LTC489ISW Linear Technology, LTC489ISW Datasheet - Page 9

• Manufacturer Part Number: LTC489ISW
• Description: IC LINE RCVR RS485 QUAD 16-SOIC
• Manufacturer: Linear Technology
• Type: Line Receiverr

Specifications of LTC489ISW

• Number Of Drivers/receivers: 0/4
• Protocol: RS422, RS485
• Voltage - Supply: 4.75 V ~ 5.25 V
• Mounting Type: Surface Mount
• Package / Case: 16-SOIC (0.300", 7.5mm Width)
• Lead Free Status / RoHS Status: Contains lead / RoHS non-compliant

APPLICATIONS INFORMATION
Receiver Open-Circuit Fail-Safe
Some data encoding schemes require that the output of the
receiver maintains a known state (usually a logic 1) when
the data is fi nished transmitting and all drivers on the line
are forced in three-state. The receiver of the LTC488/LTC489
has a fail-safe feature which guarantees the output to be
in a logic 1 state when the receiver inputs are left fl oating
(open-circuit). When the input is terminated with 120Ω
and the receiver output must be forced to a known state,
the circuits of Figure 10 can be used.
Figure 10. Forcing “0” When All Drivers Are Off
5V
110Ω
130Ω
5V
5V
110Ω
130Ω
1.5k
120Ω
120Ω
1.5k
100k
C
RECEIVER
RECEIVER
RECEIVER
4889 F10
RX
RX
RX
The termination resistors are used to generate a DC bias
which forces the receiver output to a known state, in this
case a logic 0. The fi rst method consumes about 208mW
and the second about 8mW. The lowest power solution is to
use an AC termination with a pullup resistor. Simply swap
the receiver inputs for data protocols ending in logic 1.
Fault Protection
All of LTC’s RS485 products are protected against ESD tran-
sients up to 2kV using the human body model (100pF , 1.5k).
However, some applications need more protection. The best
protection method is to connect a bidirectional TransZorb
from each line side pin to ground (Figure 11).
A TransZorb is a silicon transient voltage suppressor that
has exceptional surge handling capabilities, fast response
time, and low series resistance. They are available from
General instruments, GSI, and come in a variety of break-
down voltages and prices. Be sure to pick a breakdown
voltage higher than the common mode voltage required
for your application (typically 12V). Also, don’t forget to
check how much the added parasitic capacitance will load
down the bus.
Figure 11. ESD Protection with TransZorbs
DRIVER
LTC488/LTC489
Y
Z
120Ω
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