The THVD4431 is Texas Instruments’ first RS-485 and RS-232 multi-protocol transceiver. This configuration allows for 3T5R RS-232 communication, half duplex RS-485 communication, full duplex RS-485 communication, and loopback modes for both RS-232 and RS-485 to allow for on chip diagnostic testing.

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• THVD4431RHA preinstalled onto evaluation module.

• 8 additional power-supply decoupling capacitor pads for VCC and VIO connections.

• 0603 Resistor Pads Available to create resistive link between GND and EARTH Connections for both VIO and VCC terminals.

• Terminal and Header pin access to RS-232 and RS-485 bus signals.

• LED Indicators for control and data signals (VIO >= 3.3V Only)