FEATURES

► Isolated RS-485/RS-422 transceivers, configurable as half duplex

or full duplex

► Integrated oscillator driver for external transformer

► ±15 kV ESD protection on RS-485 input/output pins

► Complies with TIA/EIA-485-A-98 and ISO 8482:1987(E)

► Data rate: 500 kbps/16 Mbps

► 5 V or 3.3 V operation (VDD1)

► 256 nodes on bus

► True fail-safe receiver inputs

► Safety and regulatory approvals

► UL 1577

► VISO = 2500 V rms for 1 minute

► DIN EN IEC 60747-17 (VDE 0884-17)

► VIORM = 560 V peak

► Thermal shutdown protection

► Operating temperature range: −40°C to +85°C

► Wide-body, 16-lead SOIC package

APPLICATIONS

► Isolated RS-485/RS-422 interfaces

► Industrial field networks

► Multipoint data transmission systems