SP3485
+3.3V Low Power Half-Duplex RS-485
Transceiver with 10Mbps Data Rate
• RS-485 and RS-422 Transceiver
• Operates from a single +3.3V Supply
• Interoperable with +5.0V logic
• Driver/Receiver Enable
• -7V to +2V Common-Mode Input Voltage Range
• Allows up to 32 transceivers on the serial bus
• Compatibility with industry standard 7576 pinout
• Driver Output Short-Circuit Protection
DESCRIPTION
The SP3485 device is a +3.3V low power half-duplex transceiver that meets the specifica-
tions of the RS-485 and RS-422 serial protocols. This device is pin-to-pin compatible with
the Exar SP48, SP483 and SP485 devices as well as popular industry standards. The
SP3485 features the Exar BiCMOS process, allowing low power operation without sacrificing
performance. The SP3485 can meet the electrical specifications of the RS-485 and RS-422
serial protocols up to 0Mbps under load.
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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.
Logic....................................-0.3V to +6.0V
Drivers.................................-0.3V to +6.0V
Receivers.........................................+/-5V
VCC.....................................................................+6.0V
Input Voltages
Output Voltages
Drivers.............................................+/-5V
Receivers............................-0.3V to +6.0V
Storage Temperature.......................-65˚C to +150˚C
Power Dissipation
8-pin NSOIC...................................................600mW
(derate 6.90mW/ºC above +70ºC)
TAMB = TMIN to TMAX and VCC = +3.3V +/-5% unless otherwise noted.
PARAMETERS
TYP.
SP3485 DRIVER
DC Characteristics
Differential Output Voltage
Differential Output Voltage
GND
MIN.
2
Differential Output Voltage
.5
Change in Magnitude of Driver
Differential Output Voltage for
Complimentary states
Driver Common Mode Output
Voltage
Input High Voltage
Input Low Voltage
Input Current
Driver Short Circuit Current
VOUT = HIGH
Driver Short Circuit Current
VOUT = LOW
SP3485 DRIVER
AC Characteristics
Maximum Data Rate
Driver Input to Output, tPLH
Driver Input to Output, tPHL
Differential Driver Skew
Driver Rise or Fall Time
2.0
0
20
20
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
MAX.
UNITS CONDITIONS
Vcc
Vcc
Vcc
0.2
Unloaded; R = ∞Ω ; Figure 1
Volts
Volts With Load; R = 50Ω (RS-422);
Figure
Volts With Load; R = 27Ω (RS-485);
Figure
R = 27Ω or R = 50Ω; Figure 1
Volts
3
Volts
R = 27Ω or R = 50Ω; Figure 1
0.8
+/-0
+/-250
Volts
Volts
µA
mA
Applies to DE, DI, RE
Applies to DE, DI, RE
Applies to DE, DI, RE
-7V ≤ VO ≤ +12V; Figure 8
+/-250
mA
-7V ≤ VO ≤ +12V; Figure 8
40
40
2
5
60
60
0
20
Mbps
ns
ns
ns
ns
RE = VCC, DE = VCC
Figures 2 & 9
Figures 2 & 9
|tDO- tDO2|, Figures 2 and 0
From 0%-90%; Figures 3 and 0
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TYP.
MIN.
TAMB = TMIN to TMAX and VCC = +3.3V +/-5% unless otherwise noted.
PARAMETERS
SP3485 DRIVER AC Characteristics continued
Driver Enable to Output High
52
60
Driver Enable to Output Low
40
Driver Disable Time from Low
Driver Disable Time from High
60
SP3485 RECEIVER
DC Characteristics
Differential Input Threshold
Input Hysteresis
Output Voltage HIGH
Output Voltage LOW
Three-State (High Impedance)
Output Current
Input Resistance
Input Current (A, B); VIN = 2V
Vcc-0.4
-0.2
20
2
5
7
0
40
40
Input Current (A, B); VIN = -7V
Short Circuit Current
SP3485 RECEIVER
AC Characteristics
Maximum Data Rate
Receiver Input to Output, tPLH
Receiver Input to Output, tPLH
Receiver Input to Output, tPHL
Receiver Input to Output, tPHL
Differential Receiver Skew
Receiver Enable to Output Low
Receiver Enable to Output High
Receiver Disable from Low
Receiver Disable from High
POWER REQUIREMENTS
Supply Current , No Load
Supply Current , No Load
70
70
4
35
35
35
35
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
MAX.
UNITS CONDITIONS
20
20
20
20
+0.2
0.4
+/-
+.0
-0.8
60
00
70
00
70
60
60
60
60
ns
ns
ns
ns
Figures 4 and
Figures 5 and
Figures 5 and
Figures 4 and
Volts
mV
Volts
Volts
µA
kΩ
mA
mA
mA
-7V ≤ VCM ≤ +12V
VCM = 0V
VID = +200mV, -.5mA
VID = -200mV, 2.5mA
0V ≤ VO ≤ VCC; RE = VCC
-7V ≤ VCM ≤ +12V
DE = 0V, VCC = 0V or 3.6V,
VIN = 2V
DE = 0V, VCC = 0V or 3.6V,
VIN = -7V
0V ≤ VCM ≤ VCC
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
Mbps RE = 0V, DE = 0V
Figures 6 and 2
TAMB = +25°C, Vcc = 3.3V,
Figures 6 and 2
Figures 6 and 2
TAMB = +25°C, Vcc = 3.3V,
Figures 6 and 2
tRSKEW = |tRPHL- tRPLH|,
Figures 6 and 2
Figures 7 and 3,
S closed, S2 open
Figures 7 and 3,
S2 closed, S open
Figures 7 and 3,
S closed, S2 open
Figures 7 and 3,
S2 closed, S open
ns
ns
ns
ns
000
800
2000
500
µA
µA
RE, DI = 0V or VCC ; DE = VCC
RE = 0V, DI = 0V or VCC, DE = 0V
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PIN FUNCTION
Pin Function SP3485
Pin - RO - Receiver output
Pin 2 - RE - Receiver Output Enable Active LOW
Pin 3 - DE - Driver Output Enable Active HIGH
Pin 4 - DI - Driver Input
Pin 5 - GND - Ground Connection
Pin 6 - A - Non-Inverting Driver Output/Receiver Input
Pin 7 - B - Inverting Driver Output/Receiver Input
Pin 8 - Vcc - Positive Supply
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TEST CIRCUITS
D
VOD
Vcc
R
R
VOC
GENERATOR
(NOTE 1)
50Ω
S1
D
VCC
VDM
R L = 27Ω
OUT
C L = 15pF
(NOTE 2)
Figure . Driver DC Test Load Circuit
Figure 2. Driver Propagation Delay Test Circuit
VOM = ≈ 1.5V
VOH + VOL
2
CL
RL =
60Ω
OUT
GENERATOR
(NOTE 1)
50Ω
D
VCC
S1
D
CL = 50pF
(NOTE 2)
OUT
RL = 110Ω
GENERATOR
(NOTE 1)
50Ω
C L = 15pF (NOTE 2)
VOM = ≈ 1.5V
VOH + VOL
2
Figure 3. Driver Differential Output Delay and
Transition Time Circuit.
Figure 4. Driver Enable and Disable Timing Circuit,
Output High
0V OR 3V
D
GENERATOR
(NOTE 1)
50Ω
S1
C L = 50pF
(NOTE 2)
VCC
R L = 110Ω
OUT
GENERATOR
(NOTE 1)
50Ω
1.5V
0V
VID
R
OUT
CL = 15pF
(NOTE 2)
VOM = VCC
2
Figure 5. Driver Enable and Disable Timing Circuit,
Output Low
Figure 6. Receiver Propagation Delay Test Circuit
S1
S2
VCC
S3
1.5V
-1.5V
VID
R
GENERATOR
(NOTE 1)
50Ω
1k
CL = 15pF
(NOTE 2)
DE = 0 or Vcc
DI = 0 or Vcc
D
A/Y
B/Z
IOS D
100Ω
-7V to +12V V
Figure 7. Receiver Enable and Disable Timing
Circuit
Figure 8. Driver Short Circuit Current Limit Test
NOTE : The input pulse is supplied by a generator with the following characteristics:
PRR = 250kHz, 50% duty cycle, tR < 6.0ns, ZO = 50Ω.
NOTE 2: CL includes probe and stray capacitance.
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INPUT
Y OUTPUT
Z OUTPUT
3V
0V
VOH
VOL
VOH
VOL
1.5V
tPLH
1.5V
tPHL
VOM
VOM
tPHL
tPLH
VOM
VOM
VOM = VOH + VOL
2
≈ 1.5V
SWITCHING WAVEFORMS
IN
1.5V
1.5V
tDO1
tDO2
90%
90%
OUT
50%
10%
tTD
50%
10%
tTD
3V
0V
2.0V
-2.0V
Figure 9. Driver Propagation Delay Waveforms
Figure 0. Driver Differential Output Delay and
Transition Time Waveforms
DE
OUTPUT
HIGH
OUTPUT
LOW
3V
0V
VOH
0V
VCC
VOL
1.5V
tPZH
1.5V
tPHZ
VOM
0.25V
tPZL
tPLZ
VOM
0.25V
VOM = VOH + VOL
2
≈ 1.5V
Figure . Driver Enable and Disable Timing
Waveforms
INPUT
OUTPUT
3V
0V
VCC
0V
1.5V
tRPLH
1.5V
tRPHL
VOM
VOM
VOM = VCC
2
Figure 2. Receiver Propagation Delay Waveforms
S1 is open
S2 is closed
S3 = 1.5V
1.5V
tPRHZ
10%
1.5V
tPRZH
tPRSH
S1 is closed
S2 is open
S3 = -1.5V
1.5V
tPRLZ
10%
1.5V
tPRZL
tPRSL
1.5V
3V
0V
VCC
VOL
RE
1.5V
OUTPUT
RE
OUTPUT
3V
0V
VOH
0V
Figure 3. Receiver Enable and Disable Waveforms
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The SP3485 is a member in the family of
+3.3V low power half-duplex transceivers
that meet the electrical specifications of the
RS-485 and RS-422 serial protocols. This
device is pin-to-pin compatible with the Exar
SP48, SP483 and SP485 devices as well
as popular industry standards. The SP3485
feature Exar's BiCMOS process allowing
low power operation without sacrificing
performance.
Driver
The driver outputs of the SP3485 are dif-
ferential outputs meeting the RS-485 and
RS-422 standards. The typical voltage
output swing with no load will be 0 volts to
+3.3 Volts. With a load of 54Ω across the
differential outputs, the drivers can maintain
greater than .5V voltage levels.
The driver of the SP3485 has a driver enable
control line which is active HIGH. A logic
HIGH on DE (pin 3) will enable the differential
driver outputs. A logic LOW on the DE (pin
3) will tri-state the driver outputs.
The driver of the SP3485 operates up to
0Mbps. The 250mA ISC maximum limit
on the driver output allows the SP3485 to
withstand an infinite short circuit over the
-7.0V to +2V common mode range without
catastrophic damage to the IC.
DESCRIPTION
Receiver
The SP3485 receiver has differential inputs
with an input sensitivity of ±200mV. Input
impedance of the receiver is typically 15kΩ
(12kΩ minimum). A wide common mode
range of -7V to +2V allows for large ground
potential differences between systems. The
receiver is equipped with a fail-safe feature
that guarantees the receiver output will be
in a HIGH state when the input is left uncon-
nected. The receiver of the SP3485 operates
up to 0Mbps.
The receiver of the SP3485 has an enable
control line which is active LOW. A logic
LOW on RE (pin 2) will enable the differential
receiver. A logic HIGH on RE (pin 2) of the
SP3485 will disable the receiver.
INPUTS
OUTPUTS
RE
X
X
X
DE
0
LINE
CONDITION
No Fault
No Fault
X
B
0
Z
DI
0
X
A
0
Z
Table . Transmit Function Truth Table
INPUTS
OUTPUTS
RE
0
0
0
DE
0
0
0
0
A - B
+0.2V
-0.2V
Inputs Open
X
R
0
Z
Table 2. Receive Function Truth Table
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