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SP486_487_00_066

DESCRIPTION

• RS-485 or RS-422 Applications

• Quad Differential Line Drivers

• Tri-state Output Control

• 40ns Typical Driver Propagation Delays

• 5ns Skew

• -7V to +2V Common Mode Output Range

• 00µA Supply Current

• Single +5V Supply Operation

• Pin Compatible with SN7572, SN7574, LTC486 and LTC487

SP486/SP487

Quad RS-485/RS-422 Line Drivers

The

SP486 and SP487 are low-power quad differential line drivers meeting RS-485 and RS-

422 standards. The SP486 features a common driver enable control; the SP487 provides

independent driver enable controls for each pair of drivers. Both feature tri-state outputs

and a wide common-mode output range. SP486 and SP487 are available in a 6-pin SOIC

package.