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Overview
Features and Benefits
- One RS485 or One RS232 Transceiver
- 3V to 5.5V Supply Voltage
- Up to 20Mbps RS485
- Slew-Controlled RS232 Operation:
- Selectable 1Mbps or 250kbps
- Automatic Selection of Integrated RS485 (120Ω) and RS232 (5kΩ) Termination Resistors
- High ESD: ±26kV HBM
- Logic Loopback Mode
- 1.7V to 5.5V Logic Interface
- Supports Up to 256 RS485 Nodes
- RS485 Receiver Failsafe Eliminates UART Lockup
- H-Grade Available (–40°C to 125°C)
- Available in 24-Pin 4mm × 5mm QFN Package
Product Details
The LTC2873 is a robust pin-configurable multiprotocol transceiver that supports RS232, RS485, and RS422 protocols while operating on a single 3V to 5.5V supply. The LTC2873 can be configured as a half-duplex RS485 transceiver or as an RS232 transceiver using the same two bus pins.
A pin-controlled integrated termination resistor allows for easy interface reconfiguration, eliminating external resistors and control relays. Loopback mode steers the driver inputs to the receiver outputs for diagnostic self-test. The RS485 receiver supports up to 256 nodes per bus, and features full failsafe operation for floating, shorted or terminated inputs.
An integrated DC/DC boost converter uses a tiny 2mm × 1.6mm inductor and one capacitor, eliminating the need for multiple supplies when driving RS232 levels.
Applications
- Software Selectable RS232/RS485/RS422 Interface
- Industrial Sensors and Actuators
- Alarm Systems
- Traffic Control and Monitoring
- Highway Signs and Jumbo Displays
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