Low-Power Differential Line Driver And Receiver Pair 8-SOIC -40 to 85 The **SN65LBC179DRG4** is a differential bus transceiver manufactured by **Texas Instruments (TI)**.  

### **Key Specifications:**  
- **Type:** Differential Bus Transceiver  
- **Supply Voltage Range:** 4.5V to 5.5V  
- **Data Rate:** Up to **10 Mbps**  
- **Operating Temperature Range:** **-40°C to +85°C**  
- **Package:** **SOIC-8**  
- **Number of Drivers/Receivers:** **1 Driver, 1 Receiver**  
- **Protocol Support:** RS-485, RS-422  
- **ESD Protection:** **±15 kV (Human Body Model)**  

### **Descriptions & Features:**  
- Designed for **half-duplex** communication on multipoint bus transmission lines.  
- Features **thermal shutdown protection** to prevent damage from excessive power dissipation.  
- Includes **fail-safe receiver** for open, shorted, or terminated (unpowered) bus conditions.  
- Low-power consumption with **driver disabled** mode.  
- **Wide common-mode voltage range** for noise immunity in harsh environments.  
- Suitable for **industrial, automotive, and communication applications**.  

This device is compliant with **TIA/EIA-485-A** standards.  

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Low-Power Differential Line Driver And Receiver Pair 8-SOIC -40 to 85