
Exar Corporation
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The SP339 is an advanced multiprotocol transceiver supporting RS-232, RS-485, and RS-422 serial standards in a 40 pin QFN package. Integrated cable termination and four configuration modes allow all three protocols to be used interchangeably over a single cable or connector with no additional switching components. Full operation requires only four external charge pump capacitors.
FEATURES
● Pin selectable Cable Termination
● No external resistors required for RS-485/422 termination and biasing
● 3.3V or 5V Single Supply Operation
● Robust ESD Protection on bus pins
■ ±15kV IEC 61000-4-2 (Air Gap)
■ ± 8kV IEC 61000-4-2 (Contact)
■ ±15kV Human Body Model (HBM)
● Max Data Rate of 20Mbps in RS-485/422 Modes and up to 1Mbps in RS-232 Modes
● Pin selectable 250kbps Slew Limiting
● 3 Drivers, 5 Receivers RS-232/V.28
● 1 Driver, 1 Receiver RS-485/422
■ Full and Half Duplex Configuration
■ 1/8th Unit Load, up to 256 receivers on bus
● RS-485/422 Enhanced Failsafe for open, shorted, or terminated but idle inputs
● Space saving 6mm x 6mm QFN-40 Package
● Pin compatible with SP338E
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
● Dual Protocol Serial Ports (RS-232 or RS-485/422)
● Industrial Computers
● Industrial and Process Control Equipment
● Point-Of-Sale Equipment
● Networking Equipment
● HVAC Controls Equipment
● Building Security and Automation Equipment