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SP3485

RS-485/RS-422 Transceiver

The SP3485 is a rs-485/rs-422 transceiver from MaxLinear. View the full SP3485 datasheet below including key specifications, pinout, electrical characteristics, absolute maximum ratings.

Official SP3485 datasheet (PDF) — the source this page was extracted from.

Manufacturer

MaxLinear

SP3485 Key Specifications

ParameterValue
Pin Count8
Maximum Data Rate10Mbps
Supply Voltage (VCC)+3.3V ±5% (absolute max +6.0V)
Communication InterfaceRS-485 / RS-422
Shutdown Supply Current50nA typ
Driver Propagation Delay17ns typ, 60ns max
Receiver Input Hysteresis20mV typ
Receiver Input Resistance12kΩ min
Storage Temperature Range-65°C to +150°C
Receiver Propagation Delay40ns typ, 100ns max
Maximum Transceivers On Bus32
Operating Temperature Range0°C to +70°C (C grade); -40°C to +85°C (E grade)
Driver Short-Circuit Current±250mA max
Common-Mode Input Voltage Range-7V to +12V
Receiver Differential Input Threshold±200mV
Supply Current (Receiver Only, No Load)300µA typ, 1500µA max
Supply Current (Driver Enabled, No Load)425µA typ, 2000µA max
Driver Differential Output Voltage (RS-485, 27Ω Load)1.5V min

SP3485 Overview

Part: SP232A/233A/310A/312A — Sipex

Type: Enhanced RS-232 Line Drivers/Receivers

Description: A family of line driver and receiver pairs operating from a single +5V supply, meeting RS-232F and ITU V.28 specifications with a 120Kbps data rate under load and low power CMOS design.

Operating Conditions:

  • Supply voltage: +4.5V to +5.5V
  • Operating temperature: 0°C to +85°C
  • Charge pump capacitors: 0.1 μF to 1 μF
  • Max data rate: 120 Kbps (under load)

Absolute Maximum Ratings:

  • Max supply voltage (Vcc): +6V
  • Max input voltage (RIN): ±30V
  • Max output short circuit duration (TOUT): Continuous

Key Specs:

  • TTL Logic Threshold LOW: 0.8 V (max)
  • TTL Logic Threshold HIGH: 2.0 V (min)
  • RS-232 Output Voltage Swing: ±5 V (min) (All transmitter outputs loaded with 3kΩ to Ground)
  • Maximum Data Rate: 120 Kbps (min) (C L = 2500pF, R L = 3kΩ)
  • RS-232 Input Voltage Range: -30 V to +30 V
  • RS-232 Input Resistance: 3 kΩ (min) to 7 kΩ (max) (T A = +25°C, -15V ≤ V IN ≤ +15V)
  • Driver Propagation Delay: 1.5 μs (typ), 3.0 μs (max) (TTL to RS-232; C L = 50pF)
  • V CC Power Supply Current (SP232A): 3 mA (typ), 5 mA (max) (No load, T A = +25°C; V CC = 5V)
  • Shutdown Supply Current (SP310A, SP312A): 1 μA (typ), 10 μA (max) (V CC = 5V, T A = +25°C)

Features:

  • Operates from Single +5V Power Supply
  • Meets All RS-232F and ITU V.28 Specifications
  • Operates with 0.1 μF to 1 μF Capacitors
  • High Data Rate - 120Kbps Under Load
  • Low Power CMOS - 3mA Operation (SP232A)
  • No External Capacitors Required (SP233A)
  • Low Power Shutdown (SP310A, SP312A)
  • Enhanced ESD Protection (2kV Human Body Model)

Package:

  • 16-pin NSOIC
  • 16-pin PDIP
  • 16-pin WSOIC
  • 18-pin WSOIC
  • 20-pin PDIP
  • 20-pin WSOIC

SP3485 Features

  • ■ Operates from Single +5V Power Supply
  • ■ Meets All RS-232F and ITU V.28 Specifications
  • ■ Operates with 0.1 μ F to 1 μ F Capacitors
  • ■ High Data Rate - 120Kbps Under Load
  • ■ Low Power CMOS - 3mA Operation (SP232A)
  • ■ No External Capacitors Required (SP233A)
  • ■ Low Power Shutdown (SP310A,SP312A)
  • ■ Enhanced ESD Protection (2kV Human Body Model)

Now Available in Lead Free Packaging

DESCRIPTION

The SP232A/233A/310A/312A devices are a family of line driver and receiver pairs that meet the specifications of RS-232 and V.28 serial protocols. These devices are pin-to-pin compatible with popular industry standards. As with the initial versions, the SP232A/233A/310A/312A devices feature at least 120Kbps data rate under load, 0.1 μ F charge pump capacitors, and overall ruggedness for commercial applications. This family also features Sipex's BiCMOS design allowing low power operation without sacrificing performance. The series is available in plastic DIP and SOIC packages operating over the commercial and industrial temperature ranges.

SP3485 Pin Configuration

SP3485 Pinout

Package: DIP-8

Pin NumberPin NameTypeDescription
1ROOReceiver Output
2REIReceiver Output Enable (Active LOW)
3DEIDriver Output Enable (Active HIGH)
4DIIDriver Input
5GNDPGround Connection
6AI/ONon-Inverting Driver Output / Receiver Input
7BI/OInverting Driver Output / Receiver Input
8VCCPPositive Supply

Notes

  • SP3485 is an 8-pin RS-485 transceiver in DIP package
  • RE (pin 2) and DE (pin 3) control receiver and driver enable functions respectively
  • Pins A (6) and B (7) form the differential RS-485 bus interface
  • Single +5V supply (pin 8); ground reference on pin 5

SP3485 Electrical Characteristics

V CC =+5V ± 10%; 0.1 μ F charge pump capacitors; T MIN to T MAX unless otherwise noted.

PARAMETERSMIN.TYP.MAX.UNITSCONDITIONS
TTL INPUT
Logic Threshold LOW HIGH2.00.8Volts VoltsT IN ; EN, SD T IN ; EN, SD T IN = ZeroV
Logic Pull-Up Current TTL OUTPUT TTL/CMOS Output Voltage, Low15200μ A
3.50.4Volts VoltsI OUT = 3.2mA; Vcc = +5V I OUT = -1.0mA
Voltage, High Leakage Current; T A = +25 °0.05± 10μ AEN= V CC , ZeroV ) V OUT ) V CC SP310A and SP312A only
RS-232 OUTPUT
Output Voltage Swing± 5± 6VoltsAll transmitter outputs loaded with 3k 1 to Ground
Output Resistance Output Short Circuit Current300± 18Ohms mAV CC = ZeroV; V OUT = ± 2V Infinite duration
Maximum Data Rate120240KbpsC L = 2500pF, R L = 3k 1
RS-232 INPUT
Voltage Range-30+30Volts
Voltage Threshold1.2VoltsV = 5V, T = +25 ° C
LOW HIGH0.81.72.4VoltsCC A V = 5V, T = +25 ° C
Hysteresis0.20.51.0VoltsCC A V = 5V, T = +25 ° C
CC A
Resistance357k 1T A = +25 ° C, -15V ) V IN ) +15V
DYNAMIC CHARACTERISTICSDYNAMIC CHARACTERISTICS
Driver Propagation Delay1.53.0μ sTTL to RS-232; C L = 50pF
Receiver Propagation Delay0.11.0μ sRS-232 to TTL
Instantaneous Slew Rate30V/ μ sC L = 10pF, R L = 3-7k 1 ; T =+25 ° C
Transition Region Slew Rate10V/ μ sA C L = 2500pF, R L = 3k 1 ; measured from +3V to -3V or -3V to +3V
Output Enable Time400nsSP310A and SP312A only
Output Disable Time250nsSP310A and SP312A only
POWER REQUIREMENTS
V CC Power Supply Current SP232A35mANo load, T A = +25 ° C;V CC = 5V
SP233A, SP310A, SP312A1015mANo load, T A = +25 ° C;V CC = 5V
V CC Supply Current,Loaded SP232A15mAAll transmitters R L = 3k 1 ;
SP233A, SP310A, SP312A25mAT A = +25 ° C All transmitters R L = 3k 1 ; T = +25 ° C
Shutdown Supply Current SP310A,SP312A110μ AA V CC = 5V, T A = +25 ° C
  • N.C. for SP310E_A, EN for SP312E_A

SP3485 Absolute Maximum Ratings

This is a stress rating only and functional operation of the device at these or any other conditions above those indicated in the operation sections of this specification is not implied. Exposure to absolute maximum rating conditions for extended periods of time may affect reliability.

V

cc

................................................................................................................................................................. +6V

V +

.................................................................................................................... (Vcc-0.3V) to +11.0V

V -

............................................................................................................................................................ -11.0V

Input Voltages

T

IN

......................................................................................................................... -0.3 to (Vcc +0.3V)

RIN

............................................................................................................................................................

±

30V

Output VoltagesOutput Voltages
T OUT.................................................................................................... (V+, +0.3V) to (V-, -0.3V) -0.3V to (Vcc +0.3V)
R OUT ................................................................................................................ Short Circuit DurationContinuous
T OUT ......................................................................................................................................... Plastic DIP .......................................................................... (derate 7mW/ ° C above +70 ° C)375mW
Small Outline ...................................................................... (derate 7mW/ ° C above +70 ° C)375mW

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