LTC1487
Ultra-Low Power RS485
with Low EMI, Shutdown
and High Input Impedance
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DESCRIPTIO
EATURE
High Input Impedance: Up to 256 Transceivers
on the Bus
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The LTC®1487 is an ultra-low power differential line trans-
ceiverdesignedwithhighimpedanceinputsallowingupto
256 transceivers to share a single bus. It meets the
requirementsofRS485andRS422.TheLTC1487features
output drivers with controlled slew rate, decreasing the
EMI radiated from the RS485 lines, and improving signal
fidelity with misterminated lines. The CMOS design offers
significant power savings without sacrificing ruggedness
against overload or ESD damage. Typical quiescent cur-
rent is only 80µA while operating and 1µA in shutdown.
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Low Power: ICC = 120µA Max with Driver Disabled
ICC = 200µA Max with Driver Enabled, No Load
1µA Quiescent Current in Shutdown Mode
Controlled Slew Rate Driver for Reduced EMI
Single 5V Supply
ESD Protection to ±10kV On Receiver Inputs and
Driver outputs
–7V to 12V Common-Mode Range Permits ±7V
Ground Difference Between Devices on the Data Line
Thermal Shutdown Protection
Power Up/Down Glitch-Free Driver Outputs Permit
Live Insertion or Removal of Transceiver
Driver Maintains High Impedance in Three-State
or with the Power Off
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The driver and receiver feature three-state outputs, with
the driver outputs maintaining high impedance over the
entire common-mode range. Excessive power dissipation
caused by bus contention or faults is prevented by a
thermal shutdown circuit which forces the driver outputs
into a high impedance state. The receiver has a fail-safe
feature which guarantees a high output state when the
inputsareleftopen. I/Opinsareprotectedagainstmultiple
ESD strikes of over ±10kV using the Human Body Model.
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Pin Compatible with the LTC485
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PPLICATI
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The LTC1487 is fully specified over the commercial tem-
perature range and is available in 8-pin DIP and SO
packages.
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Battery-Powered RS485/RS422 Applications
Low Power RS485/RS422 Transceiver
Level Translator
, LTC and LT are registered trademarks of Linear Technology Corporation.
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TYPICAL APPLICATI
LTC1487
LTC1487
R
1
2
3
1
2
3
RO
RE
DE
R
RO
RE
DE
2000 FEET OF TWISTED-PAIR WIRE
DI
7
6
7
4
4
120Ω
120Ω
DI
D
D
DI
A
B
6
330Ω
4.7nF
RO
EQUIVALENT LOAD OF 256
LTC1487 TRANSCEIVERS
LTC1487 • TA01
LTC1487 • TA02
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