The SP3490 and the SP3491 are +3.3V low power full duplex transceivers that meet the
specifications of the RS-485 and RS-422 serial protocols. These devices are pin-to-pin
compatible with the Sipex SP490 and SP491 devices as well as popular industry standards.
The SP3490 and the SP3491 feature Sipex's BiCMOS process, allowing low power operation
without sacrificing performance. The SP3490 and SP3491 meet the electrical specifications
of RS-485 and RS-422 serial protocols up to 10Mbps under load. The SP3491 is identical to
the SP3490 with the addition of driver and receiver tri-state enable lines.
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.
Differential Output Voltage1.5V
Change in Magnitude of Driver
Differential Output Voltage for
Complimentary States0.2VoltsR = 27Ω or R = 50Ω;
Driver Common-Mode
Output Voltage3VoltsR = 27Ω or R = 50Ω;
Input High Voltage2.0Volts
Input Low Voltage0.8Volts
Input Current+10µA
Driver Short-Circuit Current
V
V
and VCC = 3.3V ± 5% unless otherwise noted.
MIN
MAX
VoltsUnloaded; R = ∞ Ω;
CC
VoltsWith Load; R = 50Ω; (RS-422);
CC
VoltsW
CC
= HIGH+250mA-7V < VO < +12V
OUT
= LOW+250mA-7V < VO < +12V
OUT
Figure 1
ith Load; R = 27Ω; (RS-485);
Figure 1
Figure 1
Figure 1
Figure 1
SP3490 DRIVER
AC Characteristics
Maximum Data Rate10Mbps
Driver Input to Output, t
Driver Input to Output, t
PLH
PHL
Differential Driver Skew2ns t
Driver Rise or Fall Time520nsFrom 10% to 90%;
SP3490
RECEIVER
204060nsR=27Ω,
204060nsR=27Ω,
(Y) - t
PHL
Figures 2 and 8
Figures 2 and 8
Figures 2 and 8
PLH
(Y) , t
PHL
(Z) - t
Figures 3 and 9
PLH
(Z) ,
DC Characteristics
Differential Input Threshold0.2+0.2Volts-7V < V
Input Hysteresis25mVVCM = 0V
CM
< 12V
Output Voltage High VCC-0.4VoltsIO = -1.5mA, VID = +200mV
Output Voltage Low0.4VoltsIO = +2.5mA, VID = -200mV
Input Resistance1215kΩ-7V < V
Input Current (A, B); VIN = 12V1.0mAVIN = 12V
CM
≤ 12V
Input Current (A, B); VIN = -7V-0.8mAVIN = -7V
Short-Circuit Current60mA0V < VO < V
Differential Output Voltage1.5V
Change in Magnitude of Driver
Differential Output Voltage for
Complimentary States0.2VoltsR = 27Ω or R = 50Ω;
Driver Common-Mode
Output Voltage3VoltsR = 27Ω or R = 50Ω;
Input HIGH Voltage2.0VoltsApplies to D, REB, DE
Input LOW Voltage0.8VoltsApplies to D, REB, DE
Input Current+10µAApplies to D, REB, DE
Driver Short-Circuit Current
V
V
SP3491 DRIVER
AC Characteristics
Maximum Data Rate10Mbps
Driver Input to Output, t
Driver Input to Output, t
Differential Driver Skew2nst
and VCC = +3.3V ± 5% unless otherwise noted.
MIN
MAX
VoltsUnloaded; R = ∞;
CC
VoltsWith Load; R = 50Ω; (RS-422);
CC
Volts
CC
= HIGH+250mA-7V < VO < +12V
OUT
= LOW+250mA-7V < VO < +12V
OUT
PLH
PHL
204060ns
204060ns
Figure 1
With Load; R = 27Ω; (RS-485);
Figures 2 and 8
Figures 2 and 8
(Y) - t
PHL
Figures 2 and 8
PLH
(Y) , t
Figure 1
Figure 1
Figure 1
(Z) - t
PHL
Figure 1
(Z) ,
PLH
Driver Rise or Fall Time520nsFrom 10% to 90%;
Driver Enable to Output HIGH52120ns
Driver Enable to Output LOW60120ns
Driver Disable from LOW40120ns
Driver Disable from HIGH
60120ns
Figures 4 and 10
Figures 5 and 10
Figures 5 and 10
Figures 4 and 10
Figures 3 and 9
NOTE 1: The input pulse is supplied by a generator with the following characteristics:
PRR=250KHz, 50% duty cycle, tr < 6.0ns, Z0=50Ω.
NOTE 2: CL includes probe and stray capacitance.
Differential Input Threshold-0.2+0.2 Volts-7V < V
Input Hysteresis25 mVVCM = 0V
Output Voltage HIGH VCC-0.4 VoltsIO = -1.5mA, VID = +200mV
Output Voltage LOW0.4 VoltsIO = +2.5mA, VID = -200mV
Three State (high impedance)
Output Current+1 µA0V < VO < VCC; REB = V
Input Resistance1215 kΩ-7V < V
Input Current (A, B); VIN = 12V1.0 mADE = 0V, VCC = 0V or +3.6V, VIN = 12V
Input Current (A, B); VIN = -7V-0.8 mADE = 0V, VCC = 0V or +3.6V, VIN = -7V
Short-Circuit Current60 mA0V < VO < V
SP3491
AC Characteristics
Maximum Data Rate10 MbpsREB = 0V, DE = V
Receiver Input to Output, t
and VCC = +3.3V ± 5% unless otherwise noted.
MIN
MAX
RECEIVER
RECEIVER
PLH
4070120 ns
85 nsT
< 12V
CM
< 12V
CM
CC
Figures 6 & 11
= +25oC, VCC = +3.3V,
AMB
Figures 6 and 11
CC
CC
Receiver Input to Output, t
Differential Receiver Skew4 nst
Receiver Enable to Output LOW
Receiver Enable to Output HIGH
Receiver Disable from LOW
Receiver Disable from HIGH
4070120 ns
PHL
65150 ns
65150 ns
65200 ns
65200 ns
85 nsT
Figures 6 & 11
= +25oC, VCC = +3.3V,
AMB
Figures 6 and 11
(A) - t
PHL
Figures 6 & 11
PLH
(A) , t
Figures 7 and 12;
Figures 7 and 12;
Figures 7 and 12;
Figures 7 and 12;
(B) - t
PHL
S1 closed, S2 open
S2 closed, S1 open
S1 closed, S2 open
S
closed, S1 open
2
POWER REQUIREMENTS
Supply Voltage+3.0+3.6 Volts
Supply Current10002000 µAREB, D = 0V or VCC; DE = V
The SP3490 and the SP3491 are two members
in the family of +3.3V low power full duplex
transceivers that meet the electrical specifications
of the RS-485 and RS-422 serial protocols.
These devices are pin-to-pin compatible with
the SipexSP490 and the SP491 devices as well
as popular industry standards. The SP3490 and
the SP3491 feature Sipex's BiCMOS process
allowing low power operation without sacrificing
performance.
Driver
The drivers for both the SP3490 and SP3491
have differential outputs. The typical voltage
output swing with no load will be 0 volts to V
With a load of 54Ω across the differential
CC.
outputs, the driver maintains greater than 1.5V
voltage levels.
The driver of the SP3491 has a driver enable
control line which is active high. A logic high on
DE (pin 4) of the SP3491 will enable the differential driver outputs. A logic low on DE (pin 4)
of the SP3491 will tri-state the driver outputs.
The SP3490 does not have a driver enable.
Receiver
The receivers for the SP3490 and SP3491 have
differential inputs with an input sensitivity
as low as ±100mV. Input impedance of the
receivers is typically 15kΩ (12k Ω minimum).
A wide common mode range of -7V to +12V
allows for large ground potential differences
between systems. The receivers for both the
SP3490 and SP3491 are equipped with a
fail-safe feature that guarantees the receiver
output will be in a high state when the input
is left unconnected.
The receiver of the SP3491 has a receiver enable
control line which is active low. A logic low on
REB (pin 3) of the SP3491 will enable the
differential receiver. A logic high on REB
(pin 3) of the SP3491 will tri-state the receiver.
SP3490CN0˚C to +70˚C8-Pin NSOIC
SP3490CP0˚C to +70˚C8-Pin DIP
SP3490EN-40˚C to +85˚C8-Pin NSOIC
SP3490EP-40˚C to +85˚C8-Pin DIP
SP3491CN0˚C to +70˚C14-Pin NSOIC
SP3491CP0˚C to +70˚C14-Pin DIP
SP3491EN.-40˚C to +85˚C14-Pin NSOIC
SP3491EP-40˚C to +85˚C14-Pin DIP
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Sipex Corporation
Headquarters and
Sales Office
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