Differential Driver and Receiver Pair with Fail-Safe Receiver Output The LTC1690IS8 is a low-power RS485/RS422 transceiver manufactured by Linear Technology (now part of Analog Devices).  

### **Specifications:**  
- **Supply Voltage Range:** 3V to 5.5V  
- **Operating Temperature Range:** -40°C to +85°C  
- **Data Rate:** Up to 250kbps  
- **Low Quiescent Current:** 300µA (typical)  
- **Shutdown Current:** 0.1µA (typical)  
- **Driver Short-Circuit Current Limited:** ±60mA  
- **Receiver Input Impedance:** ≥12kΩ  
- **ESD Protection:** ±15kV (Human Body Model)  
- **Package:** 8-Lead SOIC (IS8)  

### **Descriptions:**  
- The LTC1690IS8 is a half-duplex transceiver designed for RS485/RS422 communication.  
- It features low power consumption, making it suitable for battery-powered applications.  
- The device includes thermal shutdown and short-circuit protection.  

### **Features:**  
- **Low Power Operation:** Ideal for battery-powered systems.  
- **Enhanced ESD Protection:** Protects against electrostatic discharge.  
- **Half-Duplex Communication:** Supports bidirectional data transmission.  
- **Wide Supply Range:** Operates from 3V to 5.5V.  
- **Thermal Shutdown:** Prevents damage from overheating.  
- **Short-Circuit Protection:** Safeguards the driver outputs.  

This information is based solely on the manufacturer's specifications.

Differential Driver and Receiver Pair with Fail-Safe Receiver Output

Differential Driver and Receiver Pair with Fail-Safe Receiver Output The LTC1690IS8 is a low-power, dual-channel RS485/RS422 transceiver manufactured by Linear Technology (now part of Analog Devices).  

### **Specifications:**  
- **Supply Voltage (VCC):** 3V to 5.5V  
- **Operating Temperature Range:** -40°C to +85°C  
- **Data Rate:** Up to 250kbps  
- **Number of Drivers/Receivers:** 2 Drivers, 2 Receivers  
- **Package:** 8-Lead SOIC (Small Outline Integrated Circuit)  
- **Low Quiescent Current:** 300µA (typical)  
- **ESD Protection:** ±15kV (Human Body Model)  
- **Half-Duplex Operation**  

### **Descriptions:**  
The LTC1690IS8 is designed for RS485/RS422 communication applications, featuring low power consumption and robust ESD protection. It is suitable for battery-powered systems and industrial networks.  

### **Features:**  
- **Low Power Consumption:** Ideal for battery-operated devices.  
- **Enhanced ESD Protection:** Protects against electrostatic discharge.  
- **Wide Supply Range:** Operates from 3V to 5.5V.  
- **Thermal Shutdown:** Prevents damage from excessive heat.  
- **Short-Circuit Protection:** Safeguards driver outputs.  
- **Half-Duplex Communication:** Supports bidirectional data transfer.  

This transceiver is commonly used in industrial control, instrumentation, and networking applications.

Differential Driver and Receiver Pair with Fail-Safe Receiver Output