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This page compares Barrier vs Isolator and mentions Zigbee | zwave |
difference between Barrier and Isolator. We will take
Bluetooth | GSM |
example of zener barriers and galvanic isolators to provide
UMTS | LTE |
difference between them.
WLAN | 802.11ac |
These devices are used in intrinsic safe instruments and IoT | RADAR |
circuits. The barrier device reduces loop current below to satellite |
safe level where it can not cause any spark. The isolator
Waveguide |
device is used to interface signals having different common
mode voltages.
Following table mentions difference between zener barriers
and galvanic isolators.
Barrier Isolator
Simple Complex with low MTBF
value
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value
Used where front end It is used in application
engineering demand is specific requirements.
high Versatile
It has low dissipation. It has high Dissipation(about
2 VA).
It is loop powered It has seperate power
supply.
Used where restricted Used where higher voltage
voltage is available in is available in hazardous
hazardous area. and safe areas.
It has higher packing It has lower packing density.
density.
It has lower cost. It has higher cost.
It has good frequency It has limited frequency
response. response.
It has higher accuracy It has lower accuracy and
and linearity . linearity .
It imposes zero volt level It provides complete
on the system. Isolation between signals.
It is more vulnerable to It is less vulnerable to
lightning and other lightning and other surges.
surges.
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