SP481E / SP485E
Enhanced Low Power Half-Duplex
RS-485 Transceivers
Description
The SP481E and SP485E are a family of half-duplex transceivers that
meet the specifications of RS-485 and RS-422 serial protocols with
enhanced ESD performance. The ESD tolerance has been improved
on these devices to over ±15kV for both Human Body Model and
IEC61000-4-2 Air Discharge Method. These devices are pin-to-pin
compatible with MaxLinear’s SP481 and SP485 devices as well as
popular industry standards. As with the original versions, the SP481E
and SP485E feature Maxlinear’s BiCMOS design allowing low power
operation without sacrificing performance. The SP481E and SP485E
meet the requirements of the RS-485 and RS-422 protocols up
to 10Mbps under load. The SP481E is equipped with a low power
shutdown mode.
FEATURES
■■ 5V only
■■ Low power BiCMOS
■■ Driver / receiver enable for multi-drop
configurations
■■ Low power shutdown mode (SP481E)
■■ Enhanced ESD specifications:
±15kV Human Body Model
±15kV IEC61000-4-2 Air Discharge
±8kV IEC61000-4-2 Contact
Discharge
■■ Available in RoHS compliant, lead free
packaging.
Ordering Information - Back Page
Block Diagram
R
RO 1
8 VCC
RE 2
7 B
DE 3
6 A
DI 4
D
5 GND
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Absolute Maximum Ratings
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 rating conditions
for extended periods of time may affect reliability.
ESD Ratings
HBM - Human Body Model (A and B pins).................±15kV
HBM - Human Body Model (All other pins)................... ±3kV
IEC61000-4-2 Air Discharge (A and B pins)...............±15kV
IEC61000-4-2 Contact Discharge (A and B pins).........±8kV
VCC.............................................................................. ..7.0V
Input Voltages
Logic......................... -0.3V to (VCC + 0.5V)
Drivers......................-0.3V to (VCC + 0.5V).
Receivers............................................ ±15V
Output Voltages
Logic......................... -0.3V to (VCC + 0.5V)
Drivers................................................ ±15V
Receivers..................-0.3V to (VCC + 0.5V)
Storage Temperature..................................-65˚C to +150˚C
Power Dissipation
8-pin NSOIC............................................................. 550mW
(derate 6.60mW/°C above +70°C)
Electrical Characteristics
TAMB = TMIN to TMAX and VCC = 5V ±5% unless otherwise noted.
PARAMETERS
MIN.
TYP.
MAX.
UNITS
CONDITIONS
VCC
V
Unloaded; R = ∞Ω ; Figure 1
SP481E / SP485E Driver DC Characteristics
Differential output voltage
Differential output voltage
2
VCC
V
With load; R = 50Ω (RS-422); Figure 1
Differential output voltage
1.5
VCC
V
With load; R = 27Ω (RS-485); Figure 1
0.2
V
R = 27Ω or R = 50Ω; Figure 1
3
V
R = 27Ω or R = 50Ω; Figure 1
V
Applies to DE, DI, RE
Change in magnitude of driver
differential output voltage for
complimentary states
Driver common-mode output voltage
Input high voltage
2.0
Input low voltage
0.8
V
Applies to DE, DI, RE
Input current
±10
µA
Applies to DE, DI, RE
Driver short circuit current
VOUT = HIGH
±250
mA
-7V ≤ VO ≤ 12V
Driver short circuit current
VOUT = LOW
±250
mA
-7V ≤ VO ≤ 12V
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Electrical Characteristics (Continued)
TAMB = TMIN to TMAX and VCC = 5V ±5% unless otherwise noted.
PARAMETERS
MIN.
TYP.
MAX.
UNITS
CONDITIONS
SP481E / SP485E Driver AC Characteristics
Maximum data rate
10
Mbps
RE = 5V, DE = 5V; RDIFF = 54Ω,
CL1 = CL2 = 100pF
Driver input to output, tPLH
30
60
ns
Driver input to output, tPLH
(SP485EMN ONLY)
30
80
ns
Driver input to output, tPHL
30
60
ns
Driver input to output, tPHL
(SP485EMN ONLY)
30
80
ns
See Figures 3 & 5, RDIFF = 54Ω,
CL1 = CL2 = 100pF
Driver skew
5
10
ns
See Figures 3 and 5, tSKEW = |tDPHL - tDPLH|
Driver rise or fall time
15
40
ns
From 10%-90%; RDIFF = 54Ω
CL1 = CL2 = 100pF; See Figures 3 and 6
Driver enable to output high
40
70
ns
CL = 100pF, See Figures 4 and 6, S2 closed
Driver enable to output low
40
70
ns
CL = 100pF, See Figures 4 and 6, S1 closed
Driver disable time from high
40
70
ns
CL = 100pF, See Figures 4 and 6, S2 closed
Driver disable time from low
40
70
ns
CL = 100pF, See Figures 4 and 6, S1 closed
See Figures 3 & 5, RDIFF = 54Ω,
CL1 = CL2 = 100pF
SP481E / SP485E Receiver DC Characteristics
Differential input threshold
-0.2
0.2
Volts
-7V ≤ VCM ≤ 12V
Differential input threshold
(SP485EMN ONLY)
-0.4
0.4
Volts
-7V ≤ VCM ≤ 12V
Input hysteresis
Output voltage high
20
mV
3.5
VCM = 0V
Volts
VID = 200mV, IO = -4mA
VID = 200mV, IO = 4mA
Output voltage low
0.4
Volts
Three-state ( high impedance)
output current
±1
µA
0.4V ≤ VO ≤ 2.4V; RE = 5V
kΩ
-7V ≤ VCM ≤ 12V
Input current (A, B); VIN = 12V
1.0
mA
DE = 0V, VCC = 0V or 5.25V, VIN = 12V
Input current (A, B); VIN = -7V
-0.8
mA
DE = 0V, VCC = 0V or 5.25V, VIN = -7V
95
mA
0V ≤ VO ≤ VCC
Input resistance
Short circuit current
12
15
7
SP481E / SP485E Receiver AC Characteristics
Maximum data rate
10
Mbps
RE = 0V, DE = 0V
Receiver input to output
20
45
100
ns
tPLH ; See Figures 3 & 7,
RDIFF = 54Ω, CL1 = CL2 = 100pF
Receiver input to output
20
45
100
ns
tPHL ; See Figures 3 & 7,
RDIFF = 54Ω, CL1 = CL2 = 100pF
ns
RDIFF = 54Ω, CL1 = CL2 = 100pF,
See Figures 3 and 7
Differential receiver skew
|tPHL - tPLH|
13
Receiver enable to output low
45
70
ns
CRL = 15pF, Figures 2 & 8; S1 Closed
Receiver enable to output high
45
70
ns
CRL = 15pF, Figures 2 & 8; S2 Closed
Receiver Disable from low
45
70
ns
CRL = 15pF, Figures 2 & 8; S1 Closed
Receiver Disable from high
45
70
ns
CRL = 15pF, Figures 2 & 8; S2 Closed
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Electrical Characteristics, Continued
TAMB = TMIN to TMAX and VCC = 5V ±5% unless otherwise noted
PARAMETERS
MIN.
TYP.
MAX.
UNITS
CONDITIONS
50
200
600
ns
RE = 5V, DE = 0V
Driver enable from shutdown to
output high
40
100
ns
CL = 100pF; See Figures 4 and 6; S2 Closed
Driver enable from shutdown to
output low
40
100
ns
CL = 100pF; See Figures 4 and 6; S1 Closed
Receiver enable from shutdown to
output high
300
1000
ns
CL = 15pF; See Figures 2 and 8; S2 Closed
Receiver enable from shutdown to
output low
300
1000
ns
CL = 15pF; See Figures 2 and 8; S1 Closed
5.25
Volts
SP481E Shutdown Timing
Time to shutdown
Power Requirements
Supply voltage VCC
4.75
Supply current
No load
900
µA
RE, DI = 0V or VCC; DE = VCC
600
µA
RE = 0V, DI = 0V or 5V; DE = 0V
10
µA
DE = 0V, RE = VCC
Shutdown mode (SP481E)
Environmental and Mechanical
Operating Temperture
Commercial (_C_)
0
70
°C
Industrial (_E_)
-40
85
°C
(_M_)
-40
125
°C
-65
150
°C
Storage Temperature
Package
NSOIC (_N)
Pin Functions
Pin Number
Pin Name
Description
1
RO
Receiver output
8 VCC
2
RE
Receiver output enable active LOW
RE 2
7 B
3
DE
Driver output enable active HIGH
DE 3
6 A
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 4.75V ≤ Vcc ≤ 5.25V
R
RO 1
DI 4
D
5 GND
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Pinout (Top View)
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Test Circuits
A
VOD
R
1kΩ
S2
B
Figure 1: RS-485 Driver DC Test Load Circuit
DI
A
B
VCC
S1
CRL
VOC
1kΩ
Test Point
Receiver
Output
R
CL1
A
RL
B
CL2
Figure 2: Receiver Timing Test Load Circuit
RO
Output
Under
Test
15pF
500Ω
VCC
S1
CL
S2
Figure 3: RS-485 Driver/Receiver Timing Test Circuit
Figure 4: Driver Timing Test Load #2 Circuit
Switching Waveforms
DRIVER INPUT
f ≥ 1MHz; t R ≤ 10ns; t F ≤ 10ns
+3V
1.5V
0V
DRIVER
OUTPUT
B
A
1.5V
t PLH
t PHL
VO 1/2VO
1/2VO
t DPLH
DIFFERENTIAL VO+
OUTPUT 0V
VA – VB VO–
t DPHL
tR
tF
t SKEW = |t DPLH - t DPHL|
Figure 5: Driver Propagation Delays
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Switching Waveforms (Continued)
DE
1.5V
0V
1.5V
t LZ
t ZL
5V
A, B
A, B
f = 1MHz; t R < 10ns; t F < 10ns
+3V
2.3V
VOL
VOH
2.3V
0V
Output normally LOW
0.5V
Output normally HIGH
0.5V
t ZH
t HZ
Figure 6: Driver Enable and Disable Times
A– B
R
f = 1MHz; t R ≤ 10ns ; t F ≤ 10ns
VOD2 +
VOD2
0V
–
VOH
VOL
0V
INPUT
1.5V
1.5V
OUTPUT
t PHL
t PLH
Figure 7: Receiver Propagation Delays
RE
R
+3V
0V
5V
VIL
1.5V f = 1MHz; t ≤ 10ns; t ≤ 10ns
R
F
t ZL
1.5V
VIH
R
0V
1.5V
1.5V
t LZ
Output normally LOW
0.5V
Output normally HIGH
0.5V
t ZH
t HZ
Figure 8: Receiver Enable and Disable Times
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Description
The SP481E and SP485E are half-duplex differential
transceivers that meet the requirements of RS-485 and
RS-422. Fabricated with an Maxlinear proprietary BiCMOS
process, this product requires a fraction of the power of
older bipolar designs.
The RS-485 standard is ideal for multi-drop applications and
for long-distance interfaces. RS-485 allows up to 32 drivers
and 32 receivers to be connected to a data bus, making
it an ideal choice for multi-drop applications. Since the
cabling can be as long as 4,000 feet, RS-485 transceivers
are equipped with a wide (-7V to 12V) common mode range
to accommodate ground potential differences. Because
RS-485 is a differential interface, data is virtually immune to
noise in the transmission line.
Shutdown Mode
The SP481E is equipped with a Shutdown mode. To
enable the shutdown state, both 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 SP481E into
Shutdown mode. In Shutdown, supply current will drop to
typically 1µA.
Drivers
The driver outputs of the SP481E and SP485E are differential
outputs meeting the RS-485 and RS-422 standards. The
typical voltage output swing with no load will be 0 Volts to 5
Volts. With worst case loading of 54Ω across the differential
outputs, the drivers can maintain greater than 1.5V voltage
levels. The drivers of the SP481E and SP485E have 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 tri-state the driver outputs.
The transmitters of the SP481E and SP485E will operate up
to at least 10Mbps.
Receivers
The SP481E and SP485E receivers have differential inputs
with an input sensitivity as low as ±200mV. Input impedance
of the receivers is typically 15kΩ (12kΩ minimum). A wide
common mode range of -7V to +12V allows for large ground
potential differences between systems. The receivers of
the SP481E and SP485E have a tri-state enable control
pin. A logic LOW on RE (pin 2) will enable the receiver, a
logic HIGH on RE (pin 2) will disable the receiver.
INPUTS
OUTPUTS
RE
DE
DI
LINE
CONDITION
A
B
X
1
1
No Fault
1
0
X
1
0
No Fault
0
1
X
0
X
X
Z
Z
X
1
X
Fault
Z
Z
Table 1: Transmit Function Truth Table
INPUTS
OUTPUTS
RE
DE
A-B
R
0
0
0
0.2V
1
0
-0.2V
0
0
0
Inputs Open
1
1
0
X
Z
Table 2: Receive Function Truth Table
The receiver for the SP481E and SP485E will operate up to
at least 10Mbps. The receiver for each of the two devices
is equipped with the fail-safe feature. Fail-safe guarantees
that the receiver output will be in a HIGH state when the
input is left unconnected.
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Mechanical Dimensions
NSOIC8
Top View
Front View
Side View
Drawing No:
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Ordering Information(1)
Part Number
Operating Temperature Range
Lead-Free
Package
Packaging Method
SP481ECN-L/TR
0°C to 70°C
Reel
SP481EEN-L/TR
-40°C to 85°C
Reel
SP485ECN-L
Tube
0°C to 70°C
SP485ECN-L/TR
SP485EEN-L
Yes
(2)
8-pin NSOIC
-40°C to 85°C
SP485EEN-L/TR
SP485EMN-L/TR
Reel
Tube
Reel
-40°C to 125°C
Reel
NOTE:
1. Refer to www.exar.com/SP481E and www.exar.com/SP485E for most up-to-date Ordering Information.
2. Visit www.exar.com for additional information on Environmental Rating.
Revision History
Revision
Date
--
05/11/07
Legacy Sipex Datasheet
1.0.0
12/18/08
Convert to Exar Format. Update ordering information as a result of discontinued Lead type
package options per PDN 081126-01. Remove "Top Mark" information from ordering page.
1.0.1
11/19/09
Correct table 1 error for driver output A and B outputs
1.0.2
08/08/10
Change SP485EMN-L and SP485EMN-L/TR temperature range error from +85C to +125C in
ordering information section.
1.0.3
05/27/11
Remove driver minimum limits of propagation delay and Rise/Fall time. Remove SP481ECP-L
and SP481EEP-L per PDN 110510-01
1.0.4
05/24/13
Correct type errors per PCN 13-0503-01
03/12/18
Update to MaxLinear logo. Remove GND from Differential Output Voltage min (page 2).
Update format and ordering information table. Truth Tables moved to page 7 description section.
Removed obsolete PDIP from absolute maximums, mechanicals and mechanical dimensions.
ESD IEC61000-4-2 Contact Discharge rating added.
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