ADM485ARZ

5V RS-422/RS-485 interface transceivers in 8-pin SOIC format

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

series introduction

# ADM485ARZ Product Series Introduction

## 1. Overview
The ADM485ARZ is a highly versatile and reliable product series belonging to the realm of communication interface chips. Specifically designed for applications requiring robust and efficient RS - 485 communication, it plays a crucial role in enabling seamless data transmission over long distances in industrial, commercial, and other relevant settings.

## 2. Key Features

### 2.1 Electrical Characteristics
- **Low Power Consumption**: The ADM485ARZ is engineered to operate with minimal power requirements. This makes it an ideal choice for battery - powered devices or systems where energy efficiency is a top priority. It helps in reducing overall power consumption, thereby extending the battery life of portable equipment and lowering the operating costs of larger systems.
- **Wide Supply Voltage Range**: It can operate within a relatively wide supply voltage range, typically from 3.0V to 5.5V. This flexibility allows it to be easily integrated into various power supply architectures, accommodating different system designs and power management strategies.

### 2.2 Communication Performance
- **High - Speed Data Transmission**: Capable of supporting data rates up to 2.5Mbps, the ADM485ARZ ensures fast and efficient data transfer. This high - speed capability is essential for applications such as real - time monitoring systems, industrial automation, and high - volume data logging, where timely and accurate data communication is critical.
- **Long - Distance Communication**: Thanks to the RS - 485 standard it adheres to, the ADM485ARZ can transmit data over long distances, up to several thousand feet. This is achieved through differential signaling, which provides excellent noise immunity and allows for reliable communication even in electrically noisy environments.

### 2.3 Protection and Reliability
- **ESD Protection**: The device is equipped with electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection on its bus pins. This protection helps safeguard the chip from damage caused by static electricity, which is a common issue in many industrial and commercial environments. It enhances the overall reliability and durability of the product, reducing the risk of system failures due to ESD events.
- **Thermal Shutdown**: To prevent overheating, the ADM485ARZ features a thermal shutdown mechanism. When the internal temperature of the chip exceeds a certain threshold, the device automatically shuts down to avoid damage. Once the temperature returns to a safe level, it resumes normal operation, ensuring long - term stability and reliability.

## 3. Package and Pin Configuration
The ADM485ARZ is typically available in a small - outline integrated circuit (SOIC) package. This package offers several advantages, including ease of handling during the manufacturing process, good thermal performance, and compatibility with standard printed circuit board (PCB) assembly techniques.

The pin configuration of the ADM485ARZ is designed to simplify the connection to external components. It has dedicated pins for power supply, data input/output, and control signals. For example, the DE (Driver Enable) and RE (Receiver Enable) pins allow for easy control of the transceiver's operation mode, enabling seamless switching between transmit and receive modes.

## 4. Applications

### 4.1 Industrial Automation
In industrial automation systems, the ADM485ARZ is used to connect various sensors, actuators, and control devices. It enables reliable communication between different components of the automation network, such as programmable logic controllers (PLCs), motor drives, and human - machine interfaces (HMIs). This ensures smooth operation of the production line, real - time monitoring of process variables, and efficient control of industrial equipment.

### 4.2 Building Automation
For building automation applications, the ADM485ARZ is employed in systems for lighting control, HVAC (heating, ventilation

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Partlist

ADM485ARZ
ADM485ARZ-REEL