ISL81487EIBZ-T

These RS-485/RS-422 devices are ESD protected, fractional unit load (UL), BICMOS, 5V powered, single transceivers that meet both the RS-485 and RS-422 standards for balanced communication. Each driver output/ receiver input is protected against ±15kV ESD strikes, without latch-up. They are specified for 10% tolerance supplies (4.5V to 5.5V).

All devices present a 1/8 "unit load" to the RS-485 bus, allowing up to 256 transceivers on the network for large node count systems. Slew rate limited drivers on the ISL8487E and ISL81487L reduce EMI, and minimize reflections from improperly terminated transmission lines, or unterminated stubs in multidrop and multipoint applications. Data rates up to 250kbps are achievable with these devices. Data rates up to 5Mbps are achievable by using the ISL81487E, which features higher slew rates.

Receiver (Rx) inputs feature a "fail-safe if open" design, which ensures a logic high Rx output if Rx inputs are floating. Driver (Tx) outputs are short circuit protected, even for voltages exceeding the power supply voltage. Additionally, on-chip thermal shutdown circuitry disables the Tx outputs to prevent damage if power dissipation becomes excessive. These half duplex devices multiplex the Rx inputs and Tx outputs to allow transceivers with Rx and Tx disable functions in 8 lead packages.