The ST26C31B is a quad differential line driver
designed for digital data transmission over
balanced lines and meets all the requirements of
EIA standard RS-422 while retaining the low
power characteristics of CMOS.
CC
= 0 V
ST26C31B
DIP-16SO-16
TSSOP16
The ST26C31B accepts TTL or CMOS input
levels and translates these to RS-422 output
levels. This part uses special outputs circuitry
common to all four drivers. All outputs are
protected against damage due to electrostatic
discharge by diode to V
and ground.
CC
Table 1.Device summary
Order codesTemperature rangePackagePackaging
ST26C31BN-40 to 85 °CDIP-1625 parts per tube / 40 tube per box
ST26C31BDR-40 to 85 °CSO-16 (tape and reel)2500 parts per reel
ST26C31BTR-40 to 85 °CTSSOP16 (tape and reel)2500 parts per reel
H = High logic state
X = Don’t care
Z = High impedance
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ST26C31BMaximum ratings
2 Maximum ratings
Table 4.Absolute maximum ratings
(1) (2)
SymbolParameterValueUnit
V
V
V
OUT
I
I
OUT
I
CC
T
STG
1. Absolute maximum ratings are those values beyond which the safety of the device cannot be guaranteed. They are not
meant to imply that the device should be operated at these limits. The table of electrical characteristics provide conditions
for actual device operation.
2. Unless otherwise specified, all voltage are referenced to ground. All currents into the device pins are positive; all currents
out of the device pins are negative.
Supply voltage-0.5 to 7V
CC
DC input voltage-0.5 to (VCC + 0.5)V
IN
DC output voltage (high or low state)-0.5 to 7V
Clamp diode current± 20mA
IK
DC output current per pin± 150mA
DC VCC or gnd current± 150mA
Storage temperature range-65 to +150°C
Table 5.Recommended operating conditions
SymbolParameterValueUnit
V
V
V
V
OUT
OUT
T
t
r
Supply voltage4.5 to 5.5V
CC
DC input voltage0 to V
IN
DC output voltage (high or low state)0 to V
CC
CC
DC output voltage (VCC = 0 V or high impedance)0 to 5V
Operating temperature range-40 to +85°C
A
, t
Maximum enable input rise or fall times500ns
f
V
V
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Electrical characteristicsST26C31B
3 Electrical characteristics
Table 6.Electrical characteristics (V
= 5 V ± 10 %, unless otherwise specified
CC
SymbolParameterTest conditions
V
V
V
V
V
VT-V
V
VOS-
V
I
I
CC
I
OZ
I
SC
High level input voltage2V
IH
Low level input voltage0.8V
IL
High level output voltageVIN = V
OH
Low level output voltageVIN = V
OL
Differential output voltage RL = 100 Ω
T
Difference in differential
T
output voltage
Common mode output
OS
voltage
Difference in common
mode output voltage
OS
Input currentVIN = VCC, GND, V
IN
Quiescent supply current
(2)
3-state output leakage
current
Output short circuit
current
R
L
R
L
R
L
I
OUT
V
OUT
ENABLE = V
VIN = VCC or GND
(2) (4)
or VIL, I
IH
or VIL, I
IH
(2)
= 100 Ω
= 100 Ω
= 100 Ω
(2)
(2)
(2)
= 0 µA
= VCC or GND
= -20mA2.53.4V
OUT
= +20mA0.30.5V
OUT
or V
IH
VIN = VCC or GND200500µA
= 2.4 or 0.5 V
V
IN
ENABLE = V
IL
(1)
)
Val ue
Unit
Min.Typ.Max.
23.1V
0.4V
1.83V
0.4V
IL
(3)
IH
0.82mA
±0.5±5µA
±1µA
-30-150mA
V
= 6 V100µA
I
OFF
1. Unless otherwise specified, min./max. limits apply across the recommended operating temperature range. All typical are
given for VCC = 5 V and TA = 25 °C
2. See EIA Specification RS422 for exact test conditions.
3. Measured per pin input. All other input at VCC or GND.
4. This is the current sourced when a high output is shorted to ground. Only one output at time should be shorted.
1. Unless otherwise specified, min./max. limits apply across the recommended operating temperature range. All typical are
given for V
2. Skew is defined as the difference in propagation delays between complementary outputs at the 50 % point.
3. Output disable time is the delay from the control input being switched to the output transistors tuning off. The actual disable
times are less than indicated due to the delay added by RC time constant of the load.
4. CPD determines the no load dynamic power consumption, P
consumption, PD = CPD VCCf + I
Propagation delay input to outputS1 Open2611ns
(2)
S1 Open0.52ns
Differential output rise and fall timesS1 Open610ns
Output enable timeS1 Closed1119ns
Output enable timeS1 Closed1321ns
Output disable time
Output disable time
Power dissipation capacitance
PD
Input capacitance6pF
IN
= 5 V and TA = 25 °C
CC
(3)
(3)
CC .
(4)
S1 Closed59ns
S1 Closed711ns
50pF
= CPDV
D
f = ICCVCC, and the no load dynamic current
CC2,
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Package mechanical dataST26C31B
4 Package mechanical data
In order to meet environmental requirements, ST offers these devices in ECOPACK®
packages. These packages have a lead-free second level interconnect. The category of
second level interconnect is marked on the package and on the inner box label, in
compliance with JEDEC Standard JESD97. The maximum ratings related to soldering
conditions are also marked on the inner box label. ECOPACK is an ST trademark.
ECOPACK specifications are available at: www.st.com
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ST26C31BPackage mechanical data
Plastic DIP-16 (0.25) mechanical data
mm.inch.
Dim.
Min.Typ.Max.Min.Typ.Max.
a10.510.020
B0.771.650.0300.065
b0.50.020
b10.250.010
D200.787
E8.50.335
e2.540.100
e317.780.700
F7.10.280
I5.10.201
L3.30.130
Z1.270.050
P001C
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Package mechanical dataST26C31B
SO-16 mechanical data
Dim.
Min.Typ.Max.Min.Typ.Max.
mm.inch.
A1.750.068
a10.10.250.0040.010
a21.640.063
b0.350.460.0130.018
b10.190.250.0070.010
C0.50.019
c145° (typ.)
D9.8100.3850.393
E5.86.20.2280.244
e1.270.050
e38.890.350
F3.84.00.1490.157
G4.65.30.1810.208
L0.51.270.0190.050
M0.620.024
S8° (max.)
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ST26C31BPackage mechanical data
TSSOP16 mechanical data
mm.inch.
Dim.
Min.Typ.Max.Min.Typ.Max.
A1.20.047
A10.050.150.0020.0040.006
A20.811.050.0310.0390.041
b0.190.300.0070.012
c0.090.200.0040.0079
D4.955.10.1930.1970.201
E6.26.46.60.2440.2520.260
E14.34.44.480.1690.1730.176
e0.65 BSC0.0256 BSC
K0°8°0°8°
L0.450.600.750.0180.0240.030
A2
A
A1
b
e
c
K
L
E
D
E1
PIN 1 IDENTIFICATION
1
0080338D
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Package mechanical dataST26C31B
Tape & reel SO-16 mechanical data
mm.inch.
Dim.
Min.Typ.Max.Min.Typ.Max.
A33012.992
C12.813.20.5040.519
D20.20.795
N602.362
T22.40.882
Ao6.456.650.2540.262
Bo10.310.50.4060.414
Ko2.12.30.0820.090
Po3.94.10.1530.161
P7.98.10.3110.319
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ST26C31BPackage mechanical data
Tape & reel TSSOP16 mechanical data
mm.inch.
Dim.
Min.Typ.Max.Min.Typ.Max.
A33012.992
C12.813.20.5040.519
D20.20.795
N602.362
T22.40.882
Ao6.76.90.2640.272
Bo5.35.50.2090.217
Ko1.61.80.0630.071
Po3.94.10.1530.161
P7.98.10.3110.319
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Revision historyST26C31B
5 Revision history
Table 8.Document revision history
DateRevisionChanges
02-May-20067Order codes updated.
12-Jun-20088Added: Table 1 on page 1.
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ST26C31B
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