Product Overview
The SN65176DR from TI is an RS-485/RS-422 differential bus transceiver operating from 5V supply. It supports data rates up to 12Mbps in half-duplex mode with driver and receiver enable controls in SOIC-8 package.
Key Specifications
| Type | RS-485/RS-422 transceiver |
| Supply Voltage | 5V |
| Data Rate | Up to 12 Mbps |
| Mode | Half-duplex |
| Drivers/Receivers | 1/1 |
| Bus Nodes | 32 (1 unit load) |
| Common Mode Range | -7V ~ +12V |
| ESD Protection | 15kV HBM |
| Operating Temp | -40°C ~ +85°C |
| Package | SOIC-8 |
Features
- RS-485 and RS-422 compatible
- Up to 12Mbps data rate
- Half-duplex with separate driver/receiver enable
- 32 node bus capability (1 unit load)
- Wide common-mode range: -7V to +12V
- 15kV HBM ESD protection on bus pins
- Thermal shutdown and current limiting protection
- Industry-standard 75176 pinout
Applications
- Industrial communication networks
- Building automation (BACnet, Modbus)
- Motor drive communication
- PLC and DCS I/O networks
- Security and access control systems