The TLIN1039-Q1 is a Local Interconnect Network (LIN) physical layer transceiver, compliant with LIN 2.0, LIN 2.1, LIN 2.2, LIN 2.2A and ISO/DIS 17987–4 standards, with integrated wake-up and protection features. The LIN bus is a single-wire bidirectional bus typically used for low speed in-vehicle networks. The device transmitter supports data rates from 2.4 kbps to 20 kbps and the receiver works up to 100 kbps supporting in-line programming. The LIN protocol data stream on the TXD input is converted by the TLIN1039-Q1 into a LIN bus signal using a current-limited wave-shaping driver as outlined by the LIN physical layer specification. The receiver converts the data stream to logic-level signals that are sent to the microprocessor through the open-drain RXD pin. The LIN bus has two states: dominant state (voltage near ground) and recessive state (voltage near battery). In the recessive state, the LIN bus is pulled high by the internal pull-up resistor (45 kΩ) and a series diode. No external pull-up components are required for responder node applications. Commander node applications require an external pull-up resistor (1 kΩ) plus a series diode per the LIN specification.

The device is designed to support 12-V applications with a wide input voltage operating range and also supports low-power sleep mode. The device also provides two methods to wake up: EN pin and from the LIN bus.

The TLIN1039-Q1 integrates ESD protection and fault protection which allow for a reduction in the required external components in the applications. In the event of a ground shift or supply voltage disconnection, the device prevents back-feed current through LIN to the supply input. The device also includes undervoltage detection, temperature shutdown protection, and loss-of-ground protection.