MAX13487E/MAX13488E Half-Duplex RS-485-/RS-422-
Compatible Transceiver with
AutoDirection Control
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General Description
The MAX13487E/MAX13488E +5V, half-duplex, ±15kV
ESD-protected RS-485/RS-422-compatible transceivers
feature one driver and one receiver. The MAX13487E/
MAX13488E include a hot-swap capability to eliminate
false transitions on the bus during power-up or live
insertion.
The MAX13487E/MAX13488E feature Maxim’s propri-
etary AutoDirection control. This architecture makes the
devices ideal for applications, such as isolated RS-485
ports, where the driver input is used in conjunction with
the driver-enable signal to drive the differential bus.
The MAX13487E features reduced slew-rate drivers
that minimize EMI and reduce reflections caused by
improperly terminated cables, allowing error-free trans-
mission up to 500kbps. The MAX13488E driver slew
rate is not limited, allowing transmit speeds up to
16Mbps.
The MAX13487E/MAX13488E feature a 1/4-unit load
receiver input impedance, allowing up to 128 trans-
ceivers on the bus. These devices are intended for half-
duplex communications. All driver outputs are
protected to ±15kV ESD using the Human Body Model.
The MAX13487E/MAX13488E are available in an 8-pin
SO package. The devices operate over the extended
-40°C to +85°C temperature range.
Applications
Isolated RS-485 Interfaces
Utility Meters
Industrial Controls
Industrial Motor Drives
Automated HVAC Systems
Benefits and Features
AutoDirection Saves Space and BOM Cost
AutoDirection Enables Driver Automatically on
Transmission, Eliminating an Opto or Other
Discrete Means of Isolation
8-Pin SO Package
Robust Protection Features for Telecom, Industrial,
and Isolated Applications
Hot-Swap Capability to Eliminate False Transitions
on the Bus During Power-Up or Live Insertion
Extended ESD Protection for RS-485 I/O Pins
(±15kV Human Body Model)
Options Optimize Designs for Speed or Errorless
Data Transmission
Enhanced Slew-Rate Limiting Facilitates Error-
Free Data Transmission (MAX13487E)
High-Speed Version (MAX13488E) Allows for
Transmission Speeds Up to 16Mbps
1/4-Unit Load, Allowing Up to 128 Transceivers on
the Bus
Ordering Information/
Selector Guide
PART PIN-PACKAGE SLEW-RATE
LIMITED
MAX13487EESA+ 8 SO Yes
MAX13488EESA+ 8 SO No
+
Denotes a lead(Pb)-free/RoHS-compliant package.
Note: All devices operate over the -40°C to +85°C temperature
range.
Pin Configuration/Typical Application Circuit appear at end
of data sheet.
VCC 8
-
+
+
-
STATE
MACHINE
D
R
A
B
RE
DI
RO
COM
DE
RE
GND
SHDN
1
3
2
4
6
7
5
RI
DI
VDT
MAX13487E
MAX13488E
Functional Diagram
19-0740; Rev 1; 2/15
MAX13487E/MAX13488E Half-Duplex RS-485-/RS-422-
Compatible Transceiver with
AutoDirection Control
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Absolute Maximum Ratings
Stresses beyond those listed under “Absolute Maximum Ratings” may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings only, and functional
operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those indicated in the operational sections of the specifications is not implied. Exposure to
absolute maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
(All voltages referenced to GND.)
Supply Voltage VCC ...............................................................+6V
SHDN, RE, DI..............................................................-0.3V to +6
A, B........................................................................... -8V to +13V
Short-Circuit Duration (RO, A, B) to GND ..................Continuous
Continuous Power Dissipation (TA= +70°C)
8-Pin SO (derate 5.9mW/°C above +70°C)..................471mW
Operating Temperature Range ...........................-40°C to +85°C
Junction Temperature......................................................+150°C
Storage Temperature Range .............................-65°C to +150°C
Lead Temperature (soldering 10s) ..................................+300°C
Electrical Characteristics
(VCC = +5V ±5%, TA= TMIN to TMAX, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at VCC = +5V and TA= +25°C.) (Note 1)
PARAMETER SYMBOL CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS
DRIVER
RDIFF = 100Ω, Figure 1 2.0 VCC
RDIFF = 54Ω, Figure 1 1.5Differential Driver Output VOD
No load VCC
V
Driver Common-Mode Output
Voltage VOC RL = 100Ω or 54Ω, Figure 1 VCC / 2 3 V
Driver Disable Threshold VDT Figure 2 (Note 2) +0.6 +1 V
Input-High Voltage VIH DI, SHDN, RE 2.0 V
Input-Low Voltage VIL DI, SHDN, RE 0.8 V
Input Current IIN DI, SHDN, RE ±1 µA
0V VOUT +12V +50 +250
Driver Short-Circuit Output
Current
(Note 3)
IOSD
-7V VOUT 0V -250 -50
mA
(VCC - 1V) VOUT +12V 20 mA
Driver Short-Circuit Foldback
Output Current (Note 3) IOSDF -7V VOUT 0V -20
RECEIVER
VIN = +12V 250
Input Current
(A and B) IA, B DI = VCC, VCC
= GND or +5V VIN = -7V -200 µA
Receiver Differential Threshold
Voltage VTH -7V VCM +12V -200 +200 mV
Receiver Input Hysteresis ΔVTH VA + VB = 0V 25 mV
Output-High Voltage VOH IO = -1.6mA, VA - VB > VTH VCC -
1.5 V
Output-Low Voltage VOL IO = 1mA, VA - VB < -VTH 0.4 V
Tri-State Output Current at
Receiver IOZR 0V VO VCC ±1 µA
Receiver Input Resistance RIN -7V VCM +12V 48 kΩ
Receiver Output Short-Circuit
Current IOSR 0V VRO VCC ±7 ±95 mA
MAX13487E/MAX13488E Half-Duplex RS-485-/RS-422-
Compatible Transceiver with
AutoDirection Control
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Electrical Characteristics (continued)
(VCC = +5V ±5%, TA= TMIN to TMAX, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at VCC = +5V and TA= +25°C.) (Note 1)
PARAMETER SYMBOL CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS
POWER SUPPLY
Supply Voltage VCC 4.75 5.25 V
Supply Current ICC SHDN = 1, RE = 0, no load 4.5 mA
Shutdown Supply Current ISHDN SHDN = 0 10 µA
ESD PROTECTION
Air Gap Discharge IEC 61000-4-2
(MAX13487E) ±15
ESD Protection (A, B)
Human Body Model ±15
kV
ESD Protection (All Other Pins) Human Body Model ±2 kV
Switching Characteristics—MAX13487E
(VCC = +5V ±5%, TA= TMIN to TMAX, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at VCC = +5V and TA= +25°C.)
PARAMETER SYMBOL CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS
DRIVER
tDPLH 200 1000
Driver Propagation Delay tDPHL
RL = 110Ω, CL = 50pF, Figures 2 and 3 200 1000 ns
tHL 200 900
Driver Differential Output Rise or
Fall Time tLH
RL = 110Ω, CL = 50pF, Figures 2 and 3 200 900 ns
Maximum Data Rate 500 kbps
Driver Disable Delay tDDD Figure 3 2500 ns
Driver Enable from Shutdown to
Output High tDZH
(
SHDN
)
Figure 4 5.5 µs
Driver Enable from Shutdown to
Output Low tDZL
(
SHDN
)
Figure 4 5.5 µs
Time to Shutdown tSHDN 50 340 700 ns
RECEIVER
tRPLH 80
Receiver Propagation Delay tRPHL
CL = 15pF, Figures 5 and 6 80 ns
Receiver Output Skew tRSKEW CL = 15pF, Figure 6 13 ns
Maximum Data Rate 500 kbps
Receiver Enable to Output High tRZH Figure 7 50 ns
Receiver Enable to Output Low tRZL Figure 7 50 ns
Receiver Disable Time from High tRHZ Figure 7 50 ns
Receiver Disable Time from Low tRLZ Figure 7 50 ns
Receiver Enable from Shutdown
to Output High
tRZH
(SHDN) Figure 8 2200 ns
MAX13487E/MAX13488E Half-Duplex RS-485-/RS-422-
Compatible Transceiver with
AutoDirection Control
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Switching Characteristics—MAX13487E (continued)
(VCC = +5V ±5%, TA= TMIN to TMAX, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at VCC = +5V and TA= +25°C.)
PARAMETER SYMBOL CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS
Receiver Enable from Shutdown
to Output Low
tRZL
(SHDN) Figure 8 2200 ns
Receiver Enable Delay tRED Figure 3 70 ns
Time to Shutdown tSHDN 50 340 700 ns
Switching Characteristics—MAX13488E
(VCC = +5V ±5%, TA= TMIN to TMAX, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at VCC = +5V and TA= +25°C.)
PARAMETER SYMBOL CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS
DRIVER
tDPLH 50
Driver Propagation Delay tDPHL
RL = 110Ω, CL = 50pF, Figures 2 and 3 50 ns
tHL 15
Driver Differential Output Rise or
Fall Time tLH
RL = 110Ω, CL = 50pF, Figures 2 and 3 15 ns
Maximum Data Rate 16 Mbps
Driver Disable Delay tDDD Figure 3 70 ns
Driver Enable from Shutdown to
Output High tDZH
(
SHDN
)
Figure 4 2.2 µs
Driver Enable from Shutdown to
Output Low tDZL
(
SHDN
)
Figure 4 2.2 µs
Time to Shutdown tSHDN 50 340 700 ns
RECEIVER
tRPLH 80
Receiver Propagation Delay tRPHL
CL = 15pF, Figures 5 and 6 80 ns
Receiver Output Skew tRSKEW CL = 15pF, Figure 6 13 ns
Maximum Data Rate 16 Mbps
Receiver Enable to Output High tRZH Figure 7 50 ns
Receiver Enable to Output Low tRZL Figure 7 50 ns
Receiver Disable Time from High tRHZ Figure 7 50 ns
Receiver Disable Time from Low tRLZ Figure 7 50 ns
Receiver Enable from Shutdown
to Output High
tRZH
(SHDN) Figure 8 2200 ns
MAX13487E/MAX13488E Half-Duplex RS-485-/RS-422-
Compatible Transceiver with
AutoDirection Control
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Switching Characteristics—MAX13488E (continued)
(VCC = +5V ±5%, TA= TMIN to TMAX, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at VCC = +5V and TA= +25°C.)
PARAMETER SYMBOL CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS
Receiver Enable from Shutdown
to Output Low
tRZL
(SHDN) Figure 8 2200 ns
Receiver Enable Delay tRED Figure 3 70 ns
Time to Shutdown tSHDN 50 340 700 ns
Note 1: All currents into the device are positive. All currents out of the device are negative. All voltages referred to device ground,
unless otherwise noted.
Note 2: This is a differential voltage from A to B that the driving device must see on the bus to disable its driver.
Note 3: The short-circuit output current applied to peak current just prior to foldback current limiting. The short-circuit foldback out-
put current applies during current limiting to allow a recovery from bus contention.
Typical Operating Characteristics
(VCC = +5.0V, TA= +25°C, unless otherwise noted.)
SUPPLY CURRENT vs. TEMPERATURE
MAX13487Etoc01
TEMPERATURE (°C)
SUPPLY CURRENT (mA)
603510-15
3.2
3.4
3.6
3.8
4.0
3.0
-40 85
NO LOAD
OUTPUT CURRENT
vs. RECEIVER OUTPUT-HIGH VOLTAGE
MAX13487Etoc02
OUTPUT-HIGH VOLTAGE (V)
OUTPUT CURRENT (mA)
4321
7
14
21
28
35
0
05
OUTPUT CURRENT
vs. RECEIVER OUTPUT-LOW VOLTAGE
MAX13487Etoc03
OUTPUT-LOW VOLTAGE (V)
OUTPUT CURRENT (mA)
4321
10
20
30
40
50
60
0
05
RECEIVER OUTPUT-HIGH VOLTAGE
vs. TEMPERATURE
MAX13487Etoc04
TEMPERATURE (°C)
OUTPUT-HIGH VOLTAGE (V)
603510-15
4.2
4.6
4.4
4.8
5.0
5.2
5.4
4.0
-40 85
IO = 1mA
RECEIVER OUTPUT-LOW
VOLTAGE vs. TEMPERATURE
MAX13487Etoc05
TEMPERATURE (°C)
OUTPUT-LOW VOLTAGE (V)
603510-15
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
0
-40 85
IO = 1mA
DIFFERENTIAL OUTPUT CURRENT
vs. DIFFERENTIAL OUTPUT VOLTAGE
MAX13487Etoc06
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
OUTPUT CURRENT (mA)
4321
20
40
60
80
0
05
MAX13487E/MAX13488E Half-Duplex RS-485-/RS-422-
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DRIVER DIFFERENTIAL OUTPUT VOLTAGE
vs. TEMPERATURE
MAX13487Etoc07
TEMPERATURE (°C)
DIFFERENTIAL OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
603510-15
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
0
-40 85
RDIFF = 54Ω
OUTPUT CURRENT
vs. TRANSMITTER OUTPUT-HIGH VOLTAGE
MAX13487Etoc08
OUTPUT-HIGH VOLTAGE (V)
OUTPUT CURRENT (mA)
3-1-3-5 1 402-2-4-6
20
40
60
80
100
120
0
-7 5
OUTPUT CURRENT
vs. TRANSMITTER OUTPUT-LOW VOLTAGE
MAX13487Etoc09
OUTPUT-LOW VOLTAGE (V)
OUTPUT CURRENT (mA)
108624
20
40
60
80
100
120
0
012
SHUTDOWN CURRENT vs. TEMPERATURE
MAX13487Etoc10
TEMPERATURE (°C)
SHUTDOWN CURRENT (μA)
603510-15
2
1
4
6
8
3
5
7
9
10
0
-40 85
DRIVER PROPAGATION vs. TEMPERATURE
(MAX13487E)
MAX13487Etoc12
TEMPERATURE (°C)
DRIVER PROPAGATION DELAY (ns)
603510-15
200
100
300
400
500
600
0
-40 85
tDPLH
tDPHL
RL = 110Ω
DRIVER PROPAGATION vs. TEMPERATURE
(MAX13487E)
MAX13487Etoc11
TEMPERATURE (°C)
DRIVER PROPAGATION DELAY (ns)
603510-15
200
400
600
800
1000
0
-40 85
tDPLH
tDPHL
RL = 10kΩ
RECEIVER PROPAGATION vs. TEMPERATURE
(MAX13487E)
MAX13487Etoc15
TEMPERATURE (°C)
PROPAGATION DELAY (ns)
603510-15
15
30
45
60
0
-40 85
tRPHL
tRPLH
DRIVER PROPAGATION vs. TEMPERATURE
(MAX13488E)
MAX13487Etoc13
TEMPERATURE (°C)
DRIVER PROPAGATION DELAY (ns)
603510-15
10
5
15
20
25
30
0
-40 85
tDPLH
tDPHL
RL = 10kΩ
DRIVER PROPAGATION vs. TEMPERATURE
(MAX13488E)
MAX13487Etoc14
TEMPERATURE (°C)
DRIVER PROPAGATION DELAY (ns)
603510-15
10
5
15
20
25
30
0
-40 85
tDPLH
tDPHL
RL = 110Ω
Typical Operating Characteristics (continued)
(VCC = +5.0V, TA= +25°C, unless otherwise noted.)
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Typical Operating Characteristics (continued)
(VCC = +5.0V, TA= +25°C, unless otherwise noted.)
RECEIVER PROPAGATION vs. TEMPERATURE
(MAX13488E)
MAX13487Etoc16
TEMPERATURE (°C)
RECEIVER PROPAGATION (ns)
603510-15
10
20
30
40
0
-40 85
tRPLH
tRPHL
DRIVER PROPAGATION (500kbps)
(MAX13487E)
MAX13487Etoc17
DI
2V/div
A-B
5V/div
400ns/div
DRIVER PROPAGATION (16Mbps)
(MAX13488E)
MAX13487Etoc18
DI
2V/div
A-B
5V/div
10ns/div
WAVEFORM INTENSITY: 68%
RECEIVER PROPAGATION (16Mbps)
(MAX13488E)
MAX13487Etoc19
B
2V/div
RO
2V/div
A
2V/div
10ns/div
DRIVING 16nF (19.2kbps)
(MAX13487E)
MAX13487Etoc20
DI
2V/div
A-B
5V/div
10μs/div
DRIVING 16nF (19.2kbps)
(MAX13488E)
MAX13487Etoc21
DI
2V/div
A-B
5V/div
10μs/div
DRIVING 16nF (750kbps)
(MAX13488E)
MAX13487Etoc22
DI
2V/div
A-B
5V/div
400ns/div
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VOD CL
RDIFF 2
RDIFF 2VOC
A
B
Figure 1. Driver DC Test Load
A
B
DI
RL
VID
RL
VCC
GND CL
Figure 2. Driver-Timing Test Circuit
1.5V 1.5V
0
DI
B
A
tDPLH tDPHL
1/2 VO
1/2 VO
VO
tDDD, tRED
RO
(RO PULLED LOW)
10%
90%
10%
90%
0
VO
O
-VO
VDIFF
VDIFF = V(A) - V(B)
tHL
tLH
f = 1MHz, tLH 3ns, tHL 3ns
VCC
RE = VCC
Figure 3. Driver Propagation Delays
Test Circuits and Waveforms
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tDZH(SHDN)
tDZL(SHDN)
1.5V
2.3V
2.3V
OUTPUT NORMALLY HIGH
OUTPUT NORMALLY LOW
VCC
VCC
CL
S1
S2
0
A, B
0
A, B
VOL
SHDN
500Ω
OUTPUT
UNDER TEST
Figure 4. Driver Enable and Disable Times
VID
A
B
RRECEIVER
OUTPUT
ATE
Figure 5. Receiver-Propagation-Delay Test Circuit
1.5V 1.5V
1V
-1V
f = 1MHz, tLH 3ns, tHL 3ns
tRPHL
tRSKEW = | tRPHL - tRPLH |
tRPLH
VOH
VOL
RO
A
B
Figure 6. Receiver Propagation Delays
Test Circuits and Waveforms (continued)
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1.5V 1.5V
RO
0
0
OUTPUT NORMALLY LOW
RO
OUTPUT NORMALLY HIGH
tRZH(SHDN), tRZH t
RHZ
tRHZ
2.3V
2.3V VOH + 0.5V
VOH + 0.5V
DI = 0V
RE
VCC
VCC
VCC
0
tRZL(SHDN), tRZL
Figure 7. Receiver Enable and Disable Times
tRZH(SHDN)
tRZL(SHDN)
1.5V
2.3V
2.3V
OUTPUT NORMALLY HIGH
OUTPUT NORMALLY LOW
VCC
VCC
CL
S1
S2
0
VCC
0
VCC
0
SHDN
500Ω
RO
RO
RO
DI = 1
Figure 8. Receiver Enable Time from Shutdown
Test Circuits and Waveforms (continued)
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Compatible Transceiver with
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Pin Description
PIN NAME FUNCTION
1RO
Receiver Output. When receiver is enabled and V(A) - V(B) > +200mV, RO is high. If V(A) - V(B)
< -200mV, RO is low.
2RE Receiver Output Enable. Drive RE low to enable the RO. Drive RE high to let the AutoDirection circuit
control the receiver. RE is a hot-swap input (see the Hot-Swap Capability section for more details).
3SHDN Shutdown. Drive SHDN high to let the device operate in normal operation. Drive SHDN low to put the part
in shutdown.
4DI
Driver Input. Drive DI low to force noninverting output low and inverting output high. Drive DI high to force
noninverting output high and inverting output low. DI is an input to the internal state machine that
automatically enables and disables the driver. See the Function Tables and General Description for more
information. DI is a hot-swap input (see the Hot-Swap Capability section for more details).
5 GND Ground
6 A Noninverting Receiver Input and Noninverting Driver Output
7 B Inverting Receiver Input and Inverting Driver Output
8V
CC Positive Supply, VCC = +5V ±5%. Bypass VCC to GND with a 0.1µF capacitor.
TRANSMITTING
INPUTS OUTPUTS
SHDN DI A-B > VDT ACTION A B
1 0 X Turn driver ON 0 1
1 1 False If driver was OFF, keep it OFF HIGH IMPEDANCE HIGH IMPEDANCE
1 1 False If driver was ON, keep it ON 1 0
1 1 True Turn driver OFF HIGH IMPEDANCE HIGH IMPEDANCE
0 X X X SHUTDOWN
RECEIVING
INPUTS OUTPUT
SHDN RE A-B DRIVER STATE RECEIVER STATE RO
10+200mV X ON 1
10-200mV X ON 0
1 1 X ON OFF HIGH IMPEDANCE
11+200mV OFF ON 1
11-200mV OFF ON 0
0 X X X X SHUTDOWN
Function Tables
X = Don’t care, shutdown mode, driver, and receiver outputs are in high impedance.
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Detailed Description
The MAX13487E/MAX13488E half-duplex, high-speed
transceivers for RS-485/RS-422 communication contain
one driver and one receiver. The MAX13487E/
MAX13488E feature a hot-swap capability allowing line
insertion without erroneous data transfer (see the
Hot-
Swap Capability
section). The MAX13487E features
reduced slew-rate drivers that minimize EMI and
reduce reflections caused by improperly terminated
cables, allowing error-free transmission up to 500kbps.
The MAX13488E driver slew rate is not limited, making
data throughput of up to 16Mbps possible.
AutoDirection Circuitry
Internal circuitry in the MAX13487E/MAX13488E, in
conjunction with an external pullup resistor on A and
pulldown resistor on B (see
Typical Application Circuit
),
act to automatically disable or enable the driver and
receiver to keep the bus in the correct state. This
AutoDirection circuitry consists of a state machine and
an additional receive comparator that determines
whether this device is trying to drive the bus, or another
node on the network is driving the bus.
The internal state machine has two inputs:
•DI
The current state of A-B (determined by a dedicated
differential comparator)
The state machine also has two outputs:
DRIVER_ENABLE—Internal signal that enables and
disables the driver
RECEIVER_ENABLE—Internal signal that is the
inverse of the DRIVER_ENABLE signal, but it can be
overridden by an external pin
When DI is low, the device always drives the bus low.
When DI is high, the device drives the bus for a short
time, then disables the driver and allows the external
pullup/pulldown resistors to hold the bus in the high
state (A-B > 200mV). During each low-to-high transition
of DI, the driver stays enabled until (A-B) > VDT, and
then disables the driver, letting the pullup/pulldown
resistors hold the A and B lines in the correct state.
Pullup and Pulldown Resistors
The pullup and pulldown resistors on the A and B lines
are required for proper operation of the device
although their exact value is not critical. They function
to hold the bus in the high state (A-B > 200mV) follow-
ing a low-to-high transition. Sizing of these resistors is
determined in the same way as when using any other
RS-485 driver and depends on how the line is terminat-
ed and how many nodes are on the bus. The most
important factor when sizing these resistors is to guar-
antee that the idle voltage on the bus (A-B) is greater
than 200mV in order to remain compatible with stan-
dard RS-485 receiver thresholds.
Idle State
When not transmitting data, the MAX13487E/
MAX13488E require the DI input be driven high to
remain in the idle state. A conventional RS-485 trans-
ceiver has DE and RE inputs that are used to enable
and disable the driver and receiver. However, the
MAX13487E/MAX13488E does not have a DE input,
and instead uses an internal state machine to enable
and disable the drivers. DI must be driven high in order
to go to the idle state.
Hot-Swap Capability
Hot-Swap Inputs
When circuit boards are inserted into a hot or powered
back plane, differential disturbances to the data bus
can lead to data errors. Upon initial circuit-board inser-
tion, the data communication processor undergoes its
own power-up sequence. During this period, the
processor’s logic-output drivers are high impedance
and are unable to drive the DI and RE inputs of these
devices to a defined logic level. Leakage currents up to
±10µA from the high-impedance state of the proces-
sor’s logic drivers could cause standard CMOS enable
inputs of a transceiver to drift to an incorrect logic level.
Additionally, parasitic circuit-board capacitance could
cause coupling of VCC or GND to the enable inputs.
Without the hot-swap capability, these factors could
improperly enable the transceiver’s driver.
To overcome both these problems, two different pullup
switches (strong and weak) are turned on during the
power-up. When VCC rises, an internal power-up signal
enables a strong pullup circuit. It holds DI and RE high
with 1mA for 15µs. Once the timeout is expired, this
strong pullup is switched off. A weak pullup (100µA)
remains active to overcome leakage on the pin. This
second weak pullup disappears as soon as the micro-
controller forces a low state on these pins. Therefore, in
normal operation (after the first activation), these pins
can be considered as high-impedance pins (CMOS
inputs) without any pullup circuitry.
The AutoDirection state machine is initialized, forcing the
driver disabled. The receiver is enabled in AutoDirection
mode.
Hot-Swap Input Circuitry
The enable inputs feature hot-swap capability. At the
input there are two pMOS devices, M1 and M2 (Figure 9).
When VCC ramps from zero, an internal 15µs timer turns
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on M2 and sets the SR latch, which also turns on M1.
Transistors M2, a 1.5mA current source, and M1, a 500µA
current source, pull RE to VCC through a 5kΩresistor. M2
is designed to pull RE to the disabled state against an
external parasitic capacitance up to 100pF that can drive
RE high. After 15µs, the timer deactivates M2 while M1
remains on, holding DI high against three-state leakages
that can drive RE low. M1 remains on until an external
source overcomes the required input current. At this time,
the SR latch resets and M1 turns off. When M1 turns off,
RE reverts to a standard, high-impedance CMOS input.
Whenever VCC drops below 1V, the hot-swap input is
reset. DI has similar hot-swap circuitry.
±15kV ESD Protection
As with all Maxim devices, ESD-protection structures
are incorporated on all pins to protect against electro-
static discharges encountered during handling and
assembly. The driver outputs and receiver inputs of the
MAX13487E/MAX13488E have extra protection against
static electricity. Maxim’s engineers have developed
state-of-the-art structures to protect these pins against
ESD of ±15kV without damage. The ESD structures
withstand high ESD in all states: normal operation, shut-
down, and powered down. After an ESD event, the
MAX13487E/MAX13488E keep working without latchup
or damage.
ESD protection can be tested in various ways. The
transmitter outputs and receiver inputs of the
MAX13487E/MAX13488E are characterized for protec-
tion to the following limits:
±15kV using the Human Body Model
±15kV using the Air Gap Discharge Method speci-
fied in IEC 61000-4-2 (MAX13487E only)
ESD Test Conditions
ESD performance depends on a variety of conditions.
Contact Maxim for a reliability report that documents
test setup, test methodology, and test results.
Human Body Model
Figure 10a shows the Human Body Model, and Figure
10b shows the current waveform it generates when dis-
charged into a low impedance. This model consists of
a 100pF capacitor charged to the ESD voltage of inter-
est, which is then discharged into the test device
through a 1.5kΩresistor.
IEC 61000-4-2
The IEC 61000-4-2 standard covers ESD testing and
performance of finished equipment. However, it does
not specifically refer to integrated circuits. The
MAX13487E/MAX13488E help you design equipment to
meet IEC 61000-4-2 without the need for additional
ESD-protection components.
The major difference between tests done using the
Human Body Model and IEC 61000-4-2 is higher peak
current in IEC 61000-4-2 because series resistance is
lower in the IEC 61000-4-2 model. Hence, the ESD
withstand voltage measured to IEC 61000-4-2 is gener-
ally lower than that measured using the Human Body
Model. Figure 10c shows the IEC 61000-4-2 model,
and Figure 10d shows the current waveform for IEC
61000-4-2 ESD Contact Discharge test.
Machine Model
The machine model for ESD tests all pins using a 200pF
storage capacitor and zero discharge resistance.
The objective is to emulate the stress caused when I/O
pins are contacted by handling equipment during test
and assembly. Of course, all pins require this protec-
tion, not just RS-485 inputs and outputs.
The Air-Gap test involves approaching the device with a
charged probe. The Contact-Discharge method connects
the probe to the device before the probe is energized.
VCC
M1 M2
100μA
500μA
5kΩ
SR LATCH
15μs
VCC
TIMER
TIMER
RE
(HOT SWAP)
RE
Figure 9. Simplified Structure of the Receiver Enable Pin (RE)
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Applications Information
128 Transceivers on the Bus
The standard RS-485 receiver input impedance is 12kΩ
(1-unit load), and the standard driver can drive up to
32-unit loads. The MAX13487E/MAX13488E have a 1/4-
unit load receiver input impedance (48kΩ), allowing up
to 128 transceivers to be connected in parallel on one
communication line. Any combination of these devices,
as well as other RS-485 transceivers with a total of 32-
unit loads or fewer, can be connected to the line.
Reduced EMI and Reflections
The MAX13487E features reduced slew-rate drivers
that minimize EMI and reduce reflections caused by
improperly terminated cables, allowing error-free data
transmission up to 500kbps.
Low-Power Shutdown Mode
Low-power shutdown mode is initiated by bringing
SHDN low. In shutdown, the devices draw a maximum
of 10µA of supply current.
The devices are guaranteed not to enter shutdown if
SHDN is low for less than 50ns. If the inputs are in this
state for at least 700ns, the devices are guaranteed to
enter shutdown.
Enable times tZH and tZL (see the
Switching Character-
istics
section) assume the devices were not in a low-
power shutdown state. Enable times tZH(SHDN) and
tZL(SHDN) assume the devices were in shutdown state. It
takes drivers and receivers longer to become enabled
from low-power shutdown mode (tZH(SHDN), tZL(SHDN))
than from driver/receiver-disable mode (tZH, tZL).
Line Length
The RS-485/RS-422 standard covers line lengths up to
4000ft.
CHARGE-CURRENT-
LIMIT RESISTOR
DISCHARGE
RESISTANCE
STORAGE
CAPACITOR
Cs
100pF
RC
1MΩ
RD
1500Ω
HIGH-
VOLTAGE
DC
SOURCE
DEVICE
UNDER
TEST
Figure 10a. Human Body ESD Test Model
IP 100%
90%
36.8%
tRL TIME
tDL
CURRENT WAVEFORM
PEAK-TO-PEAK RINGING
(NOT DRAWN TO SCALE)
Ir
10%
0
0
AMPS
Figure 10b. Human Body Current Waveform
CHARGE-CURRENT-
LIMIT RESISTOR
DISCHARGE
RESISTANCE
STORAGE
CAPACITOR
Cs
150pF
RC
50MΩ TO 100MΩ
RD
330Ω
HIGH-
VOLTAGE
DC
SOURCE
DEVICE
UNDER
TEST
Figure 10c. IEC 61000-4-2 ESD Test Model
tr = 0.7ns TO 1ns 30ns
60ns
t
100%
90%
10%
I
PEAK
I
Figure 10d. IEC 61000-4-2 ESD Generator Current Waveform
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Typical Applications
The MAX13487E/MAX13488E transceivers are
designed for half-duplex, bidirectional data communi-
cations on multipoint bus transmission lines. Figure 11
shows a typical network application. To minimize reflec-
tions, terminate the line at both ends in its characteristic
impedance, and keep stub lengths off the main line as
short as possible. The slew-rate-limited MAX13487E is
more tolerant of imperfect termination.
Isolated RS-485 Interface
An isolated RS-485 interface electrically isolates differ-
ent nodes on the bus to protect the bus from problems
due to high common-mode voltages that exceed the
RS-485 common-mode voltage range, conductive
noise, and ground loops. The
Typical Application
Circuit
shows an isolated RS-485 interface using the
MAX13487E/MAX13488E. The transceiver is powered
separately from the controlling circuitry. The
AutoDirection feature of the MAX13487E/MAX13488E
(see the
AutoDirection Circuitry
section), replaces an
external relay allowing faster switching speeds, no con-
tact bounce, better reliability, and better electrical isola-
tion. The MAX13487E/MAX13488E only require two
optocouplers to electrically isolate the transceiver.
Chip Information
PROCESS: BiCMOS
R
R
R
DD
D
DI DI
RO RO
RE
RE
RtRt
R
D
DI RO RE DI RO RE
SHDN SHDN
MAX13487E
MAX13488E
VCC
VCC
VCC
VCC
SHDN SHDN
Figure 11. Typical Half-Duplex RS-485 Network
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GND
DI
1
2
8
7
VCC
VISO
VCC
RE
SHDN
RO
SO
3
4
6
5
R
D
+
Rt
B
A
0.1μF
VISO
VISO
VSYS
VSYS
RXD
TXD
Pin Configuration/Typical Application Circuit
Package Information
For the latest package outline information and land patterns (footprints), go to www.maximintegrated.com/packages. Note that a “+”, “#”, or
“-” in the package code indicates RoHS status only. Package drawings may show a different suffix character, but the drawing pertains to the
package regardless of RoHS status.
PACKAGE TYPE PACKAGE CODE OUTLINE NO. LAND PATTERN NO.
8 SO S8+2 21-0041 90-0096
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AutoDirection Control
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