciate any suggestions.
Thanks.
