Features

• High ESD protection on RS-485 outputs . . . . ±16.5kV HBM

- IEC61000-4-2 contact test method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ±7kV

- Class 3 ESD level on all other pins. . . . . . . . . . . .>8kV HBM

• Specified for +125°C operation (VCC ≤ 3.6V only)

• Logic supply pin (VL) eases operation in mixed supply

systems (ISL3298E only)

• Hot plug - Tx outputs remain three-state during power-up

• Low Tx leakage allows >256 devices on the bus

• High data rates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . up to 20Mbps

• Low quiescent supply current. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150μA (max)

- Very low shutdown supply current . . . . . . . . . . . 1μA (max)

• -7V to +12V common-mode output voltage range

(VCC ≤ 3.6V only)

• Current limiting and thermal shutdown for driver overload

protection (VCC ≤ 3.6V only)

• Tri-statable Tx outputs

• 5V tolerant logic inputs when VCC ≤5V

• Pb-free (RoHS compliant)