DESCRIPTION
The LTC®486 is a low power differential bus/line driver designed for multipoint data transmission standard RS485 applications with extended common-mode range (12V to –7V). It also meets RS422 requirements.
The CMOS design offers significant power savings over its bipolar counterpart without sacrificing ruggedness against overload or ESD damage.

FEATURES
■ Very Low Power: ICC = 110µA Typ
■ Designed for RS485 or RS422 Applications
■ Single 5V Supply
■ –7V to 12V Bus Common-Mode Range Permits ±7V GND Difference Between Devices on the Bus
■ Thermal Shutdown Protection
■ Power-Up/Down Glitch-Free Driver Outputs Permit Live Insertion/Removal of Package
■ Driver Maintains High Impedance in Three-State or with the Power Off
■ 28ns Typical Driver Propagation Delays with 5ns Skew
■ Pin Compatible with the SN75172, DS96172, µA96172, and DS96F172

APPLICATIONS
■ Low Power RS485/RS422 Drivers
■ Level Translator