ADM3485EAR

Product Overview

• Category: Integrated Circuit
• Use: RS-485/RS-422 Transceiver
• Characteristics: High-speed, low-power, half-duplex communication
• Package: 8-pin SOIC (Small Outline Integrated Circuit)
• Essence: Transmits and receives data over long distances using differential signaling
• Packaging/Quantity: Available in reels of 2500 units

Specifications

• Supply Voltage: 3.3V
• Data Rate: Up to 20 Mbps
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C
• Number of Drivers/Receivers: 1 Driver, 1 Receiver
• ESD Protection: ±15kV Human Body Model (HBM)

Pin Configuration

The ADM3485EAR has the following pin configuration:

1. DE (Driver Enable)
2. RE (Receiver Enable)
3. A (Non-Inverting Driver Output / Receiver Input)
4. B (Inverting Driver Output / Receiver Input)
5. GND (Ground)
6. Y (Receiver Output)
7. Z (Receiver Output)
8. VCC (Supply Voltage)

Functional Features

• Half-duplex communication: Allows transmission and reception on a single pair of wires
• Differential signaling: Provides noise immunity and allows long-distance communication
• Driver and receiver enable pins: Control the direction of data flow
• Low power consumption: Suitable for battery-powered applications
• ESD protection: Guards against electrostatic discharge events

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages: - High-speed data transfer up to 20 Mbps - Wide operating temperature range (-40°C to +85°C) - Robust ESD protection - Small package size for space-constrained designs

Disadvantages: - Limited to half-duplex communication - Requires external components for complete RS-485/RS-422 implementation

Working Principles

The ADM3485EAR is a transceiver designed for RS-485/RS-422 communication. It uses differential signaling, where data is transmitted as the voltage difference between two wires (A and B). The driver section converts logic-level signals into differential voltages, while the receiver section converts differential voltages back into logic-level signals.

The DE (Driver Enable) and RE (Receiver Enable) pins control the direction of data flow. When DE is high and RE is low, the device is in transmit mode. Conversely, when DE is low and RE is high, the device is in receive mode.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The ADM3485EAR is commonly used in various industrial applications that require reliable long-distance communication. Some typical application fields include:

1. Industrial Automation: PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers), motor control systems, and remote I/O modules.
2. Building Automation: HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) systems, access control, and security systems.
3. Instrumentation: Data acquisition systems, sensor networks, and measurement equipment.
4. Communication Systems: Modems, repeaters, and network switches.

Alternative Models

• MAX485: Similar functionality, available in DIP package
• SN75176: Compatible with RS-485 standard, available in SOIC package
• LTC485: Low power consumption, available in SSOP package

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