ISL81486: 5V, Half Duplex, 30Mbps, RS-485/RS-422 Transceiver

The Intersil ISL4486 and ISL81486 are BiCMOS, 5V powered, single transceivers that meet both the RS-485 and RS-422 standards for balanced communication, and feature the larger output voltage and higher data rate - up to 40Mbps - required by high speed PROFIBUS applications.

Unlike competitive products, these Intersil devices are specified for 10% tolerance supplies (4.5V to 5.5V) and deliver at least a 2.3V differential output voltage over this supply range. At the 5% tolerance specified by many competitors, the ISL4486 delivers an unsurpassed 2.5V differential signal into a 54Ω total load. This translates into longer reach, or better data integrity, at the exceptional 40Mbps data rate.

SCSI applications benefit from the ISL4486'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.

These devices present a "0.6 unit load" to the RS-485 bus, which allows up to 50 transceivers on the network. Receiver (Rx) inputs feature a "fail-safe if open" design, which ensures a logic high Rx output if Rx inputs are floating.

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 Features
  • Specified for 10% Tolerance Supplies
  • High Data Rates ISL4486 up to 40Mbps ISL81486 up to 30Mbps
  • Large Differential Output Voltage 3V into 54Ω
  • Low Bit-to-Bit (Part-to-Part) Skew for Parallel Applications
  • 0.6 Unit Load Allows up to 50 Devices on the Bus
  • ISL81486 is a Drop-In Replacement for the ADM1486
  • Low Quiescent Current 800µA
  • -7V to +12V Common Mode Input Voltage Range
  • Three State Rx and Tx Outputs
  • 14ns (Max) Propagation Delays, 2ns (Max) Skew
  • Operates from a Single +5V Supply (10% Tolerance)
  • Current Limiting and Thermal Shutdown for driver Overload Protection
Applications
  • SCSI "Fast 40" Drivers and Receivers
  • PROFIBUS DP and FMS Networks
  • 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
ISL4486, ISL81486 DatasheetPDF10 Feb 2016443 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
ISL81486IB8 Ld SOIC0.07281240
ISL81486IB-T8 Ld SOIC T+R0.07281240
ISL81486IBZ8 Ld SOIC0.07281260RoHS
ISL81486IBZ-T8 Ld SOIC T+R0.0728260RoHS
ISL81486IU8 Ld MSOP0.0258240
ISL81486IU-T8 Ld MSOP T+R0.0258240
ISL81486IUZ8 Ld MSOP0.02582260RoHS
ISL81486IUZ-T8 Ld MSOP T+R0.02582260RoHS
ISL4486, ISL81486 Datasheet 10 Feb 2016
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