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SP3493/3494 +3.3V Low Power Slew-Rate Limited RS-485/RS-422 Transceivers
Copyright 2002 Sipex Corporation
Operates From A Single +3.3V Supply
Interoperable With +5V Logic
+200mV Receiver Input Sensitivity
-7V to +12V Common-Mode Input
Voltage Range
Devices Allow Up To 32 Transceivers
On The Serial Bus
Driver/Receiver Enable Lines (SP3494)
2nA Low-Power Shutdown Mode (SP3494)
Compatible With The MAX3488, LTC490
and 75179 Industry Standard Pinouts
(SP3493)
Compatible With The MAX3486 and 75176
Industry Standard Pinouts (SP3494)
+3.3V Low Power
RS-485/RS-422 Transceivers
SP3493/SP3494
DESCRIPTION
The SP3493 and the 3494 devices are +3.3V, low power transceivers that meet the
specifications of the RS-485 and RS-422 serial protocols. The SP3493 and the 3494 devices
are pin-to-pin compatible with the Sipex SP3490 and the SP3481 devices, respectively, as well
as other popular industry standards. The devices feature Sipex's BiCMOS process, allowing
low power operation without sacrificing performance. The partially slew-rate limited drivers
minimize EMI and reduce reflections caused by improperly terminated cables allowing
error-free data transmission. The SP3493 is a full-duplex low power transceiver that will
deliver a data transmission rate up to 250kbps. The SP3494 is a half-duplex partially slew-rate
limited transceiver that will deliver a data transmission rate up to 2.5Mbps. The SP3494 is
equipped with a low-power shutdown mode and driver/receiver high-Z enable lines.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
R
D
Vcc
GND
R
D
A
B
Z
Y
RO 1
RE 2
DE 3
DI 4
8 V
CC
7 B
6 A
5 GND
D
R
SP3493
SP3494
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SPECIFICATIONS
T
AMB
= T
MIN
to T
MAX
and V
CC
= 3.3V
5% unless otherwise noted.
PARAMETERS
MIN.
TYP.
MAX.
UNITS
CONDITIONS
SP3493 DRIVER
DC Characteristics
Differential Output Voltage
GND
V
CC
Volts
Unloaded; R =
;
Figure 1
Differential Output Voltage
2
V
CC
Volts
With Load; R = 50
; (RS-422);
Figure 1
Differential Output Voltage
1.5
V
CC
Volts
With Load; R = 27
; (RS-485);
Figure 1
Change in Magnitude of Driver
Differential Output Voltage for
Complimentary States
0.2
Volts
R = 27
or R = 50
;
Figure 1
Driver Common-Mode
Output Voltage
3
Volts
R = 27
or R = 50
;
Figure 1
Input High Voltage
2.0
Volts
Input Low Voltage
0.8
Volts
Input Current
+10
A
Driver Short-Circuit Current
V
OUT
= HIGH
+250
mA
-7V < V
O
< +12V
V
OUT
= LOW
+250
mA
-7V < V
O
< +12V
SP3493 DRIVER
AC Characteristics
Maximum Data Rate
250
kbps
Driver Input to Output, t
PLH
400
900
1500
ns
Figures 2 and 8
Driver Input to Output, t
PHL
400
900
1500
ns
Figures 2 and 8
Differential Driver Skew
10
ns
t
PHL
(Y) - t
PLH
(Y) , t
PHL
(Z) - t
PLH
(Z) ,
Figures 2 and 8
Figures 2 and 8
Driver Rise or Fall Time
10
30
ns
From 10% to 90%;
Figures 3 and 9
SP3493 RECEIVER
DC Characteristics
Differential Input Threshold
0.2
+0.2
Volts
-7V < V
CM
< 12V
Input Hysteresis
25
mV
V
CM
= 0V
Output Voltage High
V
CC
-0.4
Volts
I
O
= -1.5mA, V
ID
= +200mV
Output Voltage Low
0.4
Volts
I
O
= +2.5mA, V
ID
= -200mV
Input Resistance
12
15
k
-7V < V
CM
< 12V
Input Current (A, B); V
IN
= 12V
1.0
mA
V
IN
= 12V
Input Current (A, B); V
IN
= -7V
-0.8
mA
V
IN
= -7V
Short-Circuit Current
60
mA
0V < V
O
< V
CC
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
These are stress ratings only and functional operation of the device at
these ratings or any other above those indicated in the operation sections
of the specifications below is not implied. Exposure to absolute maximum
rating conditions for extended periods of time may affect reliability.
V
CC
............................................................................................ +6.0V
Input Voltages
Drivers ........................................................................ -0.3V to +6.0V
Receivers ...................................................................................
14V
Output Voltages
Drivers .......................................................................................
14V
Receivers .................................................................... -0.3V to +6.0V
Storage Temperature ................................................. -65C to +150
Power Dissipation per Package
8-pin PDIP (derate11.8mW/
o
C above +70
o
C) ...................... 1000mW
8-pin NSOIC (derate 6.90mW/
o
C above +70
o
C) .................... 600mW
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SPECIFICATIONS (continued)
T
AMB
= T
MIN
to T
MAX
and V
CC
= 3.3V
5% unless otherwise noted.
PARAMETERS
MIN.
TYP.
MAX.
UNITS
CONDITIONS
SP3493 RECEIVER
AC Characteristics
Maximum Data Rate
250
kbps
Receiver Input to Output, t
PLH
35
70
120
ns
Figures 6 and 11
Receiver Input to Output, t
PHL
35
70
120
ns
Figures 6 and 11
Differential Receiver Skew
10
ns
Figures 6 and 11
SP3493 POWER REQUIREMENTS
Supply Current
1000
2000
A
D = 0 or V
CC
SP3494 DRIVER
DC Characteristics
Differential Output Voltage
GND
V
CC
Volts
Unloaded; R =
;
Figure 1
Differential Output Voltage
2
V
CC
Volts
with load; R = 50
; (RS-422);
Figure 1
Differential Output Voltage
1.5
V
CC
Volts
with load; R = 27
; (RS-485);
Figure 1
Change in Magnitude of Driver
Differential Output Voltage for
Complimentary States
0.2
Volts
R = 27
or R = 50
;
Figure 1
Driver Common-Mode
Output Voltage
3
Volts
R = 27
or R = 50
;
Figure 1
Input High Voltage
2.0
Volts
Applies to DE, DI, RE
Input Low Voltage
0.8
Volts
Applies to DE, DI, RE
Input Current
+10
A
Applies to DE, DI, RE
Driver Short-Circuit Current
V
OUT
= HIGH
+250
mA
-7V < V
O
< +12V
V
OUT
= LOW
+250
mA
-7V < V
O
< +12V
SP3494 DRIVER
AC Characteristics
Maximum Data Rate
2.5
Mbps
RE = V
CC
, DE = V
CC
Driver Input to Output, t
PLH
20
45
75
ns
Figures 2 and 8
Driver Input to Output, t
PHL
20
45
75
ns
Figures 2 and 8
Differential Driver Skew
10
ns
t
DO1
- t
DO2
,
Figures 2 and 9
Driver Rise or Fall Time
30
70
ns
From 10% to 90%,
Figures 3 and
9
Driver Enable to Output High
52
120
ns
Figures 4 and 10
Driver Enable to Output Low
60
120
ns
Figures 5 and 10
Driver Disable Time from Low
40
120
ns
Figures 5 and 10
Driver Disable Time from High
60
120
ns
Figures 4 and 10
SP3494 RECEIVER
DC Characteristics
Differential Input Threshold
-0.2
+0.2
Volts
-7V < V
CM
< +12V
Input Hysteresis
20
mV
V
CM
= 0V
Output Voltage High
V
CC
-0.4
Volts
V
ID
= +200mV, -1.5mA
Output Voltage Low
0.4
Volts
V
ID
= -200mV, 2.5mA
Three-State (High Impedance)
Output Current
+1
A
0V < V
O
< V
CC
; RE = V
CC
Input Resistance
12
15
k
-7V < V
CM
< +12V
Input Current (A, B); V
IN
= 12V
1.0
mA
DE = 0V, V
CC
= 0V or 3.6V, V
IN
= 12V
Input Current (A, B); V
IN
= -7V
-0.8
mA
DE = 0V, V
CC
= 0V or 3.6V, V
IN
= -7V
Short-Circuit Current
7
60
mA
0V < V
CM
< V
CC
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SPECIFICATIONS (continued)
T
AMB
= T
MIN
to T
MAX
and V
CC
= +3.3V
5% unless otherwise noted.
PARAMETERS
MIN.
TYP.
MAX.
UNITS
CONDITIONS
SP3494 RECEIVER
AC Characteristics
Maximum Data Rate
2.5
Mbps
RE = 0V, DE = 0V
Receiver Input to Output, t
PLH
40
70
100
ns
Figures 6 and 11
Receiver Input to Output, t
PHL
40
70
100
ns
Figures 6 and 11
Differential Receiver Skew
10
ns
t
RSKEW
=
t
RPHL
-
t
RPLH
,
Figures 6 and 11
Receiver Enable to
Output Low
35
60
ns
Figures 7 and 12; S
1
closed, S
2
open
Receiver Enable to
Output High
35
60
ns
Figures 7 and 12; S
2
closed, S
1
open
Receiver Disable from Low
35
60
ns
Figures 7 and 12; S
1
closed, S
2
open
Receiver Disable from High
35
60
ns
Figures 7 and 12; S
2
closed, S
1
open
SP3494 SHUTDOWN TIMING
Time to Shutdown
50
75
200
ns
RE = 3.3V, DE = 0V
Driver Enable from Shutdown
to Output High
65
150
ns
Figures 4 and 10
Driver Enable from Shutdown
to Output Low
65
150
ns
Figures 5 and 10
Receiver Enable from
Shutdown to Output High
50
200
ns
Figures 7 and 12; S
2
closed, S
1
open
Receiver Enable from
Shutdown to Output Low
50
200
ns
Figures 7 and 12; S
1
closed, S
2
open
SP3494 POWER REQUIREMENTS
Supply Current
No Load
1000
2000
A
RE, DI = 0V or V
CC
; DE = V
CC
800
1500
A
RE = 0V, DI = 0V or V
CC
; DE = 0V
Shutdown Mode
10
A
DE = 0V, RE=V
CC
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PIN FUNCTION - SP3493
Pin 1 - V
CC
- Positive supply +3.00 < V
CC
< +3.60
Pin 2 - R - Receiver output.
Pin 3 - D - Driver input.
Pin 4 - GND - Ground connection.
Pin 5 - Y - Non-inverting driver output.
Pin 6 - Z - Inverting driver output.
Pin 7 - B - Inverting receiver input.
Pin 8 - A - Non-inverting receiver input.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
R
D
Vcc
GND
R
D
A
B
Z
Y
PIN FUNCTION - SP3494
Pin 1 RO Receiver Output.
Pin 2 RE Receiver Output Enable Active LOW.
Pin 3 DE Driver Output Enable Active HIGH.
Pin 4 DI Driver Input.
Pin 5 GND Ground Connection.
Pin 6 A Driver Output/Receiver Input
Non-inverting.
Pin 7 B Driver Output/Receiver Input Inverting.
Pin 8 Vcc Positive Supply +3.00V < V
CC
< +3.60V
SP3494
Pinout
RO 1
RE 2
DE 3
DI 4
8 V
CC
7 B
6 A
5 GND
D
R
SP3493
Pinout
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DESCRIPTION
The SP3493/3494 are +3.3V transceivers that
meet the electrical specifications of the
RS-485 and RS-422 serial protocols. The
SP3493/3494 feature Sipex's BiCMOS process
allowing low power operation without
sacrificing performance.
The SP3493 device is a +3.3V full-duplex
transceiver that is pin-to-pin compatible with
the Sipex SP3490 and SP490 devices as well as
popular industry standards such as the
MAX3488, the LTC490, and the 75179. The
SP3493 has a driver with a data transmission
rate of 250kbps.
The SP3494 device is a +3.3V half-duplex
transceiver that is pin-to-pin compatible with
the Sipex SP3481 and SP481 devices as well as
popular industry standards such as the MAX3486
and the 75176. The SP3494 has a partially slew-
rate limited driver with a data transmission rate
of 2.5Mbps.
Drivers
The SP3493/3494devices both have differential
outputs. The typical voltage output swing with
no load will bo 0V to V
CC
. With worst case
loading of 54
across the differential outputs,
the driver can maintain greater than 1.5V voltage
levels.
The SP3494 device has an enable control line
which is active HIGH. A logic HIGH on DE (pin
3) will enable the differential driver outputs.
A logic LOW on DE (pin 3) will force the driver
outputs at high impedance (high-Z). The SP3493
device does not have a driver enable.
The SP3493/SP3494 drivers will operate up to
250kbps and 2.5Mbps, respectively. In addition
to adhering to the 250mA I
SC
maximum limit on
the driver output, the driver output short-circuit
protection will allow the devices to withstand an
infinite short circuit over the -7.0V to +12V
common mode range without damage.
Receivers
The receivers have differential inputs with an
input sensitivity as low +200mV. Input
impedance of the receivers is typically 15k
(12k
minimum). A wide common mode range
of -7V to +12V allows for large ground potential
differences between systems.
Both the SP3493/SP3494 receivers are
equipped with fail-safe which guarantees that
the receiver outputs will be in a high state
when the input is left unconnected.
The SP3494 receiver has a high impedance
(high-Z) enable control pin. A logic LOW on
RE (pin 2) will enable the receiver; a logic
HIGH on RE (pin 2) will disable the receiver.
The SP3494 is equipped with a shutdown mode.
To enable the shutdown state, both the driver
and receiver must be disabled simultaneously.
A logic LOW on DE (pin 3) and a logic HIGH
on RE (pin 2) will put the SP3494 into shutdown.
In shutdown, the supply current will drop to 2nA
typical, 1
A maximum.
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INPUTS
OUTPUTS
LINE
RE
DE
DI CONDITION
B
A
X
1
1
No Fault
0
1
X
1
0
No Fault
1
0
X
0
X
X
Z
Z
INPUTS
OUTPUTS
RE
DE
A - B
R
0
0
+0.2V
1
0
0
-0.2V
0
0
0
Inputs Open
1
1
0
X
Z
Table 1. Transmit Function Truth Table
Table 2. Receive Function Truth Table
Figure 1. Driver DC Test Load Circuit
Figure 7. Receiver Enable and Disable Timing Circuit
R
R
V
OC
D
V
CC
V
OD
GENERATOR
(NOTE 1)
50
V
CC
S1
V
DM
R
L
= 27
OUT
C
L
= 15pF
(NOTE 2)
V
OM
= 1.5V
V
OH
+ V
OL
2
D
GENERATOR
(NOTE 1)
50
S1
R
L
= 110
OUT
C
L
= 50pF
(NOTE 2)
V
OM
= 1.5V
V
OH
+ V
OL
2
D
GENERATOR
(NOTE 1)
50
S1
R
L
= 110
OUT
C
L
= 50pF
(NOTE 2)
D
0V OR 3V
V
CC
GENERATOR
(NOTE 1)
50
1.5V
0V
V
ID
R
OUT
C
L
= 15pF
(NOTE 2)
V
OM
= V
CC
2
1.5V
-1.5V
S3
V
ID
GENERATOR
(NOTE 1)
50
C
L
= 15pF
(NOTE 2)
R
1k
S1
S2
V
CC
Figure 5. Driver Enable and Disable Timing Circuit,
Output LOW
GENERATOR
(NOTE 1)
50
C
L
OUT
D
V
CC
R
L
=
60
C
L
= 15pF (NOTE 2)
Figure 3. Driver Differential Output Delay and
Transition Time Circuit
Figure 2. Driver Propagation Delay Test Circuit
Figure 6. Receiver Propagation Delay Test Circuit
Figure 4. Driver Enable and Disable Timing Circuit,
output HiGH
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Figure 8. Driver Propagation Delay Waveforms
Figure 12. Receiver Enable and Disable Waveforms
Figure 11. Receiver Propagation Delay Waveforms
Figure 10. Driver Enable and Disable Timing Waveforms
0V
V
OH
t
PLH
t
PHL
V
OM
t
PHL
t
PLH
3V
V
OL
V
OH
1.5V
1.5V
INPUT
Y OUTPUT
V
OM
Z OUTPUT
V
OL
V
OM
V
OM
V
OM
= V
OH
+ V
OL
2
1.5V
0V
V
OH
t
PZH
0.25V
t
PHZ
V
OM
t
PZL
t
PLZ
3V
V
OL
V
CC
1.5V
1.5V
DE
OUTPUT
HIGH
V
OM
0.25V
0V
OUTPUT
LOW
V
OM
= V
OH
+ V
OL
2
1.5V
3V
0V
V
CC
t
RPLH
1.5V
t
RPHL
V
OM
V
OM
0V
1.5V
INPUT
OUTPUT
V
OM
= V
CC
2
3V
0V
t
PRHZ
1.5V
t
PRZH
t
PRSH
1.5V
1.5V
10%
0V
V
OH
RE
OUTPUT
S1 is open
S2 is closed
S3 = 1.5V
3V
0V
t
PRLZ
1.5V
t
PRZL
t
PRSL
1.5V
1.5V
10%
V
CC
RE
OUTPUT
S1 is closed
S2 is open
S3 = -1.5V
V
OL
NOTE 1: The input pulse is supplied by a generator with the following characteristics:
PRR=250KHz, 50% duty cycle, t
r
< 6.0ns, Z
0
=50
.
NOTE 2: C
L
includes probe and stray capacitance.
IN
1.5V
t
DO1
1.5V
t
DO2
3V
0V
OUT
50%
50%
10%
10%
90%
90%
t
TD
t
TD
2.0V
-2.0V
Figure 9. Driver Differential Output Delay and
Transition Time Waveforms
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D
ALTERNATE
END PINS
(BOTH ENDS)
D1 = 0.005" min.
(0.127 min.)
E
PACKAGE: PLASTIC
DUALINLINE
(NARROW)
DIMENSIONS (Inches)
Minimum/Maximum
(mm)
A = 0.210" max.
(5.334 max).
E1
C
L
A2
A1 = 0.015" min.
(0.381min.)
B
B1
e = 0.100 BSC
(2.540 BSC)
e
A
= 0.300 BSC
(7.620 BSC)
A2
B
B1
C
D
E
E1
L
0.115/0.195
(2.921/4.953)
0.014/0.022
(0.356/0.559)
0.045/0.070
(1.143/1.778)
0.008/0.014
(0.203/0.356)
0.355/0.400
(9.017/10.160)
0.300/0.325
(7.620/8.255)
0.240/0.280
(6.096/7.112)
0.115/0.150
(2.921/3.810)
0/ 15
(0/15)
8PIN
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D
E
H
PACKAGE: PLASTIC
SMALL OUTLINE (SOIC)
(NARROW)
DIMENSIONS (Inches)
Minimum/Maximum
(mm)
8PIN
A
A1
L
B
e
h x 45
A
A1
B
D
E
e
H
h
L
0.053/0.069
(1.346/1.748)
0.004/0.010
(0.102/0.249
0.014/0.019
(0.35/0.49)
0.189/0.197
(4.80/5.00)
0.150/0.157
(3.802/3.988)
0.050 BSC
(1.270 BSC)
0.228/0.244
(5.801/6.198)
0.010/0.020
(0.254/0.498)
0.016/0.050
(0.406/1.270)
0/8
(0/8)
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ORDERING INFORMATION
Model
Temperature Range
Package
SP3493CN
0C to +70C
8-pin Narrow SOIC
SP3493CP
0C to +70C
8-pin Plastic DIP
SP3493EN
.-40C to +85C
8-pin Narrow SOIC
SP3493EP
-40C to +85C
8-pin Plastic DIP
SP3494CN
0C to +70C
8-pin Narrow SOIC
SP3494CP
0C to +70C
8-pin Plastic DIP
SP3494EN
-40C to +85C
8-pin Narrow SOIC
SP3494EP
-40C to +85C
8-pin Plastic DIP
Please consult the factory for pricing and availability on a Tape-On-Reel option.
Corporation
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Sipex Corporation reserves the right to make changes to any products described herein. Sipex does not assume any liability arising out of the
application or use of any product or circuit described hereing; neither does it convey any license under its patent rights nor the rights of others.
Sipex Corporation
Headquarters and
Sales Office
233 South Hillview Drive
Milpitas, CA 95035
TEL: (408) 934-7500
FAX: (408) 935-7600
Sales Office
22 Linnell Circle
Billerica, MA 01821
TEL: (978) 667-8700
FAX: (978) 670-9001
e-mail: sales@sipex.com
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