Overview
The SN65C1168EPWRG4, produced by Texas Instruments, is a dual differential driver and receiver integrated circuit designed to meet or exceed the standards of TIA/EIA-422-B and ITU recommendation V.11. This device operates from a single 5V power supply and is known for its robust ESD protection and low power consumption. It is part of the SN65C116x family, which includes the SN65C1167E and SN65C1168E models, each offering unique enable configurations for the drivers and receivers.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Min | Nom | Max | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supply Voltage (VCC) | 4.5 | 5 | 5.5 | V |
| Common-mode Input Voltage (VIC) | -7 | - | 7 | V |
| Differential Input Voltage (VID) | -7 | - | 7 | V |
| Input Voltage (Except A, B) | 0 | - | 5.5 | V |
| Output Voltage (VO) | 0 | - | VCC | V |
| High-level Input Voltage (VIH) | - | 2 | - | V |
| Low-level Input Voltage (VIL) | 0.8 | - | - | V |
| High-level Output Current (IOH) | -6 | - | - | mA |
| Low-level Output Current (IOL) | 6 | - | - | mA |
| Operating Free-air Temperature (TA) | -40 | - | 85 | °C |
| ESD Protection (Human Body Model) | - | - | ±15kV | - |
| ESD Protection (IEC 61000-4-2, Contact/Air-gap Discharge) | - | - | ±8kV | - |
Key Features
- Meets or exceeds TIA/EIA-422-B and ITU recommendation V.11 standards.
- Operates from a single 5V power supply.
- Robust ESD protection: ±15kV Human Body Model (HBM), ±8kV IEC 61000-4-2 (Contact and Air-gap discharge).
- Low supply-current requirements: 9mA maximum.
- Low pulse skew.
- Receiver input impedance: 17kΩ (Typical).
- Receiver input sensitivity: ±200mV.
- Receiver common-mode input voltage range: -7V to +7V.
- Glitch-free power-up and power-down protection.
- Individual active-high enables for drivers (SN65C1168E).
- Active-low receiver enables (SN65C1167E and SN65C1168E).
Applications
- AC and servo motor drives.
- Factory automation and control.
- Wireless infrastructure.
Q & A
- What are the main standards that the SN65C1168EPWRG4 complies with?
The SN65C1168EPWRG4 meets or exceeds the standards of TIA/EIA-422-B and ITU recommendation V.11.
- What is the operating voltage range for the SN65C1168EPWRG4?
The device operates from a single 5V power supply, with a voltage range of 4.5V to 5.5V.
- What level of ESD protection does the SN65C1168EPWRG4 offer?
The device offers ±15kV ESD protection according to the Human Body Model (HBM) and ±8kV ESD protection according to IEC 61000-4-2 (Contact and Air-gap discharge).
- What is the typical receiver input impedance of the SN65C1168EPWRG4?
The receiver input impedance is typically 17kΩ.
- What is the common-mode input voltage range for the receivers?
The common-mode input voltage range for the receivers is -7V to +7V.
- Does the SN65C1168EPWRG4 have glitch-free power-up and power-down protection?
- How are the drivers enabled in the SN65C1168EPWRG4?
The drivers in the SN65C1168EPWRG4 are individually enabled using active-high logic inputs (1DE and 2DE).
- What are some typical applications for the SN65C1168EPWRG4?
Typical applications include AC and servo motor drives, factory automation and control, and wireless infrastructure.
- What is the operating temperature range for the SN65C1168EPWRG4?
The operating free-air temperature range is -40°C to 85°C.
- What are the package options available for the SN65C1168EPWRG4?
The device is available in SO (NS), TSSOP (PW), and VQFN (RGY) packages.
