The SP3486 and the SP3487 are +3.3V low power quad drivers that meet the specifications
of the RS-485 and RS-422 serial protocols. These devices are pin-to-pin compatible with
Sipex's SP486 and SP487 devices as well as popular industry standards. The SP3486 and
SP3487 feature Sipex's BiCMOS process allowing low power operation without sacrificing
performance. The SP3486 and SP3487 meet the electrical specifications of RS-485 and
RS-422 serial protocols up to 10Mbps under load. The SP3486 features a common driver
enable control. The SP3487 provides independent driver enable controls for each pair of
drivers. Both devices feature tri-state outputs and a -7V to +12V common-mode input voltage
range.
These are stress ratings only and functional operation of the device
at these 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.
Small Outline .................................................................... 375mW
(derate 7mW/°C above +70°C)
Lead Temperature (soldering, 10 sec) ...................................300°C
SPECIFICATIONS
VCC = 3.3V±5%; typicals at 25°C; T
PARAMETERMIN.TYP.MAX.UNITCONDITIONS
DC CHARACTERISTICS
Digital InputsDI, EN, EN, EN
Voltage
V
IL
V
IH
Input Current±2µAVIN = 0V to V
DRIVER OUTPUTS
Differential VoltageV
Common Mode Output Voltage3VoltsR = 27Ω or 50Ω;
Change in Common Mode Output Magnitude0.2VoltsR = 27Ω or 50Ω;
for Complementary Output StateR = 50Ω (RS-422)
Maximum Data Rate10Mbps
Short–circuit Current
V
OH
V
OL
High Impedance Output Current1µAVO = -7V to +12V, TA=25oC
Pin 1 — DI1 — Driver 1 Input — If Driver 1 output
is enabled, logic 0 on DI1 forces driver output
DO1A low and DO1B high. A logic 1 on DI1 with
Driver 1 output enabled forces driver DO1A high
and DO1B low.
Pin 2 — DO1A — Driver 1 output A.
Pin 3 — DO1B — Driver 1 output B.
Pin 4 — EN — Driver Output Enable. Please refer
to SP3486 Truth Table (1).
Pin 5 — DO2B — Driver 2 output B.
Pin 6 — DO2A — Driver 2 output A.
Pin 7 — DI2 — Driver 2 Input — If Driver 2 output
is enabled, logic 0 on DI2 forces driver output
DO2A low and DO2B high. A logic 1 on DI2 with
Driver 2 output enabled forces driver DO2A high
and DO2B low.
R
V
D
CC
V
OD
R
V
OC
Pin 9 — DI3 — Driver 3 Input — If Driver 3 output
is enabled, logic 0 on DI3 forces driver output
DO3A low and DO3B high. A logic 1 on DI3 with
Driver 3 output enabled forces driver DO3A high
and DO3B low.
Pin 10 — DO3A — Driver 3 output A.
Pin 11 — DO3B — Driver 3 output B.
Pin 12 — EN — Driver Output Disable. Please
refer to SP486 Truth Table (1).
S1
D
C
L = 50pF
GENERATOR
(NOTE 1)
50Ω
(NOTE 2)
VOH + VOL
V
OM = 1.5V
2
Figure 3. Driver Enable and Disable Timing Circuit,
Output HIGH
S1
0V OR 3V
GENERATOR
(NOTE 1)
50Ω
D
C
L
= 50pF
(NOTE 2)
OUT
R
L = 110Ω
V
CC
R
L
= 110Ω
OUT
Figure 1. Driver DC Test Load Circuit
Figure 4. Driver Enable and Disable Timing Circuit,
Output LOW
Pin 13 — DO4B — Driver 4 output B.
Pin 14 — DO4A — Driver 4 output A.
Pin 15 — DI4 — Driver 4 Input — If Driver 4
output is enabled, logic 0 on DI4 forces driver
output DO4A low and DO4B high. A logic 1 on DI
with Driver 4 output enabled forces driver DO4A
high and DO4B low.
Pin 16—VCC—Positive Supply +3.00V<V
<+3.60V
INPUTENABLESOUTPUTS
DIENENOUTAOUTB
HHX H L
LHX L H
HXL H L
LXL L H
XLHHi–ZHi–Z
Table 1. SP3486 Truth Table
Pin 8 — GND — Digital Ground.
Pin 9 — DI3 — Driver 3 Input — If Driver 3 output
is enabled, logic 0 on DI3 forces driver output
DO3A low and DO3B high. A logic 1 on DI3 with
Driver 3 output enabled forces driver DO3A high
and DO3B low.
Pin 10 — DO3A — Driver 3 output A.
4
Pin 11 — DO3B — Driver 3 output B.
Pin 12 — EN3/EN4 — Driver 3 and 4 Output
Enable. Please refer to SP3487Truth Table (2).
CC
Pin 13 — DO4B — Driver 4 output B.
SP3487 PINOUT
Pin 1 — DI1 — Driver 1 Input — If Driver 1 output
is enabled, logic 0 on DI1 forces driver output
DO1A low and DO1B high. A logic 1 on DI1 with
Driver 1 output enabled forces driver DO1A high
and DO1B low.
Pin 2 — DO1A — Driver 1 output A.
Pin 3 — DO1B — Driver 1 output B.
output is enabled, logic 0 on DI4 forces driver
output DO4A low and DO4B high. A logic 1 on DI
with Driver 4 output enabled forces driver DO4A
high and DO4B low.
Pin 16 —VCC —Positive Supply +3.00V < V
< +3.60V
Pin 4 — EN1/EN2 — Driver 1 and 2 Output
Enable. Please refer to SP3487 Truth Table (2).
is enabled, logic 0 on DI2 forces driver output
DO2A low and DO2B high. A logic 1 on DI2 with
Driver 2 output enabled forces driver DO2A high
and DO2B low.
The SP3486 and the SP3487 are +3.3V low power
quad line drivers that meet the specifications of
the RS-485 and RS-422 serial protocols. These
devices are pin-to-pin compatible with Sipex's
SP486 and SP487 devices as well as popular
industry standards. The SP3486 and SP3487
devices feature Sipex's BiCMOS process
allowing low power operation without sacrificing
performance.
The RS-485 standard is ideal for multi-drop
applications or 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 accomodate
ground potential differences. Data is virtually
immune to noise in the transmission line because
the RS-485 protocol is a differential interface.
The drivers for both the SP3486 and SP3487
have differential outputs. The typical voltage
output swing with no load will be 0V to +5V.
With worst case loading of 54Ω across the
differential outputs, the driver can maintain
greater than +1.5V voltage levels.
The drivers of the SP3486 feature active HIGH
and active LOW common driver enable
controls. Refer to SP3486 Truth Table in Table
1. The SP3487 provides independent, active
high driver enable controls for each pair of
drivers. Refer to SP3487 Truth Table in Table 2.
The driver outputs are short-circuit limited
to 250mA. The SP3486 and SP3487 drivers
meet the electrical specifications of RS-485
and RS-422 serial protocols up to 10Mbps
under load.
Figure 6. Driver Enable and Disable Timing Waveforms
NOTE 1: The input pulse is supplied by a generator with the following characteristics:
INPUT=250kHz, 50% duty cycle, tr < 6.0ns, Zo=50Ω.
NOTE 2: CL includes probe and stray capacitance.
Model..................................................... Enable/Disable .......................................... Temperature Range ......................................... Package
SP3486CP .......................... Common; active Low and Active High ............................. 0°C to +70°C..................................... 16–pin Plastic DIP
SP3486CT........................... Common; active Low and Active High ............................. 0°C to +70°C .............................................. 16–pin SOIC
SP3486EP........................... Common; active Low and Active High ........................... –40°C to +85°C .................................. 16–pin Plastic DIP
SP3486ET ........................... Common; active Low and Active High ........................... –40°C to +85°C ........................................... 16–pin SOIC
SP3487CP ............................... One per driver pair; active High ................................... 0°C to +70°C..................................... 16–pin Plastic DIP
SP3487CT................................ One per driver pair; active High ...................................0°C to +70°C.............................................. 16–pin SOIC
SP3487EP................................ One per driver pair; active High ................................ –40°C to +85 °C .................................. 16–pin Plastic DIP
SP3487ET ................................ One per driver pair; active High ................................ –40°C to +85°C ........................................... 16–pin SOIC
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