Linear Technology LTC1686/LTC1687 RS485 Transceiver Datasheet

LTC1686/LTC1687 are 52Mbps precision delay RS485 fail-safe transceivers with features including high data rate, low delay skew, high input resistance, and short-circuit protection.


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Brand
Linear Technology
Category
Other Electronics
Document type
Datasheet
Language
English
Pages
12
File format
PDF
File size
180 KB
Published
08 May, 2012
Updated
28 September, 2023
MD5 checksum
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About this manual

The LTC1686 and LTC1687 are high‑speed, precision‑delay, full‑duplex RS485/RS422 transceivers capable of data rates up to 52 Mbps. They operate from a single 5 V supply, provide fail‑safe operation over a –7 V to 12 V common‑mode range, and include short‑circuit and thermal‑shutdown protection.

Typical applications include high‑speed RS485/RS422 communication, level translation, backplane links, and signal repeaters. The devices feature low propagation‑delay skew, high input resistance, and are pin‑compatible with LTC490/LTC491, making them suitable for industrial, automotive, and telecommunications designs.

What's inside

  • Description
  • Features
  • Applications
  • Electrical Characteristics
  • Pin Functions
  • Switching Characteristics
  • Typical Performance Characteristics
  • Theory of Operation
  • Fail‑Safe Features
  • Layout Considerations

Specifications

Maximum Data Rate52 Mbps
Supply Voltage Range–7 V to 12 V
Input Resistance (unpowered)22 kΩ
Supply Current (no load)7 mA
Package8‑lead plastic

Frequently asked questions

What is the maximum data rate of the LTC1686/LTC1687?

The device supports data rates up to 52 Mbps.

What supply voltage range does the transceiver operate over?

It operates from –7 V to 12 V.

What protection mechanisms are built into the device?

The transceiver includes short‑circuit protection and thermal shutdown protection.

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