SP483 / SP485
Low Power Half-Duplex RS-485 Transceivers
FEATURES
• +5V Only
• Low Power BiCMOS
• Driver / Receiver Enable
• Slew Rate Limited Driver for Low EMI (SP483)
• Low Power Shutdown mode (SP483)
• RS-485 and RS-422 Drivers/Receivers
DESCRIPTION
The SP483 and SP485 are a family of half-duplex transceivers that meet the specifications
of RS-485 and RS-422. Their BiCMOS design allows low power operation without
sacrificing performance. The SP485 meets the requirements of RS-485 and RS-422
up to 5Mbps. Additionally, the SP483 is equipped with a low power Shutdown mode.
The SP483 is internally slew rate limited to reduce EMI and can meet the requirements
of RS-485 and RS-422 up to 250kbps.
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ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
Outputs
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.
Logic.........................-0.3V to (Vcc + 0.5V)
Drivers.............................................+/-15V
Receivers..................-0.3V to (Vcc + 0.5V)
Receiver Output Current...............+/-95mA
Storage Temperature........................-65˚C to +150˚C
Power Dissipation
8-pin NSOIC...................................................500mW
Thermal Information
θJA............................................................105.44°C/W
θJC..............................................................51.34°C/W
VCC.......................................................................+7V
Input Voltages
Logic.........................-0.3V to (Vcc + 0.5V)
Drivers......................-0.3V to (Vcc + 0.5V)
Receivers.........................................+/-15V
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
TMIN to TMAX and VCC = 5V +/-5% unless otherwise noted.
PARAMETERS
MIN.
TYP.
MAX.
UNITS
CONDITIONS
SP483/SP485 DRIVER
DC Characteristics
Vcc
Volts
Unloaded; R = ∞ ; see figure 1
Differential Output Voltage
Differential Output Voltage
2
Vcc
Volts
With Load; R = 50Ω (RS-422);
see figure 1
Differential Output Voltage
1.5
Vcc
Volts
With Load; R = 27Ω (RS-485);
see figure 1
Change in Magnitude of Driver
Differential Output Voltage for
Complimentary states
0.2
Volts
R = 27Ω or R = 50Ω; see figure 1
Driver Common Mode Output
Voltage
3
Volts
R = 27Ω or R = 50Ω; see figure 1
Volts
Applies to DE, DI, RE
Input High Voltage
2.0
Input Low Voltage
0.8
Volts
Applies to DE, DI, RE
+/-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
Input Current
SP485 DRIVER
AC Characteristics
Maximum Data Rate
5
Mbps
RE = 5V, DE = 5V
Driver Input to Output, tPLH
30
60
ns
Figures 3 and 5, RDIFF = 54Ω,
CL1 = CL2 = 100pF
Driver Input to Output, tPHL
30
60
ns
Figures 3 and 5, RDIFF = 54Ω,
CL1 = CL2 = 100pF
Driver Skew
5
10
ns
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 5
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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
TMIN to TMAX and VCC = 5V +/-5% unless otherwise noted.
PARAMETERS
MIN.
TYP.
MAX.
UNITS
CONDITIONS
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 = 15pF, see figures 2 and 8,
S2 closed
Driver Disable Time from Low
40
70
ns
CL = 15pF, see figures 2 and 8,
S1 closed
+0.2
Volts
SP485 DRIVER (continued)
AC Characteristics
SP483/SP485 RECEIVER
DC Characteristics
Differential Input Threshold
-0.2
Input Hysteresis
10
mV
-7V ≤ VCM ≤ +12V
VCM = 0V
Output Voltage High
2.4
5
Volts
IO = -4mA, VID = +200mV
Output Voltage Low
0.0
0.4
Volts
IO = +4mA, VID = -200mV
+/-1
µA
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
Three-State ( High Impedance)
Output Current
Input Resistance
12
15
0.4V ≤ VO ≤ 2.4V; RE = 5V
SP485 RECEIVER
AC Characteristics
Maximum Data Rate
5
Receiver Input to Output
20
45
200
Mbps
ns
RE = 0V, DE = 0V
tPLH ; Figures 3 and 7,
RDIFF = 54Ω, CL1 = CL2 = 100pF
Receiver Input to Output
20
45
200
ns
tPHL ; Figures 3 and 7,
RDIFF = 54Ω, CL1 = CL2 = 100pF
ns
RDIFF = 54Ω, CL1 = CL2 = 100pF,
Figures 3 and 7
Differential Receiver Skew
|tPHL - tPLH|
13
Receiver Enable to Output Low
45
70
ns
CRL = 15pF, Figures 2 and 8;
S1 Closed
Receiver Enable to Output High
45
70
ns
CRL = 15pF, Figures 2 and 8;
S2 Closed
Receiver Disable from LOW
45
70
ns
CRL = 15pF, Figures 2 and 8;
S1 Closed
Receiver Disable from High
45
70
ns
CRL = 15pF, Figures 2 and 8;
S2 Closed
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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
TMIN to TMAX and VCC = 5V +/-5% unless otherwise noted.
PARAMETERS
MIN.
TYP.
MAX.
UNITS
+5.25
Volts
CONDITIONS
POWER REQUIREMENTS
Supply Voltage VCC
+4.75
Supply Current
SP485
SP483
900
µA
No Load; RE, DI = 0V or VCC;
DE = VCC
900
µA
No Load; RE = 0V, DI = 0V or 5V;
DE = 0V
600
µA
No Load; RE, DI = 0V or VCC;
DE = VCC
600
µA
No Load; RE = 0V, DI = 0V or 5V;
DE = 0V
10
µA
Shutdown Mode; DE = 0V, RE = VCC
SP483
ENVIRONMENTAL AND MECHANICAL
Operating Temperature
0
70
ºC
Industrial (_E_)
Commercial (_C_)
-40
+85
ºC
Storage Temperature
-65
+150
ºC
Package: Plastic DIP (_P), NSOIC (_N)
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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
TMIN to TMAX and VCC = 5V +/-5% unless otherwise noted.
PARAMETERS
MIN.
TYP.
MAX.
UNITS
CONDITIONS
SP483 DRIVER
AC Characteristics
Maximum Date Rate
250
Driver Input to Output, tPLH
250
800
2000
ns
tPLH; RDIFF = 54Ω, CL1 = CL2 = 100pF,
see figures 3 and 5
Driver Input to Output, tPHL
250
800
2000
ns
tPHL; RDIFF = 54Ω, CL1 = CL2 = 100pF,
see figures 3 and 5
100
800
ns
see figures 3 and 5,
tSKEW = |tDPHL - tDPLH|
Driver Skew
kbps
Driver Rise or Fall Time
250
2000
ns
From 10%-90%; RDIFF = 54Ω
CL1 = CL2 = 100pF; see Figures 3
and 5
Driver Enable to Output High
250
2000
ns
CL = 100pF, see figures 4 and 6,
S2 closed
Driver Enable to Output Low
250
2000
ns
CL = 100pF, see figures 4 and 6,
S1 closed
Driver Disable Time from High
300
3000
ns
CL = 15pF, see figures 4 and 6,
S2 closed
Driver Disable Time from Low
300
3000
ns
CL = 15pF, see figures 4 and 6,
S1 closed
SP483 RECEIVER
AC Characteristics
Maximum Data Rate
250
Receiver Input to Output
250
kbps
2000
ns
tPLH, tPHL; Figures 3 and 7:
RDIFF = 54Ω, CL1 = CL2 = 100pF
ns
RDIFF = 54Ω, CL1 = CL2 = 100pF,
see Figures 3 and 7
Differential Receiver Skew
|tPHL - tPLH|
100
Receiver Enable to Output Low
20
50
ns
CRL = 15pF, Figures 2 and 8;
S1 Closed
Receiver Enable to Output High
20
50
ns
CRL = 15pF, Figures 2 and 8;
S2 Closed
Receiver Disable from LOW
20
50
ns
CRL = 15pF, Figures 2 and 8;
S1 Closed
Receiver Disable from High
20
50
ns
CRL = 15pF, Figures 2 and 8;
S2 Closed
SP483
Shutdown Timing
Time to Shutdown
600
ns
RE = 5V, DE = 0V
Driver Enable from Shutdown
to Output High
2000
ns
CL = 100pF; See Figures 4 and 6;
S2 Closed
Driver Enable from Shutdown
to Output Low
2000
ns
CL = 100pF; See Figures 4 and 6;
S1 Closed
Receiver Enable from
Shutdown to Output High
2500
ns
CL = 15pF; See Figures 4 and 6;
S2 Closed
Receiver Enable from
Shutdown to Output Low
2500
ns
CL = 15pF; See Figures 4 and 6;
S1 Closed
50
200
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PIN FUNCTION
Pin 1 - RO - Receiver Output
Pin 2 - RE - Receiver Output Enable Active LOW
Pin 3 - DE - Driver Output Enable Active HIGH
Pin 4 - DI - Driver Input
Pin 5 - GND - Ground Connection
Pin 6 - A - Driver Output / Receiver input
Non-Inverting
Pin 7 - B - Driver Output / Receiver Input Inverting
Pin 8 - Vcc - Positive Supply 4.75V ≤ Vcc ≤ 5.25V
TEST CIRCUITS
A
R
VOD
R
1kΩ
S2
B
Figure 1. Driver DC Test Load Circuit
DI
A
B
VCC
S1
CRL
VOC
1kΩ
Test Point
Receiver
Output
CL1
A
RL
Output
Under
Test
RO
B
CL2
Figure 2. Receiver Timing Test Load Circuit
15pF
VCC
S1
500Ω
CL
S2
Figure 3. RS-485 Driver/Receiver Timing Test
Figure 4. Driver Timing Test Load #2 Circuit
fSP485 = 1MHz; fSP483 = 100kHz; t R ≤ 10ns; t F ≤ 10ns
DRIVER INPUT
+3V
1.5V
0V
DRIVER
OUTPUT
B
A
1.5V
t PLH
t PHL
VO 1/2VO
1/2VO
t DPLH
DIFFERENTIAL VO+
0V
OUTPUT
VA – VB VO–
tR
t DPHL
tF
t SKEW = |t DPLH - t DPHL |
Figure 5. Driver Propagation Delays
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FUNCTION TRUTH TABLES
INPUTS
OUTPUTS
INPUTS
OUTPUTS
RE
DE
DI
LINE
CONDITION
RE
DE
A-B
R
X
1
1
No Fault
1
0
0
0
+0.2V
1
X
1
0
No Fault
0
1
0
0
-0.2V
0
X
0
X
X
Z
Z
0
0
Inputs Open
1
X
1
X
Fault
Z
Z
1
0
X
Z
A
B
Table 2. Receive Function Truth Table
Table 1. Transmit Function Truth Table
SWITCHING WAVEFORMS
fSP485 = 1MHz; fSP483 = 100kHz; t R ≤ 10ns; t F ≤ 10ns
+3V
DE
1.5V
t ZL
5V
A, B
A, B
1.5V
0V
t LZ
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
VOD2 +
0V
VOD2 –
VOH
R
VOL
0V
INPUT
1.5V
1.5V
OUTPUT
t PHL
t PLH
fSP485 = 1MHz; fSP483 = 100kHz; t R ≤ 10ns; t F ≤ 10ns
t SKEW = |t PLH - t PHL |
Figure 7. Receiver Propagation Delays
fSP485 = 1MHz; fSP483 = 100kHz; t R ≤ 10ns; t F ≤ 10ns
RE
R
+3V
0V
5V
VIL
1.5V
1.5V
t ZL
1.5V
VIH
R
0V
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
Receivers
SP483 and SP485
The SP483 and SP485 are half-duplex
differential transceivers that meet the
requirements of RS-485 and RS-422.
Fabricated with an Exar proprietary BiCMOS
process, this product requires a fraction of
the power of older bipolar designs.
The SP483 and SP485 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
SP483 and SP485 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.
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.
The receiver for the SP485 will operate
up to at least 10Mbps. The SP483 receiver
is rated for data rates up to 250kbps.
The receiver for each of the three 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 and floating.
Drivers
SP483 and SP485
Shutdown Mode
SP483
The driver outputs of the SP483 and SP485
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 SP483 and SP485 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 SP483 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
SP483 into Shutdown mode. In Shutdown,
supply current will drop to typically 1µA.
The transmitters of the SP485 will operate up
to at least 5Mbps. The SP483 has internally
slew rate limited driver outputs to minimize
EMI. The maximum data rate for the SP483
driver is 250kbps.
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MECHANICAL DIMENSIONS (8 PIN NSOIC)
Top View
Front View
Side View
POD-00000108
Drawing No:
Revision:
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MECHANICAL DIMENSIONS (8 PIN PDIP)
8 PIN PDIP VERSIONS OBSOLETE
Top View
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Side View
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ORDERING INFORMATION
Part Number
Temperature Range
Package
Package Method
Lead-Free
SP483CN-L
0°C to +70°C
SP483CN-L/TR
0°C to +70°C
8-pin NSOIC
Tube
Yes
8-pin NSOIC
Tape and Reel
SP483EN-L/TR
Yes
-40°C to +85°C
8-pin NSOIC
Tape and Reel
Yes
SP485CN-L
0°C to +70°C
8-pin NSOIC
Tube
Yes
SP485CN-L/TR
0°C to +70°C
8-pin NSOIC
Tape and Reel
Yes
SP483
SP485
SP485EN-L
-40°C to +85°C
8-pin NSOIC
Tube
Yes
SP485EN-L/TR
-40°C to +85°C
8-pin NSOIC
Tape and Reel
Yes
NOTE: For more information about part numbers, as well as the most up-to-date ordering information and additional information on environmental
rating, go to www.maxlinear.com/SP483 and www.maxlinear.com/SP485.
REVISION HISTORY
DATE
REVISION
DESCRIPTION
07/28/04
--
07/14/10
1.0.0
Legacy Sipex Datasheet
Convert to Exar Format. Update ordering information as a result of discontinued
Lead type package options per PDN 081126-01. Remove all options and
reference to SP481; Part is EOL. Remove "GND" entry from Minimum
column of SP483/485 driver DC Characteristic paramter "Differential output
voltage - Unloaded".
June 2011
1.0.1
Remove Driver Short Circuit Current minimum. Change Vcc ABS MAX Rating
from +12V to +7V. Add 12k ohm minimum value to receiver Input Resistance.
Change SP485 receiver propagation delay MIN and TYP to 20 and 45ns
respectively, receiver Enable and Disable TYP and MAX to 45 and 70ns
respectively. Remove SP483CS-L and SP483ES-L ordering part number per
PDN 110510-01.
August 2020
1.0.2
Update to MaxLinear logo. Update Ordering Information.
February 4, 2022
1.0.3
Updated:
In the "Absolute Maximum Ratings" section, replaced "Output Voltages"
with "Outputs".
Added:
In the "Absolute Maximum Ratings" section, "Receiver Output Current"
parameter.
Removed:
In the "Electrical Characteristics" section, "Short-Circuit Current"
parameter.
April 20, 2023
1.0.4
Updated:
In the "Absolute Maximum Ratings" section, added "Thermal Information".
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