ADM2484E

RS-485/RS-422 transceivers with 5kV isolation, 500kbps, 16-pin SOIC

Manufacturer: ['rochester', 'analog-devices']

series introduction

# ADM2484E Product Series Introduction

## 1. Overview
The ADM2484E product series is a remarkable line of integrated circuits designed to meet the demanding requirements of modern communication systems. These devices are specifically engineered for applications that rely on RS - 485 and RS - 422 communication standards, which are widely used in industrial automation, building automation, security systems, and other areas where reliable long - distance data transmission is crucial.

## 2. Key Features

### 2.1 High - Speed Communication
The ADM2484E series supports data rates of up to 20 Mbps. This high - speed capability enables rapid data transfer between multiple nodes in a network, making it suitable for applications that require real - time data exchange, such as high - speed industrial control systems and high - definition video surveillance systems.

### 2.2 Low Power Consumption
In today's energy - conscious world, power efficiency is of utmost importance. The ADM2484E devices are designed with low power consumption in mind. They operate in a low - power mode when not actively transmitting or receiving data, which helps to extend the battery life in portable applications and reduces overall energy costs in large - scale industrial installations.

### 2.3 Robust ESD Protection
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can cause significant damage to electronic components. The ADM2484E series offers excellent ESD protection on both the RS - 485/RS - 422 bus pins and the logic pins. It can withstand ESD strikes of up to ±15 kV (Human Body Model), ensuring the reliability and durability of the devices in harsh industrial environments where ESD events are common.

### 2.4 Wide Supply Voltage Range
These devices support a wide supply voltage range from 3.3 V to 5 V. This flexibility allows them to be easily integrated into different types of systems, whether they are powered by a 3.3 V microcontroller or a 5 V power supply. It also simplifies the power management design in the overall system.

### 2.5 Fail - Safe Biasing
The ADM2484E series incorporates fail - safe biasing circuitry. In the event of an open - circuit, short - circuit, or idle bus condition, the receivers are guaranteed to output a known logic state. This feature ensures that the system can continue to operate in a predictable manner even under abnormal bus conditions, enhancing the overall reliability of the communication network.

## 3. Functional Block Diagram and Working Principle

### 3.1 Transmitter Section
The transmitter section of the ADM2484E takes the input data from the logic level (usually from a microcontroller or other digital device) and converts it into differential signals suitable for transmission over the RS - 485/RS - 422 bus. It uses a driver circuit that can generate the appropriate voltage levels and current drive capabilities to ensure reliable signal propagation over long distances.

### 3.2 Receiver Section
The receiver section is responsible for detecting the differential signals on the bus and converting them back into logic - level signals. It has a high - gain amplifier and a comparator circuit to accurately detect the incoming signals, even in the presence of noise and interference.

### 3.3 Enable and Direction Control
The ADM2484E devices have enable and direction control pins. The enable pin can be used to turn the device on or off, allowing for power - saving operation. The direction control pin determines whether the device is in transmit or receive mode, enabling half - duplex communication on the RS - 485 bus.

## 4. Applications

### 4.1 Industrial Automation
In industrial automation systems, the ADM2484E series

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Datasheets

Partlist

ADM2484EBRWZ
ADM2484EBRWZ-REEL7