The MAX13450E/MAX13451E are half-duplex and fullduplex RS-485/RS-422 transceivers. These devices feature internal 100I and 120I termination resistors. The
resistor values are pin selectable. A logic supply input
allows interfacing to logic levels down to +1.8V.
The MAX13450E/MAX13451E feature strong drivers
specified to drive low-impedance lines found when a
fully loaded bus, based on today’s 100I characteristic
impedance cable, is doubly terminated. Both devices
allow slew-rate limiting of the driver output to reduce EMI
and reflections for data rates up to 500kbps.
The MAX13451E has a FAULT alarm indication output to
signal to the system that an error condition exists in the
driver. The MAX13451E also features a logic inversion
function. The logic inversion allows phase reversal of the
A-B signals in case these are inadvertently connected
wrongly.
The MAX13450E/MAX13451E have 1/8-unit load receiver
input impedance, allowing up to 256 transceivers on the
bus. All driver outputs are protected to Q30kV ESD using
the Human Body Model (HBM).
The MAX13450E/MAX13451E are available in a 14-pin
TSSOP package and operate over the automotive -40NC
to +125NC temperature range.
Note 1: Package thermal resistances were obtained using the method described in JEDEC specification JESD51-7, using a four-
layer board. For detailed information on package thermal considerations, refer to www.maxim-ic.com/thermal-tutorial.
Stresses beyond those listed under “Absolute Maximum Ratings” may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings only, and functional
operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those indicated in the operational sections of the specifications is not implied. Exposure to absolute
maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
MAX13450E/MAX13451E
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(VCC = +4.5V to +5.5V, VL = +1.62V to VCC, TA = T
VL = +1.8V, and TA = +25NC.) (Note 2)
PARAMETERSYMBOLCONDITIONSMINTYPMAXUNITS
Supply VoltageV
Logic Supply VoltageV
Supply CurrentI
Logic Supply CurrentI
Shutdown CurrentI
DRIVER
Differential Driver Output V
Change in Magnitude of
Differential Output Voltage
Driver Common-Mode Output
Voltage
Change In Magnitude of
Common-Mode Voltage
Driver Short-Circuit Output
Current
CC
L
CC
L
SHDN
OD
DV
OD
V
OC
DV
OC
I
OSD
DE = RE = high, TERM = high, no load
DE = RE = low, TERM = low, no load
Current into VL, no load on RO, device not
(VCC = +4.5V to +5.5V, VL = +1.62V to VCC, TA = T
VL = +1.8V, and TA = +25NC.) (Note 2)
PARAMETERSYMBOLCONDITIONSMINTYPMAXUNITS
DRIVER
t
Driver Propagation Delay
Differential Driver Output Skew
|t
- t
DPLH
Driver Differential Output Rise or
Fall Time
Maximum Data Rate DR
Driver Enable from Shutdown to
Output High
Driver Enable from Shutdown to
Output Low
Driver Disable Delayt
Driver Enable Delayt
RECEIVER
Receiver Propagation Delay
Receiver Output Skewt
Maximum Data Rate DR
Receiver Enable to Output Hight
Receiver Enable to Output Lowt
Receiver Disable Time from Hight
Receiver Disable Time from Lowt
Receiver Enable from Shutdown
to Output High
Receiver Enable from Shutdown
to Output Low
TERMINATION RESISTOR
Turn-Off Timet
Turn-On Timet
Note 2: All devices are 100% production tested at TA = +25°C. Limits over temperature are guaranteed by design.
Note 3: Termination resistance is disabled (TERM = high).
DPHL
|
DPLH
t
DPHL
t
DSKEW
tHL, t
LH
MAX
t
DZH(SHDN)
t
DZL(SHDN)
, t
DLZ
DHZ
, t
DZL
DZH
t
RPLH
t
RPHL
RSKEW
MAX
RZH
RZL
RHZ
RLZ
t
RZH(SHDN)
t
RZL(SHDN)
RTZ
RTEN
R
DIFF
R
DIFF
R
DIFF
S2 closed, RL = 500I, CL = 100pF,
Figures 4 and 5
S1 closed, RL = 500I, CL = 100pF,
Figures 4 and 5
Figures 4 and 5100ns
Figures 4 and 5100ns
CL = 15pF, |VID| R 2.0V; tLH, tHL P 15ns,
Figures 6 and 7
CL = 15pF, Figures 6 and 76ns
S2 closed, CL = 100pF, RL = 500I,
Figures 8 and 9
S1 closed, CL = 100pF, RL = 500I,
Figures 8 and 9
Figures 8 and 950ns
Figures 8 and 950ns
Figures 8 and 92000ns
Figures 8 and 92000ns
Figure 10120
Figure 101
to T
MIN
= 54I, CL = 50pF, Figures 2 and 3
= 54I, CL = 50pF, Figure 3
= 54I, CL = 50pF, Figures 2 and 3
unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at VCC = +5V,
Driver-Output Enable. Drive DE low to put the driver output in three-state. Drive DE
high to enable the driver. DE is referenced to VL.
Receiver-Output Enable. Drive RE low to enable the RO. Drive RE high to disable
RE
the RO output and put the RO output in a high-impedance state. RE is referenced
to VL.
Driver Input. Drive DI low to force the noninverting output low and the inverting
output high. Drive DI high to force the noninverting output high and inverting output low. DI is referenced to VL.
CC
TERM
L
Power-Supply Voltage. Bypass VCC to GND with a 0.1FF ceramic capacitor
placed as close as possible to the device.
Active-Low Termination Resistor Enable. Drive TERM low to enable the internal termination resistor. TERM is referenced to VL.
Logic Supply Voltage. Bypass VL to GND with a 0.1FF ceramic capacitor placed
as close as possible to the device.
Receiver Output. When receiver is enabled and VA - VB R -50mV, RO is high. If
VA - VB P -200mV, RO is low. RO is referenced to VL.
Receiver Output. When INV is low, receiver is enabled and VA - VB R -50mV, RO is
high. If VA - VB P -200mV, RO is low. When INV is high, receiver is enabled and
VA - VB R -50mV, RO is low. If VA - VB P -200mV, RO is high. RO is referenced to VL.
If INV is low, A is a noninverting receiver input and a noninverting driver output. If
INV is high, A is an inverting receiver input and an inverting driver output.
If INV is low, B is an inverting receiver input and an inverting driver output. If INV
is high, B is a noninverting receiver input and a noninverting driver output.
——EPExposed Pad. Connect EP to GND. Do not use EP as the only GND connection.
Function Tables
MAX13450E/MAX13451E
Table 1. Termination Resistor Control
(MAX13450E/MAX13451E)
TERM
LowXXActivated
HighXXNot activated
DE
RE
Table 2. Shutdown Control (MAX13450E/
NAMEFUNCTION
Termination Resistor Value Selection Input. Drive TERM100 low to select a 120I
termination and high to select a 100I termination. The TERM100 input is referenced to VL.
Slew-Rate Limiting-Enable Input. Drive SRL high to enable slew-rate limiting and
low to disable slew-rate limiting. The SRL input is referenced to VL.
Inversion Input. Drive INV high to internally swap RO logic level with respect to A
and B signals.
Fault Flag Output. FAULT asserts high in overcurrent conditions or if A/B are forced
below GND or above VCC when the driver is enabled. FAULT is referenced to VL.
Table 4. Function Table for Receiver
(MAX13450E)
TERMINATION RESISTOR
RE
HighXHigh-Z
Low
INPUTOUTPUT
A-BRO
R -50mV or Open
P -200mV
High
Low
MAX13451E)
DE
LowHighHighShutdown
RETERM
Table 3. Function Table for Transmitter
(MAX13450E)
Table 5. INV Input Function Table for
Transmitter (MAX13451E)
INPUTOUTPUT
DEINVDIAB
LowXXHigh-ZHigh-Z
Low
High
High
LowLowHigh
HighHighLow
LowHighLow
HighLowHigh
RS-485 Transceivers with Integrated
100Ω/120Ω Termination Resistors
Function Tables
(continued)
Table 6. INV Input Function Table for
Receiver (MAX13451E)
INPUTOUTPUT
RE
HighXXHigh-Z
Low
INVA-BRO
Low
High
R -50mV or
Short or Open
P -200mV
R -50mV or
Open
P -200mV
High
Low
Low
High
Functional Diagram (MAX13450E)
V
V
L
CC
SRL
Z
DI
DE
TERM
LOGIC-LEVEL
TRANSLATION
RE
D
Y
MAX13450E
B
MAX13450E/MAX13451E
Detailed Description
The MAX13450E is a full-duplex, RS-485/RS-422compatible transceiver and the MAX13451E is a halfduplex, RS-485/RS-422-compatible transceiver. Both
devices have an internal 100I/120I termination resistor.
The MAX13450E/MAX13451E have a VL supply voltage
input to support down to a +1.8V voltage logic interface.
The MAX13450E/MAX13451E feature a 1/8-unit load
receiver input impedance, allowing up to 256 transceivers on the bus. All line interface pins are protected to
Q30kV ESD based on the HBM. These devices also
include fail-safe circuitry, guaranteeing a defined logiclevel receiver output when the receiver inputs are open
or shorted.
The MAX13450E/MAX13451E allow slew-rate-limited
driver outputs for lower data rates below 500kbps. The
SRL reduces the slew rate, which reduces EMI emissions
and reflections caused by improperly terminated cables.
The MAX13451E has a FAULT output that indicates a
fault condition on the driver. The MAX13451E also has an
INV input that inverts the phase of A and B pins.
Termination Resistor
The MAX13450E/MAX13451E feature a selectable inter-
nal termination resistor. Drive the TERM input low to
enable the internal termination resistor. Drive the TERM
input high to disable the internal termination resistor.
RO
A
TERM100
GND
Drive the TERM100 input high to select the 100I termination resistor. Drive TERM100 input low to select the
120I termination resistor.
INV Input (MAX13451E)
The INV input of the MAX13451E reverses the polarity
of the RO receiver output (see Table 5 and 6). If the INV
input is high then the RO output is low under fail-safe
receiver conditions. This is the opposite polarity of normal fail-safe operations.
Fault Condition (MAX13451E)
The MAX13451E also has a FAULT output to indicate a
fault condition. The FAULT output is active high when
there is a short circuit at the driver’s output, an over/
undervoltage at the driver’s outputs, or the device’s temperature is higher than +150NC.
RS-485 Transceivers with Integrated
100Ω/120Ω Termination Resistors
Thermal Shutdown
When the devices’ temperature goes over +150NC, the
termination resistor turns off, and the transmitter shuts
down while the receiver stays active.
Fail Safe
The MAX13450E guarantee a logic-high receiver output
when the receiver inputs are shorted or open, or when
they are connected to a terminated transmission line with
all drivers disabled. This is done by setting the receiver
input threshold between -50mV and -200mV. If the differential receiver input voltage (A - B) is greater than
or equal to -50mV, RO is logic-high. If (A - B) is less
than or equal to -200mV, RO is logic-low. In the case
of a terminated bus with all transmitters disabled, the
receiver’s differential input voltage is pulled to 0V by the
termination resistor. With the receiver thresholds of the
MAX13450E, this results in RO being logic-high.
The MAX13451E has the same fail-safe receiver behavior
as the MAX13450E when the INV input is low. When the
INV input is high, RO is low under the fail-safe condition.
MAX13450E/MAX13451E
As with all Maxim devices, ESD-protection structures
are incorporated on all pins to protect against electrostatic discharges encountered during handling and
assembly. The driver outputs and receiver inputs of the
MAX13450E/MAX13451E have extra protection against
static electricity. The ESD structures withstand high ESD
in all states: normal operation, shutdown, and powered
down. After an ESD event, the MAX13450E/MAX13451E
keep working without latchup or damage.
ESD protection can be tested in various ways. The transmitter outputs and receiver inputs of the MAX13450E/
MAX13451E are characterized for protection to the following limits:
• Q30kV using the Human Body Model
• Q15kV using the Air Gap Discharge Method specified
in IEC 61000-4-2
• Q7kV using the Contact Discharge Method specified
in IEC 61000-4-2
ESD performance depends on a variety of conditions.
Contact Maxim for a reliability report that documents test
setup, test methodology, and test results.
ESD Protection
ESD Test Conditions
Human Body Model
Figure 11a shows the Human Body Model, and Figure
11b shows the current waveform it generates when discharged into a low impedance. This model consists of a
100pF capacitor charged to the ESD voltage of interest,
which is then discharged into the test device through a
1.5kI resistor.
IEC 61000-4-2
The IEC 61000-4-2 standard covers ESD testing and
performance of finished equipment. However, it does not
specifically refer to integrated circuits. The MAX13450E/
MAX13451E help equipment designs to meet IEC 610004-2, without the need for additional ESD-protection
components. The major difference between tests done
using the Human Body Model and IEC 61000-4-2 is
higher peak current in IEC 61000-4-2 because series
resistance is lower in the IEC 61000-4-2 model. Hence,
the ESD withstand voltage measured to IEC 61000-4-2
is generally lower than that measured using the Human
Body Model. Figure 11c shows the IEC 61000-4-2 model,
and Figure 11d shows the current waveform for the IEC
61000-4-2 ESD Contact Discharge test.
Applications Information
Typical Applications
The MAX13450E transceiver is designed for full-duplex,
bidirectional data communications on point-to-point
or multipoint bus transmission lines (Figure 12). The
MAX13451E transceiver is designed for half-duplex,
bidirectional data communications on point-to-point or
multipoint bus transmission lines (Figure 13).
256 Transceivers on the Bus
The standard RS-485 receiver input impedance is oneunit load, and the standard driver can drive up to 32-unit
loads. The MAX13450E/MAX13451E have a 1/8-unit load
receiver input impedance, allowing up to 256 transceivers to be connected in parallel on one communication
line. Any combination of these devices, as well as other
RS-485 transceivers with a total of 32-unit loads or fewer,
can be connected to the line.
Reduced EMI and Reflections
The MAX13450E/MAX13451E feature reduced slew-rate
drivers that minimize EMI and reduce reflections caused
by improperly terminated cables, allowing error-free data
transmission up to 500kbps.
RS-485 Transceivers with Integrated
100Ω/120Ω Termination Resistors
Typical Application Circuits (continued)
MAX13451EMAX13451E
D
R
MAX13450E/MAX13451E
Figure 13. Half-Duplex, Multidrop, and Point-to-Point Systems (MAX13451E)
B
A
R
D
SLAVE 1
D
SLAVE 2
Low-Power Shutdown Mode
Drive RE high, DE low, and TERM high to enter lowpower shutdown mode (see Table 2).
Chip Information
PROCESS: BiCMOS
B
A
R
D
R
SLAVE N
D
R
Package Information
For the latest package outline information and land patterns,
go to www.maxim-ic.com/packages. Note that a “+”, “#”, or
“-” in the package code indicates RoHS status only. Package
drawings may show a different suffix character, but the drawing
pertains to the package regardless of RoHS status.
Updated the VL specification in the Electrical Characteristics and Switching
Characteristics tables
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