Meets and exceeds EIA RS-485 and EIA RS-422 standards
30 Mbps data rate
Recommended for PROFIBUS applications
2.1 V minimum differential output with 54 Ω termination
Low power 0.8 mA I
Thermal shutdown and short-circuit protection
0.5 ns skew driver and receiver
Driver propagation delay: 11 ns
Receiver propagation delay: 12 ns
High impedance outputs with drivers disabled or power off
Superior upgrade for SN65ALS1176
Available in standard 8-lead SOIC package
APPLICATIONS
Industrial field equipment
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The ADM1486 is a differential line transceiver suitable for high
speed bidirectional data communication on multipoint bus
transmission lines. It is designed for balanced data transmission,
complies with EIA Standards RS-485 and RS-422, and is recommended for PROFIBUS applications. The part contains a
differential line driver and a differential line receiver. Both the
driver and the receiver may be enabled independently. When
disabled or powered down, the driver outputs are high impedance.
The ADM1486 operates from a single 5 V power supply.
Excessive power dissipation caused by bus contention or output
shorting is prevented by short-circuit protection and thermal
circuitry. Short-circuit protection circuits limit the maximum
output current to ±200 mA during fault conditions. A thermal
shutdown circuit senses if the die temperature rises above
150°C and forces the driver outputs into a high impedance state
under this condition.
Up to 50 transceivers may be connected simultaneously on a
bus, but only one driver should be enabled at a time. Therefore,
it is important that the remaining disabled drivers do not load
the bus.
CC
RS-485 Transceiver
ADM1486
FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM
ADM1486
RO
RE
DE
1
2
3
DI
4
R
D
Figure 1.
To ensure this, the ADM1486 driver features high output
impedance when disabled and 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 ADM1486 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 ADM1486 features extremely fast and closely matched
switching, enable, and disable times. Minimal driver propagation delays permit transmission at data rates up to 30 Mbps
while low skew minimizes EMI interference.
The part is fully specified over the commercial and industrial
temperature range and is available in an 8-lead SOIC package.
8
V
CC
7
B
6
A
5
GND
02603-001
Rev. A
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Parameter Min Typ Max Unit Test Conditions/Comments
DRIVER
Differential Output Voltage, V
2.1 5.0 V VCC = 5 V, R = 50 Ω (RS-422), see Figure 3
2.1 5.0 V R = 27 Ω (RS-485), see Figure 3
V
OD3
∆| VOD | for Complementary Output States0.2 V R = 27 Ω or 50 Ω, see Figure 3
Common-Mode Output Voltage V
∆| VOC | for Complementary Output States0.2 V R = 27 Ω or 50 Ω
Output Short-Circuit Current (V
Output Short-Circuit Current (V
CMOS Input Logic Threshold Low, V
CMOS Input Logic Threshold High, V
Logic Input Current (DE, DI) ±1.0 µA
RECEIVER
Differential Input Threshold Voltage, V
Input Voltage Hysteresis, ∆V
Input Resistance 20 30 kΩ−7 V ≤ VCM ≤ +12 V
Input Current (A, B) 0.6 mA VIN = +12 V
−0.35 mA VIN = −7 V
Logic Enable Input Current (RE)
CMOS Output Voltage Low, V
CMOS Output Voltage High, V
Short-Circuit Output Current 7 85 mA V
Three-State Output Leakage Current ±1.0 µA 0.4 V ≤ V
POWER SUPPLY CURRENT
ICC (Outputs Enabled) 1.2 2.0 mA Outputs unloaded, digital inputs = GND or V
ICC (Outputs Disabled) 0.8 1.5 mA Outputs unloaded, digital inputs = GND or V
to T
MIN
OD
OC
= High) 60 200 mA −7 V ≤ VO ≤ +12 V
OUT
= Low) 60 200 mA −7 V ≤ VO ≤ +12 V
OUT
INL
TH
, unless other wise no ted.
MAX
5.0 V R = Infinity, see Figure 3
2.1 5.0 V V
3.0 V R = 27 Ω or 50 Ω, see Figure 3
0.8 V
INH
TH
2.0 V
−0.2 +0.2 V −7 V ≤ VCM ≤ +12 V
70 mV VCM = 0 V
= −7 V to +12 V, see Figure 4
TST
±1.0 µA
OL
OH
0.4 V I
4.0 V I
= +4.0 mA
OUT
= −4.0 mA
OUT
= GND or V
OUT
≤ 2.4 V
OUT
CC
CC
CC
Rev. A | Page 3 of 16
ADM1486
TIMING SPECIFICATIONS
VCC = 5 V ±5%. All specifications T
Table 2.
Parameter Min Typ Max Unit Test Conditions/Comments
DRIVER
Propagation Delay Input to Output t
11 13 ns R
Driver O/P to O/P t
Driver Rise/Fall Time tR, t
SKEW
F
Driver Enable to Output Valid tZH, t
Driver Disable Timing tHZ, t
LZ
Matched Enable Switching
| t
− t
|, | t
− t
AZH
BZL
BZH
| 1 3 ns RL = 110 Ω, CL = 50 pF, see Figure 6
AZL
Matched Disable Switching
| t
− t
|, | t
− t
AHZ
BLZ
BHZ
| 2 5 ns RL = 110 Ω, CL = 50 pF, see Figure 6
ALZ
RECEIVER
Propagation Delay Input to Output t
Skew | t
Receiver Enable tZH, t
Receiver Disable tHZ, t
1
Guaranteed by characterization.
PLH
− t
| 0.4 2 ns CL = 15 pF1, see Figure 7
PHL
ZL
LZ
MIN
ZL
to T
PLH
PLH
, unless other wise no ted.
MAX
, t
4 11 17 ns R
PHL
0.5 2 ns R
8 15 ns R
9 15 ns RL = 110 Ω, CL = 50 pF, see Figure 6
9 15 ns RL = 110 Ω, CL = 50 pF, see Figure 6
Stresses above those listed under Absolute Maximum Ratings
may cause permanent damage to the device. This is a stress
rating only; functional operation of the device at these or any
other conditions above those indicated in the in the operational
section of this specification is not implied. Exposure to absolute
maximum rating conditions for extended periods of time may
affect device reliability.
ESD 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 this product 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.
Rev. A | Page 5 of 16
ADM1486
PIN CONFIGURATION AND FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS
RO
1
ADM1486
RE
2
DE
3
TOP VIEW
(Not to Scale)
DI
4
Figure 2. Pin Configuration
Table 4. Pin Function Descriptions
Pin No. Mnemonic Description
1 RO Receiver Output. When enabled, if A > B by 200 mV, RO = high. If A < B by 200 mV, RO = low.
2
REReceiver Output Enable. A low level enables the receiver output, RO. A high level places it in a high impedance
state.
3 DE
Driver Output Enable. A high level enables the driver differential outputs, A and B. A low level places it in a high
impedance state.
4 DI
Driver 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.
5 GND Ground Connection, 0 V.
6 A Noninverting Receiver Input A/Driver Output A.
7 B Inverting Receiver Input B/Driver Output B.
8 V
Figure 13. Output Current vs. Receiver Output Low Voltage
0
–5
–10
–15
–20
OUTPUT CURRENT (mA)
–25
–30
3.503.754.254.004.504.755.00
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
Figure 14. Output Current vs. Receiver Output High Voltage
4.75
02603-013
02603-014
0.45
0.40
0.35
0.30
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
0.25
0.20
0.15
–50–255025075100125
TEMPERATURE (°C)
Figure 16. Receiver Output Low Voltage vs. Temperature
(I = 8 mA)
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
OUTPUT CURRENT (mA)
10
0
–10
00.52.52.01.51.03.53.04.04.5
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
Figure 17. Output Current vs. Driver Differential Output Voltage
3.00
02603-016
02603-017
4.70
4.65
4.60
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
4.55
4.50
–50–255025075100125
TEMPERATURE (°C)
Figure 15. Receiver Output High Voltage vs. Temperature
(I = 8 mA)
02603-015
Rev. A | Page 9 of 16
2.95
2.90
2.85
2.80
2.75
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
2.70
2.65
2.60
–50250–257550100125
TEMPERATURE (°C)
Figure 18. Driver Differential Output Voltage vs. Temperature
= 53.6 Ω)
(R
LDIFF
02603-018
ADM1486
90
1.4
70
60
50
40
30
OUTPUT CURRENT (mA)
20
10
0
01.51.00.52.52.03.53.04.0
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
Figure 19. Output Current vs. Driver Output Low Voltage
0
–10
–20
–30
–40
–50
OUTPUT CURRENT (mA)
–60
–70
–80
01.51.00.53.02.52.04.54.03.55.0
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
Figure 20. Output Current vs. Driver Output High Voltage
1.30
1.25
1.20
1.15
1.10
1.05
1.00
0.95
OUTPUT CURRENT (mA)
0.90
0.85
0.80
–50–252501007550125
DRIVER ENABLED
DRIVER DISABLED
TEMPERATURE (°C)
Figure 21. Supply Current vs. Temperature
02603-019
02603-020
02603-021
1.3
1.2
1.1
1.0
TIME (ns)
0.9
0.8
0.7
0.6
–50–252501007550125
TEMPERATURE (°C)
Figure 22. Receiver Skew vs. Temperature
5.0
4.5
4.0
3.5
3.0
2.5
TIME (ns)
|T
2.0
1.5
1.0
0.5
0
–75–50250–251251007550150
PLHA–TPLHB
|T
PHLA–TPHLB
|
TEMPERATURE (°C)
|
CROSSPOINT A, B
Figure 23. Driver Skew vs. Temperature
1.0
0.9
0.8
0.7
0.6
0.5
PWD
0.4
0.3
0.2
0.1
0
–75–50250–251251007550150
|T
TEMPERATURE (°C)
PLH–TPHL
|
Figure 24. Tx Pulse Width Distortion
02603-022
02603-023
02603-024
Rev. A | Page 10 of 16
ADM1486
1, 2
CH2CH1 1.00VΩ1.00VΩ M4.00ns CH1 1.72V
Figure 25. Unloaded Driver Differential Outputs
A
B
02603-025
A
B
3
1, 2
4
CH2CH1 1.00VΩ1.00VΩ M10.0ns CH1 1.72V
CH4CH3 2.00VΩ5.00VΩ
Figure 28. Driver/Receiver Propagation Delays High to Low
Diff = 54 Ω, CL1 = CL2 = 100 pF)
(R
L
1, 2
DI
A
B
RO
02603-028
A
B
1, 2
CH2CH1 500mVΩ500mVΩ M4.00ns CH1 1.72V
Figure 26. Loaded Driver Differential Output
Diff = 54 Ω, CL1 = CL2 = 100 pF)
(R
L
3
1, 2
4
CH2CH1 1.00VΩ1.00VΩ M10.0ns CH1 1.72V
CH4CH3 2.00VΩ5.00VΩ
Figure 27. Driver/Receiver Propagation Delays Low to High
= 54 Ω, CL1 = CL2 = 100 pF)
(R
LDIFF
02603-026
DI
A
B
RO
02603-027
CH2CH1 1.00VΩ1.00VΩ M10.0ns CH1 3.40V
02603-029
Figure 29. Unloaded Driver Outputs at 15 Mbps
A
1, 2
CH2CH1 1.00VΩ1.00VΩ M4.00ns CH1 3.40V
B
02603-030
Figure 30. Unloaded Driver Outputs at 30 Mbps
Rev. A | Page 11 of 16
ADM1486
A
B
02603-032
1, 2
CH2CH1 1.00VΩ1.00VΩ M4.00ns CH1 3.40V
Figure 31. Loaded Driver Outputs at 15 Mbps
(R
LDIFF
= 54 Ω, C
L1
= C
= 100 pF)
L2
A
B
02603-031
1, 2
CH2CH1 1.00VΩ1.00VΩ M4.00ns CH1 3.50V
Figure 32. Loaded Driver Outputs at 30 Mbps
= 54 Ω, CL1 = CL2 = 100 pF)
(R
LDIFF
Rev. A | Page 12 of 16
ADM1486
APPLICATIONS 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 4,000 feet. A single driver can drive a transmission line with up to 10 receivers.
In order to address true multipoint communications, the RS-485
standard was defined. This standard meets or exceeds all of the
requirements of RS-422, and it allows up to 32 drivers and
32 receivers to connect to a single bus. An extended commonmode range of −7 V to +12 V is defined. The most significant
difference between the RS-422 and the RS-485 is that the drivers
with RS-485 can be disabled, allowing more than one driver to
be connected to a single line; in fact, 32 drivers can 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.
CABLE AND DATA RATE
Twisted pair is the transmission line of choice for RS-485
communications. Twisted pair cable tends to cancel commonmode noise and causes cancellation of the magnetic fields
generated by the current flowing through each wire, thereby
reducing the effective inductance of the pair.
An RS-485 transmission line can have as many as 32 transceivers on the bus. Only one driver can transmit at a time, but
multiple receivers may be enabled simultaneously.
As with any transmission line, it is important to minimize
reflections. 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.
THERMAL SHUTDOWN
The ADM1486 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. Thermal sensing
circuitry detects the increase in die temperature and disables
the driver outputs. Thermal sensing circuitry is designed to
disable the driver outputs when a die temperature reaches
150°C. As the device cools, the drivers are re-enabled at 140°C.
PROPAGATION DELAY
The ADM1486 features very low propagation delay, ensuring
maximum baud rate operation. The well-balanced driver
ensures 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).
The ADM1486 is designed for bidirectional data communications on multipoint transmission lines. A typical
application showing a multipoint transmission network is
shown in Figure 33.
RT
D
R
DD
Figure 33. Typical RS-485 Network
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.
RT
D
R
RR
Rev. A | Page 13 of 16
02603-033
ADM1486
Table 7. Comparison of RS-422, RS-485, and PROFIBUS Interface Standards
Specification RS-422 RS-485 PROFIBUS
Transmission Type Differential Differential Differential
Maximum Cable Length 4,000 ft. 4,000 ft.
Minimum Driver Output Voltage ±2 V ±1.5 V ±2.1 V
Driver Load Impedance 100 Ω54 Ω54 Ω
Receiver Input Resistance 4 kΩ min12 kΩ min20 kΩ min
Receiver Input Sensitivity ±200 mV ±200 mV ±200 mV
Receiver Input Voltage Range −7 V to +7 V −7 V to +12 V −7 V to +12 V
No. of Drivers/Receivers per Line 1/10 32/32 50/50
Rev. A | Page 14 of 16
ADM1486
OUTLINE DIMENSIONS
5.00 (0.1968)
4.80 (0.1890)
4.00 (0.1574)
3.80 (0.1497)
85
6.20 (0.2440)
5.80 (0.2284)
41
1.27 (0.0500)
BSC
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
SEATING
PLANE
COMPLIANT TO JEDEC STANDARDS MS-012AA
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)
8°
1.27 (0.0500)
0°
0.40 (0.0157)
× 45°
Figure 34. 8-Lead Standard Small Outline Package [SOIC]
Narrow Body
(R-8)
Dimensions shown in millimeters and (inches)
ORDERING GUIDE
Model Temperature Range Package Description Package Option
ADM1486AR −40°C to +85°C 8-Lead Narrow Body (SOIC) R-8
ADM1486AR-REEL −40°C to +85°C 8-Lead Narrow Body (SOIC) R-8
ADM1486AR-REEL7 −40°C to +85°C 8-Lead Narrow Body (SOIC) R-8
ADM1486ARZ
ADM1486ARZ-REEL1 −40°C to +85°C 8-Lead Narrow Body (SOIC) R-8
ADM1486ARZ-REEL71 −40°C to +85°C 8-Lead Narrow Body (SOIC) R-8