MAX14840E/MAX14841E
40Mbps, +3.3V, RS-485 Half-Duplex Transceivers
General Description
Benefits and Features
The MAX14840E/MAX14841E are +3.3V ESD-protected
transceivers intended for half-duplex RS-485 communication up to 40Mbps. These transceivers are optimized for
high speeds over extended cable runs while maximizing
tolerance to noise.
●● High ESD Protection Provides Increases Equipment
Uptime
• ±35kV Human Body Model (HBM) per JEDEC
JS-001-2012
• ±20kV Air Gap Discharge per IEC 61000-4-2
• ±12kV Contact Discharge per IEC 61000-4-2
The MAX14840E features symmetrical fail-safe and larger receiver hysteresis, providing improved noise rejection
and improved recovered signals in high-speed and long
cable applications. The MAX14841E has true fail-safe
receiver inputs guaranteeing a logic-high receiver output
when inputs are shorted or open.
●● Integrated Features Increases Robustness
• Large 170mV Receiver Hysteresis (MAX14840) for
High Receiver Noise Tolerance
• True Fail Safe Receiver Input (MAX14841E) Keeps
Receiver Output Logic-High Upon Shorts and
Open On Receiver Input
• Thermal Self-Protection Shutdown at 160°C
Junction Temperature
• High Industrial -40°C to +125°C Ambient Operating
Temperature Range/-40°C to +150°C Junction
Temperature Range
• Hot Swap Capability Eliminates False Transition
During Power-Up or Hot Insertion
The MAX14840E/MAX14841E are available in 8-pin SO
and small, 8-pin (3mm x 3mm) TDFN-EP packages. Both
devices operate over the -40NC to +125NC temperature
range.
Applications
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Motion Controllers
Fieldbus Networks
Industrial Control Systems
Backplane Buses
HVAC Networks
●● Low Current Reduces Power Requirements
• 10µA (max) Shutdown Current
• 1.5mA (typ) Supply Current
• 3.3V Supply Voltage
Ordering Information/Selector Guide appears at end of data
sheet.
●● Available in Industry Standard 8-Pin SO or
Space-Saving 8-Pin TDFN-EP (3mm x 3mm) Packages
Functional Diagram
VCC
MAX14840E
MAX14841E
R
RO
B
RE
SHUTDOWN
DE
DI
A
D
GND
19-5131; Rev 2; 7/15
MAX14840E/MAX14841E
40Mbps, +3.3V, RS-485 Half-Duplex Transceivers
Absolute Maximum Ratings
(Voltages referenced to GND.)
VCC ...................................................................... -0.3V to +6.0V
RE, RO ................................................... -0.3V to +(VCC + 0.3V)
DE, DI................................................................... -0.3V to +6.0V
A, B..................................................................... -8.0V to +13.0V
Short-Circuit Duration (RO, A, B) to GND ................ Continuous
Continuous Power Dissipation (TA = +70NC)
8-Pin SO (derate 7.6mW/NC above +70NC) ................ 606mW
8-Pin TDFN (derate 24.4mW/NC above +70NC) ........ 1951mW
Junction-to-Case Thermal Resistance (BJC) (Note 1)
8-Pin SO........................................................................38NC/W
8-Pin TDFN .....................................................................8NC/W
Junction-to-Ambient Thermal Resistance (BJA) (Note 1)
8-Pin SO .....................................................................132NC/W
8-Pin TDFN ...................................................................41NC/W
Operating Temperature Range (Note 2) ......... -40NC to +125NC
Junction Temperature ................................................... +150NC
Storage Temperature Range .......................... -65NC to +150NC
Lead Temperature (soldering, 10s) ................................+300NC
Soldering Temperature (reflow).......................................+260NC
Note 1: Package thermal resistances were obtained using the method described in JEDEC specification JESD51-7, using a four-layer
board. For detailed information on package thermal considerations, refer to www.maximintegrated.com/thermal-tutorial.
Note 2: Operation is specified with junction temperatures up to +150°C.
Stresses beyond those listed under “Absolute Maximum Ratings” may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings only, and functional operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those indicated in the operational sections of the specifications is not implied. Exposure to absolute
maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
DC Electrical Characteristics
(VCC = +3.0V to +3.6V, TA = -40NC to +125NC, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at VCC = +3.3V and TA = +25NC.) (Notes 3, 4)
PARAMETER
SYMBOL
CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNITS
3.6
V
4
mA
10
FA
POWER SUPPLY
Supply Voltage
VCC
3.0
Supply Current
ICC
DE = RE = VCC, or
DE = RE = GND, or
DE = VCC, RE = GND,
DI = VCC or GND, no load
Shutdown Supply Current
ISH
DE = GND and RE = VCC
VOD
RL = 54I, Figure 1
1.5
RL = 54I, Figure 1 (Note 5)
-0.2
1.5
DRIVER
Differential Driver Output
Change in Magnitude of
Differential Output Voltage
Driver Common-Mode Output
Voltage
Change in Common-Mode
Voltage
DVOD
VOC
DVOC
RL = 54I, Figure 1
RL = 54I, Figure 1 (Note 5)
-0.2
2.2
V
0
+0.2
V
VCC/2
3
V
0.2
V
Single-Ended Driver Output High
VOH
A/B output, IOUT = -20mA
Single-Ended Driver Output Low
VOL
A/B output, IOUT = 20mA
0.8
0V P VOUT P +12V, output low
250
Driver Short-Circuit Output
Current
|IOSD|
-7V P VOUT P VCC, output high
V
250
V
mA
RECEIVER
VIN = +12V
Input Current (A and B)
IA,B
DE = GND,
VCC = GND or +3.6V
Differential Input Capacitance
CA,B
Between A and B, DE = GND, f = 2MHz
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VIN = -7V
1000
-800
12
FA
pF
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DC Electrical Characteristics (continued)
(VCC = +3.0V to +3.6V, TA = -40NC to +125NC, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at VCC = +3.3V and TA = +25NC.) (Notes 3, 4)
PARAMETER
Receiver Differential Threshold
Voltage (MAX14840E Only)
SYMBOL
CONDITIONS
MIN
MAX
UNITS
VTHF
-7V P VCM P 12V, VOD falling
-200
-10
mV
VTHR
-7V P VCM P 12V, VOD rising
10
200
mV
VCM = 0V
20
170
-200
-105
Receiver Input Hysteresis
(MAX14840E Only)
Receiver Differential Threshold
Voltage (MAX14841E Only)
Receiver Input Hysteresis
(MAX14841E Only)
VTH
DVTH
-7V P VCM P 12V
VCM = 0V
TYP
mV
-10
10
mV
mV
LOGIC INTERFACE
Input High Voltage
Input Low Voltage
Input Hysteresis
Input Current
VIH
DE, DI
2.0
RE
2.0
5.5
VIL
DE, DI, RE
VHYS
DE, DI, RE
IIN
DE, DI, RE
-1
+1
FA
DE, RE
1
10
kI
Input Impedance on First
Transition
0.8
V
50
Output High Voltage
VOH
RE = GND, IO = -1mA, VA - VB > 200mV
Output Low Voltage
VOL
RE = GND, IO = 1mA, VA - VB < -200mV
Three-State Output Current at
Receiver
IOZR
RE = VCC, 0V P VO P VCC
Receiver Output Short-Circuit
Current
IOSR
0V P VRO P VCC
V
mV
VCC 1.5
V
0.4
V
-1
+1
FA
-95
+95
mA
PROTECTION
Thermal-Shutdown Threshold
TTS
160
NC
Thermal-Shutdown Hysteresis
TTSH
15
NC
ESD Protection: A, B to GND
ESD Protection: All Other Pins
IEC 61000-4-2 Air Gap Discharge
Q20
IEC 61000-4-2 Contact Discharge
Q12
HBM
Q35
HBM
Q2
kV
kV
Switching Characteristics
(VCC = +3.0V to +3.6V, TA = -40NC to +125NC, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at VCC = +3.3V and TA = +25NC.) (Notes 2, 3)
PARAMETER
SYMBOL
CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
MAX
5
12
20
5
12
20
UNITS
DRIVER
Propagation Delay
Differential Driver Output Skew
|tDPLH - tDPHL|
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tDPLH
tDPHL
RL = 54I, CL = 50pF, Figures 2 and 3
(Note 6)
tDSKEW
RL = 54I, CL = 50pF, Figures 2 and 3
(Notes 6, 9)
2
ns
ns
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Switching Characteristics (continued)
(VCC = +3.0V to +3.6V, TA = -40NC to +125NC, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at VCC = +3.3V and TA = +25NC.) (Notes 3, 4)
Driver Differential Output Rise or
Fall Time
tHL, tLH
PARAMETER
SYMBOL
Maximum Data Rate
RL = 54I, CL = 50pF, Figures 2 and 3
(Notes 6, 9)
CONDITIONS
DRMAX
MIN
TYP
7.5
ns
MAX
UNITS
40
Mbps
Driver Enable to Output High
tDZH
RL = 110I, CL = 50pF, Figures 4 and 5
(Notes 6, 7)
30
ns
Driver Enable to Output Low
tDZL
RL = 110I, CL = 50pF, Figures 4 and 5
(Notes 6, 7)
30
ns
Driver Disable Time from Low
tDLZ
RL = 110I, CL = 50pF, Figures 4 and 5
(Notes 6, 7)
30
ns
Driver Disable Time from High
tDHZ
RL = 110I, CL = 50pF, Figures 4 and 5
(Notes 5, 6)
30
ns
Driver Enable from Shutdown to
Output Low
tDZL(SHDN)
RL = 110I, CL = 50pF, Figures 4 and 5
(Notes 6, 7)
4
Fs
Driver Enable from Shutdown to
Output High
tDZH(SHDN)
RL = 110I, CL = 50pF, Figures 4 and 5
(Notes 6, 7)
4
Fs
800
ns
Time to Shutdown
tSHDN
(Note 8)
50
RECEIVER
Propagation Delay
tRPLH
tRPHL
Receiver Output Skew
tRSKEW
Maximum Data Rate
DRMAX
25
CL = 15pF, Figures 6 and 7 (Note 6)
25
CL = 15pF, Figures 6 and 7 (Notes 6, 9)
2
40
ns
ns
Mbps
Receiver Enable to Output High
tRZH
RL = 1kI, CL = 15pF, Figure 8 (Notes 6, 7)
20
ns
Receiver Enable to Output Low
tRZL
RL = 1kI, CL = 15pF, Figure 8 (Notes 6, 7)
20
ns
Receiver Disable Time from Low
tRLZ
RL = 1kI, CL = 15pF, Figure 8 (Notes 6, 7)
20
ns
Receiver Disable Time from High
tRHZ
RL = 1kI, CL = 15pF, Figure 8 (Notes 6, 7)
20
ns
Receiver Enable from Shutdown
to Output Low
tRZL(SHDN) RL = 1kI, CL = 15pF, Figure 8 (Notes 6, 7)
4
Fs
Receiver Enable from Shutdown
to Output High
tRZH(SHDN) RL = 1kI, CL = 15pF, Figure 8 (Notes 6, 7)
4
Fs
800
ns
Time to Shutdown
tSHDN
(Note 8)
50
Note 3: All devices are 100% production tested at TA = +25NC. Specifications for all temperature limits are guaranteed by design.
Note 4: All currents into the device are positive; all currents out of the device are negative. All voltages are referenced to device
ground, unless otherwise noted.
Note 5: DVOD and DVOC are the changes in VOD and VOC, respectively, when the DI input changes state.
Note 6: Capacitive load includes test probe and fixture capacitance.
Note 7: The timing parameter refers to the driver or receiver enable delay when the device has exited the initial hot-swap protect
state and is in normal operating mode.
Note 8: Shutdown is enabled by driving RE high and DE low. The device is guaranteed to have entered shutdown after tSHDN has
elapsed.
Note 9: Parameter is guaranteed by characterization and not production tested.
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MAX14840E/MAX14841E
40Mbps, +3.3V, RS-485 Half-Duplex Transceivers
Test and Timing Diagrams
A
VCC
RL
2
DE
A
DI
VOD
VOD
B
RL
2
RL
CL
VOC
B
Figure 1. Driver DC Test Load
Figure 2. Driver Timing Test Circuit
f = 1MHz, tLH = 3ns, tHL = 3ns
VCC
1.5V
1.5V
0
tDPHL
tDPLH
B
A
VOD
VOD = [VA - VB]
VO
VOD
90%
90%
0
10%
-VO
10%
tLH
tHL
tDSKEW = tDPLH - tDPHL
Figure 3. Driver Propagation Delays
A
GND OR VCC DI D
B
S1
VCC
OUT
CL
50pF
RL = 110I
DE
1.5V
tDZH, tDZH(SHDN)
DE
GENERATOR
50I
0
0.25V
OUT
1.5V
tDHZ
VOH
0
Figure 4. Driver Enable and Disable Times (tDZH, tDHZ)
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Test and Timing Diagrams (continued)
VCC
0 OR VCC DI D
A
RL = 110I
S1
OUT
B
DE
GENERATOR
50I
VCC
DE
tDZL, tDZL(SHDN)
1.5V
0
tDLZ
VCC
OUT
1.5V
VOL
0.25V
Figure 5. Driver Enable and Disable Times (tDLZ, tDZL)
A
ATE
R
VID
RECEIVER
OUTPUT
B
Figure 6. Receiver Propagation Delay Test Circuit
f = 1MHz, tLH P 3ns, tHL P 3ns
A
1V
B
VOH
RO
VOL
-1V
tRPHL
tRPLH
VCC
2
VCC
2
tRSKEW = tRPHL - tRPLH
Figure 7. Receiver Propagation Delays
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Test and Timing Diagrams (continued)
+1.5V
S3
-1.5V
VID
R
RE
GENERATOR
RO
R
1kI
S1
VCC
S2
CL
15pF
50I
VCC
1.5V
RE
tRZH, tRZH(SHDN)
0
VCC
S1 OPEN
S2 CLOSED
S3 = +1.5V
1.5V
RE
0
S1 CLOSED
S2 OPEN
S3 = -1.5V
tRZL, tRZL(SHDN)
RO
VOH
VCC
2
0
VCC
1.5V
RE
0
VCC
2
0.25V
VOL
RO
VCC
S1 OPEN
S2 CLOSED
S3 = +1.5V
1.5V
S1 CLOSED
S2 OPEN
S3 = -1.5V
0
RE
tRLZ
tRHZ
RO
VCC
VCC
VOH
0
RO
0.25V
VOL
Figure 8. Receiver Enable and Disable Times
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MAX14840E/MAX14841E
40Mbps, +3.3V, RS-485 Half-Duplex Transceivers
Typical Operating Characteristics
(VCC = +3.3V, TA = +25NC, unless otherwise noted.)
NO-LOAD SUPPLY CURRENT
vs. TEMPERATURE
SHUTDOWN SUPPLY CURRENT
vs. TEMPERATURE
2
1
2
1
RE = GND AND DE = VCC,
OR RE = VCC AND DE = VCC
-15
10
35
60
85
110 125
-15
10
35
60
85
60
NO LOAD
40
0
110 125
0
10
20
30
40
TEMPERATURE (°C)
TEMPERATURE (°C)
DATA RATE (Mbps)
RECEIVER OUTPUT HIGH VOLTAGE
vs. OUTPUT CURRENT
RECEIVER OUTPUT LOW VOLTAGE
vs. OUTPUT CURRENT
DIFFERENTIAL DRIVER OUTPUT
VOLTAGE vs. OUTPUT CURRENT
VRO (V)
3
3
4
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
5
10
15
20
25
MAX14840E toc06
4
VOD (V)
4
5
MAX14840E toc05
5
MAX14840E toc04
5
0
3
6
9
12
15
18
21
24
0
27
20
40
60
80
IRO (mA)
IRO (mA)
IOD (mA)
DIFFERENTIAL DRIVER OUTPUT VOLTAGE
vs. TEMPERATURE
DRIVER OUTPUT CURRENT
vs. OUTPUT HIGH VOLTAGE
DRIVER OUTPUT CURRENT
vs. OUTPUT LOW VOLTAGE
2
1
60
40
20
0
-40
-15
10
35
60
TEMPERATURE (°C)
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85
110 125
100
80
60
40
20
RL = 54I
0
120
OUTPUT CURRENT (mA)
80
OUTPUT CURRENT (mA)
3
140
MAX14840E toc09
100
MAX14840E toc07
4
MAX14840E toc08
VRO (V)
-40
54I LOAD
20
0
-40
DIFFERENTIAL DRIVER OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
80
RE = VCC
DE = GND
0
MAX14840E toc03
3
SUPPLY CURRENT (mA)
3
SUPPLY CURRENT vs. DATA RATE
100
MAX14840E toc02
MAX14840E toc01
4
SUPPLY CURRENT (µA)
SUPPLY CURRENT (mA)
4
-7
-5
-3
-1
1
OUTPUT HIGH VOLTAGE (V)
3
5
0
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
OUTPUT LOW VOLTAGE (V)
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Typical Operating Characteristics (continued)
(VCC = +3.3V, TA = +25NC, unless otherwise noted.)
DIFFERENTIAL DRIVER SKEW (tDSKEW)
vs. TEMPERATURE
tDPHL
10
5
1.5
RL = 54I, CL = 50pF
8
TIME (ns)
15
10
MAX14840E toc11
tDPLH
RL = 54I, CL = 50pF
DRIVER OUTPUT SKEW (ns)
20
2.0
MAX14840E toc10
DRIVER PROPAGATION DELAY (ns)
25
DRIVER OUTPUT RISE AND FALL TIME
vs. TEMPERATURE
MAX14840E toc12
DRIVER PROPAGATION DELAY
vs. TEMPERATURE
1.0
0.5
6
RISE TIME
4
FALL TIME
2
RL = 54I, CL = 50pF
0
0
0
-40
-15
10
35
60
85
110 125
-40
-15
TEMPERATURE (°C)
10
35
60
85
-15
3
60
85
110 125
2
1
MAX14840E toc14
25
RECEIVER PROPAGATION DELAY (ns)
RL = 54I, CL = 50pF
35
RECEIVER PROPAGATION DELAY
vs. TEMPERATURE
MAX14840E toc13
4
10
TEMPERATURE (°C)
TEMPERATURE (°C)
DRIVER OUTPUT TRANSITION SKEW
(tDSKEW) vs. TEMPERATURE
DRIVER OUTPUT TRANSITION SKEW (ns)
-40
110 125
20
15
tRPLH
10
tRPHL
5
CL = 50pF
0
0
-40
-15
10
35
60
85
-40
110 125
DRIVER/RECEIVER
PROPAGATION DELAY
10
35
60
85
110 125
RECEIVER INPUT CAPACITANCE
vs. FREQUENCY
MAX14840E toc15
60
RO
5V/div
CAPACITANCE (pF)
A/B
2V/div
MAX14840E toc16
70
DI
5V/div
10ns/div
-15
TEMPERATURE (°C)
TEMPERATURE (°C)
50
40
30
20
10
0
100
1000
10,000
100,000
FREQUENCY (kHz)
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Pin Configurations
TOP VIEW
VCC
B
A
GND
8
7
6
5
MAX14840E
MAX14841E
*EP
+
1
2
3
4
RO
RE
DE
DI
RO
1
RE
2
DE
3
DI
4
MAX14840E
MAX14841E
8
VCC
7
B
6
A
5
GND
SO
TDFN
*CONNECT EXPOSED PAD (EP) TO GND.
Pin Descriptions
PIN
NAME
1
RO
Receiver Output. See the Function Table.
2
RE
Active-Low Receiver-Output Enable. Drive RE low to enable RO. RO is high impedance when RE is high.
Drive RE high and DE low to enter low-power shutdown mode. RE is a hot-swap input (see the Hot-Swap
Capability section for details).
3
DE
Driver-Output Enable. Drive DE high to enable driver outputs. These outputs are high impedance when DE
is low. Drive RE high and DE low to enter low-power shutdown mode. DE is a hot-swap input (see the HotSwap Capability section for details).
4
DI
Driver Input. With DE high, a low on DI forces the A output low and the B output high. Similarly, a high on
DI forces the A output high and the B output low.
5
GND
6
A
Noninverting Receiver Input and Noninverting Driver Output
7
B
Inverting Receiver Input and Inverting Driver Output
8
VCC
—
EP
FUNCTION
Ground
Positive Supply Voltage Input. Bypass VCC with a 0.1FF ceramic capacitor to GND.
Exposed Pad (TDFN Only). Connect EP to GND.
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Function Table
TRANSMITTING
INPUTS
OUTPUTS
RE
X
DE
DI
B
A
1
1
0
1
X
1
0
1
0
0
0
X
High Impedance
High Impedance
1
0
X
Shutdown (see note)
RECEIVING (MAX14840E)
INPUTS
OUTPUTS
RE
0
DE
A-B
RO
X
R 200mV
1
0
X
P -200mV
0
0
X
Open/Shorted
Previous State
1
1
X
High Impedance
1
0
X
Shutdown (see note)
RECEIVING (MAX14841E)
INPUTS
OUTPUTS
RE
0
DE
A-B
RO
X
R -10mV
1
0
X
P -200mV
0
0
X
Open/Shorted
1
1
1
X
High Impedance
1
0
X
Shutdown (see note)
X = Don’t care.
Note: Shutdown mode, driver, and receiver outputs are in high impedance.
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MAX14840E/MAX14841E
40Mbps, +3.3V, RS-485 Half-Duplex Transceivers
Detailed Description
True Fail Safe (MAX14841E)
The MAX14840E features symmetrical fail-safe and
larger receiver hysteresis, providing improved noise
rejection and improved recovered signals in high-speed
and long cable applications. The MAX14841E has true
fail-safe receiver inputs guaranteeing a logic-high receiver
output when inputs are shorted or open. All devices have
a 1-unit load receiver input impedance, allowing up to 32
transceivers on the bus.
Hot-Swap Capability
The MAX14841E guarantees a logic-high receiver output
when the receiver inputs are shorted or open or when
they are connected to a terminated transmission line with
all drivers disabled. This is the case if the receiver input
threshold is between -10mV and -200mV. RO is logic-high
if the differential receiver input voltage VOD is greater
than or equal to -10mV.
The MAX14840E/MAX14841E are +3.3V ESD-protected
RS-485 transceivers intended for high-speed, half-duplex
communications. A hot-swap capability eliminates false
transitions on the bus during power-up or hot insertion.
Hot-Swap Inputs
When circuit boards are inserted into a hot or powered
backplane, disturbances to the enable inputs and differ
ential receiver inputs can lead to data errors. Upon initial
circuit board insertion, the processor undergoes its power-up
sequence. During this period, the processor output drivers
are high impedance and are unable to drive the DE and
RE inputs of the MAX14840E/MAX14841E to a defined
logic level. Leakage currents up to 10FA from the highimpedance output of a controller could cause DE and RE
to drift to an incorrect logic state. Additionally, parasitic
circuit board capacitance could cause coupling of VCC
or GND to DE and RE. These factors could improperly
enable the driver or receiver. However, the MAX14840E/
MAX14841E have hot-swap inputs that avoid these
potential problems.
The MAX14840E/MAX14841E transceivers draw 1.5mA
(typ) supply current when unloaded or when fully loaded
with the drivers disabled.
Symmetrical Fail Safe (MAX14840E)
At high data rates and with long cable lengths, the signal
at the end of the cable is attenuated and distorted due to
the lowpass characteristic of the transmission line. Under
these conditions, fail-safe RS-485 receivers, which have
offset threshold voltages, produce recovered signals with
uneven mark-space ratios. The MAX14840E has symmetrical
receiver thresholds, as shown in Figure 9. This produces
near even mark-space ratios at the receiver’s output
(RO). The MAX14840E also has higher receiver hysteresis
than the MAX14841E and most other RS-485 transceivers.
This results in higher receiver noise tolerance.
When VCC rises, an internal pulldown circuit holds DE
low and RE high. After the initial power-up sequence, the
pulldown circuit becomes transparent, resetting the hotswap-tolerable inputs.
Symmetrical fail safe means that the receiver’s output
(RO) remains at the same logic state that it was before the
differential input voltage VOD went to 0V. Under normal
conditions, where UART signaling is used, this means
that the state on the line prior to all drivers being disabled
is a logic-high (i.e., a UART STOP bit).
How-Swap Input Circuitry
The MAX14840E/MAX14841E DE and RE enable inputs
feature hot-swap capability. At the input, there are two
nMOS devices, M1 and M2 (Figure 10). When VCC ramps
RO
-200mV
+200mV
-10mV +10mV
VTHF
VOD
VTHP
VTHP
Figure 9. Symmetrical Hysteresis
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from 0V, an internal 15Fs timer turns on M2 and sets the
SR latch that also turns on M1. Transistors M2 (a 1mA
current sink) and M1 (a 100FA current sink) pull DE to
GND through a 5.6kI resistor. M2 is designed to pull DE
to the disabled state against an external parasitic capaci
tance up to 100pF that can drive DE high. After 15µs, the
timer deactivates M2 while M1 remains on, holding DE
low against three-state leakages that can drive DE high.
M1 remains on until an external source overcomes the
required input current. At this time, the SR latch resets
and M1 turns off. When M1 turns off, DE reverts to a standard, high-impedance CMOS input. Whenever VCC drops
below 1V, the hot-swap input is reset.
For RE, there is a complementary circuit employing two
pMOS devices pulling RE to VCC.
±35kV ESD Protection
receiver inputs of the MAX14840E family of devices have
extra protection against static electricity. The ESD structures withstand high ESD in all states: normal operation,
shutdown, and powered down. After an ESD event, the
MAX14840E/MAX14841E keep working without latchup
or damage.
ESD protection can be tested in various ways. The transmitter outputs and receiver inputs of the MAX14840E/
MAX14841E are characterized for protection to the following limits:
• Q35kV HBM
• Q
20kV using the Air Gap Discharge method specified
in IEC 61000-4-2
• Q
12kV using the Contact Discharge method specified
in IEC 61000-4-2
ESD protection structures are incorporated on all pins
to protect against electrostatic discharges encountered
during handling and assembly. The driver outputs and
VCC
15Fs
TIMER
TIMER
DE
DRIVER
ENABLE
(HOT SWAP)
5.6kI
100FA
M1
1mA
M2
Figure 10. Simplified Structure of the Driver Enable Pin (DE)
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ESD Test Conditions
ESD performance depends on a variety of conditions.
Contact Maxim for a reliability report that documents test
setup, test methodology, and test results.
Human Body Model
Figure 11 shows the HBM, and Figure 12 shows the current
waveform it generates when discharged into a lowimpedance state. This model consists of a 100pF capacitor
charged to the ESD voltage of interest, which is then
discharged into the test device through a 1.5kI resistor.
IEC 61000-4-2
The IEC 61000-4-2 standard covers ESD testing and
performance of finished equipment. However, it does not
specifically refer to integrated circuits. The MAX14840E/
MAX14841E family of devices helps you design equipment
to meet IEC 61000-4-2, without the need for additional
ESD protection components.
RC
1MI
CHARGE CURRENT
LIMIT RESISTOR
HIGHVOLTAGE
DC
SOURCE
CS
100pF
The major difference between tests done using the HBM
and IEC 61000-4-2 is higher peak current in IEC 61000-4-2
because series resistance is lower in the IEC 61000-4-2
model. Hence, the ESD withstand voltage measured to
IEC 61000-4-2 is generally lower than that measured
using the HBM.
Figure 13 shows the IEC 61000-4-2 model, and Figure
14 shows the current waveform for IEC 61000-4-2 ESD
Contact Discharge test.
Applications Information
High-Speed Operation
The MAX14840E and MAX14841E are high-performance
RS-485 transceivers supporting data rates up to 40Mbps.
Driver Output Protection
Two mechanisms prevent excessive output current and
power dissipation caused by faults or by bus contention.
Current limit on the output stage provides immediate
RC
50MΩ TO 100MΩ
RD
1.5kI
CHARGE CURRENT
LIMIT RESISTOR
DISCHARGE
RESISTANCE
DEVICE
UNDER
TEST
STORAGE
CAPACITOR
Figure 11. Human Body ESD Test Model
IP 100%
90%
Cs
150pF
DISCHARGE
RESISTANCE
DEVICE
UNDER
TEST
STORAGE
CAPACITOR
Figure 13. IEC 61000-4-2 ESD Test Model
I
100%
90%
PEAK-TO-PEAK RINGING
(NOT DRAWN TO SCALE)
IPEAK
IR
HIGHVOLTAGE
DC
SOURCE
RD
330Ω
AMPERES
36.8%
10%
0
10%
0
tRL
TIME
tDL
CURRENT WAVEFORM
Figure 12. Human Body current Waveform
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t
30ns
60ns
Figure 14. IEC 61000-4-2 ESD Generator Current Waveform
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120Ω
120Ω
DI
DE
B
B
D
D
DI
DE
A
RO
B
A
B
A
A
RO
R
R
RE
RE
R
R
D
D
MAX14840E
MAX14841E
DI
DE
RO RE
DI
DE
RO RE
Figure 15. Typical Half-Duplex RS-485 Network
protection against short circuits over the whole common-mode
voltage range (see the Typical Operating Characteristics
section). Additionally, a thermal shutdown circuit forces
the driver outputs into a high-impedance state if the die
temperature exceeds +160NC (typ).
Low-Power Shutdown Mode
Low-power shutdown mode is initiated by bringing RE
high and DE low. In shutdown, the devices draw less than
10FA of supply current.
RE and DE can be driven simultaneously; the parts are
guaranteed not to enter shutdown if RE is high and DE is
low for less than 50ns. If the inputs are in this state for at
least 800ns, the parts are guaranteed to enter shutdown.
Chip Information
PROCESS: BiCMOS
Package Information
For the latest package outline information and land patterns, go
to www.maximintegrated.com/packages. Note that a “+”, “#”,
or “-” in the package code indicates RoHS status only. Package
drawings may show a different suffix character, but the drawing
pertains to the package regardless of RoHS status.
PACKAGE TYPE
PACKAGE CODE
DOCUMENT NO.
8 SO
S8+4
21-0041
8 TDFN-EP
T833+2
21-0137
Typical Applications
The MAX14840E/MAX14841E transceivers are designed
for bidirectional data communications on multipoint bus
transmission lines. Figure 15 shows a typical network
application circuit. To minimize reflections, terminate the
line at both ends with its characteristic impedance and
keep stub lengths off the main line as short as possible.
Ordering Information/Selector Guide
PART
FAIL SAFE
TEMP RANGE
MAX14840EASA+
Symmetrical
-40NC to +125NC
PIN-PACKAGE
8 SO
MAX14840EATA+
Symmetrical
-40NC to +125NC
8 TDFN-EP*
MAX14841EASA+
True
-40NC to +125NC
8 SO
MAX14841EATA+
True
-40NC to +125NC
8 TDFN-EP*
+Denotes a lead(Pb)-free/RoHS-compliant package.
*EP = Exposed pad.
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Revision History
REVISION
NUMBER
REVISION
DATE
PAGES
CHANGED
0
2/10
Initial release
1
7/15
Updated Benefits and Features section and added note for operating junction
temperature up to +150°C
2
7/15
Updated junction temperature range
DESCRIPTION
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