FEATURES
Meets EIA RS-485 Standard
30 Mbps Data Rate
Single 5 V Supply
–7 V to +12 V Bus Common-Mode Range
High Speed, Low Power BiCMOS
Thermal Shutdown Protection
Short-Circuit Protection
Driver Propagation Delay: 10 ns
Receiver Propagation Delay: 15 ns
High-Z Outputs with Power Off
Superior Upgrade for LTC1485
APPLICATIONS
Low Power RS-485 Systems
DTE-DCE Interface
Packet Switching
Local Area Networks
Data Concentration
Data Multiplexers
Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN)
EIA RS-485 Transceiver
ADM1485
FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM
8-Lead
ADM1485
RO
RE
DE
R
DI
D
V
CC
B
A
GND
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The ADM1485 is a differential line transceiver suitable for high
speed bidirectional data communication on multipoint bus transmission lines. It is designed for balanced data transmission and
complies with both RS-485 and RS-422 EIA Standards. The part
contains a differential line driver and a differential line receiver.
Both the driver and the receiver may be enabled independently.
When disabled, the outputs are three-stated.
The ADM1485 operates from a single 5 V power supply. Excessive
power dissipation caused by bus contention or by output shorting
is prevented by a thermal shutdown circuit. This feature forces
the driver output into a high impedance state if, during fault conditions, a significant temperature increase is detected in the internal
driver circuitry.
Up to 32 transceivers may be connected simultaneously on a bus,
but only one driver should be enabled at any time. It is important,
therefore, that the remaining disabled drivers do not load the bus.
To ensure this, the ADM1485 driver features high output
impedance when disabled and also when powered down.
This minimizes the loading effect when the transceiver is not being
used. The high impedance driver output is maintained over the
entire common-mode voltage range from –7 V to +12 V.
The receiver contains a fail-safe feature that results in a logic
high output state if the inputs are unconnected (floating).
The ADM1485 is fabricated on BiCMOS, an advanced mixed
technology process combining low power CMOS with fast
switching bipolar technology. All inputs and outputs contain
protection against ESD; all driver outputs feature high source
and sink current capability. An epitaxial layer is used to guard
against latch-up.
The ADM1485 features extremely fast switching speeds. Minimal
driver propagation delays permit transmission at data rates up to
5 Mbps while low skew minimizes EMI interference.
The part is fully specified over the commercial and industrial
temperature range and is available in PDIP, SOIC, and small
MSOP packages.
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*Stresses above those listed under Absolute Maximum Ratings may cause perma-
nent damage to the device. This is a stress rating only; functional operation of the
device at these or any other conditions above those listed in the operational
sections of this specification is not implied. Exposure to absolute maximum ratings
for extended periods of time may affect device reliability.
Table I. Transmitting
InputsOutputs
DEDIBA
11 0 1
10 1 0
0XZ Z
Table II. Receiving
InputsOutputs
REA-BRO
0≥ +0.2 V1
0≤ –0.2 V0
0Inputs Open1
1XZ
ModelRangeOptionBranding
ADM1485JN0°C to 70°CN-8
ADM1485JR0°C to 70°CR-8
ADM1485JR-REEL0°C to 70°CR-8
ADM1485JR-REEL70°C to 70°CR-8
ADM1485AN–40°C to +85°CN-8
ADM1485AR–40°C to +85°CR-8
ADM1485AR-REEL–40°C to +85°CR-8
ADM1485AR-REEL7–40°C to +85°CR-8
ADM1485ARM–40°C to +85°CRM-8M42
ADM1485ARM-REEL–40°C to +85°CRM-8M42
ADM1485ARM-REEL7–40°C to +85°CRM-8M42
ADM1485ARZ*
ADM1485ARZ-REEL
ADM1485ARZ-REEL7
ADM1485JCHIPSDIE
*Z = lead-free part.
PIN FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS
Pin MnemonicFunction
No.
1ROReceiver Output. When enabled if A > B
by 200 mV, then RO = High. If A < B by
200 mV, then RO = Low.
2REReceiver Output Enable. A low level
enables the receiver output, RO. A high
level places it in a high impedance state.
3DEDriver Output Enable. A high level enables
the driver differential outputs, A and B. A low
level places it in a high impedance state.
4DIDriver Input. When the driver is enabled,
a logic low on DI forces A low and B high
while a logic high on DI forces A high and
B low.
5GNDGround Connection, 0 V.
6ANoninverting Receiver Input A/Driver
Output A.
7BInverting Receiver Input B/Driver Output B
8V
CC
Power Supply, 5 V ± 5%.
PIN CONFIGURATION
RO
RE
DE
1
ADM1485
2
TOP VIEW
3
(Not to Scale)
4
8
V
CC
7
B
6
A
5
GNDDI
ORDERING GUIDE
TemperaturePackage
CAUTION
ESD (electrostatic discharge) sensitive device. Electrostatic charges as high as 4000 V readily
accumulate on the human body and test equipment and can discharge without detection. Although the
ADM1485 features proprietary ESD protection circuitry, permanent damage may occur on devices
subjected to high energy electrostatic discharges. Therefore, proper ESD precautions are recommended
to avoid performance degradation or loss of functionality.
TPC 1. Output Current vs. Receiver Output Low Voltage
0.501.001.75
OUTPUT VOLTAGE – V
TPC 4. Receiver Output Low Voltage vs. Temperature
0
–2
–4
–6
–8
–10
–12
OUTPUT CURRENT – mA
–14
–16
–18
3.50
4.004.755.004.253.754.50
OUTPUT VOLTAGE – V
TPC 2. Output Current vs. Receiver Output High Voltage
4.55
4.50
4.45
4.40
I = 8mA
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
OUTPUT CURRENT – mA
20
10
0
0
0.51.01.52.02.53.03.54.04.5
OUTPUT VOLTAGE – V
TPC 5. Output Current vs. Driver Differential
Output Voltage
4.35
4.30
OUTPUT VOLTAGE – V
4.25
4.20
4.15
–50–251250255075100
TEMPERATURE – ⴗC
TPC 3. Receiver Output High Voltage vs. Temperature
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TPC 6. Driver Differential Output
Voltage vs. Temperature, R
= 26.8
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90
80
70
60
50
40
30
OUTPUT CURRENT – mA
20
10
0
0.51.52.53.54.5
04.0
1.02.03.0
OUTPUT VOLTAGE – V
TPC 7. Output Current vs. Driver Output Low Voltage
0
–10
–20
–30
–40
–50
–60
–70
–80
OUTPUT CURRENT – mA
–90
–100
–110
–120
0
1.02.03.04.05.0
0.51.52.53.54.5
OUTPUT VOLTAGE – V
TPC 8. Output Current vs. Driver Output High Voltage
0.7
0.6
0.5
| t
– t
|
PLH
0.4
0.3
TIME – ns
0.2
0.1
0
–50
–250255075100125
TEMPERATURE – ⴗC
PHL
TPC 10. Rx Skew vs. Temperature
6
5
4
3
TIME – ns
2
0
–501–250255075100125
| t
| t
PHLA
PLHA
– t
PHLB
– t
|
|
PLHB
TEMPERATURE – ⴗC
TPC 11. Tx Skew vs. Temperature
1.1
1.0
DRIVER ENABLED
0.9
0.8
0.7
SUPPLY CURRENT – mA
0.6
0.5
–250255075100125
–50
DRIVER DISABLED
TEMPERATURE – ⴗC
TPC 9. Supply Current vs. Temperature
1.4
1.2
1.0
0.8
PWD
0.6
0.4
0.2
0
–50
–250255075100125
TEMPERATURE – ⴗC
| t
TPC 12. Tx Pulse Width Distortion
PLH
– t
PHL
|
150
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B
1, 2
TPC 13. Unloaded Driver Differential Outputs
A
B
4
1, 2
3
DI
A
B
RO
TPC 16. Driver/Receiver Propagation Delays High to Low
A
B
1, 2
TPC 14. Loaded Driver Differential Outputs
DI
4
A
B
1, 2
3
RO
TPC 15. Driver/Receiver Propagation Delays Low to High
1, 2
TPC 17. Driver Output at 30 Mbps
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APPLICATION INFORMATION
Differential Data Transmission
Differential data transmission is used to reliably transmit data at
high rates over long distances and through noisy environments.
Differential transmission nullifies the effects of ground shifts and
noise signals that appear as common-mode voltages on the line.
There are two main standards approved by the Electronics
Industries Association (EIA) that specify the electrical characteristics of transceivers used in differential data transmission.
The RS-422 standard specifies data rates up to 10 MBaud and
line lengths up to 4000 ft. A single driver can drive a transmission
line with up to 10 receivers.
In order to cater to true multipoint communications, the RS-485
standard was defined. This standard meets or exceeds all the
requirements of the RS-422 but also allows for up to 32 drivers
and 32 receivers to be connected to a single bus. An extended common-mode range of –7 V to +12 V is defined. The most
significant difference between the RS-422 and the RS-485 is the
fact that the drivers may be disabled, thereby allowing more than
one (32 in fact) to be connected to a single line. Only one driver
should be enabled at a time, but the RS-485 standard contains
additional specifications to guarantee device safety in the event of
line contention.
Table III. Comparison of RS-422 and RS-485 Interface Standards
SpecificationRS-422RS-485
Transmission TypeDifferentialDifferential
Maximum Cable Length4000 ft.4000 ft.
Minimum Driver Output Voltage± 2 V± 1.5 V
Driver Load Impedance100 Ω54 Ω
Receiver Input Resistance4 kΩ min12 kΩ min
Receiver Input Sensitivity± 200 mV±200 mV
Receiver Input Voltage Range–7 V to +7 V–7 V to +12 V
No. of Drivers/Receivers per Line1/1032/32
Cable and Data Rate
The transmission line of choice for RS-485 communications is a
twisted pair. Twisted pair cable tends to cancel common-mode
noise and also causes cancellation of the magnetic fields generated
by the current flowing through each wire, thereby reducing the
effective inductance of the pair.
The ADM1485 is designed for bidirectional data communications
on multipoint transmission lines. A typical application showing
a multipoint transmission network is illustrated in Figure 5.
An RS-485 transmission line can have as many as 32 transceivers
on the bus. Only one driver can transmit at a particular time,
but multiple receivers may be enabled simultaneously.
As with any transmission line, it is important that reflections are
minimized. This can be achieved by terminating the extreme ends
of the line using resistors equal to the characteristic impedance
of the line. Stub lengths of the main line should also be kept as
short as possible. A properly terminated transmission line appears
purely resistive to the driver.
RT
D
R
Figure 5. Typical RS-485 Network
Thermal Shutdown
DD
R
R
D
R
The ADM1485 contains thermal shutdown circuitry that protects
the part from excessive power dissipation during fault conditions.
Shorting the driver outputs to a low impedance source can result
in high driver currents. The thermal sensing circuitry detects the
increase in die temperature and disables the driver outputs. The
thermal sensing circuitry is designed to disable the driver outputs
when a die temperature of 150°C is reached. As the device cools,
the drivers are re-enabled at 140°C.
Propagation Delay
The ADM1485 features very low propagation delay, ensuring
maximum baud rate operation. The driver is well balanced,
ensuring distortion free transmission.
Another important specification is a measure of the skew between
the complementary outputs. Excessive skew impairs the noise
immunity of the system and increases the amount of electromagnetic interference (EMI).
Receiver Open-Circuit Fail-Safe
The receiver input includes a fail-safe feature that guarantees a
logic high on the receiver when the inputs are open circuit or
floating.
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ADM1485
8-Lead Standard Small Outline Package [SOIC]
Narrow Body
(R-8)
Dimensions shown in millimeters and (inches)
5.00 (0.1968)
4.80 (0.1890)
4.00 (0.1574)
3.80 (0.1497)
0.25 (0.0098)
0.10 (0.0040)
COPLANARITY
0.10
CONTROLLING DIMENSIONS ARE IN MILLIMETERS; INCH DIMENSIONS
(IN PARENTHESES) ARE ROUNDED-OFF MILLIMETER EQUIVALENTS FOR
REFERENCE ONLY AND ARE NOT APPROPRIATE FOR USE IN DESIGN
85
1.27 (0.0500)
SEATING
PLANE
COMPLIANT TO JEDEC STANDARDS MS-012AA
BSC
6.20 (0.2440)
5.80 (0.2284)
41
1.75 (0.0688)
1.35 (0.0532)
0.51 (0.0201)
0.31 (0.0122)
0.25 (0.0098)
0.17 (0.0067)
0.50 (0.0196)
0.25 (0.0099)
8ⴗ
0ⴗ
1.27 (0.0500)
0.40 (0.0157)
ⴛ 45ⴗ
8-Lead Mini Small Outline Package [MSOP]
(RM-8)
Dimensions shown in millimeters
3.00
BSC
85
3.00
BSC
1
PIN 1
0.65 BSC
0.15
0.00
0.38
0.22
COPLANARITY
0.10
COMPLIANT TO JEDEC STANDARDS MO-187AA
4
SEATING
PLANE
4.90
BSC
1.10 MAX
0.23
0.08
8ⴗ
0ⴗ
0.80
0.60
0.40
8-Lead Plastic Dual In-Line Package [PDIP]
(N-8)
Dimensions shown in inches and (millimeters)
0.375 (9.53)
0.365 (9.27)
0.355 (9.02)
8
1
0.100 (2.54)
0.180
(4.57)
MAX
0.150 (3.81)
0.130 (3.30)
0.110 (2.79)
0.022 (0.56)
0.018 (0.46)
0.014 (0.36)
CONTROLLING DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES; MILLIMETER DIMENSIONS
(IN PARENTHESES) ARE ROUNDED-OFF INCH EQUIVALENTS FOR
REFERENCE ONLY AND ARE NOT APPROPRIATE FOR USE IN DESIGN