Description

The ST490A is a low power transceiver for RS-485 and RS-422 communications. The device contains one driver and one receiver in full duplex configuration. The ST490A draws 5 mA (typ.) of supply current when unloaded or fully loaded with disabled drivers. It operates from a single 5 V supply.

Features

■ Low supply current: 5 mA max

■ -7 V to 12 V common mode input voltage range

■ 70 mV typical input hysteresis

■ Designed for 25 Mbps operation

■ Operate from a single 5 V supply

■ ±4 kV ESD protection

■ Current limiting and thermal shutdown for driver overload protection