Description
The ST1480A is ±15kV ESD protected, 3.3V low power transceiver for RS-485 and RS-422 communications. The device contains one driver and one receiver in half duplex configuration. The ST1480A transmits and receives at a guaranteed data rate of at least 12Mbps.
General features
■ ESD protection
– ±15kV human body model
– ±8kV IEC 1000-4-2 contact discharge
■ Operate from a single 3.3V supply - no charge
pump required
■ Interoperable with 5V logic
■ 1µA low current shutdown mode max
■ Guaranteed 12Mbps data rate
■ -7 to 12 common mode input voltage range
■ Half duplex versions available
■ Industry standard 75176 pinout
■ Current limiting and thermal shutdown for
driver overload protection
■ Guaranteed high receiver output state for
floating, shorted or terminated inputs with no
signal present
■ Allow up to 64 transceivers on the bus