Product Overview
The SN65HVD74DGKR is a 3.3V full-duplex RS-485 transceiver from Texas Instruments with 20Mbps data rate, ±12kV IEC ESD, no enable pins, and 70mV receiver hysteresis in a VSSOP-8 package.
Key Specifications
| Supply Voltage | 3.3V (3.0V to 3.6V) |
| Signaling Rate | 20 Mbps max |
| Duplex | Full (separate TX and RX) |
| ESD Protection (IEC 61000-4-2) | ±12kV contact discharge |
| Common-Mode Range | -7V to +12V |
| Fault Protection | -13V to +16.5V |
| Receiver Hysteresis | 70mV typical |
| Nodes per Bus | 256 (1/8 unit load) |
| Quiescent Current | 1.1mA max (both enabled) |
| Standby Current | 10nA typical (no enable, always active) |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to +125°C |
| Package | VSSOP-8 (3 x 4.9mm) |
Features
- Always-enabled full-duplex operation (no enable pins needed)
- 20Mbps data rate for high-speed RS-485 communication
- ±12kV IEC ESD and ±30kV HBM protection on bus pins
- 70mV receiver hysteresis for noise rejection
- 1/8 unit load: up to 256 nodes on one bus
- 5V tolerant logic inputs for mixed-voltage systems
- Internal fail-safe biasing: receiver output high on bus idle
- Glitch-free power-up and power-down for hot-plug
Applications
- High-speed RS-485 communication links
- Industrial automation networks
- Building automation and HVAC
- Security and access control systems
- Automotive and transportation networks