Quad RS-485 Differential Line Drivers The **SN75LBC172A16DWR** is a differential bus transceiver manufactured by **Texas Instruments (TI)**.  

### **Key Specifications:**  
- **Type:** Differential Bus Transceiver  
- **Number of Drivers/Receivers:** 1/1  
- **Data Rate:** Up to **10 Mbps**  
- **Supply Voltage:** **4.5V to 5.5V**  
- **Operating Temperature Range:** **-40°C to +85°C**  
- **Package:** **SOIC-16 (DWR)**  
- **Bus Pins ESD Protection:** **±12 kV** (Human Body Model)  
- **Compliance:** Meets **RS-422 and RS-485** standards  

### **Features:**  
- **Half-duplex** communication  
- **Low-power** operation  
- **Thermal shutdown** protection  
- **Driver output short-circuit current limiting**  
- **Receiver open-circuit failsafe**  
- **Wide common-mode voltage range** for noise immunity  

This transceiver is designed for **industrial, automotive, and communication applications** requiring robust differential signaling.  

(Source: Texas Instruments Datasheet)

Quad RS-485 Differential Line Drivers