Quad Low Power RS485 Driver The LTC487CN#PBF is a low-power RS485/RS422 transceiver manufactured by Linear Technology (now part of Analog Devices).
### **Specifications:**
- **Type:** RS485/RS422 Transceiver
- **Supply Voltage:** 4.75V to 5.25V
- **Operating Temperature Range:** 0°C to 70°C
- **Data Rate:** Up to 250kbps
- **Driver Output Current:** ±60mA (max)
- **Receiver Input Impedance:** ≥12kΩ
- **Number of Drivers/Receivers:** 1 Driver, 1 Receiver
- **Package:** 8-Pin PDIP (Plastic Dual In-Line Package)
- **ESD Protection:** ±10kV (Human Body Model)
- **Low Power Consumption:**
- **Driver Disabled:** 300µA (max)
- **Shutdown Mode:** 1µA (max)
### **Descriptions:**
The LTC487CN#PBF is designed for half-duplex communication in RS485/RS422 networks. It features low power consumption, making it suitable for battery-powered applications. The device includes thermal shutdown protection and is designed to operate reliably in electrically noisy environments.
### **Features:**
- **Half-Duplex Operation**
- **Low Quiescent Current**
- **Thermal Shutdown Protection**
- **Driver Short-Circuit Protection**
- **Wide Common-Mode Range for Receiver (±-7V)**
- **Compatible with TTL and CMOS Logic Levels**
- **Controlled Slew Rate for Reduced EMI**
This transceiver is commonly used in industrial control systems, instrumentation, and long-distance communication networks.
