The MAX3480A/MAX3480B are electrically isolated
RS-485/RS-422 data-communications interfaces.
Transceivers, optocouplers, and a transformer are all
included in one low-cost, 28-pin DIP package. A single
+3.3V supply on the logic side powers both sides of the
interface.
The MAX3480B features reduced-slew-rate drivers that
minimize EMI and reduce reflections caused by
improperly terminated cables, allowing error-free data
transmission at data rates up to 250kbps. The
MAX3480A’s driver slew rate is not limited, allowing
transmission rates up to 2.5Mbps.
These devices typically draw 180mA of quiescent supply current. The MAX3480B provides a low-power shutdown mode in which it consumes only 0.2µA.
Drivers are short-circuit current limited and are protected against excessive power dissipation by thermal
shutdown circuitry that places the driver outputs into a
high-impedance state. The receiver input has a fail-safe
feature that guarantees a logic-high output if the input
is open circuit.
The MAX3480A/MAX3480B typically withstand 1600V
(1 minute) or 2000V
(1 second). Their isolated inputs
RMS
RMS
and outputs meet RS-485/RS-422 specifications.
________________________Applications
Isolated RS-485/RS-422 Data Interface
Transceivers for EMI-Sensitive Applications
Industrial-Control Local Area Networks
Automatic Test Equipment
HVAC/Building Control Networks
______________Ordering Information
DATA
PART
MAX3480ACPI
MAX3480AEPI
MAX3480BCPI
MAX3480BEPI-40°C to +85°C28 Plastic DIP
TEMP. RANGE PIN-PACKAGE
0°C to +70°C
-40°C to +85°C
0°C to +70°C
28 Plastic DIP
28 Plastic DIP
28 Plastic DIP
RATE
(kbps)
2500
2500
250
250
____________________________Features
♦ Isolated Data Interface to 1600V
♦ Slew-Rate-Limited Data Transmission (MAX3480B)
♦ High-Speed, Isolated, 2.5Mbps RS-485 Interface
(MAX3480A)
♦ -7V to +12V Common-Mode Input Voltage Range
with Respect to Isolated Ground
♦ Single +3.3V Supply
♦ Current Limiting and Thermal Shutdown for
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Complete, Isolated, 3.3V
RS-485/RS-422 Data Interface
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
With Respect to GND:
V
V
V
Supply Voltage (V
Supply Voltage (V
CC
CC
2,
CC
1,
) ..........................................-0.3V to +7V
CC3
Control Input Voltage (SD, FS)................-0.3V to (V
Receiver Output Voltage (RO
).................-0.3V to (VCC+ 0.3V)
).........-0.3V to +3.8V
CC
4,
5
CC
+ 0.3V)
With Respect to ISO COM:
Control Input Voltage (ISO DE _) .........-0.3V to (ISO V
Driver Input Voltage (ISO DI _).........-0.3V to (ISO V
Receiver Output Voltage (ISO RO _)......-0.3V to (ISO V
CC
CC
CC
+ 0.3V)
+ 0.3V)
+ 0.3V)
Driver Output Voltage (A, B)................................-8V to +12.5V
Receiver Input Voltage (A, B)..............................-8V to +12.5V
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.
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(VCC= V
= V
V
CC
MAX3480A/MAX3480B
Switch Frequency
Operating Supply Current
FS Input Threshold
FS Input Pull-Up Current
FS Input Leakage Current
Input High Voltage
Input Low Voltage
Isolation Resistance
Isolation Capacitance
Differential Driver Output (no load)V
Differential Driver Output (with load)
CC1
CC1
= V
= V
CC2
CC2
= V
= V
CC4
CC4
= V
= 3.0V to 3.6V, FS = 0V, TA= T
CC5
= V
= 3.3V and TA= +25°C.) (Notes 1, 2, 3)
CC5
V
S
f
SWL
f
SWH
FS = 0V
FS = VCCor open
MAX3480A,
= VCCor open
DE
I
CC
I
SHDN
FSH
FSL
FSL
FSM
ISO
ISO
V
OD1
IH
IL
´
MAX3480B,
= V
DE
´
SD = V
High
Low
FS low
FS high
DE´, DI´(Figure 1)
DE´, DI´(Figure 1)
TA= +25°C, V
TA= +25°C, V
R = 50Ω (RS-422)
V
OD2
R = 27Ω (RS-485), Figure 31.55
CC
CC3
LED Forward Current (DI, DE, ISO RO LED) ......................50mA