Overview
Information | Enhanced Low Power Half-Duplex RS-485 Transceivers |
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Supported Protocols | RS-422, RS-485 |
Supply Voltage (Nom) (V) | 5 |
No. of Tx | 1 |
No. of Rx | 1 |
Duplex | Half |
Data Rate (MAX) (Mbps) | 10 |
HBM ESD (kV) | 15 |
IEC 61000-4-2 Contact (±kV) | 8 |
Rx Fail-Safe | Standard |
Multi-Drop Nodes | 32 |
Transient Tolerance (V) | |
Fault Tolerance (V) | |
VL Pin | |
Temperature Range (°C) | 0 to 70, -40 to 85 |
Package | NSOIC-8 |
ICC (Max) (mA) | - |
Shutdown | ✔ |
Typ Shutdown Current (µA) | 1 |
Hot Swap | |
PROFIBUS (5V) or High Output (3V) |
The SP481E and SP485E are a family of half-duplex transceivers that meet the specifications of RS-485 and RS-422 serial protocols with enhanced ESD performance. The ESD tolerance has been improved on these devices to over +15kV for both Human Body Model and IEC1000-4-2 Air Discharge Method. These devices are pin-to-pin compatible with MaxLinear's SP481 and SP485 devices as well as popular industry standards. As with the original versions, the SP481E and SP485E feature MaxLinear's BiCMOS design allowing low power operation without sacrificing performance. The SP481E and SP485E meet the requirements of the RS-485 and RS-422 protocols up to 10Mbps under load. The SP481E is equipped with a low power shutdown mode.
- +5V Only
- Low Power BiCMOS
- Driver/Receiver Enable for Multi-Drop configurations
- Low Power Shutdown Mode
- Enhanced ESD Specifications:
- ±15KV Human Body Model
- ±15KV IEC1000-4-2 Air Discharge
Documentation & Design Tools
Type | Title | Version | Date | File Size |
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Data Sheets | SP481E / SP485E Enhanced Low Power Half-Duplex RS-485 Transceivers | 1.0.6 | March 2022 | 482.3 KB |
Application Notes | DAN-190, MaxLinear UARTs in RS-485 Applications | R01 | July 2023 | 2.4 MB |
Application Notes | AN-291, RS-485 Advanced Fail-Safe Feature | R01 | May 2023 | 3.7 MB |
Application Notes | RS-232 and RS-485 PCB Layout Application Note | R00 | December 2022 | 2.8 MB |
Application Notes | AN-292, RS-485 Cable Lengths vs Data Signaling Rate | R01 | July 2022 | 2.7 MB |
Application Notes | ANI-13, RS-485 and RS-422 Physical Topologies | D | December 2006 | 183.2 KB |
Product Brochures | Interface Brochure | R01 | June 2024 | 3.6 MB |
Quality & RoHS
Part Number | RoHS | Exempt | RoHS | Halogen Free | REACH | TSCA | MSL Rating / Peak Reflow | Package |
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SP481ECN-L/TR | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | L1 / 260ᵒC | NSOIC8 |
SP481EEN-L/TR | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | L1 / 260ᵒC | NSOIC8 |
Click on the links above to download the Certificate of Non-Use of Hazardous Substances.
Parts & Purchasing
Part Number | Pkg Code | Min Temp | Max Temp | Status | Suggested Replacement | Buy Now | Order Samples | PDN |
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SP481ECN | NSOIC8 | 0 | 70 | OBS | ||||
SP481ECN-L | NSOIC8 | 0 | 70 | OBS | ||||
SP481ECN-L/TR | NSOIC8 | 0 | 70 | Active | Click Buy Now | Order | ||
SP481ECN/TR | NSOIC8 | 0 | 70 | OBS | ||||
SP481ECP | PDIP8 | 0 | 70 | OBS | ||||
SP481ECP-L | PDIP8 | 0 | 70 | OBS | SP481CN-L | |||
SP481EEN | NSOIC8 | -40 | 85 | OBS | ||||
SP481EEN-L | NSOIC8 | -40 | 85 | OBS | SP481EEN-L/TR | |||
SP481EEN-L/TR | NSOIC8 | -40 | 85 | Active | Click Buy Now | Order | ||
SP481EEN/TR | NSOIC8 | -40 | 85 | OBS | ||||
SP481EEP | PDIP8 | -40 | 85 | OBS | ||||
SP481EEP-L | PDIP8 | -40 | 85 | OBS | SP481EEN-L | |||
SP481EMN | NSOIC8 | -40 | 85 | OBS | ||||
SP481EMN-L | NSOIC8 | -40 | 85 | OBS | ||||
SP481EMN-L/TR | NSOIC8 | -40 | 85 | OBS | ||||
SP481EMN/TR | NSOIC8 | -40 | 85 | OBS |
Active - the part is released for sale, standard product.
EOL (End of Life) - the part is no longer being manufactured, there may or may not be inventory still in stock.
CF (Contact Factory) - the part is still active but customers should check with the factory for availability. Longer lead-times may apply.
PRE (Pre-introduction) - the part has not been introduced or the part number is an early version available for sample only.
OBS (Obsolete) - the part is no longer being manufactured and may not be ordered.
NRND (Not Recommended for New Designs) - the part is not recommended for new designs.
Packaging
Pkg Code | Details | Quantities | Dimensions |
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Notifications
Distribution Date | Description | File |
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07/17/2023 | In 2023, MaxLinear will be converting all shipping labels for the parts noted from an EXAR format to MaxLinear’s label. During this transition customers may receive either label. This change affects only shipping and packing labels. This change will not affect the part number, part marking, manufacturing process or manufacturing sites. Only work in progress material will be converted. Existing inventory from MaxLinear’s warehouse, channel sales, distributor, and such, will not be converted. Hence, customers may experience receiving mixed shipments with both Exar and MaxLinear labels for some period until existing inventory of old labels is eventually cleared out. Situation is product to product with no predictable way to determine when all old labels will be exhausted. No change to product form, fit, function and reliability. ADDENDUM A: Fixed MBB label logo for DX204001 to MaxLinear logo. ADDENDUM B: Replaced ‘All other affected products outer box label’ with clearer pictures. Corrected Date Issued (from original PCN) issue date +90 days to August 30, 2023. | PCN & PDN Download |
06/01/2023 | In 2023, MaxLinear will be converting all shipping labels for the parts noted from an EXAR format to MaxLinear’s label. During this transition customers may receive either label. This change affects only shipping and packing labels. This change will not affect the part number, part marking, manufacturing process or manufacturing sites. Only work in progress material will be converted. Existing inventory from MaxLinear’s warehouse, channel sales, distributor, and such, will not be converted. Hence, customers may experience receiving mixed shipments with both Exar and MaxLinear labels for some period until existing inventory of old labels is eventually cleared out. Situation is product to product with no predictable way to determine when all old labels will be exhausted. No change to product form, fit, function and reliability. | PCN & PDN Download |
06/01/2023 | In 2023, MaxLinear will be converting all shipping labels for the parts noted from an EXAR format to MaxLinear’s label. During this transition customers may receive either label. This change affects only shipping and packing labels. This change will not affect the part number, part marking, manufacturing process or manufacturing sites. Only work in progress material will be converted. Existing inventory from MaxLinear’s warehouse, channel sales, distributor, and such, will not be converted. Hence, customers may experience receiving mixed shipments with both Exar and MaxLinear labels for some period until existing inventory of old labels is eventually cleared out. Situation is product to product with no predictable way to determine when all old labels will be exhausted. No change to product form, fit, function and reliability. ADDENDUM: Fixed MBB label logo for DX204001 to MaxLinear logo. | PCN & PDN Download |
07/11/2017 | Product Discontinuation Notification | PCN & PDN Download |
02/15/2017 | Qualification of alternate assembly subcon, ANST. | PCN & PDN Download |
04/28/2016 | Qualification of alternate assembly subcon, JCET. | PCN & PDN Download |
01/06/2016 | Alternate assembly site Addition of an alternate assembly supplier JCET (China). | PCN & PDN Download |
01/29/2015 | Alternate foundry and process changes. Qualification of TSMC foundry for 0.25um HV20 process. | PCN & PDN Download |
08/16/2013 | Remove 8KV contact discharge ESD specification to align with Industry Standard ESD specifications for Serial Transceiver products. Datasheet correction. | PCN & PDN Download |
07/26/2013 | 5-inch wafer with PSG 10KÅ passivation Material and other (foundry 6 inch wafer qualification) changes. | PCN & PDN Download |
07/02/2013 | Qualification of an alternate qualified assembly supplier, ASE Chung-Li (Taiwan) for the 8L NSOIC package using copper wire bonding. Material change and alternate assembly supplier qualified. | PCN & PDN Download |
05/10/2011 | Product Discontinuation Notice. Discontinued due to low market demand. | PCN & PDN Download |
12/07/2009 | Enhancement of NSOIC 8, NSOIC14 and NSOIC16 packages to Green (halogen-free) via Mold Compound & Die Attach Material. Enhance packages to be Green (halogen-free). | PCN & PDN Download |
05/19/2009 | Notice of Obsolescence Discontinued by Exar Corporation due to low market demand | PCN & PDN Download |
11/26/2008 | Notice of Obsolescence Package Discontinuation Notice | PCN & PDN Download |
02/28/2007 | Product Obsolescence Letter and Discontinuation Notification. Discontinued. | PCN & PDN Download |
06/26/2006 | Amendment of PCN transferring certain Power Management and Interface Products from Hillview fabrication and facility to wafer foundary Episil instead of Silan. See attached Product List Power Management and Interface products as listed are being transfer to external wafer foundry, due to cessation of operations of the sipex Hillview Fabrication manufacturing site | PCN & PDN Download |
05/08/2006 | Announcing transfer of certain Power Management and Interface Products from Hillview fabrication facility to wafer foundary Episil. See attached Product List Power Management and Interface products as listed are being transfer to external wafer foundry, due to cessation of operations of the sipex Hillview Fabrication manufacturing site | PCN & PDN Download |
02/02/2006 | Announcing transfer of certain Power Management and Interface Products from Hillview fabrication facility to wafer foundary Episil. See attached Product List Power Management and Interface products as listed are being transfer to external wafer foundry, due to cessation of operations of the sipex Hillview Fabrication manufacturing site | PCN & PDN Download |
FAQs & Support
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For RS-232 it is 50 feet (15 meters), or the cable length equal to a capacitance of 2500 pF, at a maximum transmission rate of 19.2kbps. When we reduce the baud rate, it allows for longer cable length. For Example:
Baud Rate (bps) | Maximum RS-232 Cable Length (ft) |
19200 | 50 |
9600 | 500 |
4800 | 1000 |
2400 | 3000 |
Fail Safe is an attempt to keep the output of the RS-485 receiver to a known state. Transceivers may have standard fail safe or advanced / enhanced receiver fail safe features. Standard fail safe supports open inputs while enhanced fail safe transceivers such as the SP339 and XR34350 support open input, shorted input and undriven terminated lines without external biasing. See Application Note ANI-22 for more detail.
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