Sensor and Isolator News, 5/12/26
In This Issue
   •  Isolator Obsolescence News
   •  Isolators in Tubes
   •  New Isolator Cross Reference
   •  Isolated Vehicle Motor Drives


Isolator Obsolescence News
   •   ADI is discontinuing the ADuM11xx and ADuM12xx series isolators.
 
   • Most Maxim Integrated isolators have been discontinued. Check the Maxim section of our cross reference for alternatives.
 
   • Silicon Labs/Skyworks Si84xx series isolators are now "Not Recommended for New Designs."
 
   • Texas Instruments has discontinued tube bulk packaging. NVE continues to stock parts in full or partial tubes for most isolator part types, as well as 7-inch and 13-inch reels.
 
 
No Obsolescence Here
No OBSOLESCENCEIf you're tired of constant isolator obsolescence, "life-cycle churn," "Not Recommended for New Designs," out-of-stock parts, long lead times, and allocations, turn to NVE. We invented digital isolators in 1999 and still sell those original parts. All are tariff-free and available from our website or from distributors across the globe.

Rigorous Standards
NVE spintronic isolators are superior to conventional parts for speed, isolation voltage, barrier life, and barrier resistance. Our isolators pass rigorous standards including IEC 60747-17, VDE 0884-17, UL1577, IEC 62368-1:2023, IEC 60601, ATEX, and IECEx.

State-of-the-Art Isolators
Come to NVE for replacements to obsoleted parts, and stay for state-of-the-art isolators, including best-in-class 7 kVrms Reinforced Isolation, best-in-class common mode transient immunity, and best-in-class radiation tolerance.

Committed to the Long Term
NVE specializes in isolators. It's not just another product line to be added or pruned. Our support staff lives and breathes isolators. We're here for you today, and we'll be here tomorrow.

SOIC8s in a tube 
Isolators in Tubes
While other companies are obsoleting isolators in bulk tubes, NVE continues to offer most isolator part types, including SOIC8, QSOP16, SOIC16N, and SOIC16W, in 50- or 100-piece tubes, since many customers still prefer them.







New Isolator Cross Reference

Our award-winning Isolator Cross Reference has been upgraded with thousands of parts, including recently obsoleted parts from companies such as Texas Instruments, Analog Devices, Maxim Integrated, and Skyworks. The new site is easy to navigate, and uses sophisticated search algorithms and artificial intelligence to recommend the best replacements and alternates.

Cross Reference Screen Shot

The site has links to datasheets, EDA downloads, STEP models, stock levels, and pricing, with easy ordering direct from the manufacturer.
 
 
Independent Papers
A recent peer-reviewed paper describes the need for isolation in a vehicle motor drive.

Excerpts:
“To guarantee safe and reliable electrical compatibility, the board integrates IL711-3E digital isolators (NVE Corporation, Eden Prairie, MN, USA), which enable bidirectional signal transmission while ensuring effective galvanic isolation between the low-voltage control domain and the motor-related subsystems.”

“The isolation board plays a key role in enhancing the reliability, electrical safety, and overall robustness of the BLDC motor control system.”

Isolation board
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