This user guide supports the evaluation kit for the FOD8012. It should be used in conjunction with the FOD8012 datasheet as well as Fairchild’s application notes and technical support team. Please visit Fairchild’s website at www.fairchildsemi.com. Introduction The FOD8012 is an industry-first, full-duplex, bi-directional, logic-gate optocoupler with high noise immunity as well as proven and reliable optical isolation.
3.1. Board Setup and Operation The FEBFOD8012_RS485 evaluation board enables users to make a quick and accurate assessment of Fairchild’s FOD8012 in a bi-directional data transmission application. The setup requires two power supply sources. V (J1) is on one side of the isolation barrier...
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