SP3485EN-L

Part points

• The SP3485EN-L chip is a low-power, full-duplex transceiver designed for RS-485 and RS-422 communication. It features ±15kV ESD protection, low quiescent current, and a wide operating voltage range. The chip is ideal for industrial automation, process control, and networking applications.

• Equivalent

  Equivalent products of the SP3485EN-L chip include MAX3485, ADM3485ARZ, SN65HVD3488, and ST3485EBDR. These chips are also low-power, half-duplex RS-485/RS-422 transceivers suitable for industrial applications.

• Features

  The SP3485EN-L is a full-duplex RS-485 transceiver with enhanced ESD protection, offering low power consumption, robust EMC performance, and hot-swappable capability. It supports data rates up to 500kbps, operates from a single 3.3V supply, and has a wide operating temperature range of -40°C to 125°C.

• Pinout

  The SP3485EN-L is a half-duplex transceiver with a 5V power supply and is equipped with 8 pins. Pin functions include V+, V-, DI, RO, RE, DE, GND, and A. The device is designed for asynchronous communication in RS-485 and RS-422 applications.

• Manufacturer

  The SP3485EN-L is manufactured by Exar Corporation. Exar Corporation is a semiconductor company that specializes in the design, marketing, and sales of analog and mixed-signal integrated circuits for a variety of applications, including data communication, networking, and industrial markets.

• Application Field

  The SP3485EN-L is commonly used in applications requiring half-duplex communication such as industrial automation, fieldbus networks, building automation, and other RS-485-based systems. It is also ideal for applications requiring robust communication in noisy environments, thanks to its enhanced ESD protection and low power consumption.

• Package

  The SP3485EN-L chip typically comes in an MSOP-8 package form. The size of the chip is 3mm x 3mm, making it compact and suitable for small electronic devices requiring RS-485 communication capability.