Detailed Description
The MAX14853/MAX14855 isolated RS-485/RS-422
transceivers provide 2750VRMS (60s) of galvanic isolation
between the RS-485/RS-422 cable-side of the transceiver
and the UART-side. These devices allow up to 500kbps
(MAX14853) or 25Mbps (MAX14855) communication
across an isolation barrier when a large potential exists
between grounds on each side of the barrier.
Isolation
Both data and power can be transmitted across the isolation
barrier. Data isolation is achieved using integrated capacitive
isolation that allows data transmission between the UART-
side and the cable-side of the transceiver.
To achieve power isolation, the MAX14853/MAX14855
feature an integrated transformer driver to drive an external
center-tapped transformer, allowing the transfer of operating
power from the UART-side across the isolation barrier to
the cable-side. Connect the primary side of the external
transformer to the MAX14853/MAX14855’s transformer
driver outputs (TD1 and TD2).
The MAX14853 features a slew-rate limited driver that
minimizes EMI and reduces reflections caused by improperly
terminated cables, allowing error-free data transmission at
data rates up to 500kbps. The MAX14853 also includes an
added deglitch filter on the receiver signal path for enhanced
noise immunity when differential signals have very slow rise
and fall times.
Integrated LDO
The MAX14853/MAX14855 include an internal low-dropout
regulator with a set 3.3V (typ) output that is used to power
the cable-side of the IC. The output of the LDO is VDDB.
The LDO has a 300mA (typ) current limit. If the LDO is
unused, connect VLDO to GNDB and apply +3.3V directly
to VDDB.
True Fail-Safe
The MAX14853/MAX14855 guarantee a logic-high on the
receiver output when the receiver inputs are shorted or
open, or when connected to a terminated transmission line
with all drivers disabled. The receiver threshold is fixed
between -10mV and -200mV. If the differential receiver input
voltage (VA - VB) is greater than or equal to -10mV, RXD
is logic high. In the case of a terminated bus with all
transmitters disabled, the receiver’s differential input voltage
is pulled to zero by the termination resistors. Due to the
receiver thresholds of the MAX14853/MAX14855, this
results in a logic-high at RXD.
Driver Output Protection
Two mechanisms prevent excessive output current and
power dissipation caused by faults or by bus contention.
The first, a current limit on the output stage, provides
immediate protection against short circuits over the entire
common-mode voltage range. The second, a thermal-shut-
down circuit, forces the driver outputs into a high-imped-
ance state if the die temperature exceeds +160°C (typ).
Thermal Shutdown
The MAX14853/MAX14855 are protected from overtem-
perature damage by integrated thermal-shutdown circuitry.
When the junction temperature (TJ) exceeds +160°C (typ),
the driver outputs go high impedance. The device resumes
normal operation when TJ falls below +145°C (typ).
Transformer Driver
Overcurrent Limiting
The MAX14853/MAX14855 feature overcurrent limiting
to protect the integrated transformer driver from excessive
currents when charging large capacitive loads or
driving into short-circuits. Current limiting is achieved in
two stages: internal circuitry monitors the output current
and detects when the peak current rises above 1.2A.
When the 1.2A threshold is exceeded, internal circuitry
reduces the output current to the 730mA current-limit.
The MAX14853/MAX14855 monitor the driver current on
a cycle-by-cycle basis and limit the current until the short
is removed.
The transformer driver on the MAX14853/MAX14855 can
dissipate large amounts of power during overcurrent limiting,
causing the IC to enter thermal shutdown.
Transformer Selection
The integrated push-pull transformer driver allows the
transmission of operating power from the logic side, across
the isolation barrier, to the isolated field side of the device.
The 450kHz transformer driver operates with center-tapped
primary and secondary transformers. Select a transformer
with an ET product greater than or equal to the ET of the
driver to ensure that the transformer does not enter satura-
tion. E is the voltage applied to the transformer and T is the
maximum time it is applied during any one cycle. Calculate
the minimum ET product for the transformer primary as:
ET = VMAX/(2 x fMIN)
Where VMAX is the worst-case maximum supply voltage
on VDDA and fMIN is the minimum frequency at that supply
voltage. For example, using 5.5V and 350kHz, the
required minimum ET product is 7.9Vµs.
MAX14853/MAX14855 2.75kVRMS Isolated 500kbps/25Mbps Full-Duplex
RS-485/RS-422 Transceivers with ±35kV ESD
Protection and Integrated Transformer Driver
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