Selector Guide
General Description
The MAX13442E/MAX13444E are fault-protected RS-485
and J1708 transceivers that feature ±80V protection from
signal faults on communication bus lines. The
MAX13442E/MAX13444E feature a reduced slew-rate dri-
ver that minimizes EMI and reflections, allowing error-free
transmission up to 250kbps. The MAX13443E driver can
transmit up to 10Mbps. The high-speed MAX13443E
RS-485 tranceiver features ±60V protection from signal
faults on communication bus lines. These transceivers fea-
ture foldback current limit. Each device contains one dif-
ferential line driver with three-state output and one
differential line receiver with three-state input. The 1/4-unit-
load receiver input impedance allows up to 128 trans-
ceivers on a single bus. The devices operate from a 5V
supply. True fail-safe inputs guarantee a logic-high receiv-
er output when the receiver inputs are open, shorted, or
connected to an idle data line.
Hot-swap circuitry eliminates false transitions on the
data bus during circuit initialization or connection to a
live backplane. Short-circuit current-limiting and ther-
mal-shutdown circuitry protect the driver against exces-
sive power dissipation, and on-chip ±15kV ESD
protection eliminates costly external protection devices.
The MAX13442E/MAX13443E/MAX13444E are avail-
able in an 8-pin SO package and are specified over the
automotive temperature range.
Applications
Features
♦±15kV ESD Protection
♦±80V Fault Protection (±60V MAX13443E)
♦Guaranteed 10Mbps Data Rate (MAX13443E)
♦Hot-Swappable for Telecom Applications
♦True Fail-Safe Receiver Inputs
♦Enhanced Slew-Rate-Limiting Facilitates
Error-Free Data Transmission
(MAX13442E/MAX13444E)
♦Allow Up to 128 Transceivers on the Bus
♦-7V to +12V Common-Mode Input Range
♦±6mA FoldBack Current Limit
♦Industry-Standard Pinout
MAX13442E/MAX13443E/MAX13444E
±15kV ESD-Protected, ±80V Fault-Protected,
Fail-Safe RS-485/J1708 Transceivers
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Maxim Integrated Products
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VCC
GND
DI
DE
RE
RO R
D
RT
RT
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6
D
R
DE
RE
DI
RO
A
B
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2
3
4
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VCC
B
A
GND
DI
DE
RE
RO
SO SO
R
D
B
A
MAX13442E
MAX13443E
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Pin Configurations and Typical Operating Circuits
Ordering Information
19-3898; Rev 3; 3/11
For pricing, delivery, and ordering information, please contact Maxim Direct at 1-888-629-4642,
or visit Maxim’s website at www.maxim-ic.com.
PART TEMP RANGE PIN-PACKAGE
MAX13442EASA+ -40°C to +125°C 8 SO
MAX13443EASA+ -40°C to +125°C 8 SO
MAX13444EASA/V+T -40°C to +125°C 8 SO
PART TYPE DATA RATE
(Mbps)
FAULT
PROTECTION
(V)
LOW-POWER
SHUTDOWN
RECEIVER/DRIVER
ENABLE
TRANSCEIVERS
ON BUS HOT SWAP
MAX13442E RS-485 0.25 ±80 Yes Yes 128 Yes
MAX13443E RS-485 10 ±60 Yes Yes 128 Yes
MAX13444E J1708 0.25 ±80 Yes Yes 128 Yes (only RE)
Pin Configurations and Typical Operating Circuits continued at end of data sheet.
RS-422/RS-485
Communications
Truck and Trailer
Applications
Industrial Networks
Telecommunications
Systems
Automotive Applications
HVAC Controls
+
Denotes a lead(Pb)-free/RoHS-compliant package.
/V denotes an automotive qualified part.
T = Tape and reel.
MAX13442E/MAX13443E/MAX13444E
±15kV ESD-Protected, ±80V Fault-Protected,
Fail-Safe RS-485/J1708 Transceivers
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ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
Stresses beyond those listed under “Absolute Maximum Ratings” may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings only, and functional
operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those indicated in the operational sections of the specifications is not implied. Exposure to
absolute maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
(Voltages referenced to GND.)
VCC ........................................................................................+7V
RE, DE, DE, DI, TXD ...................................-0.3V to (VCC + 0.3V)
A, B (Note 1) (MAX13442E/MAX13444E) ............................±80V
A, B (Note 1) (MAX13443E) .................................................±60V
RO ..............................................................-0.3V to (VCC + 0.3V)
Short-Circuit Duration (RO, A, B) ...............................Continuous
Continuous Power Dissipation (TA= +70°C)
SO (derate 7.6mW/°C above +70°C)...........................606mW
Operating Temperature Range .........................-40°C to +125°C
Storage Temperature Range .............................-65°C to +150°C
Junction Temperature......................................................+150°C
Lead Temperature (soldering, 10s) .................................+300°C
Soldering Temperature (reflow) .......................................+260°C
PACKAGE THERMAL CHARACTERISTICS (Note 2)
SO
Junction-to-Ambient Thermal Resistance (θJA) .........132°C/W
Junction-to-Case Thermal Resistance (θJC) ................38°C/W
DC ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(VCC = +4.75V to +5.25V, TA= TMIN to TMAX, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at VCC = +5V and TA= +25°C.)
PARAMETER SYMBOL CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS
DRIVER
Figure 1, RL = 100 2 VCC
Differential Driver Output VOD Figure 1, RL = 54 1.5 VCC
V
Change in Magnitude of
Differential Output Voltage VOD Figure 1, RL = 100 or 54 (Note 3) 0.2 V
Driver Common-Mode
Output Voltage VOC Figure 1, RL = 100 or 54 V
CC / 2 3 V
Change in Magnitude of
Common-Mode Voltage VOC Figure 1, RL = 100 or 54 (Note 3)
(MAX13442E/MAX13443E) 0.2 V
DRIVER LOGIC
Driver-Input High Voltage VDIH 2 V
Driver-Input Low Voltage VDIL 0.8 V
Driver-Input Current IDIN ±2 μA
0V VOUT +12V +350
Driver Short-Circuit Output Current
(Note 4) IOSD -7V VOUT VCC -350
mA
(VCC - 1V) VOUT +12V (Note 4) +25
Driver Short-Circuit Foldback
Output Current IOSDF -7V VOUT +1V (Note 4) -25 mA
VOUT +20V, RL = 100+6
Driver-Limit Short-Circuit Foldback
Output Current IOSDL VOUT -15V, RL = 100 -6
mA
Note 1: During normal operation, a termination resistor must be connected between A and B in order to guarantee overvoltage pro-
tection up to the absolute maximum rating of this device. When not in operation, these devices can withstand fault voltages
up to the maximum rating without a termination resistor and will not be damaged.
Note 2: Package thermal resistances were obtained using the method described in JEDEC specification JESD51-7, using a four-
layer board. For detailed information on package thermal considerations, refer to www.maxim-ic.com/thermal-tutorial.
MAX13442E/MAX13443E/MAX13444E
±15kV ESD-Protected, ±80V Fault-Protected,
Fail-Safe RS-485/J1708 Transceivers
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PARAMETER SYMBOL CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS
RECEIVER
VCC = GND, VA, B = 12V 250
VA, B = -7V -150 μA
Input Current IA,B
A, B
receive
mode VA, B =±80V ±6 mA
Receiver-Differential Threshold
Voltage VTH -7V VCM +12V -200 -50 mV
Receiver-Input Hysteresis VTH 25 mV
RECEIVER LOGIC
Output-High Voltage VOH Figure 2, IOH = -1.6mA VCC - 0.6 V
Output-Low Voltage VOL Figure 2, IOL = 1mA 0.4 V
Three-State Output Current at
Receiver IOZR 0V VA, B VCC ±1 μA
Receiver Input Resistance RIN -7V VCM +12V 48 k
Receiver Output Short-Circuit
Current IOSR 0V VRO VCC ±95 mA
CONTROL
Control-Input High Voltage VCIH DE, DE,RE 2 V
Input-Current Latch During First
Rising Edge IIN DE, RE 90 μA
SUPPLY CURRENT
DE = VCC,RE = GND (MAX13442E)
(DE = RE = GND) (MAX13444E) 30
Normal Operation ICC
No load,
DI = VCC
or GND (DE = VCC,RE = GND)
(MAX13443E) 10
mA
DE = GND, RE = VCC
(MAX13442E/MAX13443E) 20
DE = GND, RE = VCC, TA = +25°C
(MAX13442E/MAX13443E) 10
DE = RE = VCC (MAX13444E) 100
Supply Current in Shutdown Mode ISHDN
DE = RE = VCC, TA = +25°C (MAX13444E) 10
μA
Supply Current with Output Shorted
to ±60V ISHRT DE = GND, RE = GND, no load
output in three-state (MAX13443E) ±15 mA
DC ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
(VCC = +4.75V to +5.25V, TA= TMIN to TMAX, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at VCC = +5V and TA= +25°C.)
MAX13442E/MAX13443E/MAX13444E
±15kV ESD-Protected, ±80V Fault-Protected,
Fail-Safe RS-485/J1708 Transceivers
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PARAMETER SYMBOL CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS
Figure 3, RL = 54Ω, CL = 50pF (MAX13442E)
Driver Propagation Delay tPLHA,
tPLHB RDIFF = 60Ω, CDIFF = 100pF (MAX13444E) 2000 ns
Driver Differential Propagation Delay tDPLH,
tDPHL RL = 54Ω, CL = 50pF, Figure 4 2000 ns
Driver Differential Output
Transition Time tLH,tHL RL = 54Ω, CL = 50pF, Figure 4 200 2000 ns
Driver Output Skew tS KEWAB,
tS KEWBA
RL = 54Ω, CL = 50pF,
tSKEWAB = |tPLHA - tPHLB|,
tSKEWBA = |tPLHB - tPHLA|
350 ns
Differential Driver Output Skew tDSKEW RL = 54Ω, CL = 50pF,
tDSKEW = |tDPLH - tDPHL|200 ns
Maximum Data Rate fMAX 250 kbps
Driver Enable Time to Output High tPDZH RL = 500Ω, CL = 50pF, Figure 5 2000 ns
Driver Disable Time from Output High tPDHZ RL = 500Ω, CL = 50pF, Figure 5 2000 ns
Driver Enable Time from Shutdown to
Output High tPDHS RL = 500Ω, CL = 50pF, Figure 5 4.2 µs
Driver Enable Time to Output Low tPDZL RL = 500Ω, CL = 50pF, Figure 6 2000 ns
Driver Disable Time from Output Low tPDLZ RL = 500Ω, CL = 50pF, Figure 6 2000 ns
Driver Enable Time from Shutdown to
Output Low tPDLS RL = 500Ω, CL = 50pF, Figure 6 4.2 µs
Driver Time to Shutdown tSHDN RL = 500Ω, CL = 50p F 800 ns
Receiver Propagation Delay tRPLH,
tRPHL CL = 20pF, VID = 2V, VCM = 0V, Figure 7 2000 ns
Receiver Output Skew tRSKEW CL = 20pF, tRSKEW = |tRPLH - tRPHL| 200 ns
Receiver Enable Time to Output High tRPZH RL = 1kΩ, CL = 20pF, Figure 8 2000 ns
Recei ver D i sab l e Ti m e fr om Outp ut H i g ht
RPHZ RL = 1kΩ, CL = 20pF, Figure 8 2000 ns
Receiver Wake Time from Shutdown tRPWAKE RL = 1kΩ, CL = 20pF, Figure 8 4.2 µs
Receiver Enable Time to Output Low tRPZL RL = 1kΩ, CL = 20pF, Figure 8 2000 ns
Recei ver D i sab l e Ti m e fr om Outp ut Low tRPLZ RL = 1kΩ, CL = 20pF, Figure 8 2000 ns
Receiver Time to Shutdown tSHDN RL = 500Ω, CL = 50pF 800 ns
SWITCHING CHARACTERISTICS (MAX13442E/MAX13444E)
(VCC = +4.75V to +5.25V, TA= TMIN to TMAX, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at VCC = +5V and TA= +25°C.)
PARAMETER SYMBOL CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS
MAX13442E/
MAX13444E ±80
Overvoltage Protection A, B; RSOURCE = 0,
RL = 54
MAX13443E ±60
V
ESD Protection A, B Human Body Model ±15 kV
PROTECTION SPECIFICATIONS
(VCC = +4.75V to +5.25V, TA= TMIN to TMAX, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at VCC = +5V and TA= +25°C.)
MAX13442E/MAX13443E/MAX13444E
±15kV ESD-Protected, ±80V Fault-Protected,
Fail-Safe RS-485/J1708 Transceivers
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PARAMETER SYMBOL CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS
Driver Propagation Delay tPLHA,
tPLHB RL = 27Ω, CL = 50pF, Figure 3 60 ns
Driver Differential Propagation Delay tDPLH,
tDPHL RL = 54Ω, CL = 50pF, Figure 4 60 ns
Driver Differential Output
Transition Time tLH,tHL RL = 54Ω, CL = 50pF, Figure 4 25 ns
Driver Output Skew tSKEWAB,
tSKEWBA
RL = 54Ω, CL = 50pF,
tSKEWAB = |tPLHA - tPHLB|,
tSKEWBA = |tPLHB - tPHLA|
10 ns
Differential Driver Output Skew tDSKEW RL = 54Ω, CL = 50pF,
tDSKEW = |tDPLH - tDPHL|10 ns
Maximum Data Rate fMAX 10 Mbps
Driver Enable Time to Output High tPDZH RL = 500Ω, CL = 50pF, Figure 5 1200 ns
Driver Disable Time from Output High tPDHZ RL = 500Ω, CL = 50pF, Figure 5 1200 ns
Driver Enable Time from Shutdown to
Output High tPDHS RL = 500Ω, CL = 50pF, Figure 5 4.2 µs
Driver Enable Time to Output Low tPDZL RL = 500Ω, CL = 50pF, Figure 6 1200 ns
Driver Disable Time from Output Low tPDLZ RL = 500Ω, CL = 50pF, Figure 6 1200 ns
Driver Enable Time from Shutdown to
Output Low tPDLS RL = 500Ω, CL = 50pF, Figure 6 4.2 µs
Driver Time to Shutdown tSHDN RL = 500Ω, C
L = 50p F, Figure 6 800 ns
Receiver Propagation Delay tRPLH,
tRPHL CL = 20pF, VID = 2V, VCM = 0V, Figure 7 85 ns
Receiver Output Skew tRSKEW CL = 20pF, tRSKEW = |tRPLH - tRPHL|15ns
Receiver Enable Time to Output High tRPZH RL = 1kΩ, CL = 20pF, Figure 8 400 ns
Recei ver D i sab l e Ti m e fr om Outp ut H i g ht
RPHZ RL = 1kΩ, CL = 20pF, Figure 8 400 ns
Receiver Wake Time from Shutdown tRPWAKE RL = 1kΩ, CL = 20pF, Figure 8 4.2 µs
Receiver Enable Wake Time from
Shutdown tRPSH RL = 1kΩ, CL = 20pF, Figure 8 400 ns
Recei ver D i sab l e Ti m e fr om Outp ut Low tRPLZ RL = 1kΩ, CL = 20pF, Figure 8 400 ns
Receiver Time to Shutdown tSHDN RL = 500Ω, CL = 50pF 800 ns
SWITCHING CHARACTERISTICS (MAX13443E)
(VCC = +4.75V to +5.25V, TA= TMIN to TMAX, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at VCC = +5V and TA= +25°C.)
Note 3: ΔVOD and ΔVOC are the changes in VOD and VOC, respectively, when the DI input changes state.
Note 4: The short-circuit output current applies to peak current just before foldback current limiting. The short-circuit foldback out-
put current applies during current limiting to allow a recovery from bus contention.
MAX13442E/MAX13443E/MAX13444E
±15kV ESD-Protected, ±80V Fault-Protected,
Fail-Safe RS-485/J1708 Transceivers
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Typical Operating Characteristics
(VCC = +5V, TA = +25°C, unless otherwise noted.)
NO-LOAD SUPPLY CURRENT
vs. TEMPERATURE
MAX13442-4E toc01
TEMPERATURE (°C)
SUPPLY CURRENT (mA)
1109580655035205-10-25
1
2
3
4
5
6
0
-40 125
DRIVER AND RECEIVER
ENABLED
MAX13443E
DRIVER DISABLED,
RECEIVER ENABLED
NO-LOAD SUPPLY CURRENT
vs. TEMPERATURE
MAX13442-4E toc02
TEMPERATURE (°C)
SUPPLY CURRENT (mA)
1109580655035205-10-25
4
8
12
16
20
24
0
-40 125
DRIVER AND RECEIVER
ENABLED
MAX13442E/MAX13444E
DRIVER DISABLED,
RECEIVER ENABLED
SHUTDOWN SUPPLY CURRENT
vs. TEMPERATURE
MAX13442-4E toc03
TEMPERATURE (°C)
SHUTDOWN SUPPLY CURRENT (μA)
120100806040200-20
0.00001
0.0001
0.001
0.01
0.1
1
10
0.000001
-40
MAX13442E
DI = DE = GND
RE = VCC
0
10
5
15
30
35
25
20
40
0 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.50.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0
RECEIVER OUTPUT CURRENT
vs. OUTPUT-LOW VOLTAGE
MAX13442-4E toc04
OUTPUT LOW VOLTAGE (V)
RECEIVER OUTPUT CURRENT (mA)
0
10
5
15
30
35
25
20
40
0 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.50.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0
RECEIVER OUTPUT CURRENT
vs. OUTPUT-HIGH VOLTAGE
MAX13442-4E toc05
OUTPUT LOW VOLTAGE (V)
RECEIVER OUTPUT CURRENT (mA)
0
1.0
0.5
2.5
2.0
1.5
3.0
3.5
4.5
4.0
5.0
-40 -10 5-25 20 35 50 65 80 95 110 125
RECEIVER OUTPUT VOLTAGE
vs. TEMPERATURE
MAX13442-4E toc06
TEMPERATURE (°C)
RECEIVER OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
VOL, IOUT = -10mA
VOH, IOUT = 10mA
0
40
20
80
60
140
120
100
10 3020 40 50 60 70 80
DRIVER OUTPUT CURRENT
vs. DIFFERENTIAL OUTPUT VOLTAGE
MAX13442-4E toc07
DIFFERENTIAL OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
DRIVER OUTPUT CURRENT (mA)
MAX13442E
DI = GND, DE = VCC,
VOLTAGE APPLIED
TO OUTPUT A
RL = 54Ω
MAX13442E/MAX13443E/MAX13444E
±15kV ESD-Protected, ±80V Fault-Protected,
Fail-Safe RS-485/J1708 Transceivers
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0
1.0
0.5
2.0
1.5
3.0
2.5
3.5
-40 -10 5 20-25 35 50 65 80 95 110 125
DIFFERENTIAL OUTPUT VOLTAGE
vs. TEMPERATURE
MAX13442-4E toc10
TEMPERATURE (°C)
DIFFERENTIAL OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
RL = 100Ω
RL = 54Ω
MAX13443E
-2000
-400
-1200
-1600
-800
1200
800
400
0
2800
2400
2000
1600
3200
A, B CURRENT vs. A, B
VOLTAGE (TO GROUND)
MAX13442-4E toc11
A, B VOLTAGE (V)
A, B CURRENT (μA)
-80 -60 -40 0
-20 40 6020 80
DRIVER DISABLED,
RECEIVER ENABLED
MAX13442E
NO LOAD
RL = 54Ω
-2000
-1200
-1600
0
-400
-800
400
800
1600
1200
2000
-60 -40 -30-50 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 6050
A, B CURRENT vs. A, B VOLTAGE
(TO GROUND)
MAX13442-4E toc12
A, B VOLTAGE (V)
A, B CURRENT (μA)
DRIVER DISABLED,
RECEIVER ENABLED
MAX13443E
NO LOAD
RL = 54Ω
Typical Operating Characteristics (continued)
(VCC = +5V, TA = +25°C, unless otherwise noted.)
0
30
20
10
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
-80 -50-65 -35 -20 -5
DRIVER OUTPUT CURRENT
vs. DIFFERENTIAL OUTPUT VOLTAGE
MAX13442-4E toc08
DIFFERENTIAL OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
DRIVER OUTPUT CURRENT (mA)
MAX13442E
DI = GND, DE = VCC,
VOLTAGE APPLIED
TO OUTPUT B
RL = 54Ω
0
1.0
0.5
2.0
1.5
3.0
2.5
3.5
-40 -10 5 20-25 35 50 65 80 95 110 125
DIFFERENTIAL OUTPUT VOLTAGE
vs. TEMPERATURE
MAX13442-4E toc09
TEMPERATURE (°C)
DIFFERENTIAL OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
RL = 100Ω
RL = 54Ω
MAX13442E
MAX13442E/MAX13443E/MAX13444E
±15kV ESD-Protected, ±80V Fault-Protected,
Fail-Safe RS-485/J1708 Transceivers
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VCC
DVOD
VOC
2
RL
2
RL
DI
A
B
Figure 1. Driver VOD and VOC
RRO
0
VOH IOH
(-)
IOL
(+)
VOL
VID
A
B
Figure 2. Receiver VOH and VOL
VCC
VOM
3V
0V
VOH
VOM
VOM
VOM
VOM
VOL
VOH
VOL
50Ω
RL
CL = 50pF
(NOTE 6)
GENERATOR
(NOTE 5)
D
DI tPLHA
1.5V
A
B
OUT
S1
DI 1.5V
tPHLA
tPHLB tPLHB
≈ 1.5V
VOH + VOL
2
VOM =
A
B
2
Test Circuits and Waveforms
VCC
50Ω
RL
CL = 50pF (NOTE 6)
GENERATOR
(NOTE 5)
D
DI OUT
CL
CL
tDPLH tDPHL
tLH
50%
1.5V
10%
(A–B)
DI
90%
50%
1.5V
10%
90%
3V
0V
≈2.0V
tHL
≈-2.0V
A
B
Figure 4. Driver Differential Output Delay and Transition Times
Figure 3. Driver Propagation Times
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50Ω
GENERATOR
(NOTE 5) CL = 20pF
(NOTE 6)
VID RRO
tRPLH
1.0V
RO
1.0V
0V
(A–B) 1.0V
2.0V
0V
tRPHL
VCC
VOM VOM
0V
A
B
A, B
DE
VCC
3V
0V
VCC
VOL
VOM
tPDLS
1.5V
0.25V
1.5V
tPDLZ
50Ω
GENERATOR
(NOTE 5)
D0 OR 3V A, B
S1
CL = 50pF
(NOTE 6)
RL = 500Ω
DI
DE
A
B
tPDZL
Figure 6. Driver Enable and Disable Times
Figure 7. Receiver Propagation Delay
Test Circuits and Waveforms (continued)
50Ω
GENERATOR
(NOTE 5)
≈ 1.5V
VOH + VOL
2
VOM =
3V
0V
VOH
VOM
0V
D0 OR 3V
tPDHS tPDHZ
1.5V
0.25V
A, B
A, B
S1
DE 1.5V
CL = 50pF
(NOTE 6)
RL = 500Ω
DI
A
B
DE
tPDZH
Figure 5. Driver Enable and Disable Times
MAX13442E/MAX13443E/MAX13444E
±15kV ESD-Protected, ±80V Fault-Protected,
Fail-Safe RS-485/J1708 Transceivers
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50Ω
GENERATOR
(NOTE 5)
CL = 20pF
(NOTE 6)
VCC
3V
0V
VCC
VOL
R
+1.5V
-1.5V VID
1.5V
RO
S1
S2
1kΩ
RE 1.5V
S1 CLOSED
S2 OPEN
VS3 = -1.5V
tRPZL
tRPSL
3V
0V
VOH
0V
1.5V
RE 1.5V
S1 OPEN
S2 CLOSED
VS3 = 1.5V
tRPZH
tRPSH
tRPWAKE
3V
0V
VCC
VOL
0.5V
RO
RE 1.5V
S1 CLOSED
S2 OPEN
VS3 = -1.5V
tRPLZ
3V
0V
VOH
0V
0.5V
1.5V
RO
RE
S1 OPEN
S2 CLOSED
VS3 = 1.5V
tRPHZ
S3
RO
A
B
RO
Figure 8. Receiver Enable and Disable Times
Test Circuits and Waveforms (continued)
Note 5: The input pulse is supplied by a generator with the following characteristics: f = 5MHz, 50% duty cycle; tr≤6ns; Z0= 50Ω.
Note 6: CLincludes probe and stray capacitance.
MAX13442E/MAX13443E/MAX13444E
±15kV ESD-Protected, ±80V Fault-Protected,
Fail-Safe RS-485/J1708 Transceivers
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Pin Description
PIN
MAX13442E
MAX13443E MAX13444E NAME FUNCTION
1 1 RO
Receiver Output. If the receiver is enabled and (VA - VB) -50mV,
RO = high; if (VA - VB) -200mV, RO = low.
2 2 RE Receiver Output Enable. Pull RE low to enable RO.
3 — DE
Driver Output Enable. Force DE high to enable driver. Pull DE low
to three-state the driver output. Drive RE high and pull DE low to
enter low-power shutdown mode.
4 — DI
Driver Input. A logic-low on DI forces the noninverting output low
and the inverting output high. A logic-high on
DI forces the noninverting output high and the inverting output
low.
5 5 GND Ground
6 6 A Noninverting Receiver Input/Driver Output
7 7 B Inverting Receiver Input/Driver Output
8 8 VCC
Positive Supply, VCC = +4.75V to +5.25V. For normal operation,
bypass VCC to GND with a 0.1μF ceramic capacitor. For full ESD
protection, bypass VCC to GND with 1μF ceramic capacitor.
— 3 DE
Driver Output Enable. Pull DE low to enable the outputs. Force DE
high to three-state the outputs. Drive RE and DE high to enter low-
power shutdown mode.
— 4 TXD
J1708 Input. A logic-low on TXD forces outputs A and B to the
dominant state. A logic-high on TXD forces outputs A and B to
the recessi ve state.
MAX13442E/MAX13443E/MAX13444E
±15kV ESD-Protected, ±80V Fault-Protected,
Fail-Safe RS-485/J1708 Transceivers
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RECEIVING
INPUTS OUTPUTS
RE DE (VA - VB)RO
0 X -0.05V 1
0 X -0.2V 0
0 X Open/shorted 1
1 1 X High-Z
1 0 X Shutdown
Table 3. MAX13442E/MAX13443E
(RS-485/RS-422)
X = Don’t care.
RECEIVING
INPUTS OUTPUTS
RE DE (VA - VB)RO
0 X -0.05V 1
0 X -0.2V 0
0 X Open/shorted 1
1 0 X High-Z
1 1 X Shutdown
Table 4. MAX13444E (RS-485/RS-422)
X = Don’t care.
Function Tables
TRANSMITTING
INPUTS OUTPUTS
RE DE DI A B
0 0 X High-Z High-Z
01001
01110
1 0 X Shutdown Shutdown
11001
11110
Table 1. MAX13442E/MAX13443E
(RS-485/RS-422)
X = Don’t care.
TRANSMITTING
INPUTS OUTPUTS CONDITIONS
TXD DE AB —
0 1 High-Z High-Z —
1 1 High-Z High-Z —
0 0 0 1 Dominant state
1 0 High-Z High-Z Recessive state
Table 2. MAX13444E (J1708) Application
MAX13442E/MAX13443E/MAX13444E
±15kV ESD-Protected, ±80V Fault-Protected,
Fail-Safe RS-485/J1708 Transceivers
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Detailed Description
The MAX13442E/MAX13443E/MAX13444E fault-protect-
ed transceivers for RS-485/RS-422 and J1708 communi-
cation contain one driver and one receiver. These
devices feature fail-safe circuitry, which guarantees a
logic-high receiver output when the receiver inputs are
open or shorted, or when they are connected to a termi-
nated transmission line with all drivers disabled (see the
True Fail-Safe
section). All devices have a hot-swap input
structure that prevents disturbances on the differential
signal lines when a circuit board is plugged into a hot
backplane (see the
Hot-Swap Capability
section). The
MAX13442E/MAX13444E feature a reduced slew-rate dri-
ver that minimizes EMI and reduces reflections caused
by improperly terminated cables, allowing error-free data
transmission up to 250kbps (see the
Reduced EMI and
Reflections
section). The MAX13443E driver is not slew-
rate limited, allowing transmit speeds up to 10Mbps.
Driver
The driver accepts a single-ended, logic-level input
(DI) and transfers it to a differential, RS-485/RS-422
level output (A and B). Deasserting the driver enable
places the driver outputs (A and B) into a high-imped-
ance state.
Receiver
The receiver accepts a differential, RS-485/RS-422
level input (A and B), and transfers it to a single-ended,
logic-level output (RO). Deasserting the receiver enable
places the receiver inputs (A and B) into a high-imped-
ance state (see Tables 1–4).
Low-Power Shutdown
The MAX13442E/MAX13443E/MAX13444E offer a low-
power shutdown mode. Force DE low and RE high to
shut down the MAX13442E/MAX13443E. Force DE and
RE high to shut down the MAX13444E. A time delay of
50ns prevents the device from accidentally entering
shutdown due to logic skews when switching between
transmit and receive modes. Holding DE low and RE
high for at least 800ns guarantees that the
MAX13442E/MAX13443E enter shutdown. In shutdown,
the devices consume a maximum 20µA supply current.
±
80V Fault Protection
The driver outputs/receiver inputs of RS-485 devices in
industrial network applications often experience voltage
faults resulting from shorts to the power grid that exceed
the -7V to +12V range specified in the EIA/TIA-485 stan-
dard. In these applications, ordinary RS-485 devices
(typical absolute maximum -8V to +12.5V) require costly
external protection devices. To reduce system complexi-
ty and eliminate this need for external protection, the dri-
ver outputs/receiver inputs of the MAX13442E/
MAX13444E withstand voltage faults up to ±80V (±60V
for the MAX13443E) with respect to ground without dam-
age. Protection is guaranteed regardless whether the
device is active, shut down, or without power.
True Fail-Safe
The MAX13442E/MAX13443E/MAX13444E use a
-50mV to -200mV differential input threshold to ensure
true fail-safe receiver inputs. This threshold guarantees
the receiver outputs a logic-high for shorted, open, or
idle data lines. The -50mV to -200mV threshold com-
plies with the ±200mV threshold EIA/TIA-485 standard.
±15kV ESD Protection
As with all Maxim devices, ESD-protection structures
are incorporated on all pins to protect against ESD
encountered during handling and assembly. The
MAX13442E/MAX13443E/MAX13444E receiver inputs/
driver outputs (A, B) have extra protection against stat-
ic electricity found in normal operation. Maxim’s engi-
neers have developed state-of-the-art structures to
protect these pins against ±15kV ESD without damage.
After an ESD event, the MAX13442E/MAX13443E/
MAX13444E continue working without latchup.
ESD protection can be tested in several ways. The
receiver inputs are characterized for protection to
±15kV using the Human Body Model.
ESD Test Conditions
ESD performance depends on a number of conditions.
Contact Maxim for a reliability report that documents
test setup, methodology, and results.
Human Body Model
Figure 9a shows the Human Body Model, and Figure
9b shows the current waveform it generates when dis-
charged into a low impedance. This model consists of
a 100pF capacitor charged to the ESD voltage of inter-
est, which is then discharged into the device through a
1.5kΩresistor.
Driver Output Protection
Two mechanisms prevent excessive output current and
power dissipation caused by faults or bus contention.
The first, a foldback current limit on the driver output
stage, provides immediate protection against short cir-
cuits over the whole common-mode voltage range. The
second, a thermal shutdown circuit, forces the driver out-
puts into a high-impedance state if the die temperature
exceeds +160°C. Normal operation resumes when the
die temperature cools to +140°C, resulting in a pulsed
output during continuous short-circuit conditions.
MAX13442E/MAX13443E/MAX13444E
±15kV ESD-Protected, ±80V Fault-Protected,
Fail-Safe RS-485/J1708 Transceivers
14 ______________________________________________________________________________________
VCC
TIMER
TIMER
DE
(HOT SWAP)
15μs
100μA
M1 M2
5.6kΩ
2mA
Figure 10. Simplified Structure of the Driver Enable Pin (DE)
Hot-Swap Capability
Hot-Swap Inputs
Inserting circuit boards into a hot, or powered, back-
plane may cause voltage transients on DE, RE, and
receiver inputs A and B that can lead to data errors. For
example, upon initial circuit board insertion, the proces-
sor undergoes a power-up sequence. During this period,
the high-impedance state of the output drivers makes
them unable to drive the MAX13442E/MAX13443E/
MAX13444E enable inputs to a defined logic level.
Meanwhile, leakage currents of up to 10µA from the
high-impedance output, or capacitively coupled noise
from VCC or GND, could cause an input to drift to an
incorrect logic state. To prevent such a condition from
occurring, the MAX13442E/MAX13443E/MAX13444E
feature hot-swap input circuitry on DE, and RE to guard
against unwanted driver activation during hot-swap sit-
uations. The MAX13444E has hot-swap input circuitry
only on RE. When VCC rises, an internal pulldown (or
pullup for RE) circuit holds DE low for at least 10µs, and
until the current into DE exceeds 200µA. After the initial
power-up sequence, the pulldown circuit becomes
transparent, resetting the hot-swap tolerable input.
Hot-Swap Input Circuitry
At the driver-enable input (DE), there are two NMOS
devices, M1 and M2 (Figure 10). When VCC ramps from
zero, an internal 15µs timer turns on M2 and sets the
SR latch, which also turns on M1. Transistors M2, a
2mA current sink, and M1, a 100µA current sink, pull
DE to GND through a 5.6kΩresistor. M2 pulls DE to the
disabled state against an external parasitic capaci-
tance up to 100pF that may drive DE high. After 15µs,
the timer deactivates M2 while M1 remains on, holding
DE low against three-state leakage currents that may
drive DE high. M1 remains on until an external current
source overcomes the required input current. At this
time, the SR latch resets M1 and turns off. When M1
turns off, DE reverts to a standard, high-impedance
CMOS input. Whenever VCC drops below 1V, the input
is reset.
A complementary circuit for RE uses two PMOS
devices to pull RE to VCC.
CHARGE-CURRENT-
LIMIT RESISTOR
DISCHARGE
RESISTANCE
STORAGE
CAPACITOR
Cs
100pF
RC
1MΩ
RD
1.5kΩ
HIGH-
VOLTAGE
DC
SOURCE
DEVICE
UNDER
TEST
Figure 9a. Human Body ESD Test Model
IP 100%
90%
36.8%
tRL TIME
tDL
CURRENT WAVEFORM
PEAK-TO-PEAK RINGING
(NOT DRAWN TO SCALE)
Ir
10%
0
0
AMPERES
Figure 9b. Human Body Model Current Waveform
MAX13442E/MAX13443E/MAX13444E
±15kV ESD-Protected, ±80V Fault-Protected,
Fail-Safe RS-485/J1708 Transceivers
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Applications Information
128 Transceivers on the Bus
The MAX13442E/MAX13443E/MAX13444E transceivers
1/4-unit-load receiver input impedance (48kΩ) allows
up to 128 transceivers connected in parallel on one
communication line. Connect any combination of these
devices, and/or other RS-485 devices, for a maximum
of 32-unit loads to the line.
Reduced EMI and Reflections
The MAX13442E/MAX13444E are slew-rate limited,
minimizing EMI and reducing reflections caused by
improperly terminated cables. Figure 11 shows the dri-
ver output waveform and its Fourier analysis of a
125kHz signal transmitted by a MAX13443E. High-fre-
quency harmonic components with large amplitudes
are evident.
Figure 12 shows the same signal displayed for the
MAX13442E transmitting under the same conditions.
Figure 12’s high-frequency harmonic components are
much lower in amplitude, compared with Figure 11’s,
and the potential for EMI is significantly reduced.
In general, a transmitter’s rise time relates directly to
the length of an unterminated stub, which can be driven
with only minor waveform reflections. The following
equation expresses this relationship conservatively:
length = tRISE / (10 x 1.5ns/ft)
where tRISE is the transmitter’s rise time.
For example, the MAX13442E’s rise time is typically
800ns, which results in excellent waveforms with a stub
length up to 53ft. A system can work well with longer
unterminated stubs, even with severe reflections, if the
waveform settles out before the UART samples them.
RS-485 Applications
The MAX13442E/MAX13443E/MAX13444E transceivers
provide bidirectional data communications on multi-
point bus transmission lines. Figure 13 shows a typical
network application circuit. The RS-485 standard cov-
ers line lengths up to 4000ft. To minimize reflections
and reduce data errors, terminate the signal line at both
ends in its characteristic impedance, and keep stub
lengths off the main line as short as possible.
5.00MHz500kHz/div0
20dB/div
2V/div
Figure 11. Driver Output Waveform and FFT Plot of the
MAX13443E Transmitting a 125kHz Signal
5.00MHz500kHz/div0
20dB/div
2V/div
Figure 12. Driver Output Waveform and FFT Plot of the
MAX13442E Transmitting a 125kHz Signal
MAX13442E/MAX13443E/MAX13444E
±15kV ESD-Protected, ±80V Fault-Protected,
Fail-Safe RS-485/J1708 Transceivers
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J1708 Applications
The MAX13444E is designed for J1708 applications. To
configure the MAX13444E, connect DE and RE to GND.
Connect the signal to be transmitted to TXD. Terminate
the bus with the load circuit as shown in Figure 14. The
drivers used by SAE J1708 are used in a dominant-
mode application. DE is active low; a high input on DE
places the outputs in high impedance. When the driver is
disabled (TXD high or DE high), the bus is pulled high by
external bias resistors R1 and R2. Therefore, a logic-level
high is encoded as recessive. When all transceivers are
idle in this configuration, all receivers output logic-high
because of the pullup resistor on A and pulldown resistor
on B. R1 and R2 provide the bias for the recessive state.
C1 and C2 combine to form a lowpass filter, effective for
reducing FM interference. R2, C1, R4, and C2 combine
to form a 1.6MHz lowpass filter, effective for reducing
AM interference. Because the bus is unterminated, at
high frequencies, R3 and R4 perform a pseudotermina-
tion. This makes the implementation more flexible, as no
specific termination nodes are required at the ends of
the bus.
DI RO DE
A
B
RE
RO
RO
RO
DI
DI
DI
DE
DE
DE
DD
D
R
R
R
BB
B
AA
A
120Ω120Ω
D
R
MAX13442E
MAX13443E
RERE
RE
Figure 13. MAX13442E/MAX13443E Typical RS-485 Network
MAX13442E/MAX13443E/MAX13444E
R1
4.7kΩ
R3
47Ω
C1
2.2nF
C2
2.2nF
R2
4.7kΩ
RO
RX
TX
R4
47Ω
J1708 BUS
A
B
TXD D
R
DE
RE
MAX13444E
VCC
Figure 14. J1708 Application Circuit (See Tables 2 and 4)
Chip Information
PROCESS: BiCMOS
Package Information
For the latest package outline information and land patterns
(footprints), go to www.maxim-ic.com/packages. Note that a
“+”, “#”, or “-” in the package code indicates RoHS status only.
Package drawings may show a different suffix character, but
the drawing pertains to the package regardless of RoHS status.
1
2
3
4
8
5
VCC
GND
TXD
DE
RE
RO R
D
RT
RT
7
6
D
R
DE
RE
TXD
RO
A
B
1
2
3
4
8
7
6
5
VCC
B
A
GND
TXD
DE
RE
RO
SO SO
R
D
B
A
MAX13444E
++
Pin Configurations and Typical Operating Circuits (continued)
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Fail-Safe RS-485/J1708 Transceivers
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PACKAGE
TYPE
PACKAGE
CODE
OUTLINE
NO.
LAND
PATTERN NO.
8 SO S8+4 21-0041 90-0096
MAX13442E/MAX13443E/MAX13444E
±15kV ESD-Protected, ±80V Fault-Protected,
Fail-Safe RS-485/J1708 Transceivers
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1 3/06
Corrected the part numbers in the conditions for VOC in the DC Electrical
Characteristics table; corrected the A, B current units from mA to μA for the A, B
Current vs. A, B Voltage (to Ground) graphs in the Typical Operating Characteristics
section
2, 7
2 11/10
Added lead(Pb)-free parts to the Ordering Information table; added the soldering
temperature to the Absolute Maximum Ratings section; updated Table 2 outputs 1, 2, 12
3 3/11
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