LTC2872
RS232/RS485 Dual
Multiprotocol Transceiver
with Integrated Termination
FeaTures
DescripTion
The LTC®2872 is a robust pin-configurable transceiver
that supports RS232, RS485, and RS422 standards while
operating on a single 3V to 5.5V supply. The LTC2872 can
be configured as four RS232 single-ended transceivers
or two RS485 differential transceivers, or combinations
of both, on shared I/O lines.
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Four RS232 and Two RS485 Transceivers
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3V to 5.5V Supply Voltage
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20Mbps RS485 and 500kbps RS232
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Automatic Selection of Integrated RS485 (120Ω)
and RS232 (5kΩ) Termination Resistors
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Half-/Full-Duplex RS485 Switching
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Logic Loopback Mode
Pin-controlled integrated termination resistors allow
for easy interface reconfiguration, eliminating external
resistors and control relays. Half-duplex switches allow
four-wire and two-wire RS485 configurations. Loopback
mode steers the driver inputs to the receiver outputs for
diagnostic self-test. The RS485 receivers support up to
256 nodes per bus, and feature full failsafe operation for
floating, shorted or terminated inputs.
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High ESD: ±±6kV on Line I/O
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±.7V to 5.5V Logic Interface
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Supports Up to 256 RS485 Nodes
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RS485 Receiver Full Failsafe Eliminates UART Lockup
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Available in 38-Pin 5mm × 7mm QFN Package
applicaTions
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Flexible RS232/RS485/RS422 Interface
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An integrated DC/DC boost converter uses a small induc-
tor and one capacitor, eliminating the need for multiple
supplies for driving RS232 levels.
Software Selectable Multiprotocol Interface Ports
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Point-of-Sale Terminals
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Cable Repeaters
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Protocol Translators
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PROFIBUS-DP Networks
Typical applicaTions
RS485 Mode with Duplex Control
RS232 Mode
Mixed Mode with RS485 Termination
1.7V TO V
3V TO 5.5V
22µH
1.7V TO V
3V TO 5.5V
22µH
1.7V TO V
CC
3V TO 5.5V
22µH
CC
CC
470nF
470nF
470nF
2.2µF
2.2µF
2.2µF
2.2µF
2.2µF
2.2µF
V
CAP
SW
LTC2872
V
V
CAP
SW
LTC2872
V
V
CAP
SW
LTC2872
V
CC
L
CC
L
CC
L
RS485
FULL HALF
DUPLEX
RS485
OFF ON
H/F
TE485-1
DY1
Y1
DY1
Y1
Y1
TERMINATION
DY1
120Ω
120Ω
Z1
Z1
A1
DZ1
RA1
Z1
A1
RA1
DY2
A1
B1
RA1
DY2
B1
Y2
RB1
DY2
B1
Y2
Y2
Z2
DZ2
RA2
DZ2
RA2
Z2
A2
Z2
A2
A2
B2
RA2
B2
B2
EE
RB2
RB2
V
V
V
DD
V
V
DD
V
DD
EE
EE
2.2µF
2.2µF
2.2µF
2.2µF
2.2µF
2.2µF
2872f
2872 TA01
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