Low-Power Differential Line Driver And Receiver Pair The SN65LBC179QD is a differential bus transceiver manufactured by Texas Instruments (TI).  

### **Specifications:**  
- **Type:** Differential Bus Transceiver  
- **Supply Voltage (VCC):** 4.5V to 5.5V  
- **Operating Temperature Range:** -40°C to +85°C  
- **Data Rate:** Up to 30 Mbps  
- **Number of Drivers/Receivers:** 1 Driver, 1 Receiver  
- **ESD Protection:** ±15 kV (Human Body Model)  
- **Package:** SOIC-8  

### **Descriptions:**  
- Designed for balanced multipoint bus transmission.  
- Features high-speed differential signaling for noise immunity.  
- Suitable for RS-485 and RS-422 applications.  
- Includes thermal shutdown protection.  

### **Features:**  
- **Fail-Safe Receiver:** Ensures logic-high output when inputs are open or shorted.  
- **Low Power Consumption:** Typically 40 mA supply current.  
- **Wide Common-Mode Voltage Range:** -7V to +12V.  
- **Driver Short-Circuit Protection:** Up to ±60 mA.  
- **Half-Duplex Communication:** Single differential bus line for bidirectional data transfer.  

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

Low-Power Differential Line Driver And Receiver Pair