Isolate the logic power supply

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STech2106

Joined Jul 8, 2023
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Hello everyone I am trying to evaluate a problem.

I need to control some medium size 1A motors and solenoids. The 12V supply feeds both the loads and the logic through a buck converter. I would like to isolate the two, but I don't know what solution I could use. Perhaps if I fed the logic with an isolated dc converter module derived from the 12V would cost
too much.
Are there different solutions?
 

nsaspook

Joined Aug 27, 2009
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An isolated dc converter module with careful construction of power commons will work (the extra cost is well worth it as we only have so much hair to pull out). You will also need to isolate the I/O loop paths to reduce conducted noise and shield/route motors and solenoids to reduce radiated noise. Low impedance, current loops for digital signals are preferred instead of high impedance voltage levels.

https://www.astrodynetdi.com/blog/conducted-emi-vs.-radiated-emi-whats-the-difference
Conducted EMI vs. Radiated EMI — What’s the Difference?

https://www.tdk.com/en/tech-mag/noise/02
The Basics—Part 2: Tracing the Invisible—The Roots and Types of Noise

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nsaspook

Joined Aug 27, 2009
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@nsaspook
Sorry for my inexperience.
What information is critical for a fair evaluation?
A complete circuit schematic diagram would be a start. A physical working prototype build would be best.

This is AAC, not AAMR (mind reading). :)

The best you can get without that are general information links and notes about the subject. Attention to detail is the magic of good engineering.
 
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