linear DESIGN FEATURES LTJournal-V21N2-03-df-LTC2870_71-Steven_Tanghe service manual

The LTC2870 and LTC2871 are multi-protocol transceivers that combine RS485 and RS232 standards in a single device to simplify and shrink applications that use both standards. They support data rates as high as 20Mbps for the single RS485 transceiver and 500kbps for two RS232 transceivers.


linear DESIGN FEATURES LTJournal-V21N2-03-df-LTC2870_71-Steven_Tanghe service manual - cover page
Brand
Linear Technology
Document type
Other
Language
English
Pages
8
File format
PDF
File size
2 MB
Published
05 June, 2012
Updated
28 September, 2023
Model
LTC2870
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About this manual

The LTC2870 and LTC2871 are multiprotocol transceivers designed to simplify applications using both RS485 and RS232 standards. The LTC2870 combines two RS232 transceivers with one RS485 transceiver on shared I/O pins, while the LTC2871 offers separate pinouts for all three transceivers allowing simultaneous operation.

What's inside

  • Multiprotocol Transceivers
  • RS485 and RS232 Standards
  • LTC2870 vs LTC2871 Differences
  • Termination Control
  • Applications

Frequently asked questions

What is the maximum data rate for the RS485 transceiver?

The device supports data rates as high as 20Mbps for the single RS485 transceiver.

What is the maximum data rate for the RS232 transceivers?

The device supports data rates up to 50kbps for two RS232 transceivers.

What is the input supply voltage range?

The devices accept a wide range of input supply voltages from 3V to 5.5V.

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