SLLSF78B December   2020  – October 2021 THVD1400 , THVD1420

PRODUCTION DATA  

  1. 1 Features
  2. 2 Applications
  3. 3 Revision History
  4. 4 Pin Configuration and Functions
  5. 5 Specifications
    1. 5.1  Absolute Maximum Ratings
    2. 5.2  ESD Ratings
    3. 5.3  ESD Ratings [IEC]
    4. 5.4  Recommended Operating Conditions
    5. 5.5  Thermal Information
    6. 5.6  Power Dissipation Characteristics
    7. 5.7  Electrical Characteristics
    8. 5.8  Switching Characteristics (THVD1400)
    9. 5.9  Switching Characteristics (THVD1420)
    10. 5.10 Typical Characteristics
  6. 6 Parameter Measurement Information
  7. 7 Detailed Description
    1. 7.1 Overview
    2. 7.2 Functional Block Diagrams
    3. 7.3 Feature Description
    4. 7.4 Device Functional Modes
  8. 8 Application Information Disclaimer
    1. 8.1 Application Information
    2. 8.2 Typical Application
      1. 8.2.1 Design Requirements
        1. 8.2.1.1 Data Rate and Bus Length
        2. 8.2.1.2 Stub Length
        3. 8.2.1.3 Bus Loading
        4. 8.2.1.4 Receiver Failsafe
        5. 8.2.1.5 Transient Protection
      2. 8.2.2 Detailed Design Procedure
      3. 8.2.3 Application Curves
  9. 9 Power Supply Recommendations
  10. 10Layout
    1. 10.1 Layout Guidelines
    2. 10.2 Layout Example
  11. 11Device and Documentation Support
    1. 11.1 Device Support
    2. 11.2 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
    3. 11.3 Support Resources
    4. 11.4 Trademarks
    5. 11.5 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    6. 11.6 Glossary
  12. 12Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

Package Options

Mechanical Data (Package|Pins)
Thermal pad, mechanical data (Package|Pins)
Orderable Information

8.2.1.3 Bus Loading

The RS-485 standard specifies that a compliant driver must be able to driver 32 unit loads (UL), where 1 unit load represents a load impedance of approximately 12 kΩ. Because the THVD1400 consists of 1/8 UL transceivers, connecting up to 256 receivers to the bus is possible.