3.6
Input/Output (TXD) (SBC only)
In normal mode the TXD pin is the microcontroller interface for controlling the state of the LIN output. TXD must be pulled to
ground in order to drive the LIN bus low. If TXD is high or unconnected (internal pull-up resistor), the LIN output transistor is
turned off and the bus is in the recessive state. If the TXD pin stays at GND level while switching into normal mode, it must
be pulled to high level longer than 10µs before the LIN driver can be activated. This feature prevents the bus line from being
accidentally driven to dominant state after normal mode has been activated (also in case of a short circuit at TXD to GND).
During fail-safe mode, this pin is used as output and signals the fail-safe source.
The TXD input has an internal pull-up resistor.
An internal timer prevents the bus line from being driven permanently in the dominant state. If TXD is forced to low longer
than tdom > 20ms, the LIN bus driver is switched to the recessive state. Nevertheless, when switching to sleep mode, the
actual level at the TXD pin is relevant.
To reactivate the LIN bus driver, switch TXD to high (> 10µs).
3.7
3.8
Output Pin (RXD) (SBC only)
In normal mode this pin reports the state of the LIN bus to the microcontroller. LIN high (recessive state) is indicated by a
high level at RXD; LIN low (dominant state) is indicated by a low level at RXD.
The output is a push-pull stage switching between VCC and GND. The AC characteristics are measured by an external load
capacitor of 20pF.
In silent mode the RXD output switches to high.
Enable Input Pin (EN) (SBC only)
The enable input pin controls the operating mode of the device. If EN is high, the circuit is in normal mode, with transmission
paths from TXD to LIN and from LIN to RXD both active. The VCC voltage regulator operates with 3.3V/5V/85mA output
capability.
If EN is switched to low while TXD is still high, the device is forced to silent mode. No data transmission is then possible, and
current consumption is reduced to IVSsilent typ. 47µA. The VCC regulator retains its full functionality.
If EN is switched to low while TXD is low, the device is forced to sleep mode. No data transmission is possible, and the
voltage regulator is switched off.
The EN pin provides a pull-down resistor to force the transceiver into recessive mode if EN is disconnected.
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