SP3485CN-L

SP3485

Manufacturer

Exar

Overview

Part: SP3485

Type: 3.3V Low Power Half-Duplex RS-485 Transceiver

Key Specs:

  • Supply Voltage: 3.3V
  • Maximum Data Rate: 10 Mbps
  • Common-Mode Input Voltage Range: -7V to +12V
  • Max Transceivers on Bus: 32
  • ESD Rating (HBM): ±2kV

Features:

  • RS-485 and RS-422 transceiver
  • Operates from a single 3.3V supply
  • Interoperable with 5.0V logic
  • Driver/receiver enable
  • -7V to +12V common-mode input voltage range
  • Allows up to 32 transceivers on the serial bus
  • Compatibility with industry standard 75176 pinout
  • Driver output short-circuit protection

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Features

  • RS-485 and RS-422 transceiver
  • Operates from a single 3.3V supply
  • Interoperable with 5.0V logic
  • Driver/receiver enable
  • -7V to +12V common-mode input voltage range
  • Allows up to 32 transceivers on the serial bus
  • Compatibility with industry standard 75176 pinout
  • Driver output short-circuit protection

Ordering Information - Back Page

Block Diagram

SP3485

Pin Configuration

PinNameDescription
1ROReceiver output
2REReceiver output enable active LOW
3DEDriver output enable active HIGH
4DIDriver input
5GNDGround connection
6ANon-inverting driver output / receiver input
7BInverting driver output / receiver input
8VCCPositive supply

Pinout (Top View)

Electrical Characteristics

Unless otherwise noted: TAMB = TMIN to TMAX and VCC = 3.3V ±5%.

PARAMETERSMIN.TYP.MAX.UNITSCONDITIONS
SP3485 Driver DC Characteristics
Differential output voltageVccVoltsUnloaded; R = ∞Ω ; Figure 1
Differential output voltage2VccVoltsWith Load; R = 50Ω (RS-422); Figure 1
Differential output voltage1.5VccVoltsWith Load; R = 27Ω (RS-485); Figure 1
Change in magnitude of driver differential output
voltage for complimentary states
0.2VoltsR = 27Ω or R = 50Ω; Figure 1
Driver common mode output voltage3VoltsR = 27Ω or R = 50Ω; Figure 1
Input high voltage2.0VoltsApplies to DE, DI, RE
Input low voltage0.8VoltsApplies to DE, DI, RE
Input current±10μAApplies to DE, DI, RE
Driver short circuit current VOUT = HIGH±250mA-7V ≤ VO ≤ +12V; Figure 8
Driver short circuit current VOUT = LOW±250mA-7V ≤ VO ≤ +12V; Figure 8
SP3485 Driver AC Characteristics
Maximum data rate10MbpsRE = VCC, DE = VCC
Driver input to output, tPLH1760nsFigures 2 & 9
Driver input to output, tPHL1760nsFigures 2 & 9
Differential driver skew210nstDO1- tDO2 , Figures 2 and 10
Driver rise or fall time520nsFrom 10%-90%; Figures 3 and 10
Driver enable to output high35120nsFigures 4 and 11
Driver enable to output low30120nsFigures 5 and 11
Driver disable time from low20120nsFigures 5 and 11
Driver disable time from high20120nsFigures 4 and 11
Driver enable from shutdown to output high, tPSH250nsCL = 50pF, RL = 500Ω.
Driver enable from shutdown to output low, t
PSL
250nsFigures 4, 5, and 11
Time to shutdown, tSHDN50200600nsNotes 1 and 2

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.

VCC3.3V
Input Voltages
Logic
Drivers
Receivers-7V to +12V
Outputs
Drivers
Receivers
Receiver Output Current
Storage Temperature
Maximum Junction Temperature, TJ
Power Dissipation
(derate 6.90mW/°C above 70°C)

Operating Conditions

Package Power Dissipation

ESD Rating

Human Body Model (HBM).......................................... ±2kV

Electrical Characteristics

Unless otherwise noted: TAMB = TMIN to TMAX and VCC = 3.3V ±5%.

PARAMETERSMIN.TYP.MAX.UNITSCONDITIONS
SP3485 Driver DC Characteristics
Differential output voltageVccVoltsUnloaded; R = ∞Ω ; Figure 1
Differential output voltage2VccVoltsWith Load; R = 50Ω (RS-422); Figure 1
Differential output voltage1.5VccVoltsWith Load; R = 27Ω (RS-485); Figure 1
Change in magnitude of driver differential output
voltage for complimentary states
0.2VoltsR = 27Ω or R = 50Ω; Figure 1
Driver common mode output voltage3VoltsR = 27Ω or R = 50Ω; Figure 1
Input high voltage2.0VoltsApplies to DE, DI, RE
Input low voltage0.8VoltsApplies to DE, DI, RE
Input current±10μAApplies to DE, DI, RE
Driver short circuit current VOUT = HIGH±250mA-7V ≤ VO ≤ +12V; Figure 8
Driver short circuit current VOUT = LOW±250mA-7V ≤ VO ≤ +12V; Figure 8
SP3485 Driver AC Characteristics
Maximum data rate10MbpsRE = VCC, DE = VCC
Driver input to output, tPLH1760nsFigures 2 & 9
Driver input to output, tPHL1760nsFigures 2 & 9
Differential driver skew210nstDO1- tDO2 , Figures 2 and 10
Driver rise or fall time520nsFrom 10%-90%; Figures 3 and 10
Driver enable to output high35120nsFigures 4 and 11
Driver enable to output low30120nsFigures 5 and 11
Driver disable time from low20120nsFigures 5 and 11
Driver disable time from high20120nsFigures 4 and 11
Driver enable from shutdown to output high, tPSH250nsCL = 50pF, RL = 500Ω.
Driver enable from shutdown to output low, t
PSL
250nsFigures 4, 5, and 11
Time to shutdown, tSHDN50200600nsNotes 1 and 2

Related Variants

The following components are covered by the same datasheet.

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SP3485Exar
SP3485CN-L/TRExar
SP3485EN-LExar
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