July 1998
DS36C280
Slew Rate Controlled CMOS EIA-RS-485 Transceiver
General Description
Features
n 100% RS-485 compliant
The DS36C280 is a low power differential bus/line trans-
ceiver designed to meet the requirements of RS-485 Stan-
dard for multipoint data transmission. In addition, it is com-
patible with TIA/EIA-422-B.
— Guaranteed RS-485 device interoperation
n Low power CMOS design: ICC 500 µA max
n Adjustable slew rate control
— Minimizes EMI affects
n Built-in power up/down glitch-free circuitry
— Permits live transceiver insertion/displacement
The slew rate control feature allows the user to set the driver
rise and fall times by using an external resistor. Controlled
edge rates can reduce switching EMI.
n DIP and SOIC packages available
The CMOS design offers significant power savings over its
bipolar and ALS counterparts without sacrificing ruggedness
against ESD damage. The device is ideal for use in battery
powered or power conscious applications. ICC is specified at
500 µA maximum.
n Industrial temperature range: −40˚C to +85˚C
n On-board thermal shutdown circuitry
— Prevents damage to the device in the event of
excessive power dissipation
The driver and receiver outputs feature TRI-STATE® capabil-
ity. The driver outputs operate over the entire common mode
range of −7V to +12V. Bus contention or fault situations are
handled by a thermal shutdown circuit, which forces the
driver outputs into the high impedance state.
n Wide common mode range: −7V to +12V
n Receiver open input fail-safe (Note 1)
1
n
n
⁄
⁄
4
unit load (DS36C280): ≥128 nodes
unit load (DS36C280T): ≥64 nodes
1
2
n ESD (human body model): ≥2 kV
The receiver incorporates a fail safe circuit which guarantees
a high output state when the inputs are left open (Note 1) .
Connection and Logic Diagram
Truth Table
DRIVER SECTION
DE/RE*
DI
H
L
DO/RI
DO*/RI*
H
H
L
H
L
L
H
Z
X
Z
RECEIVER SECTION
DE/RE*
RI-RI*
RO
H
L
L
≥+0.2V
≤−0.2V
X
L
H
Z
L
OPEN (Note 1)
H
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Note 1: Non-terminated, Open Inputs only
Order Number DS36C280TM, DS36C280TN
DS36C280M and DS36C280N
See NS Package Number M08A or N08E
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