TIDA-011026

Field transmitter platform: Three-wire 4mA to 20mA interface reference design

TIDA-011026

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Overview

This reference design gives an example implementation of a 4-20mA interface for 3-wire voltage and current interface sensors. The design enables evaluation of the XTR200 alongside the current loop protector TPS2661. The XTR200 integrates the output drive circuitry for voltage and current field transmitter communication interfaces with standard industrial signal levels such as 4-20mA, 0-20mA, and 0-10V. The reference design provides access over a pin header to a pulse-width modulated (PWM) interface that drives the output stage. This pin header also provides 3.3V to power a connected microcontroller.

Features
  • Implementation of 4-20mA loop interface for 3-wire sensor
  • Low-pass filter circuit to drive output stage via MCU PWM
  • Integrated current loop protection and miswiring protection
  • Adaptive power circuit to maximize power efficiency
  • MCU interface providing power output (3.3V), SPI
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Design files

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TIDUFH9.PDF (1590 KB)

Reference design overview and verified performance test data

TIDME85.PDF (292 KB)

Detailed overview of design layout for component placement

TIDME87.PDF (167 KB)

Complete listing of design components, reference designators, and manufacturers/part numbers

TIDME86.ZIP (2654 KB)

Files used for 3D models or 2D drawings of IC components

TIDCGY3.ZIP (1040 KB)

Design file that contains information on physical board layer of design PCB

TIDME84.PDF (853 KB)

PCB layer plot file used for generating PCB design layout

TIDME83.PDF (556 KB)

Detailed schematic diagram for design layout and components

Products

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Precision ADCs

ADS122S14Eight-channel 24-bit, 64kSPS delta-sigma ADC with PGA, VREF, two IDACs and SPI

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eFuses (integrated hot swaps)

TPS266150-V, universal 4-20-mA, ±20-mA current loop protector

Data sheet: PDF | HTML
Voltage translating flip-flops, latches & registers

SN74LV8T165 1.65-V to 5.5-V 8-bit parallel-load shift register with voltage translation

Data sheet: PDF | HTML
General-purpose op amps

TLV9302Dual, 40-V, 1-MHz, low-power operational amplifier

Data sheet: PDF | HTML
4-20mA signal conditioners

XTR200Precision 3-wire current and voltage transmitter

Data sheet: PDF | HTML
General-purpose op amps

OPA2991Dual, 40-V, 4.5-MHz, low-power operational amplifier

Data sheet: PDF | HTML
TVS diodes

TVS330133 V Bidirectional Flat-Clamp surge protection device

Data sheet: PDF | HTML

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* Design guide Field Transmitter Platform: Three-Wire 4mA to 20mA Interface Reference Design PDF | HTML Jul 15, 2026

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