ISL3158AE: ±16.5kV ESD (IEC61000-4-2) Protected, Large Output Swing, 5V, RS-485/RS-422 Transceiver

The ISL3158AE is a BiCMOS, IEC61000 ESD protected, 5V powered, single transceiver that meets both the RS-485 and RS-422 standards for balanced communication. Each driver output and receiver input is protected against ±16.5kV ESD strikes without latch-up.

The ISL3158AE transmitter delivers exceptional differential output voltages (2.4V min), into the RS-485 required 54Ω load, for better noise immunity or to allow up to eight 120Ω terminations in “star” or other non-standard bus topologies.

This device has very low bus currents (+125µA/-75µA), so it presents a true “1/8 unit load” to the RS-485 bus. This allows up to 256 transceivers on the network without violating the RS-485 specification’s 32 unit load maximum, and without using repeaters.

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 bus. Rx outputs feature high drive levels - typically 28mA @ VOL = 1V (to ease the design of optocoupled isolated interfaces).

Hot Plug circuitry ensures that the Tx and Rx outputs remain in a high impedance state until the power supply has stabilized, and the Tx outputs are fully short circuit protected.

The ISL3158AE is a half duplex version. It multiplexes the Rx inputs and Tx outputs to allow transceivers with output disable functions in an 8 Ld package.

Key Features
  • High Driver VOD: 2.4V (Min) @ RD = 54Ω
    • Better Noise Immunity, or Drive Up to 8 Terminations
  • IEC61000 ESD Protection on RS-485 I/O Pins . . ±16.5kV
    • Class 3 ESD Level on all Other Pins: >7kV HBM
  • Full Fail-safe (Open, Short, Terminated and Undriven) Receivers
  • High Rx IOL to Drive Opto-Couplers for Isolated Applications
  • Hot Plug Circuitry - Tx and Rx Outputs Remain Three-State During Power-up/Power-down
  • True 1/8 Unit Load Allows up to 256 Devices on the Bus
  • Specified for Single 5V, 10% Tolerance, Supplies
  • High Data Rates: up to 10Mbps
  • Low Quiescent Supply Current: 600µA
  • Ultra Low Shutdown Supply Current: 70nA
  • -7V to +12V Common Mode Input Voltage Range
  • Half Duplex Pinouts
  • Pb-free (RoHS compliant)
  • Three-State Rx and Tx Outputs
  • Current Limiting for Driver Overload Protection
Applications
  • Utility Meters and 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
AN1474: High Temperature Behavior of ISL3158AEPDF13 Nov 2014108 KB
Datasheets
TitleTypeUpdatedSizeOther Languages
ISL3158AE DatasheetPDF25 Jan 2016615 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
ISL3158AEMBZ8 Ld SOIC0.07281260RoHS
ISL3158AEMBZ-T8 Ld SOIC T+R0.07281260RoHS
ISL3158AEMBZ-T7A8 Ld SOIC T+R0.07281260RoHS
ISL3158AE Datasheet 25 Jan 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
AN1474: High Temperature Behavior of ISL3158AE 13 Nov 2014
TB505: Understanding the Difference between HBM and IEC 61000-4-2 ESD Immunity 29 Jul 2016