ISL3296E Overview
These drivers have very low output leakage current (±40µA), 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.
ISL3296E Key Features
- ISL3295E and ISL3298E device pages
- High ESD protection on RS-485 outputs . . . . ±16.5kV HBM
- IEC61000-4-2 contact test method
- 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
- Hot plug
- Tx outputs remain three-state during power-up
- Low Tx leakage allows >256 devices on the bus