3.3V Software-Selectable Multiprotocol Transceiver with Termination The LTC2846IG is a high-speed, 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 20Mbps  
- **Number of Drivers/Receivers:** 1 Driver, 1 Receiver  
- **Interface Type:** RS485, RS422  
- **Package:** 20-Lead SSOP  
- **ESD Protection:** ±15kV (Human Body Model)  
- **Low Power Consumption:** 1.5mA (Quiescent Current)  
- **Half-Duplex Operation**  
- **Fault-Tolerant Receiver Inputs**  

### **Descriptions:**  
The LTC2846IG is designed for high-speed communication in noisy environments, supporting RS485 and RS422 standards. It features robust ESD protection and operates efficiently across a wide voltage range.  

### **Features:**  
- **High-Speed Data Transmission (20Mbps)**  
- **Wide Supply Voltage Range (3V to 5.5V)**  
- **Low Power Consumption**  
- **Enhanced ESD Protection (±15kV HBM)**  
- **Fault-Tolerant Receiver Inputs (±25V)**  
- **Half-Duplex Communication**  
- **Thermal Shutdown Protection**  
- **Industrial Temperature Range (-40°C to +85°C)**  

This transceiver is suitable for industrial, automotive, and communication applications requiring reliable long-distance data transmission.

3.3V Software-Selectable Multiprotocol Transceiver with Termination