SP3494
Data Sheet
3.3V Low Power RS-485 / RS-422 Transceiver
General Description
Features
The SP3494 device is a 3.3V low power half-duplex
transceiver that meets the specifications of the RS-485
and RS-422 serial protocols. This device is pin-to-pin
compatible with the MaxLinear SP481E device and other
popular industry standard devices. The SP3494 features
the MaxLinear BiCMOS process, allowing low power
operation without sacrificing performance. The partially
slew-rate limited drivers minimize EMI and reduce
reflections caused by improperly terminated cables
allowing error-free data transmission. The SP3494 is a
half-duplex partially slew-rate limited transceiver that will
deliver a data transmission rate up to 2.5Mbps. The
SP3494 is equipped with a low-power shutdown mode
and driver / receiver high-Z enable lines.
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Operates from a single 3.3V supply
Interoperable with 5.0V logic
±200mV receiver input sensitivity
-7V to +12V common-mode input voltage range
Allows up to 32 transceivers on the serial bus
Driver / receiver enable lines
10μA low-power shutdown mode
Compatibility with the MAX3486 and 75176 industry
standard pinout
Ordering Information - page 8
Block Diagram
Figure 1: SP3494
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Revision History
Revision History
Revision
Release Date
Change Description
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10/15/02
Legacy Sipex Datasheet
1.0.0
7/10/12
Convert to Exar Format. Update ordering information and add new Figure 8 - Driver Short
Circuit Current Limit Test Circuit. Remove EOL device SP3493.
1.0.1
9/7/17
Update to MaxLinear logo. Remove GND from Differential Output Voltage min (page 2),
correct part number (SP3485 Receiver, page 3). Added maximum junction temperature,
package power dissipation and ESD rating. Update format and ordering information table.
1.0.2
3/4/19
Update to MaxLinear format. Update pin compatibility references.
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
General Description............................................................................................................................................. i
Features............................................................................................................................................................... i
Block Diagram..................................................................................................................................................... i
Specifications ..................................................................................................................................................... 1
Absolute Maximum Ratings...........................................................................................................................................1
ESD Ratings ..................................................................................................................................................................1
Operating Conditions.....................................................................................................................................................1
Electrical Characteristics ...............................................................................................................................................2
Pin Information ................................................................................................................................................... 3
Pin Configuration .......................................................................................................................................................... 3
Pin Descriptions ........................................................................................................................................................... 3
Test Circuits ........................................................................................................................................................ 4
Switching Waveforms ........................................................................................................................................ 5
Description .......................................................................................................................................................... 6
Driver ............................................................................................................................................................................ 6
Receiver ....................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Mechanical Dimensions ..................................................................................................................................... 7
Ordering Information.......................................................................................................................................... 8
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List of Figures
List of Figures
Figure 1: SP3494................................................................................................................................................... i
Figure 2: SP3494 Pinout (Top View) .................................................................................................................... 3
Figure 3: Driver DC Test Load Circuit................................................................................................................... 4
Figure 4: Driver Propagation Delay Test Circuit ................................................................................................... 4
Figure 5: Driver Differential Output Delay and Transition Time Circuit................................................................. 4
Figure 6: Driver Enable and Disable Timing Circuit Output High.......................................................................... 4
Figure 7: Driver Enable and Disable Timing Circuit Output Low .......................................................................... 4
Figure 8: Receiver Propagation Delay Test Circuit............................................................................................... 4
Figure 9: Receiver Enable and Disable Timing Circuit ......................................................................................... 4
Figure 10: Driver Short Circuit Current Limit Test................................................................................................. 4
Figure 11: Driver Propagation Delay Waveforms ................................................................................................. 5
Figure 12: Driver Differential Output Delay and Transition Time Waveforms....................................................... 5
Figure 13: Driver Enable and Disable Timing Waveforms.................................................................................... 5
Figure 14: Receiver Propagation Delay Waveforms............................................................................................. 5
Figure 15: Receiver Enable and Disable Waveforms ........................................................................................... 5
Figure 16: Mechanical Dimensions, NSOIC8 ....................................................................................................... 7
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List of Tables
List of Tables
Table 1: Absolute Maximum Ratings .................................................................................................................... 1
Table 2: ESD Ratings ........................................................................................................................................... 1
Table 3: Operating Conditions .............................................................................................................................. 1
Table 4: Electrical Characteristics ........................................................................................................................ 2
Table 5: Pin Descriptions...................................................................................................................................... 3
Table 6: Transmit Function Truth Table................................................................................................................ 6
Table 7: Receive Function Truth Table................................................................................................................. 6
Table 8: Ordering Information............................................................................................................................... 8
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Specifications
Specifications
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Important: These are stress ratings only and functional operation of the device at these ratings or any other above those
indicated in the operation sections of the specifications below is not implied. Exposure to absolute maximum ratings
conditions for extended periods of time may affect reliability.
Table 1: Absolute Maximum Ratings
Parameter
Minimum
VCC
Maximum
Units
6.0
V
Input Voltages
Drivers
-0.3
6
V
Receivers
-14
14
V
Drivers
-14
14
V
Receivers
-0.3
6
V
Output Voltages
Temperature
Storage temperature
-65
Maximum junction temperature, TJ
150
°C
125
°C
600
mW
Power Dissipation
8-pin NSOIC ѲJA
ESD Ratings
Table 2: ESD Ratings
Parameter
Value
Units
HBM (Human Body Model)
±2
kV
Value
Units
128.4
°C/W
Operating Conditions
Table 3: Operating Conditions
Parameter
Package Power Dissipation
8-pin NSOIC
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Electrical Characteristics
Electrical Characteristics
TAMB = TMIN to TMAX and VCC = 3.3V ±5% unless otherwise noted.
Table 4:
Electrical Characteristics
Parameter
Test Condition
Minimum Typical
Maximum Units
SP3494 Driver DC Characteristics
Differential output voltage
Unloaded; R = ∞Ω, Figure 1
Differential output voltage
With load; R = 50Ω (RS-422); Figure 1
Differential output voltage
With load; R = 27Ω (RS-485); Figure 1
Change in magnitude of driver
differential output voltage for
complimentary states
VCC
V
2
VCC
V
1.5
VCC
V
R = 27Ω or R = 50Ω; Figure 1
0.2
V
Driver common-mode output voltage
R = 27Ω or R = 50Ω; Figure 1
3
V
Input high voltage
Applies to DE, DI, RE
Input low voltage
2.0
V
Applies to DE, DI, RE
0.8
V
Input current
Applies to DE, DI, RE
±10
uA
Driver short circuit current
VOUT = HIGH
-7V ≤ VO ≤ +12V; Figure 8
±250
mA
Driver short circuit current
VOUT = LOW
-7V ≤ VO ≤ +12V; Figure 8
±250
mA
SP3494 Driver AC Characteristics
Maximum data rate
RE = VCC, DE = VCC
2.5
Driver input to output, tPLH
Figures 2 & 9
20
45
75
ns
Driver input to output, tPHL
Figures 2 & 9
20
45
75
ns
Differential driver skew
|tDO1- tDO2|, Figures 2 and 10
10
Driver rise or fall time
From 10% - 90%; Figures 3 and 10
30
70
ns
Driver enable to output high
Figures 4 and 11
52
120
ns
Driver enable to output low
Figures 5 and 11
60
120
ns
Driver disable time from low
Figures 5 and 11
40
120
ns
Driver disable time from high
Figures 4 and 11
60
120
ns
0.2
V
Mbps
ns
SP3494 Receiver DC Characteristics
Differential input threshold
-7V ≤ VCM ≤ 12V
Input hysteresis
VCM = 0V
Output voltage HIGH
VID = +200mV, -1.5mA
Output voltage LOW
VID = -200mV, 2.5mA
0.4
V
Three-state (high impedance)
output current
0V ≤ VO ≤ VCC; RE = VCC
±1
uA
Input resistance
-7V ≤ VCM ≤ 12V
Input current (A, B); VIN = 12V
DE = 0V, VCC = 0V or 3.6V, VIN = 12V
1.0
mA
Input current (A, B); VIN = -7V
DE = 0V, VCC = 0V or 3.6V, VIN = -7V
-0.8
mA
Short circuit current
0V ≤ VCM ≤ VCC
60
mA
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VCC - 0.4
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Pin Information
Table 4: (Continued) Electrical Characteristics
Parameter
Test Condition
Minimum Typical
Maximum Units
Maximum data rate
RE = 0V, DE = 0V
2.5
Receiver input to output, tPLH
Figures 6 and 12
40
70
100
ns
Receiver input to output, tPHL
Figures 6 and 12
40
70
100
ns
Differential receiver skew
tRSKEW = |tRPHL- tRPLH|, Figures 6 and 12
10
Receiver enable to output low
Figures 7 and 13, S1 closed, S2 open
35
60
ns
Receiver enable to output high
Figures 7 and 13, S2 closed, S1 open
35
60
ns
Receiver disable from low
Figures 7 and 13, S1 closed, S2 open
35
60
ns
Receiver disable from high
Figures 7 and 13, S2 closed, S1 open
35
60
ns
75
200
ns
SP3494 Receiver AC Characteristics
Mbps
ns
SP3494 Shutdown Timing
Time to shutdown
RE = 3.3V, DE =0V
50
Driver enable from shutdown to
output high
Figures 4 and 11
65
150
ns
Driver enable from shutdown to
output low
Figures 5 and 11
65
150
ns
Receivers enabled from shutdown to
output high
Figures 7 and 13,
S2 closed, S1 open
50
200
ns
Receivers enabled from shutdown to
output low
Figures 7 and 13,
S1 closed, S2 open
50
200
ns
Supply current, no load
RE, DI = 0V or VCC ; DE = VCC
1000
2000
uA
Supply current, no load
RE = 0V, DI = 0V or VCC, DE = 0V
800
1500
uA
Shutdown mode
DE = 0V, RE = VCC
10
uA
Power Requirements
Pin Information
Pin Configuration
Pin Descriptions
Table 5: Pin Descriptions
Figure 2: SP3494 Pinout (Top View)
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Pin
Number
Pin
Name
Description
1
RO
Receiver output
2
RE
Receiver Output Enable Active LOW
3
DE
Driver Output Enable Active HIGH
4
DI
Driver Input
5
GND
Ground Connection
6
A
Non-Inverting Driver Output / Receiver Input
7
B
Inverting Driver Output / Receiver Input
8
VCC
Positive Supply 3.3V ±5%
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Test Circuits
Test Circuits
Figure 3: Driver DC Test Load Circuit
Figure 4: Driver Propagation Delay Test Circuit
Figure 5: Driver Differential Output Delay and
Transition Time Circuit
Figure 6: Driver Enable and Disable Timing Circuit,
Output High
Figure 7: Driver Enable and Disable Timing Circuit,
Output Low
Figure 8: Receiver Propagation Delay Test Circuit
Figure 9: Receiver Enable and Disable Timing Circuit
Figure 10: Driver Short Circuit Current Limit Test
1. The input pulse is supplied by a generator with the following characteristics: PRR = 250kHz, 50% duty cycle, tR < 6.0ns, ZO = 50Ω
2. CL includes probe and stray capacitance.
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Switching Waveforms
Switching Waveforms
Figure 11: Driver Propagation Delay Waveforms
Figure 12: Driver Differential Output Delay and
Transition Time Waveforms
Figure 13: Driver Enable and Disable
Timing Waveforms
Figure 14: Receiver Propagation Delay Waveforms
Figure 15: Receiver Enable and Disable Waveforms
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Description
Description
The SP3494 is a 3.3V low power half-duplex transceiver
that meets the electrical specifications of the RS-485 and
RS-422 serial protocols. This device is pin-to-pin
compatible with the MaxLinear SP481E devices as well as
other popular industry standard devices. The SP3494
feature Maxlinear’s BiCMOS process allowing low power
operation without sacrificing performance. The SP3494 has
a partially slew rate limited driver with a data transmission
rate of 2.5Mbps.
Receiver
Driver
The receiver of the SP3494 has an enable control line
which is active LOW. A logic LOW on RE (pin 2) of the
SP3494 will enable the differential receiver. A logic HIGH
on RE (pin 2) will disable the receiver.
The driver outputs of the SP3494 are differential outputs.
The typical voltage output swing with no load will be 0 volts
to VCC. With worst case loading of 54Ω across the
differential outputs, the driver can maintain greater than
1.5V voltage levels.
The SP3494 driver has an enable control line which is
active HIGH. A logic HIGH on DE (pin 3) will enable the
differential driver outputs. A logic LOW on the DE (pin 3)
will force the driver outputs to high impedance (high-Z).
The SP3494 driver will operate up to 2.5Mbps. In addition
to adhering to the 250mA ISC maximum limit on the driver
output, the driver output short-circuit protection will allow
the device to withstand an infinite short circuit over the
-7.0V to 12V common mode range without damage.
Table 6: Transmit Function Truth Table
Inputs
Outputs
RE
DE
DI
Line Condition
B
A
X
1
1
No Fault
0
1
X
1
0
No Fault
1
0
X
0
X
X
Z
Z
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The receiver has differential inputs with an input sensitivity
of ±200mV. Input impedance of the receiver is typically
15kΩ (12kΩ minimum). A wide common mode range of
-7V to 12V allows for large ground potential differences
between systems. The receiver is equipped with a fail-safe
feature which guarantees that the receiver output will be in
a high state when the input is left unconnected. The
receiver of the SP3494 operates up to 2.5Mbps.
The SP3494 is equipped with a shutdown mode. To enable
the shutdown state, both the driver and receiver must be
disabled simultaneously. A logic LOW on DE (pin 3) and a
logic HIGH on RE (pin 2) will put the SP3494 into
shutdown. In shutdown, the supply current will drop to less
than 10µA.
Table 7: Receive Function Truth Table
Inputs
Output
RE
DE
A-B
R
0
0
0.2V
1
0
0
-0.2V
0
0
0
Inputs Open
1
1
0
X
Z
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Mechanical Dimensions
Mechanical Dimensions
NSOIC8
Top View
Front View
Side View
Drawing No:
Revision:
POD-00000108
A
Figure 16: Mechanical Dimensions, NSOIC8
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Ordering Information
Ordering Information
Table 8: Ordering Information(1)
Ordering Part Number
Operating Temperature Range
SP3494CN-L/TR
0°C to 70°C
SP3494EN-L
SP3494EN-L/TR
Lead-Free
Package
Packaging Method
Reel
Yes(2)
-40°C to 85°C
8-pin NSOIC
Tube
Reel
1. Refer to www.maxlinear.com/SP3494 for most up-to-date Ordering Information.
2. Visit www.maxlinear.com for additional information on Environmental Rating.
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