LT1785/LT1785A/
LT1791/LT1791A
60V Fault Protected
RS485/RS422 Transceivers
FEATURES
DESCRIPTION
TheLT®1785/LT1791arehalf-duplexandfull-duplexdiffer-
ential bus transceivers for RS485 and RS422 applications
which feature on-chip protection from overvoltage faults
on the data transmission lines. Receiver input and driver
output pins can withstand voltage faults up to ±±60 with
respect to ground with no damage to the device. Faults
may occur while the transceiver is active, shut down or
powered off.
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Protected from Overvoltage Line Faults to ±±0ꢀ
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Pin Compatible with LTC485 and LTC491
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High Input Impedance Supports Up to 128 Nodes
No Damage or Latchup to ESD
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IEC-1666-4-2 Level 4: ±15k0 Air Discharge
IEC-1666-4-2 Level 2: ±4k0 Contact Discharge
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Controlled Slew Rates for EMI Emissions Control
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Guaranteed High Receiver Output State for Floating,
Shorted or Inactive Inputs
Data rates to 256kbaud on networks of up to 128 nodes
are supported. Controlled slew rates on the driver out-
putscontrol EMI emissions and improve data transmis-
sion integrity on improperly terminated lines. Drivers are
specified to operate with inexpensive cables as low as
72Ω characteristic impedance.
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Outputs Assume a High Impedance When Off or
Powered Down
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Drives Low Cost, Low Impedance Cables
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Short-Circuit Protection on All Outputs
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Thermal Shutdown Protection
Guaranteed Operation to 125°C
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The LT1785A/LT1791A devices have “fail-safe” receiver
inputstoguaranteeareceiveroutputhighforshorted,open
or inactive data lines. On-chip ESD protection eliminates
need for external protection devices.
APPLICATIONS
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Industrial Control Data Networks
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CAN Bus Applications
The LT1785/LT1785A are available in 8-lead DIP and SO
packages and the LT1791/LT1791A in 14-lead DIP and
SO packages.
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H0AC Controls
L, LT, LTC and LTM are registered trademarks of Linear Technology Corporation.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
TYPICAL APPLICATION
Normal Operation Waveforms at 250kBaud
0
CC1
RO1
RX
RO
RE1
R
TERM
LT1785
DE1
DI1
TX
Y-Z
GND1
DI
0
CC2
RO2
RX
RE2
R
TERM
LT1785
178591 TA62
DE2
DI2
TX
GND2
178591 TA61
178491fb
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