DESCRIPTION
The AU5780A is a line transceiver being primarily intended for in-vehicle multiplex applications. It provides interfacing between a link controller and the physical bus wire. The device supports the SAE/J1850 VPWM standard with a nominal bus speed of 10.4 kbps.

FEATURES
• Supports SAE/J1850 VPW standard for in-vehicle class B multiplexing
• Bus speed 10.4 kbps nominal
• Drive capability 32 bus nodes
• Low RFI due to output waveshaping with adjustable slew rate
• Direct battery operation with protection against +50V load dump, jump start and reverse battery
• Bus terminals proof against automotive transients up to –200V/+200V
• Thermal overload protection
• Very low bus idle power consumption
• Diagnostic loop-back mode
• 4X mode (41.6 kbps) reception capability
• ESD protected to 9 KV on bus and battery pins
• 8-pin SOIC