RS-485 & RS-422 transceivers
Increase data reliability and system performance across longer distances
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ESD-integrated transceivers
RS-485 transceivers with integrated ESD protection up to 30-kV IEC 61000-4-2 contact discharge protection and 30-kV HBM protection to reduce cost and board space by eliminating external protection
Fault-protected transceivers
RS-485 transceivers with high bus-fault protection on data pins and wide common-mode voltage that are designed to protect and perform in harsh industrial environments
Surge-protected transceivers
RS-485 transceivers with a high level of integrated surge protection (IEC 61000-4-5) to reduce external protection components
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RS-485 transceiver with OOK modulation and extended temperature range for power line communication
Approx. price (USD) 1ku | 12.5
Radiation-tolerant 3V to 5.5V RS-485 transceiver with flexible I/O supply and IEC ESD
Enhanced: 3V to 5.5V, 50Mbps, full-duplex RS-485 transceiver, with flexible IO and 70V bus-fault<
Approx. price (USD) 1ku | 13.743
3V-to-5.5V 250Kbps RS-485 transceiver with up to 3kV IEC surge and ±42V fault protection
Approx. price (USD) 1ku | 1.682
3V-to-5.5V 20Mbps RS-485 transceiver with up to 3kV IEC surge and ±42V fault protection
Approx. price (USD) 1ku | 1.682
Technical resources
Using THVD80x0 Devices to Communicate Over an AC Outlet
RS-485: High-Fault Protection, Wide-Input Common Mode, and Deglitch Function
RS-485: What is Auto-Direction and Why it is Useful in Systems?
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Protect communication links between industrial controllers and field devices in electrically noisy environments
Enable reliable factory communication across PLCs, servo drivers, and communication modules with robust differential signaling. Our RS-485 transceivers deliver high-speed data over long cables and offer enhanced noise immunity for all industrial environments.
Featured resources
- TIDA-010948 – 6-axis motor control reference design with position feedback and industrial communication protocols
- TIDA-010030 – Accurate gauging and 50-μA standby current, 13-S, 48-V li-ion battery pack reference design
- RS-485: High-Fault Protection, Wide-Input Common Mode, and Deglitch Function – Application note
- Mitigating UART Receiver Glitches While Switching Modes on RS-485 Transceivers – Application note
Connect HVAC and lighting systems using robust long-distance communication
Simplify HVAC, lighting, and security control designs with integrated slew rate control and failsafe logic to help minimize EMI and signal loss. Our RS-485 transceivers improve system reliability in dense buildings, enabling long-distance communication.
Featured resources
- TIDA-060027 – Protecting RS-485 transceivers from sustained high voltage/electrical over-stress reference design
- TIDM-FRAM-THERMOSTAT – Thermostat Implementation with MSP430 Microcontroller Reference Design
- Flexible RS-485: A Simplified Multi-System Design for RS-485 Using the THVD1424 – Application note
- Simplifying Surge Protection for RS-485 Using Integrated Designs – Application note
Enable long-range data transmission in power meters and solar inverters to support stable grid communication
Support grid-level reliability with robust data links for smart meters, relays, and inverters. Our RS-485 transceivers enable long-range communication with wide voltage operation and common mode range, ideal for resilient and future-ready energy systems.
Featured resources
- TIDA-010935 – Solar power line communication reference design
- TIDA-010216 – 16s battery pack reference design with low-side MOSFET control for large capacity applications
- Frequently asked questions and answers for RS-485 transceivers – Technical article
- Reduce System Design Time and Cost with Flexible RS-485 Transceivers (Rev. C) – White paper
Support communication between control boards and sensors in appliances while reducing EMI and increasing common-mode range
Design compact, connected appliances with efficient board-to-board communication. Our RS-485 transceivers offer noise resilience, low EMI, and wide common-mode range in small packages, making these devices ideal for HVAC units, power tools, and other appliances.
Featured resources
- TIDA-010216 – 16s battery pack reference design with low-side MOSFET control for large capacity applications
- TIDA-00731 – IEC ESD, EFT, and Surge Protected RS-485 Reference Design
- Simplifying Surge Protection for RS-485 Using Integrated Designs – Application note
- Using THVD80x0 Devices to Communicate Over an AC Outlet – Application note
Ensure accurate data transfer between space-constrained subsystems in medical devices that operate in sensitive enviroments
Enable compact systems with small packages in monitors, diagnostic tools, and infusion systems. Our RS-485 transceivers have integrated failsafe logic that helps protect sensitive equipment and ensure reliable communication in medical environments.
Featured resources
- TIDA-01629 – 48V/500W Three-phase Inverter with Smart Gate Driver Reference Design for Servo Drives
- TIDA-00177 – Two-Wire Interface to a HIPERFACE DSL® Encoder Reference Design
- Simplifying Surge Protection for RS-485 Using Integrated Designs – Application note
- The RS-485 Design Guide (Rev. D) – Application note
Implement fast and reliable data links between motor drivers and controllers in robotic systems
Deliver synchronized motion and feedback in robotic arms, sensors, and drivers with high-speed RS-485 links. Our RS-485 transceivers support failsafe features in small packaging, keeping industrial robots responsive and precise.
Featured resources
- TIDA-01629 – 48V/500W Three-phase Inverter with Smart Gate Driver Reference Design for Servo Drives
- TIDA-010026 – Robust interface reference design for EnDat2.2 absolute encoders
- The RS-485 Design Guide (Rev. D) – Application note
- RS-485: What is Auto-Direction and Why it is Useful in Systems? – Application note