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Description
DEMO MANUAL DC2364A
LTC2873
Single-Bus RS485/RS232 Multiprotocol
Transceiver with Switchable Termination
Demonstration circuit 2364A showcases the LTC®2873
RS232/RS485 multiprotocol transceiver with integrated
termination. The DC2364A operates as a stand-alone evalu
ation platform or can be used as a shield with a Linduino®
or Arduino microcontroller board for quick and versatile
evaluation of the LTC2873.
Control signals on the LTC2873 are accessible via test
points for external monitoring or control, or they can be set
by jumpers or by the Linduino GPIO. Bus lines are routed
performance summary
PARAMETER CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS
Input Supply V
Maximum Data Rate RS232
Operating
CC
V
Operating
L
RS485
Specifications are at TA = 25°C
to test points as well as a terminal block for convenient
connections to a transmission line. The DC2364A oper-
-
ates from external supplies or directly from the Linduino’s
regulated output supplies, configured to
3.3V or 5V with
a jumper setting.
Design files for this circuit board are available at
http://www.linear.com/demo/DC2364A
L, LT, LTC, LTM, Linear Technology, Linduino and the Linear logo are registered trademarks of
Linear Technology Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
3.0
1.7
1
20
5.5
V
CC
Mbps
Mbps
V
V
BoarD Layout
Figure 1. DC2364A. Default Jumper Settings Indicated by the Rectangles at the Jumpers. Default Is for Use with Linduino
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Quick start proceDure
OVERVIEW
The LTC2873 multiprotocol transceiver comprises one
RS485 driver and receiver and one RS232 driver and
receiver. A two-pin bus interface is shared with the RS485
and RS232 transceivers and only one can be active at a
given time. The LTC2873 requires a Main Supply, V
(3Vto5.5V) and a Logic Supply, V
(1.7V to 5.5V).
L
CC
The DC2364A is designed to be used stand-alone or
interface directly with a Linduino microcontroller board
(DC2026) in a shield configuration. It is equally compatible
with Arduino, although Linduino is preferred because it
adds a fully isolated USB port, offering added protection
to the connecting computer. A Linduino sketch is provided
that, when loaded and run, displays a menu of options for
controlling and using the DC2364A. This sketch can be
customized as needed.
The DC2364A provides a means to control and observe
nearly every pin on the LTC2873. The control pins can be
driven externally, set high or low with a jumper, or con
-
trolled with a Linduino microcontroller (when attached).
Level shifting buffers are included on the DC2364
A so
that the Linduino can control the signals to the LTC2873,
yet support and preserve the full range of V
and logic levels applied to the LTC2873 from 1.7V to V
voltages
L
CC
.
More Features of the DC2364A:
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Turrets for supply connections are on the right edge
of the board. These connections are optional if used
with a Linduino.
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Test points and terminal block connections for bus
pins on are on the right edge of the board.
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Test points and jumpers for logic-level signals are on
the left edge of the board.
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A Green LED indicates the presence of a low on Data
Input, DI.
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A Yellow LED indicates the presence of a low on
Receiver Output, RO.
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100k pull-up or pull-down resistors on all logic I/O
pins provide a defined logic state in the absence of a
driving signal or jumper.
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Four switches near the bottom left of the board can
be used to give the board a unique address acces-
sible by the Linduino, allowing the code to support
multiple boards, uniquely addressed.
LTC2873 OPERATION
The LTC2873 enables a single channel RS232 driver and
RS232 receiver or one RS485 driver and one RS485 re
-
ceiver, selectable with the 485/232 control pin.
S232
In R
mode (485/232 low), the driver and receiver
are always active and DE485/F232 enables fast mode for
up to 1Mbps.
In RS485 mode (485/232 high), the driver and receiver
are only active if their associated enable pins (DE485/
F232 and RE485) are driven high and low, respectively.
RS485 termination can be switched in by setting the
TE485 pin low. This enables a 120Ω resistor between
A/DO and B/RI.
JUMPERS
Logic Level Jumpers:
Logic interface pins (LB, TE485, 485/232, RE485, DE485/
F232, DI, SHDN) all have jumpers that can be set in three
positions to control the pin state: “GND,” “V
“GND” and “V
” are used to set the state of the pin low or
L
” and “ENuC.”
L
high. “ENuC” enables Linduino control of the pin.
To drive the signal from an external source, set the jumper
for that pin to the GND position. This connects a 50Ω
termination resistor from the pin to ground that can be
overdriven with an external source connected to the test
point on the left side of the board. Alternately, the jumper
can be removed entirely if the 50Ω load is undesirable.
Supply Jumpers:
There are two jumpers that control the Logic Supply
) and Main Supply (VCC) to the LTC2873. For each,
(V
L
the “3V3” or “5V” settings connects the Linduino 3.3V
or 5V regulated supply to those pins. With the jumper
in the “EXT” position, V
and VL will be routed to the
CC
LTC2873 from the turrets on the right edge of the board.
If the DC2364A is used without the Linduino, the “EXT”
setting must be used.
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TE = DE and RE = DE Jumpers:
In some applications it may be beneficial to connect TE
to DE or RE to DE. The two jumpers marked in this way,
present a convenient means of making these connections.
PROBE PADS FOR VDD AND VEE
Probe pads are included on the board for examination of
the VDD, and VEE generated supplies.
HOW TO OPERATE DC2364A WITHOUT A Linduino:
1. Move supply jumpers to “EXT” position.
2. Connect V
There are no power supply sequencing restrictions.
3. Move logic level jumpers to the desired position to set
the pin states or drive externally as described in the
Logic Level Jumpers section.
HOW TO OPERATE DC2364A WITH A Linduino:
By default the DC2364A jumpers are arranged for Linduino
control as indicated in Figure 1
1. Attach the DC2364A to the Linduino board by direct
insertion, like a shield is installed.
and VL supplies and Ground to the turrets.
CC
2. Set the logic level jumpers to the “ENuC” position.
3. Set the V
(“V
L
4. If using external supplies, connect them to the turrets;
otherwise the Linduino will supply the board. The supply
jumpers (see Step 3 above) must be set to match this
configuration.
5. Plug the Linduino into a computer running the Arduino
IDE application using a USB cable.
6. On the computer, open the sketch that is written for
this board (this can be found at http://www.linear.com/
solutions/linduino), and upload to the Linduino.
7. Open the Arduino serial monitor. Set communication
rate to “115200 baud” and choose “Both NL & CR.”
8. A menu is displayed offering options to run the pro
gram that exercises the demonstration circuit and the
LTC2873 as shown in Figure 2.
logic pins can be controlled individually by typing 1-7
The
and hitting ENTER. Selections 8 and 9 apply a 31.4kHz
signal to DI. Options 10 to 26 control multiple pins, con
figuring the LTC2873 to the specified mode of operation.
All logic inputs can be monitored at test points on left side
of board at all times.
and VCC jumpers to the desired position
L
,” “EXT,” and “VCC” are all valid choices)
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Figure 2. Serial Monitor Start-Up Menu Screen
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parts List
ITEM QTY REFERENCE PART DESCRIPTION MANUFACTURER/PART NUMBER
Required Circuit Components
1 1 U1 IC, Single-Bus RS485/RS232 Transceiver LINEAR, LTC2873IUFD#PBF
2 1 C1 Cap, 0.22µF 10% 0603 16V X7R TDK, C1608X7R1C224K080AC
3 1 C2 Cap, 2.2µF 10% 0603 16V X7S TDK, CGA3E1X7S1C225K080AC
4 2 C3-4 Cap, 1µF 10% 0603 16V X7R TDK, C1608X7R1C105K080AC
5 2 C5-6 Cap, Tant, 6.8µF 10% 3216 16V KEMET, T491A685K016AT
6 11 C7-17 Cap, 10nF 10% 0603 50V X7R TDK, C1608X7R1H103K080AA
7 1 D1 Diode, LED, Green, 0805 WURTH ELEKTRONIK, 150080VS75000
8 1 D2 Diode, LED, Yellow, 0805 WURTH ELEKTRONIK, 150080YS75000
9 13 E1-13 SMT, Test Point KEYSTONE, 5019
10 3 E14-16 Turret MILL-MAX, 2501-2-00-80-00-00-07-0
11 1 J1 Term Block, 3 Pos, 3.5mm, Header WURTH ELEKTRONIK, 691214110003
12 1 J2-5 Arduino Header Kit, 2x8pin, 1x6pin, 1x10pin SPARKFUN, PRT-11417
13 7 JP1-7 Header, 1x4 0.1" WURTH ELEKTRONIK, 61300411121
14 2 JP8-9 Header, 1x3 0.1" WURTH ELEKTRONIK, 61300311121
15 2 JP10-11 Header, 2x3 0.1" WURTH ELEKTRONIK, 61300621121
16 11 JP1-11 Shunt, 1x2 0.1", Blue WURTH ELEKTRONIK, 60900213621
17 1 L1 Inductor, 10µH 0806 0.25Ω 1A WURTH ELEKTRONIK, 74479778310
18 24 R1-24 Resistor, 100kΩ 1% 0603 VISHAY, CRCW0603100KFKEA
19 7 R25-R31 Resistor, 249Ω 1% 0603 VISHAY, CRCW0603249RFKEA
20 7 R32-38 Resistor, 49.9Ω 1% 1210 VISHAY, CRCW121049R9FKEA
21 1 R39 Resistor, 261Ω 1% 0603 VISHAY, CRCW0603261RFKEA
22 1 R40 Resistor, 649Ω 1% 0603 VISHAY, CRCW0603649RFKEA
23 1 RA1 Resistor Array, 100kΩ 5% 1206 CTS, 742C083104JP
24 1 SW1 Switch DIP 4-Pos Slide COPAL, CHS-04TA
25 9 U2-10 IC, Buffer/Line Driver, Non-Inverting TI, SN74LV1T126DCKR
26 1 U11 IC, Translator, Bidirectional, 3-State TI, SN74LVC1T45DCKR
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schematic Diagram
DEMO MANUAL DC2364A
Information furnished by Linear Technology Corporation is believed to be accurate and reliable.
However, no responsibility is assumed for its use. Linear Technology Corporation makes no representation that the interconnection of its circuits as described herein will not infringe on existing patent rights.
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