MAX13410E–MAX13415E
Detailed Description
The MAX13410E–MAX13415E are half-duplex RS-485/
RS-422-compatible transceivers optimized for isolated
applications. These devices feature an internal LDO regulator, one driver, and one receiver. The internal LDO
allows the part to operate from an unregulated +6V to
+28V power supply. The AutoDirection feature reduces
the number of optical isolators needed in isolated applications. Other features include ±15kV ESD protection
(MAX13412E/MAX13413E only), ±14kV (MAX13410E/
MAX13411E only) fail-safe circuitry, slew-rate limiting, and
full-speed operation.
The MAX13410E–MAX13415E internal LDO generates a
5V ±10% power supply that is used to power its internal
circuitry. The MAX13412E–MAX13415E bring the 5V to an
output V
REG
that allows the user to power additional external circuitry with up to 20mA to further reduce external
components. The MAX13410E/MAX13411E do not have a
5V output and come in industry-compatible pinouts. This
allows easy replacement in existing designs.
The MAX13412E/MAX13413E feature Maxim’s proprietary AutoDirection control. This architecture eliminates
the need for the DE and RE control signals. In isolated
applications, this reduces the cost and size of the system by reducing the number of optical isolators required.
The MAX13410E/MAX13412E/MAX13414E feature
reduced slew-rate drivers that minimize EMI and reduce
reflections caused by improperly terminated cables,
allowing error-free transmission up to 500kbps. The
MAX13411E/MAX13413E/MAX13415E are not slew-rate
limited, allowing transmit speeds up to 16Mbps.
The MAX13410E–MAX13415E feature a 1/8-unit load
receiver input impedance, allowing up to 256 transceivers on the bus. All driver outputs are protected to
±15kV ESD using the Human Body Model. These
devices also include fail-safe circuitry, MAX13410E/
MAX13411E/MAX13414E/MAX13415E, guaranteeing a
logic-high receiver output when the receiver inputs are
open or shorted. The receiver outputs a logic-high
when the transmitter on the terminated bus is disabled
(high impedance).
Internal Low-Dropout Regulator
The MAX13410E–MAX13415E include an internal lowdropout regulator that allows it to operate from input voltages of up to +28V. The internal LDO has a set output
voltage of 5V ±10% that is used to power the internal circuitry of the device. The MAX13412E–MAX13415E offer
the LDO output at the V
REG
output. This allows additional
external circuitry to be powered without the need for
additional external regulators. The V
REG
output can
source up to 20mA.
When using these devices with high input voltages and
heavily loaded networks, special care must be taken
that the power dissipation rating of the package and
the maximum die temperature of the device is not
exceeded. Die temperature of the part can be calculated using the equation:
T
DIE
= [(
θ
JC
+
θ
CA
) x P
DISS
] + T
AMBIENT
, where
T
DIE
= Temperature of the Die
θ
JC
= 6.0°C/W = Junction-to-Case Thermal Resist-
ance
θ
CA
= Case-to-Ambient Thermal Resistance
θ
JA
=
θ
JC
+
θ
CA
= 52.0°C/W = Junction-to-Ambient
Thermal Resistance
P
DISS
= (ICC- VCC) + [(VCC- V
REG
) x I
REG
)] + [(VCC-
VOD) x I
DRIVER
] = Power Dissipation of the Part
T
AMBIENT
= Ambient Temperature
VCC= Voltage on the VCCInput
ICC= Current in to V
CC
V
REG
= Voltage on the V
REG
Output
I
REG
= Current Drawn from the V
REG
Output
VOD= Voltage at the Driver Output (|VA- VB|)
I
DRIVER
= Current Driven Out of the Driver. Typically,
this is the current through the termination resistor.
The absolute maximum rating of the die temperature of
the MAX13410E–MAX13415E is +150°C. To protect the
part from overheating, there is an internal thermal shutdown that shuts down the part when the die temperature reaches +150°C. To prevent damage to the part,
and to prevent the part from entering thermal shutdown,
keep the die temperature below 150°C, plus some margin. The circuit designer can minimize the die temperature by controlling the following parameters:
•V
CC
•I
REG
•
θ
CA
Measuring the VCCCurrent
Measured current at the VCCpin is a function of the
quiescent current of the part, the amount of current that
the drivers must supply to the load, and in the case of
the MAX13412E–MAX13415E, the load on the V
REG
output. In most cases, the load that the drivers must
supply will be the termination resistor(s). Ideally, the termination resistance should match the characteristic
impedance of the cable and is usually not a parameter
the circuit designer can easily change. In some lowspeed, short-cable applications, proper termination
RS-485 Transceiver with Integrated Low-Dropout
Regulator and AutoDirection Control
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