ISL3296E: ±16.5kV ESD Protected, TDFN, 250kbps, RS-485/RS-422 Transmitter

The Intersil ISL3293E, ISL3294E, ISL3295E, ISL3296E, ISL3297E, ISL3298E are ±16.5kV HBM ESD Protected (7kV IEC61000 contact), 3.0V to 5.5V powered, single transmitters for balanced communication using the RS-485 and RS-422 standards. These drivers have very low bus currents (±40mA), so they present less than a “1/8 unit load” to the RS-485 bus. This allows more than 256 transmitters on the network without violating the RS-485 specification’s 32 unit load maximum, and without using repeaters.

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

The ISL3293E, ISL3294E, ISL3296E, ISL3297E utilize slew rate limited drivers which reduce EMI, and minimize reflections from improperly terminated transmission lines, or from unterminated stubs in multidrop and multipoint applications. Drivers on the ISL3295E and ISL3298E are not limited, so they can achieve the 20Mbps data rate. All versions are offered in industrial and extended industrial (-40°C to +125°C) temperature ranges.

A 26% smaller footprint is available with the ISL3296E, ISL3297E, ISL3298E’s TDFN package. These devices also feature a logic supply pin (VL) that sets the switching points of the DE and DI inputs to be compatible with a lower supply voltage in mixed voltage systems.

For companion single RS-485 receivers in micro packages, please see the ISL3280E, ISL3281E, ISL3282E, ISL3283E, ISL3284E datasheet.

Key Features
  • High ESD protection on RS-485 outputs: ±16.5kV HBM
    • IEC61000-4-2 contact test method: ±7kV
    • Class 3 ESD level on all other pins: >8kV HBM
  • Specified for +125°C operation (VCC ≤ 3.6V only)
  • Logic supply pin (VL) eases operation in mixed supply systems (ISL3296E through ISL3298E only)
  • Hot plug - Tx outputs remain three-state during power-up
  • Low Tx leakage allows >256 devices on the bus
  • High data rates: up to 20Mbps
  • Low quiescent supply current: 150µA (max)
    • Very low shutdown supply current: 1µA (max)
  • -7V to +12V common-mode output voltage range (VCC ≤ 3.6V only)
  • Current limiting and thermal shutdown for driver overload protection (VCC ≤ 3.6V only)
  • Tri-statable Tx outputs
  • 5V tolerant logic inputs when VCC ≤5V
  • Pb-free (RoHS compliant)
Applications
  • Clock distribution
  • High node count systems
  • Space constrained systems
  • Security camera networks
  • Building environmental control/lighting 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
ISL3293E, ISL3294E, ISL3295E, ISL3296E, ISL3297E, ISL3298E DatasheetPDF25 Sep 2015648 KB
Tech Briefs
TitleTypeUpdatedSizeOther Languages
TB505: Understanding the Difference between HBM and IEC 61000-4-2 ESD ImmunityPDF29 Jul 2016121 KB
TB347: Tape and Reel Specification for Integrated CircuitsPDF05 Apr 2016376 KB
Order Information
Part NumberPackage TypeWeight(g)PinsMSL RatingPeak Temp (°C)RoHS Status
ISL3296EFRTZ-T8 Ld DFN T+R0.01283260RoHS
ISL3296EIRTZ-T8 Ld DFN T+R0.01283260RoHS
ISL3293E, ISL3294E, ISL3295E, ISL3296E, ISL3297E, ISL3298E Datasheet 25 Sep 2015
ISL3298E
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
TB347: Tape and Reel Specification for Integrated Circuits 05 Apr 2016