SFFS306 December   2021 AMC1351-Q1

 

  1.   Trademarks
  2. 1Overview
  3. 2Functional Safety Failure In Time (FIT) Rates
  4. 3Failure Mode Distribution (FMD)
  5. 4Pin Failure Mode Analysis (Pin FMA)

4 Pin Failure Mode Analysis (Pin FMA)

This section provides a failure mode analysis (FMA) for the pins of the AMC1351-Q1. The failure modes covered in this document include the typical pin-by-pin failure scenarios:

  • Pin short-circuited to ground (see Table 4-2)
  • Pin open-circuited (see Table 4-3)
  • Pin short-circuited to an adjacent pin (see Table 4-4)
  • Pin short-circuited to supply (see Table 4-5)

Table 4-2 through Table 4-5 also indicate how these pin conditions can affect the device as per the failure effects classification in Table 4-1.

Table 4-1 TI Classification of Failure Effects
ClassFailure Effects
APotential device damage that affects functionality.
BNo device damage, but loss of functionality.
CNo device damage, but performance degradation.
DNo device damage, no impact to functionality or performance.

Figure 4-1 shows the AMC1351-Q1 pin diagram. For a detailed description of the device pins, see the Pin Configuration and Functions section in the AMC1351-Q1 data sheet.

Figure 4-1 Pin Diagram

Following are the assumptions of use and the device configuration assumed for the pin FMA in this section:

  • RC filter on IN.
    The series resistor is sized to limit the input current into IN to <10 mA under all circumstances (for example, if the device is unpowered and the input signal is applied).
  • For pins on primary side:
    Short-circuited to ground means short to GND1.
    Short-circuited to supply means short to VDD1.
  • For pins on secondary side:
    Short-circuited to ground means short to GND2.
    Short-circuited to supply means short to VDD2.
Table 4-2 Pin FMA for Device Pins Short-Circuited to Ground
Pin NamePin No.Description of Potential Failure Effect(s)Failure Effect Class
VDD11Device primary side unpowered. Fail-safe output (see data sheet for more details). Observe that the absolute maximum ratings for the IN pin of the device is met, otherwise device damage may be plausible.A
IN2IN stuck low (GND1). Differential output (VOUTP – VOUTN) = 0 V with common-mode voltage approximately 1.44 V.B
GND13No effect. Normal operation.D
GND14No effect. Normal operation.D
GND25No effect. Normal operation.D
OUTN6OUTN stuck low (GND2). Excess current consumption from VDD2 source because of short-circuit condition. Device damage plausible if condition is present for extended period of time.A
OUTP7OUTP stuck low (GND2). Excess current consumption from VDD2 source because of short-circuit condition. Device damage plausible if condition is present for extended period of time.A
VDD28Device secondary side unpowered. OUTP and OUTN pins are driven to GND2.B
Table 4-3 Pin FMA for Device Pins Open-Circuited
Pin NamePin No.Description of Potential Failure Effect(s)Failure Effect Class
VDD11Device primary side unpowered. Fail-safe output (see data sheet for more details).B
INP2Differential output (VOUTP – VOUTN) undetermined.B
GND13Device input buffer is missing ground reference. Differential output (VOUTP – VOUTN) undetermined.B
GND14Device high side unpowered. Fail-safe output (see data sheet for more details).B
GND25Device behavior undetermined. VOUTN and VOUTP undetermined.B
OUTN6Differential output (VOUTP – VOUTN) undetermined.B
OUTP7Differential output (VOUTP – VOUTN) undetermined.B
VDD28Device secondary side unpowered. OUTP and OUTN pins are driven to GND2.B
Table 4-4 Pin FMA for Device Pins Short-Circuited to Adjacent Pin
Pin NamePin No.Shorted toDescription of Potential Failure Effect(s)Failure Effect Class
VDD11ININ stuck high (VDD1). Differential output (VOUTP – VOUTN) = VVDD1 x 0.4.B
IN2GND1IN stuck low. Differential output (VOUTP – VOUTN) = 0 V.B
GND13GND1No effect. Normal operation.D
GND14GND2Not considered. Corner pin.D
GND25OUTNOUTN stuck low (GND2). Excess current consumption from VDD2 source because of short-circuit condition. Device damage plausible if condition is present for extended period of time.A
OUTN6OUTPDifferential output (VOUTP – VOUTN) = 0 V with common-mode voltage approximately 1.44 V. Excess current consumption from VDD2 source. Device damage plausible if condition is present for extended period of time.A
OUTP7VDD2OUTP stuck high (VDD2). Excess current consumption from VDD2 source. Device damage plausible if condition is present for extended period of time.A
VDD28VDD1Not considered. Corner pin.D
Table 4-5 Pin FMA for Device Pins Short-Circuited to Supply
Pin NamePin No.Description of Potential Failure Effect(s)Failure Effect Class
VDD11No effect. Normal operation.D
IN2IN stuck high (VDD1). Differential output (VOUTP – VOUTN) = VVDD1 x 0.4.B
GND13Incorrect ground reference for input buffer. Differential output (VOUTP – VOUTN) incorrect.B
GND14Device primary side unpowered. Fail-safe output (see data sheet for details). Observe that the absolute maximum ratings for IN is met, otherwise device damage may be plausible.A
GND25Device secondary side unpowered. OUTP and OUTN pins are driven to GND2.B
OUTN6OUTN stuck high (VDD2). Excess current consumption from VDD2 source. Device damage plausible if condition is present for extended period of time.A
OUTP7OUTP stuck high (VDD2). Excess current consumption from VDD2 source. Device damage plausible if condition is present for extended period of time.A
VDD28No effect. Normal operation.D