ISL31472E: Fault Protected, Extended Common Mode Range, RS-485/RS-422 Transceivers

The ISL31470E, ISL31472E, ISL31475E, ISL31478E are fault protected, extended common mode range differential transceivers that exceed the RS-485 and RS-422 standards for balanced communication. The RS-485 bus pins (driver outputs and receiver inputs) are protected against overvoltages up to ±60V. Additionally, these transceivers operate in environments with common mode voltages up to ±15V (exceeds the RS-485 requirement), making this RS-485 family one of the more robust on the market.

Transmitters deliver an exceptional 2.5V (typical) differential output voltage into the RS-485 specified 54Ω load. This yields better noise immunity than standard RS-485 ICs, or allows up to six 120Ω terminations in star topologies.

Receiver (Rx) inputs feature a Full Fail-Safe design which ensures a logic high Rx output if Rx inputs are floating, shorted, or on a terminated but undriven (idle) bus. Rx outputs feature high drive levels - typically 15mA @ VOL = 1V (to ease the design of opto-coupled isolated interfaces).

Half duplex (Rx inputs and Tx outputs multiplexed together) and full duplex pinouts are available.

For an RS-485 family with a ±25V extended common mode range, please see the ISL31490E and ISL31480E data sheets.

Key Features
  • Fault Protected RS-485 Bus Pins: up to ±60V
  • Extended Common Mode Range: ±15V Larger Than Required for RS-485
  • 1/4 Unit Load for up to 128 Devices on the Bus
  • High Transient Over Voltage Tolerance: ±80V
  • Full Fail-safe (Open, Short, Terminated) RS-485 Receivers
  • High Rx IOL for Opto-Couplers in Isolated Designs
  • Hot Plug Circuitry - Tx and Rx Outputs Remain Three-State DuringPower-up/Power-down
  • Choice of RS-485 Data Rates: 250kbps to 15Mbps
  • Low Quiescent Supply Current: 2.3mA Ultra Low Shutdown Supply Current: 10µA
  • Pb-Free (RoHS Compliant)
Applications
  • Utility Meters/Automated Meter Reading Systems
  • High Node Count Systems
  • PROFIBUS™ and Field Bus Networks, and Factory Automation
  • Security Camera Networks
  • Building Lighting and Environmental Control Systems
  • Industrial/Process Control Networks
Typical Diagram
Application Notes
TitleTypeUpdatedSizeOther Languages
AN1979: Surge Protection simplified with Intersil’s Overvoltage Protected (OVP) TransceiversPDF24 Aug 2016250 KB
AN1978: Surge Protection for Intersil’s Standard RS-485 TransceiversPDF18 Aug 2016199 KB
AN1976: Important Transient Immunity Tests for RS-485 NetworksPDF10 Aug 2016156 KB
AN1977: Transient Voltage Suppressors: Operation and FeaturesPDF09 Aug 2016198 KB
AN1980: Ground Potential Differences: Origin and RemediesPDF29 Jul 2016198 KB
Datasheets
TitleTypeUpdatedSizeOther Languages
ISL31470E, ISL31472E, ISL31475E, ISL31478E DatasheetPDF03 Sep 2015819 KB
Tech Briefs
TitleTypeUpdatedSizeOther Languages
TB505: Understanding the Difference between HBM and IEC 61000-4-2 ESD ImmunityPDF29 Jul 2016121 KB
Order Information
Part NumberPackage TypeWeight(g)PinsMSL RatingPeak Temp (°C)RoHS Status
ISL31472EIBZ8 Ld SOIC0.07282260RoHS
ISL31472EIBZ-T8 Ld SOIC T+R0.07282260RoHS
ISL31472EIBZ-T7A8 Ld SOIC T+R0.07282260RoHS
ISL31472EIPZ8 Ld PDIP0.548N/ANARoHS
ISL31470E, ISL31472E, ISL31475E, ISL31478E Datasheet 03 Sep 2015
8 Ld SOIC T+R ISL84514
8 Ld PDIP ISL84542
ISL31472E IBIS Model 06 Nov 2014
ISL31478E
AN1979: Surge Protection simplified with Intersil’s Overvoltage Protected (OVP) Transceivers 24 Aug 2016
AN1978: Surge Protection for Intersil’s Standard RS-485 Transceivers 18 Aug 2016
AN1976: Important Transient Immunity Tests for RS-485 Networks 10 Aug 2016
AN1977: Transient Voltage Suppressors: Operation and Features 09 Aug 2016
AN1980: Ground Potential Differences: Origin and Remedies 29 Jul 2016
TB505: Understanding the Difference between HBM and IEC 61000-4-2 ESD Immunity 29 Jul 2016