Ultra-Low Power RS485 Transceiver with Shutdown The LTC1481CS8 is a low-power RS485/RS422 transceiver manufactured by Linear Technology (now part of Analog Devices).  

### **Specifications:**  
- **Supply Voltage:** 3V to 5.5V  
- **Operating Temperature Range:** 0°C to 70°C  
- **Data Rate:** Up to 20Mbps  
- **Low Quiescent Current:** 300µA (typical)  
- **Half-Duplex Communication**  
- **ESD Protection:** ±15kV (Human Body Model)  
- **Package:** 8-Lead SOIC (CS8)  

### **Descriptions:**  
The LTC1481CS8 is designed for high-speed, low-power RS485/RS422 communication. It features a differential driver and receiver, making it suitable for noise-immune data transmission over long distances.  

### **Features:**  
- **Low Power Consumption:** Ideal for battery-powered applications.  
- **High-Speed Operation:** Supports data rates up to 20Mbps.  
- **Enhanced ESD Protection:** Protects against electrostatic discharge.  
- **Wide Supply Range:** Operates from 3V to 5.5V.  
- **Thermal Shutdown:** Prevents damage from excessive power dissipation.  
- **Driver Short-Circuit Protection:** Ensures reliability under fault conditions.  

This transceiver is commonly used in industrial, automotive, and communication systems requiring robust serial data transmission.

Ultra-Low Power RS485 Transceiver with Shutdown

Ultra-Low Power RS485 Transceiver with Shutdown The LTC1481CS8 is a low-power RS485/RS422 transceiver manufactured by Linear Technology (now part of Analog Devices).  

### **Key Specifications:**  
- **Supply Voltage (VCC):** 3V to 5.5V  
- **Operating Temperature Range:** 0°C to 70°C (Commercial Grade)  
- **Data Rate:** Up to 250kbps  
- **Low Quiescent Current:** 300µA (typical)  
- **Shutdown Current:** 1µA (typical)  
- **Number of Drivers/Receivers:** 1 Driver, 1 Receiver  
- **Package:** 8-Lead SOIC (CS8)  

### **Descriptions and Features:**  
- **Half-Duplex Communication:** Supports bidirectional data transmission.  
- **ESD Protection:** ±15kV (Human Body Model) on transceiver pins.  
- **Thermal Shutdown:** Prevents damage from excessive power dissipation.  
- **Fail-Safe Receiver:** Ensures logic-high output when inputs are open, shorted, or terminated.  
- **Low EMI:** Designed to minimize electromagnetic interference.  
- **Compliance:** Meets RS485 and RS422 standards.  

This transceiver is commonly used in industrial, automotive, and communication systems requiring robust differential signaling.

Ultra-Low Power RS485 Transceiver with Shutdown