The SP481, SP483, and the SP485 are a family of half-duplex transceivers that meet the
requirements of RS-485 and RS-422. Their BiCMOS design allows low power operation
without sacrificing performance. The SP481 and SP485 meet the requirements of RS-485
and RS-422 up to 5Mbps. Additionally, the SP481 is equipped with a low power Shutdown
mode. The SP483 is internally slew rate limited to reduce EMI and can meet the requirements
of RS-485 and RS-422 up to 250kbps. The SP483 is also equipped with a low power
Shutdown mode.
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 States0.2 VoltsR = 27Ω or R = 50Ω;
Driver Common-Mode
Output Voltage3 VoltsR = 27Ω or R = 50Ω;
Input High Voltage2.0 VoltsApplies to DE, DI, RE
Input Low Voltage0.8 VoltsApplies to DE, DI, RE
Input Current±10 µAApplies to DE, DI, RE
Driver Short-Circuit Current
V
= HIGH35250 mA-7V ≤ VO ≤ +12V
OUT
V
= LOW35250 mA-7V ≤ VO ≤ +12V
OUT
SP481/SP485 DRIVER
AC Characteristics
Maximum Data Rate5 MbpsRE = 5V, DE = 5V
Driver Input to Output203060 nst
Driver Input to Output203060 nst
Driver Skew510 ns
Driver Rise or Fall Time31540 nsFrom 10% to 90%; R
Driver Enable to Output High4070 nsC
Driver Enable to Output Low4070 nsC
Driver Disable Time from Low4070 nsC
Driver Disable Time from High4070 nsC
SP481/SP483/SP485
RECEIVER
DC Characteristics
Differential Input Threshold-0.2+0.2 Volts-7V ≤ V
Input Hysteresis10 mVVCM = 0V
Output Voltage High3.5 VoltsIO = -4mA, VID = +200mV
Output Voltage Low0.4 VoltsIO = +4mA, VID = -200mV
Three-State (High Impedance)
Output Current±1 µA0.4V ≤ VO ≤ 2.4V; RE = 5V
Input Resistance1215 kΩ-7V ≤ V
Input Current (A, B); VIN = 12V+1.0 mADE = 0V, VCC = 0V or 5.25V, VIN = 12V
Input Current (A, B); VIN = -7V-0.8 mADE = 0V, VCC = 0V or 5.25V, VIN = -7V
Short-Circuit Current795 mA0V ≤ VCM ≤ V
Maximum Data Rate5 MbpsRE = 0V, DE = 0V
Receiver Input to Output6090200 nst
Receiver Input to Output6090200 nst
Diff. Receiver Skew It
I13 nsR
PLH-tPHL
Receiver Enable to
Output Low2050 nsC
Receiver Enable to
Output High2050 nsC
Receiver Disable from Low2050 nsC
Receiver Disable from High2050 nsC
SP481
Shutdown Timing
Time to Shutdown50200600 nsRE = 5V, DE = 0V
Driver Enable from Shutdown
to Output High40100 nsCL = 100pF;
Driver Enable from Shutdown
to Output Low40100 nsCL = 100pF;
Receiver Enable from
Shutdown to Output High3001000 nsCL = 15pF;
Receiver Enable from
Shutdown to Output Low3001000 nsCL = 15pF;
; R
PLH
DIFF
CL1 = C
L2
; R
PHL
DIFF
CL1 = C
L2
= 54Ω; C
DIFF
Figures 3 & 8
= 15pF;
RL
= 15pF;
RL
= 15pF;
RL
= 15pF;
RL
= 100pF;
=
Figures 2 & 9;
= 54Ω,
= 54Ω,
Figures 3 & 8
100pF;
Figures 3 & 8
= C
= 100pF;
L1
L2
Figures 2 & 9;
Figures 2 & 9;
Figures 2 & 9;
S1 closed
S2 closed
S1 closed
S2 closed
See figures 4 & 7;
See figures 4 & 7;
See figures 2 & 9;
See figures 2 & 9;
PARAMETERSMIN.TYP.MAX. UNITSCONDITIONS
SP483 DRIVER
AC Characteristics
Maximum Data Rate250 kbps
Driver Input to Output2508002000 nst
Driver Skew2508002000 nst
Driver Rise and Fall Time100800 ns
2502000 nsFrom 10% to 90%; R
Driver Enable to Output High2502000 nsCL = 100pF;
Driver Enable to Output Low2502000 nsCL = 100pF;
Driver Disable Time from Low3003000 nsCL = 15pF;
Driver Disable Time from High 3003000 nsCL = 15pF;
SP483 RECEIVER
AC Characteristics
Maximum Data Rate250 kbps
Receiver Input to Output2502000 nst
Diff. Receiver Skew It
I100 nsR
PLH-tPHL
Receiver Enable to
Output Low2050 nsC
Receiver Enable to
Output High2050 nsC
Receiver Disable from Low2050 nsC
Receiver Disable from High2050 nsC
; R
PLH
see figures 3 & 6
; R
PHL
see figures 3 & 6
see figures 3 & 6,
t
= |t
SKEW
CL1 = CL2 = 100pF,
; R
PLH
Figures 3 & 8
= 54Ω, CL1 = C
DIFF
Figures 3 & 8
= 15pF;
RL
= 15pF;
RL
= 15pF;
RL
= 15pF;
RL
= 54Ω, CL1 = C
DIFF
= 54Ω, CL1 = C
DIFF
- t
DPLH
DPHL
See figures 4 & 7;
See figures 4 & 7;
See figures 4 & 7;
See figures 4 & 7;
= 54Ω, CL1 = C
DIFF
Figures 2 & 9;
Figures 2 & 9;
Figures 2 & 9;
Figures 2 & 9;
=
100pF;
L2
=
100pF;
L2
|
= 54Ω,
DIFF
see figures 3 & 6
S2 closed
S1 closed
S1 closed
S2 closed
= 100pF;
L2
= 100pF;
L2
S1 closed
S2 closed
S1 closed
S2 closed
SP483
Shutdown Timing
Time to Shutdown50200600 nsRE = 5V, DE = 0V
Driver Enable from Shutdown
to Output High2000 nsCL = 100pF;
See figures 4 & 7;
S2 closed
Driver Enable from Shutdown
to Output Low2000 nsCL = 100pF;
See figures 4 & 7;
S1 closed
Receiver Enable from
Shutdown to Output High2500 nsCL = 15pF;
See figures 4 & 7;
S2 closed
Receiver Enable from
Shutdown to Output Low2500 nsCL = 15pF;
The SP481, SP483, and SP485 are half-duplex
differential transceivers that meet the requirements of RS-485 and RS-422. Fabricated with a
Sipex proprietary BiCMOS process, all three
products require a fraction of the power of older
bipolar designs.
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
SP481, SP483, SP485
The driver outputs of the SP481, SP483, and
SP485 are differential outputs meeting the RS-
485 and RS-422 standards. The typical voltage
output swing with no load will be 0 volts to +5
volts. With worst case loading of 54Ω across the
differential outputs, the drivers can maintain
greater than 1.5V voltage levels. The drivers of
the SP481, SP483 and SP485 have an enable
control line which is active HIGH. A logic
HIGH on DE (pin 5) will enable the differential
driver outputs. A logic LOW on DE (pin 5) will
tri-state the driver outputs.
The SP481, SP483, and SP485 receivers have
differential inputs with an input sensitivity as
low as ±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 of the SP481, SP483
and SP485 have a tri-state enable control pin.
A logic LOW on RE (pin 4) will enable the
receiver, a logic HIGH on RE (pin 4) will disable
the receiver.
The receiver for the SP481 and SP485 will
operate up to at least 5Mbps. The SP483 receiver
is rated for data rates up to 250kbps. The receiver
for each of the three devices is equipped with the
fail-safe feature. Fail-safe guarantees that the
receiver output will be in a HIGH state when the
input is left unconnected.
Shutdown Mode
SP481/SP483
The SP481 and SP483 are equipped with a
Shutdown mode. To enable the Shutdown state,
both the driver and receiver must be disabled
simultaneously. A logic LOW on DE (pin 5) and
a logic HIGH on RE (pin 4) will put the SP481
or SP483 into Shutdown mode. In Shutdown,
supply current will drop to typically 1µA.
The transmitters of the SP481 and SP485 will
operate up to at least 5Mbps. The SP483 has
internally slew rate limited driver outputs to
minimize EMI. The maximum data rate for the
SP483 driver is 250kbps.
SP481CN...................................................................................... 0˚C to +70˚C .......................................................................... 8-pin Narrow SOIC
SP481CS ...................................................................................... 0˚C to +70˚C ............................................................................8-pin Plastic DIP
SP481EN .................................................................................... .-40˚C to +85˚C ........................................................................ 8-pin Narrow SOIC
SP481ES .....................................................................................-40˚C to +85˚C ..........................................................................8-pin Plastic DIP
SP483CN...................................................................................... 0˚C to +70˚C .......................................................................... 8-pin Narrow SOIC
SP483CS ...................................................................................... 0˚C to +70˚C ............................................................................8-pin Plastic DIP
SP483EN ..................................................................................... -40˚C to +85˚C ........................................................................ 8-pin Narrow SOIC
SP483ES .....................................................................................-40˚C to +85˚C ..........................................................................8-pin Plastic DIP
SP485CN...................................................................................... 0˚C to +70˚C .......................................................................... 8-pin Narrow SOIC
SP485CS ...................................................................................... 0˚C to +70˚C ............................................................................8-pin Plastic DIP
SP485EN ..................................................................................... -40˚C to +85˚C ........................................................................ 8-pin Narrow SOIC
SP485ES .....................................................................................-40˚C to +85˚C ..........................................................................8-pin Plastic DIP
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