DESCRIPTION
The LTC®486 is a low power differential bus/line driver designed for multipoint data transmission standard RS485 applications with extended common-mode range (12V to –7V). It also meets RS422 requirements.
The CMOS design offers significant power savings over its bipolar counterpart without sacrifi cing ruggedness against overload or ESD damage.

FEATURES
■ Very Low Power: ICC = 110μA Typ
■ Designed for RS485 or RS422 Applications
■ Single 5V Supply
■ –7V to 12V Bus Common-Mode Range Permits ±7V GND Difference Between Devices on the Bus
■ Thermal Shutdown Protection
■ Power-Up/Down Glitch-Free Driver Outputs Permit Live Insertion/Removal of Package
■ Driver Maintains High Impedance in Three-State or with the Power Off
■ 28ns Typical Driver Propagation Delays with 5ns Skew
■ Pin Compatible with the SN75172, DS96172, μA96172, and DS96F172

APPLICATIONS
■ Low Power RS485/RS422 Drivers
■ Level Translator