LTC488/LTC489
Quad RS485 Line Receiver
FEATURES
DESCRIPTION
The LTC®488 and LTC489 are low power differential bus/
line receivers designed for multipoint data transmission
standard RS485 applications with extended common
mode range (12V to –7V). They also meet the require-
ments of RS422.
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Low Power: I = 7mA Typ
CC
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Designed for RS485 or RS422 Applications
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Single 5V Supply
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–7V to 12V Bus Common Mode Range Permits 7V
Ground Difference Between Devices on the Bus
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60mV Typical Input Hysteresis
The CMOS design offers significant power savings over
its bipolar counterpart without sacrificing ruggedness
against overload or ESD damage.
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Receiver Maintains High Impedance in Three-State or
with the Power Off
28ns Typical Receiver Propagation Delay
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Thereceiverfeaturesthree-stateoutputs,withthereceiver
output maintaining high impedance over the entire com-
mon mode range.
Pin Compatible with the SN75173 (LTC488)
Pin Compatible with the SN75175 (LTC489)
The receiver has a fail-safe feature which guarantees a
high output state when the inputs are left open.
APPLICATIONS
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Low Power RS485/RS422 Receivers
Both AC and DC specifications are guaranteed 4.75V to
5.25V supply voltage range.
L, LT, LTC and LTM are registered trademarks of Linear Technology Corporation. All other
trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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Level Translator
TYPICAL APPLICATION
EN
EN
EN
EN
4
2
1
12
DRIVER
1/4 LTC486
RECEIVER
1/4 LTC488
3
120Ω
120Ω
RO
DI
4000 FT 24 GAUGE TWISTED PAIR
EN12
EN12
4
2
1
DRIVER
1/4 LTC487
RECEIVER
1/4 LTC489
3
120Ω
120Ω
RO
DI
4000 FT 24 GAUGE TWISTED PAIR
4889 TA01
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