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| Think of the isolated side as an island. There should be no direct electrical connection between the two sides. | Think of the isolated side as an island. There should be no direct electrical connection between the two sides. | ||
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| For this reason, isolated power supplies are just as important as optocouplers. An isolated DC/DC converter is commonly used to provide power to the isolated side while keeping the grounds separated. | For this reason, isolated power supplies are just as important as optocouplers. An isolated DC/DC converter is commonly used to provide power to the isolated side while keeping the grounds separated. | ||
| Be careful when selecting DC/DC converters. Some low-cost products may provide voltage conversion but do not provide true isolation. Always check the specifications to confirm that the input and output grounds are isolated. | Be careful when selecting DC/DC converters. Some low-cost products may provide voltage conversion but do not provide true isolation. Always check the specifications to confirm that the input and output grounds are isolated. | ||
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| Is isolation the best solution for noise problems? | Is isolation the best solution for noise problems? | ||