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Features

  • High VOD: 3.1V (Typ.) into RD = 54Ω
  • ±5kV EFT immunity of bus I/O pins
  • ±16.5kV ESD protection on bus I/O pins
  • Supported data rates: 115kbps
  • Full fail-safe outputs for open or shorted inputs
  • Hot plug capability
  • 1/8 unit load
  • Allows for up to 512 transceivers on the bus
  • Low supply current (driver disabled): 550μA
  • Ultra-low shutdown current: 70nA

Description

The RAA788152 5V half-duplex powered RS-485/RS-422 transceiver features high output drive and high EFT and ESD protection. The device is immune to ±5kV IEC 61000-4-4 EFT transients and can withstand up to ±16.5kV IEC 61000-4-2 ESD strikes without latch-up.

The RAA78815x family includes half and full-duplex transceivers with active-high driver-enable pins and active-low receiver-enable pins. These transceivers support data rates of 115kbps, 1Mbps, and 20Mbps with a performance that is characterized from -40 °C to +85 °C.

Parameters

AttributesValue
Temp. Range (°C)-40 to +105°C, -40 to +125°C
Devices Allowed on Bus256

Package Options

Pkg. TypePkg. Dimensions (mm)Lead Count (#)Pitch (mm)
MSOP3.0 x 3.0 x 0.0080.7
SOICN4.9 x 3.9 x 0.0081.3

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Additional Applications

  • Industrial networks in factory automation
  • Building automation: lighting, elevators, HVAC
  • Industrial process control networks
  • Security camera networks
  • Networks with star topology
  • Long-haul networks in coal mines and oil rigs
  • High node-count networks
  • Automated utility e-meter reading systems

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Part NumberStatusSamplesStockRoHSPackageBudgetary Price (USD)Lead Count (#)Carrier TypeMoisture Sensitivity Level (MSL)Pitch (mm)Pkg. Dimensions (mm)Pb (Lead) FreePb Free CategoryCountry of AssemblyCountry of Wafer Fabrication
RAA7881522GSP#AB0ActiveAvailableIn StockRoHS:EN
SOIC1ku | $0.788#Tube31.3mm4.9 x 3.9 x 0.00YesPb-Free 100% Matte Tin Plate w/Anneal-e3CHINA, TAIWANUSA
RAA7881522GSP#HB0ActiveN/AOut of StockRoHS:EN
SOIC1ku | $0.788#Reel31.3mm4.9 x 3.9 x 0.00YesPb-Free 100% Matte Tin Plate w/Anneal-e3CHINA, TAIWANUSA
RAA7881522GSU#AB0ActiveAvailableIn StockRoHS:EN
MSOP1ku | $0.788#Tube10.7mm3.0 x 3.0 x 0.00YesPb-Free 100% Matte Tin Plate w/Anneal-e3MALAYSIAUSA
RAA7881522GSU#HB0ActiveN/AIn StockRoHS:EN
MSOP1ku | $0.788#Reel10.7mm3.0 x 3.0 x 0.00YesPb-Free 100% Matte Tin Plate w/Anneal-e3MALAYSIAUSA

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Knowledge Base

  1. What is the EFT Performance of Renesas's new RAA78815x Family of RS-485/422 Transceivers?

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  2. What Applications might see EFT Problems?

    This type of interference has the potential to occur in a large amount of different electrical systems and devices. The interconnection of relays to power mains offers many situations for potential arching and electrical transients. Commonly they occur in AC Power Mains, Electrical Systems & Subsystems, and Ethernet & RS ...

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  3. What is the Standard that tests for EFT Immunity?

    The standard that defines the test for assessing a systems’ immunity to fast electrical transients is IEC61000-4-4. This standard defines test voltage waveform, range of test levels, test equipment, test set-up, and test procedure. Its object is to establish a common and reproducible reference for evaluating the ...

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