SP3485

+3.3V Low Power Half-Duplex RS-485 Transceiver with 10Mbps Data Rate

Manufacturer

Exar

Overview

Part: SP3485 from Exar

Type: Half-Duplex RS-485 Transceiver

Key Specs:

  • Supply Voltage: +3.3V
  • Maximum Data Rate: 10 Mbps
  • Common-Mode Input Voltage Range: -7V to +12V
  • Maximum Bus Transceivers: 32
  • Storage Temperature: -65°C to +150°C
  • Power Dissipation (8-pin NSOIC): 600mW

Features:

  • RS-485 and RS-422 Transceiver
  • Interoperable with +5.0V logic
  • Driver/Receiver Enable
  • Compatibility with industry standard 75176 pinout
  • Driver Output Short-Circuit Protection
  • Pin-to-pin compatible with Exar SP481, SP483, SP485 devices
  • Utilizes Exar BiCMOS process for low power operation

Applications:

  • Null

Package:

  • 8-pin NSOIC: dimensions not specified

Pin Configuration

Electrical Characteristics

PARAMETERSMIN.TYP.MAX.UNITSCONDITIONS
SP3485 DRIVER AC Characteristics continued
Driver Enable to Output High52120nsFigures 4 and 11
Driver Enable to Output Low60120nsFigures 5 and 11
Driver Disable Time from Low40120nsFigures 5 and 11
Driver Disable Time from High60120nsFigures 4 and 11
SP3485 RECEIVER
DC Characteristics
Differential Input Threshold-0.2+0.2Volts-7V ≤ VCM ≤ +12V
Input Hysteresis20mVVCM = 0V
Output Voltage HIGHVcc-0.4VoltsVID = +200mV, -1.5mA
Output Voltage LOW0.4VoltsVID = -200mV, 2.5mA
Three-State (High Impedance)
Output Current
+/-1μA0V ≤ VO ≤ VCC; RE = VCC
Input Resistance1215-7V ≤ VCM ≤ +12V
Input Current (A, B); VIN = 12V+1.0mADE = 0V, VCC = 0V or 3.6V,
VIN = 12V
Input Current (A, B); VIN = -7V-0.8mADE = 0V, VCC = 0V or 3.6V,
VIN = -7V
Short Circuit Current760mA0V ≤ VCM ≤ VCC
SP3485 RECEIVER
AC Characteristics
Maximum Data Rate10MbpsRE = 0V, DE = 0V
Receiver Input to Output, tPLH4070100nsFigures 6 and 12
Receiver Input to Output, tPLH70nsTAMB = +25°C, Vcc = 3.3V,
Figures 6 and 12
Receiver Input to Output, tPHL4070100nsFigures 6 and 12
Receiver Input to Output, tPHL70nsTAMB = +25°C, Vcc = 3.3V,
Figures 6 and 12
Differential Receiver Skew4nstRSKEW = tRPHL- tRPLH ,
Figures 6 and 12
Receiver Enable to Output Low3560nsFigures 7 and 13,
S1
closed, S2
open
Receiver Enable to Output High3560nsFigures 7 and 13,
S2
closed, S1
open
Receiver Disable from Low3560nsFigures 7 and 13,
S1
closed, S2
open
Receiver Disable from High3560nsFigures 7 and 13,
S2
closed, S1
open
POWER REQUIREMENTS
Supply Current , No Load10002000μARE, DI = 0V or VCC ; DE = VCC
Supply Current , No Load8001500μARE = 0V, DI = 0V or VCC, DE = 0V

Absolute Maximum Ratings

These are stress ratings only and functional operation of the device at these ratings or any other above those indicated in the operation sections of the specifications below is not implied. Exposure to absolute maximum rating conditions for extended periods of time may affect reliability.

  • Input Voltages
  • Logic-0.3V to +6.0V
  • Drivers-0.3V to +6.0V
  • Receivers+/-15V
  • Output Voltages
  • Drivers+/-15V
  • Receivers-0.3V to +6.0V
  • Storage Temperature-65˚C to +150˚C
  • Power Dissipation
  • 8-pin NSOIC600mW
  • (derate 6.90mW/ºC above +70°C)

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
TAMB = TMIN to TMAX and VCC = +3.3V +/-5% unless otherwise noted.
PARAMETERSMIN.TYP.MAX.UNITS
SP3485 DRIVER
DC Characteristics
Differential Output VoltageGNDVccVolts
Differential Output Voltage2VccVolts
Differential Output Voltage1.5VccVolts
Change in Magnitude of Driver
Differential Output Voltage for
Complimentary states
0.2Volts
Driver Common Mode Output
Voltage
3Volts
Input High Voltage2.0Volts
Input Low Voltage0.8Volts
Input Current+/-10μA
Driver Short Circuit Current
VOUT = HIGH
+/-250mA
Driver Short Circuit Current
VOUT = LOW
+/-250mA
SP3485 DRIVER
AC Characteristics
Maximum Data Rate10Mbps
Driver Input to Output, tPLH204060ns
Driver Input to Output, tPHL204060ns
Differential Driver Skew210ns
Driver Rise or Fall Time520ns
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