MAX14946:2.75kVRMS Isolated 500kbps Half-Duplex RS-485/RS-422 Transceiver with ±30kV ESD Protection and Integrated Transformer Driver

Industry's Most Robust Isolated RS-485

The MAX14946 isolated RS-485/RS-422 transceiver provides 2750VRMS (60s) of galvanic isolation between the cable side (RS-485/RS-422 driver/receiver side) and the UART side of the device. Isolation improves communication by breaking ground loops and reduces noise when there are large differences in ground potential between ports. This device allows for robust communication up to 500kbps. The device includes an integrated 450kHz transformer driver for power transfer to the cable side of the transceiver using an external transformer. An integrated LDO provides a simple and space-efficient architecture for providing power to the cable-side of the IC. The device includes one half-duplex driver/receiver channel. The receiver is 1/8-unit load, allowing up to 256 transceivers on a common bus. Integrated true fail-safe circuitry ensures a logic-high on the receiver output when inputs are shorted or open. Undervoltage lockout disables the driver when cable-side or UART-side power supplies are below functional levels. The driver outputs/receiver inputs are protected from ±30kV electrostatic discharge (ESD) to GNDB on the cable side, as specified by the Human Body Model (HBM). The MAX14946 is available in a wide-body, 16-pin SOIC package and operates over the -40°C to +85°C temperature range.

Key Features
  • High Integration Simplifies Designs
    • Integrated LDO for Cable-Side Power
    • Integrated Transformer Driver for Power Transfer to Cable Side Has Up to 80% Efficiency at 150mA Load
  • High-Performance Transceiver Enables Flexible Designs
    • Compliant with RS-485 EIA/TIA-485 Standard
    • 500kbps (max) Data Rate
    • Up to 256 Devices on the Bus
  • Integrated Protection for Robust Communication
    • ±30kV ESD (HBM) on Driver Outputs/Receiver Inputs
    • 2.75kVRMS Withstand-Isolation Voltage for 60s (VISO)
    • 630VPEAK Maximum Repetitive Peak-Isolation Voltage (VIORM)
    • 445VRMS Maximum Working-Isolation Voltage (VIOWM)
    • > 30 Years Lifetime at Rated Working Voltage
    • Withstands ±10kV Surge per IEC 61000-4-5
    • Thermal Shutdown
MAX14946: Functional Diagram
MAX14946: Functional Diagram
Applications/Uses
  • HVAC
  • Industrial Automation Equipment
  • Power Meters
  • Programmable Logic Controllers
DataSheet
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MAX14946 Data SheetMAX14946.pdf
Parametrics
Part NumberTx/RxDuplexVSUPPLY
(V)
Galvanic Isolation
(±V)
ICC
(mA)
Data Rate
(kbps)
ESD Protect.
(±kV)
Oper. Temp.
(°C)
Package/PinsBudgetary
Price
typminSee Notes
MAX149461Tx + 1RxHalf52750450035-40 to +85SOIC HYBRID (W)/16$3.80 @1k
Design kits & evaluation modules
Ordering Information
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX14946EWE+ActiveSOIC HYBRID (W),;16 pin;SOIC H;-40°C to +85°CSee data sheet
MAX14946EWE+TActiveSOIC HYBRID (W),;16 pin;SOIC H;-40°C to +85°CSee data sheet
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