Mission Viejo, CA (October 5, 2012) – Holt Integrated Circuits today announced the introduction of HI-8430, a new 3.3V octal discrete-to-digital sensing IC with quad high-side drivers and built-in lightning protection. The device is also fully compliant to Airbus ABD0100H.
The eight sensing channels may be configured to detect either GND/Open or 28V/Open, with programmable thresholds and hysteresis. The device operates from a 3.0V to 5.5V supply with sense detection levels from 2V to 21V. In addition, four high-side output drivers are capable of driving 200mA loads. Each individual driver has over-current shutdown protection, with fault detection signaled on external pins.
This type of device may be used in a multitude of aircraft sensing applications, such as “hatch open” and “wheels up” indicators. The built-in driver outputs are ideal for driving relays or display panel warning lights.
“This product provides customers with a flexible, easy-to-use solution for analog voltage sensing and high-side driver applications,” said Anthony Murray, Director of Business Development at Holt. “The broad functionality and on-chip lightning protection result in an unprecedented component-count reduction, giving customers the most robust, cost effective solution on the market today.”
The HI-8431 is a more compact version of the HI-8430, with the same functionality minus individual fault detection pins. Fault detection is still functionally realized in the HI-8431 using a single-pin combined ORed output.
The devices are available in industrial −40oC to +85oC and extended −55oC to +125oC temperature ranges and come in multiple standard package options, including 44‑pin PQFQ and compact 40-pin or 32-pin QFNs.
To request information on Holt’s ARINC 429, CAN, MIL-STD-1553 and other product lines, readers should contact Holt at (949) 859-8800, by e-mail at info@holtic.com, or visit the Holt website at www.holtic.com.
About Holt Integrated Circuits
Located in Mission Viejo, CA, Holt Integrated Circuits is a major supplier of ICs for avionics and military data bus and display applications. The company’s products are specified by more than 400 manufacturers worldwide and are employed in flight control, navigation, engine management, communications, safety equipment, and in-flight entertainment systems.
Holt’s range of ICs supporting the ARINC 429 standard is the widest in the industry and its MIL-STD-1553 transceivers are recognized as the industry’s smallest, having the lowest power consumption. In addition, Holts MIL-STD-1553 integrated terminals offer the most compact, cost effective solution available, integrating protocol, transceiver and transformers in a single 15x15mm package. Other data bus products include ARINC 717, CAN, RS-485/422 and analog switches. Select products are available to DSCC SMD specifications. Holt also offers product compliant to the European Union "RoHS Directive 002/95/EC".
Holt Integrated Circuits is ISO 9001:2008 registered and is a STACK certified supplier.
