DESCRIPTION
The LTC® 1483 is an ultra-low power differential line transceiver designed for data transmission standard RS485
applications with extended common-mode range (– 7V to 12V). It will also meet the requirements of RS422. 

FEATURES
Low Power: ICC= 120µA Max with Driver Disabled
ICC= 500µA Max with Driver Enabled, No Load
1µA Quiescent Current in Shutdown Mode
Controlled Slew Rate Driver for Reduced EMI
Single 5V Supply
Drivers/Receivers Have ±10kV ESD Protection
– 7V to 12V Common-Mode Range Permits ±7V Ground Difference Between Devices on the Data Line
Thermal Shutdown Protection
Power Up/Down Glitch-Free Driver Outputs Permit Live Insertion or Removal of Transceiver
Driver Maintains High Impedance in Three-State r with the Power Off
Up to 32 Transceivers on the Bus
Pin Compatible with the LTC485

APPLICATIONS
Battery-Powered RS485/RS422 Applications
Low Power RS485/RS422 Transceiver
Level Translator