The SP3490 and SP3491 devices are +3.3V low power full-duplex transceivers that meet
the specications of the RS-485 and RS-422 serial protocols. These devices are pin-to-pin
compatible with the Exar SP490 and SP491 devices as well as popular industry standards.
The SP3490 and SP3491 feature Exar's BiCMOS process, allowing low power operation
without sacricing performance. The SP3490 and SP3491 meet the electrical specications
of the 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 reciveiver tri-state enable lines.
NOTE 1: The input pulse is supplied by a generator with the following characteristics:
PRR = 250kHz, 50% duty cycle, tR < 6.0ns, ZO = 50Ω.
NOTE 2: CL includes probe and stray capacitance.
The SP3490 and SP3491 are two members
in the family of +3.3V low power full-duplex transceivers that meet the electrical
specications of the RS-485 and RS-422
serial protocols. These devices are pin-topin compatible with the Exar SP490 and
SP491 devices as well as popular industry
standards. The SP3490 and SP3491 feature Exar's BiCMOS process allowing low power
operation without sacricing performance.
The RS-485 standard is ideal for multi-drop
applications and 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 accommodate ground potential differences. Because RS-485 is a differential
interface, data is virtually immune to noise
in the transmission line.
Drivers
Receivers
The receivers of the SP3490 and SP3491
have differential inputs with an input sensitivity of ±200mV. Input impedance of the
receivers is typically 15kΩ (12kΩ 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 enable
control line which is active LOW. A logic
LOW on REB (pin 3) of the SP3491 will en-
able the differential receiver. A logic HIGH
on REB (pin 3) of the SP3491 will tri-state
the receiver.
The drivers for both the SP3490 and SP3491
have differential outputs. The typical voltage
output swing with no load will be 0 volts to Vcc.
With worst case loading of 54Ω across the
differential outputs, the drivers can maintain
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 the DE(pin 4) will tri-state the
driver outputs. The SP3490 does not have
a driver enable.
SP3490CN-L ....................................................................... 0°C to +70°C ................................................................................................8-pin NSOIC
SP3490CN-L/TR .................................................................0°C to +70°C ................................................................................................8-pin NSOIC
SP3490EN-L...................................................................... -40°C to +85°C...............................................................................................8-pin NSOIC
SP3490EN-L/TR................................................................. -40°C to +85°C.............................................................................................8-pin NSOIC
SP3491CN-L ....................................................................... 0°C to +70°C ..............................................................................................14-pin NSOIC
SP3491CN-L/TR .................................................................0°C to +70°C ..............................................................................................14-pin NSOIC
SP3491EN-L...................................................................... -40°C to +85°C.............................................................................................14-pin NSOIC
SP3491EN-L/TR................................................................. -40°C to +85°C............................................................................................14-pin NSOIC
Note: /TR = Tape and Reel
REVISION HISTORY
DATEREVISION DESCRIPTION
10/11/02--Legacy Sipex Datasheet
ORDERING INFORMATION
06/08/101.0.0Convert to Exar Format. Update ordering information as a result of discontinued
9/14/101.0.1Correct package type for SP3491 options in ordering table from 8 pin NSOIC to 14
10/27/101.0.2Add ESD protection levels of +/-2kV. Remove SP3490 Supply Current rating for DE
Lead type package options per PDN 081126-01. Change revision to 1.0.0. Add new
Figure 8 - Driver Short Circuit Current Limit Test Circuit
pin NSOIC
= 0V (No driver enable for SP3490).
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Datasheet October 2010
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