DESCRIPTION

The SP3486 and the SP3487 are +3.3V low power quad drivers that meet the specifications of the RS-485 and RS-422 serial protocols.

■ RS-485 or RS-422 Quad Differential

Line Drivers

■ Operates from a single +3.3V supply

■ Interoperable with +5.0V logic

■ Tri-state Output Control

■ -7V to +12V Common-Mode Input

Voltage Range

■ Common Driver Enable Control (SP3486)

■ Independent Driver Enable Controls for

each pair of Drivers (SP3487)

■ Compatibility with LTC486

and SN75172 (SP3486)

■ Compatibility with LTC487

and SN75174 (SP3487)