| 3060_0 - USB Isolator |
Product Features
- Protects your PC from overvoltage
- Increases system stability
- Protects from overvoltages up to 1kV
- USB speed selectable
The USB Isolator is designed to protect your PC from harmful voltage that can flow from devices attached to your PC through the USB cable. The isolator is inserted between the Phidgets board and your PC.
The USB Isolator can also be used to eliminate problems caused by ground “voltage” differences between USB Host and USB devices. The USB Isolator can be very useful for stabilizing systems. Have a look at the technical information section of the User Guide.
Electrical Properties
| Isolation Voltage (DC) | 1 kV DC |
| USB Voltage Min | 4.5 V DC |
| USB Voltage Max | 5.4 V DC |
| Available External Current | 350 mA |
| Current Consumption Min | 29 mA |
| Available External Voltage | 5 V DC |
| Voltage Regulator Efficiency | 73 % |
Physical Properties
| Operating Temperature Min | -40 °C |
| Operating Temperature Max | 65 °C |
You can use the following cables to connect the 3060 – USB Isolator to your PC. Use a Mini-USB to connect the 3060 to your PC and use a Mini-USB or a USB cable to connect your relay, motor controller or InterfaceKit board to the 3060 depending on the connector on your board.
- 3017 – Mini-USB Cable 30cm 24AWG
- 3018 – Mini-USB Cable 180cm 24AWG
- 3020 – Mini-USB Cable 450cm 20AWG
- 3011 – USB Cable 30cm 28AWG
- 3001 – USB Cable 180cm 28AWG
You can protect your board by purchasing the 3823 - Acrylic Enclosure for the 3060.
