The importance of signal isolation in high-voltage design The difference between optocouplers and opto-emulators Details on TI’s silicon dioxide (SiO 2) isolation technology Isolation is invaluable in ...

There is a common misconception that optocouplers will always fail with an “open” circuit when a high-voltage event breaks the device. Although there are many ways that an optocoupler can fail open, ...

This article presents a brief introduction for electrical safety, which will be fundamental for design guidelines of Optocoupler Safety Agency compliance. It gives an overview of the safety agency ...