SLLSFS0 April   2024 THVD4421

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  1.   1
  2. 1 Features
  3. 2 Applications
  4. 3 Description
  5. 4 Pin Configuration and Functions
  6. 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
    7. 5.7  Electrical Characteristics
    8. 5.8  Switching Characteristics_RS-485_500kbps
    9. 5.9  Switching Characteristics_RS-485_20Mbps
    10. 5.10 Switching Characteristics, Driver_RS232
    11. 5.11 Switching Characteristics, Receiver_RS232
    12. 5.12 Switching Characteristics_MODE switching
    13. 5.13 Switching Characteristics_RS-485_Termination resistor
    14. 5.14 Switching Characteristics_Loopback mode
    15. 5.15 Typical Characteristics
  7. 6 Parameter Measurement Information
  8. 7 Detailed Description
    1. 7.1 Overview
    2. 7.2 Functional Block Diagrams
    3. 7.3 Feature Description
      1. 7.3.1 Integrated IEC ESD and EFT Protection
      2. 7.3.2 Protection Features
      3. 7.3.3 Receiver Fail-Safe Operation
      4. 7.3.4 Low-Power Shutdown Mode
      5. 7.3.5 On-chip Switchable Termination Resistor
      6. 7.3.6 Operational Data Rate
      7. 7.3.7 Diagnostic Loopback
      8. 7.3.8 Integrated Charge Pump for RS-232
    4. 7.4 Device Functional Modes
      1. 7.4.1 RS-485 Functionality
      2. 7.4.2 RS-232 Functionality
      3. 7.4.3 Mode Control
  9. 8 Application and Implementation
    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
      2. 8.2.2 Detailed Design Procedure
      3. 8.2.3 Application Curves
    3. 8.3 Power Supply Recommendations
    4. 8.4 Layout
      1. 8.4.1 Layout Guidelines
      2. 8.4.2 Layout Example
  10. 9 Device and Documentation Support
    1. 9.1 Device Support
    2. 9.2 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
    3. 9.3 Support Resources
    4. 9.4 Trademarks
    5. 9.5 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    6. 9.6 Glossary
  11. 10Revision History
  12. 11Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

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Orderable Information

7.3.7 Diagnostic Loopback

THVD4421 provides complete diagnostic loopback mode for RS-232. This mode internally shorts bus outputs to bus inputs. So, if data is toggled from logic input, data reaches bus and is reflected back on logic buffer output. This enables MCU to detect bus side short (due to connector and cable) by comparing logic input and logic output.

In RS-232 loopback mode, L3 reflects on L2/R2/R3; L4 reflects on L1/R4/R1; enabling to detect short to ground on all bus pins from R1 through R4. RS-232 loopback mode is optimized for -40°C to 85°C ambient temperature. RS-232 diagnostic loopback can be performed on a node even with another node connected via cable, but listening node is not allowed to transmit anything on the RS232 lines while loopback is ongoing.