This reference design provides accurate measurements of AC voltage and current inputs using a precision 16-bit SAR ADC over a wide input range, covering protection and measurement range (including sampling requirements of IEC 61850-9-2), simplifying system design and improving trip time performance and reliability. The analog input module (AIM) is isolated from the host processor using a digital isolator with an integrated power. For a limited function and cost optimized  design approach, An AC AIM can be designed using only three TI products, reducing system cost and board size. The alarm feature identifies the AC analog input faults on a sample basis for faster fault detection. The ADC has an additional auxiliary channel to diagnose the supply output of the digital isolator. A 12-bit ADS8668 ADC with a gain amplifier can increase the dynamic range by using programmable internal ranges, further optimizing the system cost.