This application note describes the features of the ST SCLT3-8 series, including current-limited inputs, power management, EMI protection, and thermal characteristics, for use in industrial automation applications.
This document serves as a guide for designers to utilize the SCLT3-8, an octal input active termination device for 24 V DC high density input modules in industrial automation. It details the device's behavior, features, and provides basic schematic diagrams to assist in implementation.
What's inside
Features of the SCLT3-8
Current-limited inputs
Monitoring functions and regulator
SPI functional description
Thermal dissipation calculation
Application circuit
Isolation management
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) requirements
Frequently asked questions
What is the maximum input current setting for a typical SCLT3-8 configuration?
A 15 kΩ resistor connected to pin REF assures a typical input limited current of 2.35 mA.