Current loops have become the standard for signal transmission in the process control industry. Current loops are insensitive to noise and are immune to errors from line impedance. Adding isolation to the 4-20mA current loop protects system electronics from electrical noise and transients. It also allows transducers to be electrically separated by hundreds of volts. Burr-Brown now offers all of the integrated circuit building blocks needed to assemble complete isolated 4-20mA current-loop systems. The product line includes two-wire transmitters, two-wire receivers, low cost isolation amplifiers, and low cost isolation power supplies. Three two-wire transmitters are available: one is general purpose, one designed for use with RTD temperature sensors, and one designed for use with bridge circuits.