LTC2871

FEATURES n n n n n n n n n n n LTC2870/LTC2871 RS232/RS485 Multiprotocol Transceivers with Integrated Termination DESCRIPTION The LTC®2870/LTC2871 are robust pin-configurable multiprotocol transceivers, supporting RS232, RS485, and RS422 protocols, operating on a single 3V to 5.5V supply. The LTC2870 can be configured as two RS232 single-ended transceivers or one RS485 differential transceiver on shared I/O lines. The LTC2871 offers independent control of two RS232 transceivers and one RS485 transceiver, each on dedicated I/O lines. Pin-controlled integrated termination resistors allow for easy interface reconfiguration, eliminating external resistors and control relays. Half-duplex switches allow four-wire and two-wire RS485 configurations. Loopback mode steers the driver inputs to the receiver outputs for diagnostic self-test.The RS485 receivers support up to 256 nodes per bus, and feature full failsafe operation for floating, shorted or terminated inputs. An integrated DC/DC boost converter uses a small inductor and one capacitor, eliminating the need for multiple supplies for driving RS232 levels. L, LT, LTC, LTM, Linear Technology and the Linear logo are registered trademarks of Linear Technology Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. One RS485 and Two RS232 Transceivers 3V to 5.5V Supply Voltage 20Mbps RS485 and 500kbps RS232 Automatic Selection of Integrated RS485 (120Ω) and RS232 (5kΩ)Termination Resistors Half-/Full-Duplex RS...