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SP3485EN-L

RS-485/RS-422 Half-Duplex Transceiver

The SP3485EN-L is a rs-485/rs-422 half-duplex transceiver from MaxLinear. View the full SP3485EN-L datasheet below including key specifications, pinout, electrical characteristics, absolute maximum ratings.

SP3485EN-L shares its datasheet with SP3485CN-L, whose page lists every part number it covers.

Official SP3485EN-L datasheet (PDF) — the source this page was extracted from.

Manufacturer

MaxLinear

Package

SOIC-8

SP3485EN-L Key Specifications

ParameterValue
Data Rate10 Mbps (max)
Supply Voltage3.3V ±5%
ESD Rating (HBM)±2 kV
Storage Temperature-65°C to 150°C
Max Bus Transceivers32
Shutdown Supply Current50 nA typ
Driver Propagation Delay17 ns typ, 60 ns max
Receiver Input Resistance12 kΩ min
Thermal Resistance (θJA)128.4 °C/W
Receiver Input Sensitivity±200 mV
Receiver Propagation Delay40 ns typ, 100 ns max
Operating Temperature Range-40°C to 85°C
Driver Short-Circuit Current±250 mA max
Maximum Junction Temperature125°C
Common-Mode Input Voltage Range-7V to +12V
Supply Current (No Load, Driver Enabled)425 µA typ, 2000 µA max
Supply Current (No Load, Receiver Enabled)300 µA typ, 1500 µA max

SP3485EN-L Overview

Part: SP3485 — MaxLinear

Type: Half-Duplex RS-485/RS-422 Transceiver

Description: A 3.3V low power half-duplex transceiver that meets RS-485 and RS-422 serial protocols, supporting data rates up to 10Mbps and interoperable with 5.0V logic.

Operating Conditions:

  • Supply voltage: 3.3V ±5%
  • Operating temperature: -40°C to 85°C
  • Max data rate: 10 Mbps

Absolute Maximum Ratings:

  • Max supply voltage: 6.0V
  • Max junction temperature: 125°C
  • Storage temperature: -65°C to 150°C

Key Specs:

  • Differential output voltage (RS-485, R = 27Ω): 1.5 V (min)
  • Driver short circuit current: ±250 mA (-7V ≤ V O ≤ +12V)
  • Driver input to output propagation delay (t PLH/PHL): 17 ns (typ), 60 ns (max)
  • Receiver differential input threshold: -0.2 V (min) to 0.2 V (max)
  • Receiver input hysteresis: 20 mV (typ)
  • Receiver input resistance: 12 kΩ (min)
  • Receiver common-mode input voltage range: -7V to +12V
  • Supply current, no load (driver enabled): 425 μA (typ), 2000 μA (max)

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

Package:

  • 8-pin SOIC

SP3485EN-L 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

SP3485EN-L Pin Configuration

SP3485EN-L Pinout

Package: DIP-8

PinNameTypeDescription
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

  • SP3485EN-L is an 8-pin DIP RS-485 transceiver
  • Pin numbers confirmed from pinout diagram (top view)
  • RE (pin 2) and DE (pin 3) are logic control inputs for receiver and driver enable respectively
  • A (pin 6) and B (pin 7) are the differential bus lines for RS-485 communication

SP3485EN-L Electrical Characteristics

Unless otherwise noted: T AMB = T MIN to T MAX and V CC = 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 states0.2VoltsR = 27Ω or R = 50Ω; Figure 1
Driver common mode output voltage3VoltsR = 27Ω or R = 50Ω; Figure 1
Input high voltage2VoltsApplies to DE, DI, RE
Input low voltage0.8VoltsApplies to DE, DI, RE
Input current± 10μAApplies to DE, DI, RE
Driver short circuit current V OUT = HIGH± 250mA-7V ≤ V O ≤ +12V; Figure 8
Driver short circuit current V OUT = LOW± 250mA-7V ≤ V O ≤ +12V; Figure 8
SP3485 Driver AC Characteristics
Maximum data rate10MbpsRE = V CC , DE = V CC
Driver input to output, t PLH1760nsFigures 2 & 9
Driver input to output, t PHL1760nsFigures 2 & 9
Differential driver skew210ns\
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, t PSH250nsC L = 50pF, R L = 500Ω.
Driver enable from shutdown to output low, t PSL250nsFigures 4, 5, and 11
Time to shutdown, t SHDN50200600nsNotes 1 and 2

Storage Temperature ...................................-65˚C to 150˚C

Maximum Junction Temperature, T J ..........................125˚C

Power Dissipation .................................................... 600mW

(derate 6.90mW/°C above 70°C)

SP3485EN-L 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.

V CC ...............................................................................6.0VV CC ...............................................................................6.0V
Input VoltagesInput Voltages
Logic..................................... -0.3V to 6.0V
Drivers .................................. -0.3V to 6.0V
Receivers...........................................±15V
Output VoltagesOutput Voltages
Drivers ...............................................±15V
Receivers.............................. -0.3V to 6.0V

Variants on the same datasheet

These parts have exact links to the same datasheet. They are candidates to compare, not verified drop-in replacements; check package, pinout and electrical limits.

Part NumberManufacturerPackage
SP3485MaxLinear—
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SP3485CN-L/TRMaxLinear8-pin SOIC
SP3485EN-L/TRMaxLinear8-SOIC (0.154", 3.90mm Width)

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