ISL81387, ISL41387
®
Data Sheet
November 21, 2007
FN6201.3
±15kV ESD Protected, 5V, Dual Protocol
Features
(RS-232/RS-485) Transceivers
• 5V Powered, User Selectable RS-232 or RS-485, RS-422
Interface Port (Two RS-232 Transceivers or One RS-485,
RS-422 Transceiver)
These devices are BiCMOS interface ICs that are user
configured as either a single RS-422, RS-485 differential
transceiver, or as a dual (2 Tx, 2 Rx) RS-232 transceiver.
• ±15kV (HBM) ESD Protected Bus Pins (RS-232 or
RS-485)
In RS-232 mode, the on-board charge pump generates
RS-232 compliant ±5V Tx output levels, from a supply as low
as 4.5V. Four small 0.1µF capacitors are required for the
charge pump. The transceivers are RS-232 compliant, with
the Rx inputs handling up to ±25V, and the Tx outputs
handling ±12V.
• Flow-Through Pinouts Simplify Board Layouts
• Pb-Free (RoHS Compliant)
• Large (2.7V) Differential V
OUT
for Improved Noise
Immunity in RS-485, RS-422 Networks
• Full Failsafe (Open/Short) Rx in RS-485, RS-422 Mode
• Loopback Mode Facilitates Board Self Test Functions
In RS-485 mode, the transceivers support both the RS-485
and RS-422 differential communication standards. The
RS-485 receiver features "full failsafe" operation, so the Rx
output remains in a high state if the inputs are open or
shorted together. The RS-485 transmitter supports up to
three data rates, two of which are slew rate limited for
problem free communications. The charge pump disables in
RS-485 mode, thereby saving power, minimizing noise, and
eliminating the charge pump capacitors.
• User Selectable RS-485 Data Rates . . . . . . . . . . 20Mbps
- Slew Rate Limited. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 460kbps
- Slew Rate Limited (ISL41387 Only) . . . . . . . . . 115kbps
• Fast RS-232 Data Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Up to 650kbps
• Low Current Shutdown Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35µA
• QFN Package Saves Board Space (ISL41387 Only)
Both RS-232, RS-485 modes feature loopback and
shutdown functions. The loopback mode internally connects
the Tx outputs to the corresponding Rx input, which
facilitates the implementation of board level self test
functions. The outputs remain connected to the loads during
loopback, so connection problems (e.g., shorted connectors
or cables) can be detected. The shutdown mode disables
the Tx and Rx outputs, disables the charge pump if in
RS-232 mode, and places the IC in a low current (20µA)
mode.
• Logic Supply Pin (V ) Eases Operation in Mixed Supply
L
Systems (ISL41387 Only)
Applications
• Gaming Applications (e.g., Slot machines)
• Single Board Computers
• Factory Automation
• Security Networks
The ISL41387 is a QFN packaged device that offers
additional functionality, including a lower speed and edge
rate option (115kbps) for EMI sensitive designs, or to allow
longer bus lengths. It also features a logic supply voltage pin
• Industrial/Process Control Networks
• Level Translators (e.g., RS-232 to RS-422)
• Point of Sale Equipment
(V ) that sets the V
level of logic outputs, and the
L
OH
switching points of logic inputs, to be compatible with
another supply voltage in mixed voltage systems. The QFN's
choice of active high or low Rx enable pins increases design
flexibility, allowing Tx/Rx direction control via a single signal
by connecting DEN and RXEN together.
For a dual port version of these devices, please see the
ISL81334, ISL41334 data sheet.
TABLE 1. SUMMARY OF FEATURES
PART
NUMBER
NO. OF
PORTS
RS-485 DATA
RATE (bps)
RS-232 DATA
RATE (kbps)
ACTIVE H or L
Rx ENABLE?
LOW POWER
SHUTDOWN?
PACKAGE OPTIONS
V PIN?
L
ISL81387
ISL41387
1
1
20 Ld SOIC, 20 Ld SSOP
20M, 460k
650
650
NO
H
YES
YES
40 Ld QFN (6mmx6mm) 20M, 460k, 115k
YES
BOTH
CAUTION: These devices are sensitive to electrostatic discharge; follow proper IC Handling Procedures.
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