ISL3259E: ±15kV ESD Protected, 100Mbps, 5V, PROFIBUS®, Full Fail-safe, RS-485/RS-422 Transceivers

Intersil's ISL3259E is a ±15kV IEC61000 ESD Protected, 5V powered, single transceiver that meets both the RS-485 and RS-422 standards for balanced communication. It also features the larger output voltage and higher data rate (up to 100Mbps) required by high speed PROFIBUS applications. The low bus currents (+220µA/-150µA) present a "1/5 unit load" to the RS-485 bus, thus allowing up to 160 transceivers on the network without violating the RS-485 specification's load limit, and without using repeaters.

This transceiver requires a 5V supply, and delivers at least a 2.1V differential output voltage. This translates into better noise immunity (data integrity), longer reach, or the ability to drive up to six 120Ω terminations in "star" or other non-standard bus topologies.

SCSI applications benefit from the ISL3259's low receiver and transmitter part-to-part skews, which make it perfect for high speed parallel applications where large numbers of bits must be simultaneously captured. The low bit-to-bit skew eases the timing constraints on the data latching signal.

Receiver (Rx) inputs feature a "Full Fail-Safe" design, which ensures a logic high Rx output if Rx inputs are floating, shorted, or terminated but undriven. Rx outputs feature high drive levels (typically >30mA @ VOL = 1V) to ease the design of optically isolated interfaces.

Hot Plug circuitry ensures that the Tx and Rx outputs remain in a high impedance state while the power supply stabilizes.

Driver (Tx) outputs are short circuit protected, even for voltages exceeding the power supply voltage. Additionally, on-chip thermal shutdown circuitry disables the Tx outputs to prevent damage if power dissipation becomes excessive.

Key Differences in Family
Part NumberFull/half duplexVccVodData RateDatasheet
ISL3179EHalf3.3V1.5V40MbpsISL3179E, ISL3180E
ISL3180EFull3.3V1.5V40MbpsISL3179E, ISL3180E
ISL3159EHalf5V2.1V40MbpsISL3159E
ISL3259EHalf5V2.1V100MbpsISL3259E
Key Features
  • IEC61000 ESD Protection on RS-485 I/O Pins ±15kV
    • Class 3 HBM ESD Level on all Other Pins >9kV
  • Large Differential VOUT 2.8V into 54Ω Better Noise Immunity, or Drive up to 6 Terminations
  • Very High Data Rate up to 100Mbps
  • 11/13ns (Max) Tx/Rx Propagation Delays; 1.5ns (Max) Skew
  • 1/5 Unit Load Allows up to 160 Devices on the Bus
  • Full Fail-Safe (Open, Shorted, Terminated/Undriven) Receiver
  • High Rx IOL to Drive Opto-Couplers for Isolated Applications
  • Hot Plug - Tx and Rx Outputs Remain Three-State During Power-Up
  • Low Quiescent Supply Current 4mA
  • Low Current Shutdown Mode 1µA
  • -7V to +12V Common Mode Input Voltage Range
  • Three-State Rx and Tx Outputs
  • Operates from a Single +5V Supply
  • Current Limiting and Thermal Shutdown for Driver Overload Protection
  • Pb-Free (RoHS Compliant)
Applications
  • PROFIBUS® DP and FMS Networks
  • SCSI "Fast 40" Drivers and Receivers
  • Motor Controller/Position Encoder Systems
  • Factory Automation
  • Field Bus Networks
  • Security Networks
  • Building 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
ISL3259E DatasheetPDF17 Nov 2014660 KB
Tech Briefs
TitleTypeUpdatedSizeOther Languages
TB505: Understanding the Difference between HBM and IEC 61000-4-2 ESD ImmunityPDF29 Jul 2016121 KB
White Papers
TitleTypeUpdatedSizeOther Languages
Design Considerations for High-Speed RS-485 Data LinksPDF22 Sep 2015602 KB
RS-485 Transceiver TutorialPDF03 Aug 2015285 KB简体中文
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Order Information
Part NumberPackage TypeWeight(g)PinsMSL RatingPeak Temp (°C)RoHS Status
ISL3259EIBZ8 Ld SOIC0.07683260RoHS
ISL3259EIBZ-T8 Ld SOIC T+R0.07683260RoHS
ISL3259EIRZ10 Ld DFN0.022103260RoHS
ISL3259EIRZ-T10 Ld DFN T+R0.022103260RoHS
ISL3259EIUZ8 Ld MSOP0.02582260RoHS
ISL3259EIUZ-T8 Ld MSOP T+R0.02582260RoHS
ISL3259E Datasheet 17 Nov 2014
8 Ld SOIC T+R ISL84514
10 Ld DFN ISL9000AM
8 Ld MSOP T+R ISL84541
ISL3259E IBIS Model 10 Nov 2014
ISL3259E
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
Design Considerations for High-Speed RS-485 Data Links 22 Sep 2015
RS-485 Transceiver Tutorial 03 Aug 2015
RS-485 Transceiver Tutorial 03 Aug 2015
RS-485 Transceiver Tutorial 03 Aug 2015