3.3V-Powered, 10Mbps and Slew-Rate-Limited
True RS-485/RS-422 Transceivers
_______________General Description
The MAX3483, MAX3485, MAX3486, MAX3488,
MAX3490, and MAX3491 are 3.3V, low-power transceivers for RS-485 and RS-422 communication. Each
part contains one driver and one receiver. The
MAX3483 and MAX3488 feature slew-rate-limited drivers that minimize EMI and reduce reflections caused
by improperly terminated cables, allowing error-free
data transmission at data rates up to 250kbps. The partially slew-rate-limited MAX3486 transmits up to
2.5Mbps. The MAX3485, MAX3490, and MAX3491
transmit at up to 10Mbps.
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 both
inputs are open circuit.
The MAX3488, MAX3490, and MAX3491 feature fullduplex communication, while the MAX3483, MAX3485,
and MAX3486 are designed for half-duplex communication.
________________________Applications
Low-Power RS-485/RS-422 Transceivers
Telecommunications
Transceivers for EMI-Sensitive Applications
Industrial-Control Local Area Networks
____________________________Features
♦ Operate from a Single 3.3V Supply—
No Charge Pump!
♦ Interoperable with +5V Logic
♦ 8ns Max Skew (MAX3485/MAX3490/MAX3491)
♦ Slew-Rate Limited for Errorless Data Transmission
(MAX3483/MAX3488)
♦ 2nA Low-Current Shutdown Mode
(MAX3483/MAX3485/MAX3486/MAX3491)
♦ -7V to +12V Common-Mode Input Voltage Range
♦ Allows up to 32 Transceivers on the Bus
♦ Full-Duplex and Half-Duplex Versions Available
♦ Industry Standard 75176 Pinout
(MAX3483/MAX3485/MAX3486)
♦ Current-Limiting and Thermal Shutdown for
Driver Overload Protection
______________Ordering Information
PART
MAX3483CPA
MAX3483CSA
MAX3483C/D0°C to +70°C
MAX3483EPA
MAX3483ESA-40°C to +85°C
MAX3485CPA
MAX3485CSA
MAX3485C/D0°C to +70°C
MAX3485EPA
MAX3485ESA-40°C to +85°C
Ordering Information continued at end of data sheet.
8-Pin SO (derate 5.88mW/°C above +70°C)..................471mW
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.
, DE)...................................-0.3V to 7V
+ 0.3V)
= +70°C)
A
CC
DC ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(VCC= 3.3V ±0.3V, TA= T
MIN
to T
, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at TA= +25°C)
DRIVER OUTPUT ENABLE/DISABLE TIMES (MAX3485/MAX3491 only)
Driver Output Enable Time to Low Level
Driver Output Enable Time to High Level
Driver Output Disable Time from High Level
Driver Output Disable Time from Low LevelRL= 110Ω, Figure 10
Driver Output Enable Time from Shutdown to Low Level
Driver Output Enable Time from Shutdown to High Level
Driver Output Enable Time to Low Level
Driver Output Enable Time to High Level
Driver Output Disable Time from High Level
Driver Output Disable Time from Low LevelRL= 110Ω, Figure 10
Driver Output Enable Time from Shutdown to Low Level
Driver Output Enable Time from Shutdown to High Level
Driver Output Enable Time to Low Level
Driver Output Enable Time to High Level
Driver Output Disable Time from High Level
Driver Output Disable Time from Low LevelRL= 110Ω, Figure 10
Driver Output Enable Time from Shutdown to Low Level
Driver Output Enable Time from Shutdown to High Level
Propagation Delay Skew
Receiver Output Enable Time
to Low Level
Receiver Output Enable Time
to High Level
Receiver Output Disable
Time from High Level
Receiver Output Disable
Time from Low Level
Receiver Output Enable Time
from Shutdown to Low Level
Receiver Output Enable Time
from Shutdown to High Level
Note 1: ∆VODand ∆VOCare the changes in VODand VOC, respectively, when the DI input changes state.
Note 2: Measured on
Note 3: The transceivers are put into shutdown by bringing RE high and DE low. If the inputs are in this state for less than 80ns, the
MAX3483/MAX3485/MAX3486/MAX3488/MAX3490/MAX3491
Receiver
PHL|
t
PLH
|
parts are guaranteed not to enter shutdown. If the inputs are in this state for at least 300ns, the parts are guaranteed to
have entered shutdown. See
(Y) - t
SHDN
t
RPLH
t
RPHL
t
RPDS
PRZL
PRZH
PRHZ
PRLZ
PRSL
PRSH
PHL
MAX3483/MAX3485/MAX3486/MAX3491 only
(Note 3)
VID= 0V to 3.0V, CL= 15pF, Figure 11
MAX3483/MAX3488
VID= 0V to 3.0V, CL= 15pF, Figure 11
MAX3483/MAX3488
VID= 0V to 3.0V, CL= 15pF, Figure 11
MAX3483/MAX3488
CL= 15pF, Figure 12,
MAX3483/MAX3485/MAX3486/MAX3491 only
CL= 15pF, Figure 12,
MAX3483/MAX3485/MAX3486/MAX3491 only
CL= 15pF, Figure 12,
MAX3483/MAX3485/MAX3486/MAX3491 only
CL= 15pF, Figure 12,
MAX3483/MAX3485/MAX3486/MAX3491 only
CL= 15pF, Figure 12,
MAX3483/MAX3485/MAX3486/MAX3491 only
CL= 15pF, Figure 12,
MAX3483/MAX3485/MAX3486/MAX3491 only