SN75LBC773
GEOPORT TRANSCEIVER
SLLS247C – FEBRUARY 1997 – NOVEMBER 1997
Supports a 9-Pin GeoPort Host Interface
Standard for the Intelligent Network Port
DW PACKAGE
(TOP VIEW)
Designed to Operate up to 4-Mbit/s Full
Duplex
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DA1
GND
V
V
±5 V Supply Operation
EE
CC
NC
NC
DY1
RY3
RB3
RA2
RY2
RB1
RA1
RY1
Has Driver Short-Circuit Protection
Includes Failsafe Mechanism for Open
Inputs
REN
DZ2
DY2
GND
DEN
DA2
Is Backward Compatible with AppleTalk
and LocalTalk
Combines Multiple Components into a
Single Chip Solution
Complements the SN75LBC772 9-Pin
GeoPort Peripheral (DCE) Interface Device
Uses LinBiCMOS Process Technology
logic diagram (positive logic)
description
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DY1
DA1
The SN75LBC773 is a low-power LinBiCMOS
device that incorporates the drivers and receivers
for a 9-pin GeoPort host interface. GeoPort
combines hybrid EIA/TIA-422-B and EIA/
TIA-423-B drivers and receivers to transmit data
up to four-Mbit/s full duplex. GeoPort is a serial
communications standard that is intended to
replace the RS-232, AppleTalk, and printer ports
all in one connector in addition to providing
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DY2
DZ2
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DA2
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DEN
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RA1
RB1
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RY1
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RA2
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RY2
real-time
data
transfer
capability.
The
SN75LBC773 provides point-to-point connec-
tions between GeoPort-compatible devices with
data transmission rates up to 4-Mbit/s full duplex
featuring a hot-plug capability. Applications
include connection to telephone, ISDN, digital
sound and imaging, fax-data modems, and other
traditional serial and parallel connections. The
GeoPort is backwardly compatible to both
LocalTalk and AppleTalk.
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RY3
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RB3
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REN
While the SN75LBC773 is powered off (V
and V = 0), the outputs are in a high-impedance state. A logic
EE
CC
high on the driver enable (DEN) or logic low on the receive enable (REN) terminals places the outputs of the
differential driver and receivers, respectively, into a high-impedance state. All drivers and receivers have
fail-safe mechanisms that ensure a high output state when the inputs are left open.
The SN75LBC773 is characterized for operation over the 0°C to 70°C temperature range.
Please be aware that an important notice concerning availability, standard warranty, and use in critical applications of
Texas Instruments semiconductor products and disclaimers thereto appears at the end of this data sheet.
GeoPort, LocalTalk, and AppleTalk are trademarks of Apple Computer, Incorporated.
LinBiCMOS is a trademark of Texas Instruments Incorporated.
Copyright 1997, Texas Instruments Incorporated
PRODUCTION DATA information is current as of publication date.
Products conform to specifications per the terms of Texas Instruments
standard warranty. Production processing does not necessarily include
testing of all parameters.
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