Operates with 3.3 V supply
ESD protection: 8 kV meets IEC1000-4-2
EFT protection: 2 kV meets IEC1000-4-4
EIA RS-422 and RS-485 compliant over full CM range
19 kΩ input impedance
Up to 50 transceivers on bus
20 Mbps data rate
Short-circuit protection
Specified over full temperature range
Thermal shutdown
Interoperable with 5 V logic
1 mA supply current
2 nA shutdown current
8 ns skew
APPLICATIONS
Telecommunications
DTE-DCE interfaces
Packet switching
Local area networks
Data concentration
Data multiplexers
Integrated services digital network (ISDN)
AppleTalk
Industrial controls
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The ADM3485E is a low power, differential line transceiver
that operates with a single 3.3 V power supply. Low power
consumption makes it ideal for power-sensitive applications.
It is suitable for communication on multipoint bus transmission
lines. Internal protection against electrostatic discharge (ESD)
and electrical fast transient (EFT) allows operation in electrically harsh environments.
20 Mbps, EIA RS-485 Transceiver
ADM3485E
FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM
ADM3485E
RO
RE
DE
DI
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.
The receiver contains a fail-safe feature that results in a logic
high output state if the inputs are unconnected (floating).
R
D
Figure 1.
B
A
03338-001
It is intended for balanced data transmission and complies
with both EIA Standards RS-485 and RS-422. It contains a
differential line driver and a differential line receiver, and is
suitable for half-duplex data transfer.
The input impedance is 19 kΩ following up to 50 transceivers to
be connected on the bus.
Rev. B
Information furnished by Analog Devices is believed to be accurate and reliable.
However, no responsibility is assumed by Analog Devices for its use, nor for any
infringements of patents or other rights of third parties that may result from its use.
Specifications subject to change without notice. No license is granted by implication
or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices. Trademarks and
registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
The device is fabricated on BiCMOS, an advanced mixed
technology process combining low power CMOS with fast
switching bipolar technology.
The ADM3485E is fully specified over the industrial temperature range and is available in 8-lead PDIP and SOIC packages.
Parameter Min Typ Max Unit Test Conditions/Comments
DRIVER
Differential Output Voltage, VOD 2.0 V RL= 100 Ω, VCC > 3.1 V; see Figure 3
1.5 V RL= 54 Ω; see Figure 9
1.5 V RL= 60 Ω, see Figure 4; –7 V < V
∆|VOD| for Complementary Output States 0.2 V R = 54 Ω or 100 Ω; see Figure 3
Common-Mode Output Voltage VOC 3 V R = 54 Ω or 100 Ω; see Figure 3
∆|VOC| for Complementary Output States 0.2 V R = 54 Ω or 100 Ω; see Figure 3
CMOS Input Logic Threshold Low, V
CMOS Input Logic Threshold High, V
Logic Input Current (DE, DI, RE)
Output Short-Circuit Current ±250 mA VO = −7 V or +12 V
RECEIVER
Differential Input Threshold Voltage, VTH −0.2 +0.2 V −7 V < VCM < +12 V
Input Voltage Hysteresis, ∆VTH 50 mV VCM = 0 V
Input Resistance 12 19 kΩ −7 V < VCM < +12 V
Input Current (A, B) 1 mA VIN = 12 V
−0.8 mA VIN = −7 V
Logic Enable Input Current (RE)
Output Voltage Low, VOL 0.4 V I
Output Voltage High, VOH VCC – 0.4 V V I
Short-Circuit Output Current ±60 mA V
Three-State Output Leakage Current ±1.0 µA VCC = 3.6 V, 0 V < V
POWER-SUPPLY CURRENT
ICC Outputs unloaded
1 1.5 mA
1 1.5 mA
Supply Current in Shutdown 0.002 1 µA
ESD/EFT IMMUNITY
ESD Protection ±8 kV IEC1000-4-2 A, B pins contact discharge
EFT Protection ±2 kV IEC1000-4-4, A, B pins
to T
MIN
0.8 V
INL
2.0 V
INH
unless otherwise noted.
MAX,
±1.0 µA
±1 µA
= +2.5 mA
OUT
= −1.5 mA
OUT
= GND or VCC
OUT
DE = V
CC
DE = 0 V,
DE = 0 V,
, RE = 0 V
RE = 0 V
RE = VCC
OUT
< VCC
< +12 V
TST
Rev. B | Page 3 of 16
ADM3485E
TIMING SPECIFICATIONS
VCC = 3.3 V, TA = 25°C, unless otherwise noted.
Table 2.
Parameter Min Typ Max Unit Test Conditions/Comments
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 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.
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. B | Page 5 of 16
ADM3485E
PIN CONFIGURATIONS AND PIN FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS
RO
RE
DE
DI
1
ADM3485E
2
TOP VIEW
3
(Not to Scale)
4
8
V
CC
7
B
A
6
GND
5
03338-002
Figure 2. PDIP/SOIC Pin Configuration
Table 5. Pin Function Descriptions
Mnemonic DIP/SOIC Description
RO 1 Receiver Output. High when A > B by 200 mV or low when A < B by 200 mV.
RE
DE 3
2
Receiver Output Enable. With RE low, the receiver output RO is enabled. With RE high, the output goes high
impedance. If
RE is high and DE low, the ADM3485E enters a shutdown state.
Driver Output Enable. A high level enables the driver differential outputs A and B. A low level places it in a
high impedance state.
DI 4
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.
GND 5 Ground Connection, 0 V.
A 6 Noninverting Receiver Input A/Driver Output A.
B 7 Inverting Receiver Input B/Driver Output B.
VCC 8 Power Supply, 3.3 V ± 0.3 V.
Rev. B | Page 6 of 16
ADM3485E
V
TEST CIRCUITS
V
OD
CC
R/2
R/2
V
OC
03338-003
V
OD3
375Ω
R
L
375Ω
V
TST
03338-007
Figure 3. Driver Voltage Measurement Test Circuit
0V OR 3V
DE IN
DE
S1
C
L
V
OUT
Figure 4. Driver Enable/Disable Test Circuit
DI
D
R
LDIFF
C
C
Figure 5. Driver Differential Output Delay Test Circuit
DI
D
R
LDIFF
C
L1
C
L2
Figure 7. Driver Voltage Measurement Test Circuit 2
V
CC
R
L
S2
03338-004
+1.5V
–1.5V
RE IN
S1
RE
C
L
V
OUT
V
CC
R
L
S2
03338-008
Figure 8. Receiver Enable/Disable Test Circuit
V
L1
V
L2
OUT
03338-005
IN
DE
V
CC
S1
OM
R
L
V
OUT
C
L
03338-009
Figure 9. Driver Propagation Delay Test Circuit
A
B
RO
R
RE
03338-006
3V
0V
V
ID
RE
1.5V
V
OUT
C
L
03338-010
Figure 6. Driver/Receiver Propagation Delay Test Circuit
Figure 10. Receiver Propagation Delay Test Circuit
Figure 15. Output Current vs. Receiver Output Low Voltage
0.8
0.7
0.6
0.5
0.4
0.3
0.2
RECEIVER OUTPUT LOW VOLTAGE (V)
0.1
–30
–5090
–1010305070
TEMPERATURE (°C)
110
Figure 16. Receiver Output Low Voltage vs. Temperature
120
100
80
60
40
DRIVER OUTPUT CURRENT (mA)
20
0
0.5
0
1.0
DIFFERENTIAL OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
1.5
2.0
2.5
Figure 17. Driver Output Current vs. Differential Output Voltage
3.0
03338-015
03338-016
03338-017
10
8
6
4
OUTPUT CURRENT (mA)
2
0
03.0
1.0
0.5
OUTPUT HIGH VOLTAGE (V)
1.5
2.0
2.5
Figure 18. Output Current vs. Receiver Output High Voltage
3.30
3.25
3.20
3.15
3.10
3.05
3.00
RECEIVER O/P HIGH VOLTAGE (V)
2.95
2.90
–30
–5070
–10103050
TEMPERATURE (°C)
90110
Figure 19. Receiver Output High Voltage vs. Temperature
2.6
2.5
2.4
2.3
2.2
(V)
2.1
OD
V
2.0
1.9
1.8
1.7
1.6
–30
–5070
–10103050
TEMPERATURE (°C)
90110
Figure 20. Driver Differential Output Voltage vs. Temperature
3.5
03338-018
03338-019
03338-020
Rev. B | Page 9 of 16
ADM3485E
1.20
1.15
1.10
1.05
1.00
0.95
(mA)
CC
I
0.90
0.85
0.80
0.75
0.70
–30
–5070
Figure 21. Supply Current vs. Temperature
(mA) DE = VCC, RE = X
I
CC
ICC (mA) RE = LO, DE = LO
–10103050
TEMPERATURE (°C)
90110
03338-021
100
90
80
70
60
50
(nA)
CC
I
40
30
20
10
0
–20
–4080
0204060
TEMPERATURE (
ICC (mA)
°
C)
Figure 22. Shutdown Current vs. Temperature
03338-022
Rev. B | Page 10 of 16
ADM3485E
3
STANDARDS AND TESTING
Table 6 compares RS-422 and RS-485 interface standards, while
Table 7 and Table 8 show transmitting and receiving truth tables.
Table 6.
Specification RS-422 RS-485
Transmission Type Differential Differential
Maximum Data Rate 10 MB/s 10 MB/s
Maximum Cable Length 4000 ft. 4000 ft.
Minimum Driver Output Voltage ±2 V ±1.5 V
Driver Load Impedance 100 Ω 54 Ω
Receiver Input Resistance 4 kΩ min 12 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 Line 1/10 32/32
Table 7. Transmitting Truth Table
Transmitting Inputs Transmitting Outputs
DE DI B A
RE
X 1 1 0 1
X 1 0 1 0
0 0 X Hi-Z Hi-Z
1 0 X Hi-Z Hi-Z
Table 8. Receiving Truth Table
Receiving Inputs Receiving Outputs
DE A–B RO
RE
0 X > +0.2 V 1
0 X < –0.2 V 0
0 X Inputs O/C 1
1 X X Hi-Z
ESD/EFT TRANSIENT PROTECTION SCHEME
The ADM3485E uses protective clamping structures on its
inputs and outputs that clamp the voltage to a safe level and
dissipate the energy present in ESD (electrostatic) and EFT
(electrical fast transients) discharges. This protection structure
achieves ESD protection up to 8 kV according to IEC1000-4-2,
and EFT protection up to 2 kV on all input/output (I/O) lines.
ESD TESTING
Two coupling met h o ds are use d f o r E SD te st ing, contac t
discharge and air-gap discharge. Contact discharge calls for a
direct connection to the unit being tested. Air-gap discharge
uses a higher test voltage but does not make direct contact with
the unit under test. With air discharge, the discharge gun is
moved toward the unit under test, developing an arc across the
air gap, hence the term air-discharge. This method is influenced
by humidity, temperature, barometric pressure, distance, and
rate of closure of the discharge gun. The contact-discharge
method, while less realistic, is more repeatable and is gaining
acceptance and preference over the air-gap method.
Although very little energy is contained within an ESD pulse,
the extremely fast rise time, coupled with high voltages, can
cause failures in unprotected semiconductors. Catastrophic
destruction can occur immediately as a result of arcing or
heating. Even if catastrophic failure does not occur immediately,
the device may suffer from parametric degradation, which may
result in degraded performance. The cumulative effects of
continuous exposure can eventually lead to complete failure.
I/O lines are particularly vulnerable to ESD damage. Simply
touching or plugging in an I/O cable can result in a static
discharge that can damage or completely destroy the interface
product connected to the I/O port. It is extremely important,
therefore, to have high levels of ESD protection on the I/O lines.
The ESD discharge could induce latch-up in the device under
test, so it is important that ESD testing on the I/O pins be
carried out while device power is applied. This type of testing is
more representative of a real-world I/O discharge where the
equipment is operating normally when the discharge occurs.
Table 9. ESD Test Results
ESD Test Method I/O Pins
IEC1000-4-2: Contact ±8 kV
100%
90%
PEAK
I
6.8%
10%
TIME
TIME
t
03338-023
t
03338-024
100%
90%
PEAK
I
10%
0.1 TO 1ns
30ns
t
DL
60ns
t
RL
Figure 23. Human Body Model Current Waveform
Figure 24. IEC1000-4-2 ESD Current Waveform
Rev. B | Page 11 of 16
ADM3485E
V
V
FAST TRANSIENT BURST IMMUNITY (IEC1000-4-4)
IEC1000-4-4 (previously 801-4) covers electrical fast-transientburst (EFT) immunity. Electrical fast transients occur as a result
of arcing contacts in switches and relays. The tests simulate the
interference generated when, for example, a power relay disconnects an inductive load. A spark is generated due to the wellknown back EMF effect. This spark consists of a burst of sparks
as the relay contacts separate. The voltage appearing on the line
consists of a burst of extremely fast transient impulses. A
similar effect occurs when turning on fluorescent lights.
The fast transient burst test, defined in IEC1000-4-4, simulates
this arcing and its waveform is illustrated in Figure 25. It
consists of a burst of 2.5 kHz to 5 kHz transients repeating at
300 ms intervals. It is specified for both power and data lines.
t
300ms16ms
5ns
50ns
t
0.2/0.4ms
Figure 25. IEC1000-4-4 Fast Transient Waveform
Four severity levels are defined in terms of an open-circuit
voltage as a function of the installation environment. The
installation environments are defined as
• We ll - P ro t e ct e d
• Protected
• Typical Indust r ial
• Severe Industrial
03338-025
Table 10 shows the peak voltages for each of the environments.
A simplified circuit diagram of the actual EFT generator is
illustrated in Figure 26.
C
R
HIGH
VOLTAGE
SOURCE
R
C
C
C
Figure 26. EFT Generator
L
D
M
Z
S
50Ω
OUTPUT
03338-026
These transients are coupled onto the signal lines using an
EFT coupling clamp. The clamp is 1 m long and completely
surrounds the cable, providing maximum coupling capacitance
(50 pF to 200 pF, typ) between the clamp and the cable. High
energy transients are capacitively coupled onto the signal lines.
Fast rise times (5 ns), as specified by the standard, result in very
effective coupling. This test is severe because high voltages are
coupled onto the signal lines. The repetitive transients can cause
problems, where single pulses do not. Destructive latch-up may
be induced due to the high energy content of the transients.
Note that this stress is applied while the interface products are
powered up and are transmitting data. The EFT test applies
hundreds of pulses with higher energy than ESD. The worstcase transient current on an I/O line can be as high as 40 A.
Test results are classified according to the following:
• Normal performance within specification limits.
• Temporary degradation or loss of performance that is
self-recoverable.
•Temporary degradation or loss of function or perfor-
mance that requires operator intervention or system reset.
•Degradation or loss of function that is not recoverable due
to damage.
Rev. B | Page 12 of 16
ADM3485E
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.
The ADM3485E is designed for bidirectional data communications on multipoint transmission lines. A typical application
showing a multipoint transmission network is illustrated in
Figure 27. Only one driver can transmit at a particular time,
but multiple receivers may be enabled simultaneously.
Two main standards are approved by the Electronics Industries
Association (EIA) which 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 feet. A single driver can drive a transmission line
with up to 10 receivers.
The RS-485 standard was defined to cater to true multipoint
communications. This standard meets or exceeds all the
requirements of RS-422, but also allows multiple drivers and
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 RS-422 and RS-485 is
the fact that the drivers may be disabled, thereby allowing more
than one 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.
CABLE AND DATA RATE
The transmission line of choice for RS-485 communications is
a twisted pair. Twisted-pair cable tends to cancel commonmode 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.
As with any transmission line, it is important that reflections are
minimized. This may 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.
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.
Table 11. RS-422 and RS-485 Interface Standards
Specification RS-422 RS-485
Transmission Type Differential Differential
Maximum Cable Length 4000 ft. 4000 ft.
Minimum Driver Output Voltage ±2 V ±1.5 V
Driver Load Impedance 100 Ω 54 Ω
Receiver Input Resistance 4 kΩ min 12 kΩ min
Receiver Input Sensitivity ±200 mV ±200 mV
Receiver Input Voltage Range
−7 V to +7 V −7 V to +12 V
RO
RE
DE
DI
ADM3485E
R
D
A
B
ADM3485E
R
RO
A
B
D
DE
REDI
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF TRANSCEIVERS ON BUS: 50
Figure 27. Multipoint Transmission Network
Rev. B | Page 13 of 16
RO
A
R
RE
B
ADM3485E
D
DIDE
ADM3485E
A
B
R
RO
RE
DE
D
DI
03338-027
ADM3485E
OUTLINE DIMENSIONS
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
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 29. 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 Options
ADM3485EAN −40°C to +85°C Plastic DIP N-8
ADM3485EAR −40°C to +85°C Small Outline (SOIC) R-8
ADM3485EAR-REEL −40°C to +85°C Small Outline (SOIC) R-8
ADM3485EAR-REEL7 −40°C to +85°C Small Outline (SOIC) R-8
ADM3485EARZ1 −40°C to +85°C Small Outline (SOIC) R-8
ADM3485EARZ-REEL1 −40°C to +85°C Small Outline (SOIC) R-8
ADM3485EARZ-REEL71 −40°C to +85°C Small Outline (SOIC) R-8