MAX3291/MAX3292
RS-485/RS-422 Transceivers with Pr eemphasis
for High-Speed, Long-Distance Communication
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________________General Description
The MAX3291/MAX3292 high-speed RS-485/RS-422
transceivers feature driver preemphasis circuitry, which
extends the distance and increases the data rate of reli-
able communication by reducing intersymbol interfer-
ence (ISI) caused by long cables. The MAX3291 is
programmable for data rates of 5Mbps to 10Mbps,
while the MAX3292 is programmable for data rates up
to 10Mbps by using a single external resistor.
The MAX3291/MAX3292 are full-duplex devices that
operate from a single +5V supply and offer a low-cur-
rent shutdown mode that reduces supply current to
100nA. They feature driver output short-circuit current
limiting and a fail-safe receiver input that guarantees a
logic-high output if the input is open circuit. A 1/4-unit-
load receiver input impedance allows up to 128 trans-
ceivers on the bus.
________________________Applications
Long-Distance, High-Speed RS-485/RS-422
Communications
Telecommunications
Industrial-Control Local Area Networks
____________________________Features
♦Preemphasis Increases the Distance and Data
Rate of Reliable RS-485/RS-422 Communication
♦Data Rate
Optimized for 5Mbps to 10Mbps (MAX3291)
Programmable up to 10Mbps (MAX3292)
♦100nA Low-Current Shutdown Mode
♦Allow Up to 128 Transceivers on the Bus
♦-7V to +12V Common-Mode Input Voltage Range
♦Pin-Compatible with ’75180, MAX489, MAX491
MAX3080, MAX3083, MAX3086, MAX1482
2
PEE
(PSET)
12
13
R = ZO
R = ZOR = ZO
R = ZO
14
1
1µF
RPSET*
CPSET*C
PSET*
7(6) GND
11
10
9( ) ARE FOR MAX3292
* MAX3292 ONLY
ZO = THE CHARACTERISTIC
IMPEDANCE OF THE CABLE
RO
RE
DE
DI
3
4
5
95
13
7(6) GND
4
3
DI
DE
RE
RO
2
10
11
12
VCC(VCCD)(V
CCD)
PEE
(PSET) 14
1
1µF
RPSET*
VCC
MAX3291
MAX3292 MAX3291
MAX3292
A
B
Z
Y
Y
Z
B
A
Typical Operating Circuit and Functional Diagram
PART
MAX3291CSD
MAX3291CPD
MAX3291ESD -40°C to +85°C
0°C to +70°C
0°C to +70°C
TEMP. RANGE PIN-PACKAGE
14 SO
14 Plastic DIP
14 SO
_______________Ordering Information
MAX3291EPD -40°C to +85°C 14 Plastic DIP
MAX3292CSD
MAX3292CPD
MAX3292ESD -40°C to +85°C
0°C to +70°C
0°C to +70°C 14 SO
14 Plastic DIP
14 SO
MAX3292EPD -40°C to +85°C 14 Plastic DIP
Pin Configuration appears at end of data sheet.
MAX3291/MAX3292
RS-485/RS-422 Transceivers with Pr eemphasis
for High-Speed, Long-Distance Communication
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ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
DC ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(Typical Operating Circuit, VCC = +5V ±5%, RPSET = 0 (MAX3292), VCC = VCCD (MAX3292), TA= TMIN to TMAX, unless otherwise
noted. Typical values are at VCC = +5V and TA= +25°C.) (Note 1)
Stresses beyond those listed under “Absolute Maximum Ratings” may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings only, and functional
operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those indicated in the operational sections of the specifications is not implied. Exposure to
absolute maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
Supply Voltage (VCC, VCCD) .................................................+6V
Control Input Voltage (RE, DE, PEE,
PSET, DI).................................................-0.3V to (VCC + 0.3V)
Driver Output Voltage (Y, Z)................................-7.5V to +12.5V
Receiver Input Voltage (A, B)..............................-7.5V to +12.5V
Receiver Output Voltage (RO)....................-0.3V to (VCC + 0.3V)
Continuous Power Dissipation (TA= +70°C)
14-Pin SO (derate 8.7mW/°C above +70°C).................695mW
14-Pin Plastic DIP (derate 10.0mW/°C above +70°C) ..800mW
Operating Temperature Ranges
MAX329_C_ D......................................................0°C to +70°C
MAX329_E_ D...................................................-40°C to +85°C
Storage Temperature Range.............................-65°C to +160°C
Lead Temperature (soldering, 10sec).............................+300°C
R = 27Ω
DE = GND,
VCC = GND or 5.25V
VPSET = VCC
DE, DI, RE
DE, DI, RE, PEE
DE, DI, RE
CONDITIONS
V2.4VODP
Differential Driver Output with
Preemphasis
µA
-25
IO
Output Leakage (Y and Z) 25 µA70 110IPSET
PSET Input Current (MAX3292)
V
2.4
VIH
Input High Voltage
V0.8VIL
Input Low Voltage µA±2IIN
Input Current µA-15 -30 -45IPEE
PEE Input Current (MAX3291)
UNITSMIN TYP MAXSYMBOLPARAMETER
Figure 1, R = 27Ω(Note 3) V1.65 2.0 2.35DPER
Differential Driver
Preemphasis Ratio
Figure 1, R = 27Ω(Note 4) V0.2
∆VOD,
∆VODP
Change in Magnitude of
Differential Output Voltage
(Normal and Preemphasis)
Figure 1, R = 27ΩVVCC / 2 3VOC
Driver Common-Mode Output
Voltage (Normal and
Preemphasis)
Figure 1, R = 27Ω(Note 5) V0.3∆VOC
Change in Magnitude of
Common-Mode Voltage
(Normal and Preemphasis)
Figure 1, R = 27ΩmV50∆VNP
Change in Magnitude of
Common-Mode Output
Voltage (Normal to
Preemphasis)
-7V ≤VOUT ≤+12V (Note 6) mA±30 ±250IOSD
Driver Short-Circuit Output
Current
VY= VZ= +12V
VY= VZ= -7V
R = 27Ω
Figure 1 No load (Note 2) V
5.25
VOD 1.5 5.0
Differential Driver Output
PEE 3.75
DRIVER
MAX3291/MAX3292
RS-485/RS-422 Transceivers with Pr eemphasis
for High-Speed, Long-Distance Communication
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DC ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
(Typical Operating Circuit, VCC = +5V ±5%, RPSET = 0 (MAX3292), VCC = VCCD (MAX3292), TA= TMIN to TMAX, unless otherwise
noted. Typical values are at VCC = +5V and TA= +25°C.) (Note 1)
SWITCHING CHARACTERISTICS
(Typical Operating Circuit, VCC = +5V ±5%, RPSET = 0 (MAX3292), VCC = VCCD (MAX3292), TA= +25°C, unless otherwise noted.
Typical values are at VCC = +5V and TA= +25°C.)
-7V ≤VCM ≤+12V
RE = VCC, DE = GND, VY= VZ= 0 to VCC or
floating
RE = GND, DE = VCC
0 ≤VO≤VCC
-7V ≤VCM ≤+12V
0 ≤VRO ≤VCC
CONDITIONS
mV-200 200VTH
Receiver Differential
Threshold Voltage
µA0.1 1ISHDN
Supply Current in Shutdown
Mode
mA2.0 3.0ICC + ICCD
No-Load Supply Current
µA0.1 ±1IOZR
Three-State Output Current at
Receiver kΩ48RIN
Receiver Input Resistance
mA±15 ±95IOSR
Receiver Output Short-Circuit
Current
UNITSMIN TYP MAXSYMBOLPARAMETER
VA= VB= 0 mV35∆VTH
Receiver Input Hysteresis IO= -4mA, VA- VB= VTH V3.5VOH
Receiver Output High Voltage IO= 4mA, VA- VB= -VTH V0.4VOL
Receiver Output Low Voltage
DE = GND,
VCC = GND or 5.25V µA
-150
IA, B250
Input Current (A and B) VIN = +12V
VIN = -7V
Driver Differential Output
Rise or Fall Time
Figures 3 and 5, RDIFF = 54Ω,
CL1 = CL2 = 50pF ns
44 65tDPHL
Driver Propagation Delay
CONDITIONS
tHL 12
Figures 3 and 5, RDIFF = 54Ω,
CL1 = CL2 = 50pF ns
tLH
Differential Driver Output
Skew tDPLH - tDPHL
Figures 3 and 10, RDIFF = 54Ω,
CL1 = CL2 = 50pF ns30tPTND
Preemphasis Voltage Level to
Normal Voltage Level Delay
tDSKEW Figures 3 and 5, RDIFF = 54Ω,
CL1 = CL2 = 50pF 38ns
Mbps10fMAX
Maximum Data Rate
41 65tDPLH
UNITSMIN TYP MAXSYMBOLPARAMETER
RECEIVER
SUPPLY CURRENT
Driver Preemphasis Interval tPRE
80 100 120
Figures 3 and 10,
RDIFF = 54Ω,
CL1 = CL2 = 50pF
ns
0.75 1 1.25 µs
MAX3292,
RPSET = 523kΩ
MAX3291/MAX3292,
RPSET = 0
MAX3291/MAX3292
RS-485/RS-422 Transceivers with Pr eemphasis
for High-Speed, Long-Distance Communication
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SWITCHING CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
(Typical Operating Circuit, VCC = +5V ±5%, RPSET = 0 (MAX3292), VCC = VCCD (MAX3292), TA= +25°C, unless otherwise noted.
Typical values are at VCC = +5V and TA= +25°C.)
Note 1: All currents into the device are positive; all currents out of the device are negative. All voltages are referenced to device
ground unless otherwise noted.
Note 2: Guaranteed by design.
Note 3: DPER is defined as (VODP / VOD).
Note 4: ∆VODP and ∆VOC are the changes in VDD and VOC, respectively, when the DI input changes. This specification reflects
constant operating conditions. When operating conditions shift, the maximum value may be momentarily exceeded.
Note 5: ∆VODP and ∆VOC are the changes in VOD and VOC, respectively, when the DI input changes state.
Note 6: Maximum current level applies to peak current just prior to foldback-current limiting; minimum current level applies during
current limiting.
Note 7: Shutdown is enabled by bringing RE high and DE low. If the enable inputs are in this state for less than 50ns, the device is
guaranteed not to enter shutdown. If the enable inputs are in this state for at least 500ns, the device is guaranteed to have
entered shutdown. Time to shutdown for the device (tSHDN) is measured by monitoring R0 as in Figure 4.
Figures 2 and 6, S2 closed, RL= 500Ω,
CL= 100pF
Figures 2 and 6, RL= 500Ω, CL= 100pF,
S2 closed
CONDITIONS
ns
ns6000 8750tDZH(SHDN)
Driver Enable from Shutdown
to Output High
UNITSMIN TYP MAXSYMBOLPARAMETER
Figures 4 and 11 (Note 7) ns50 160 500tSHDN
Time to Shutdown
Figures 2 and 8, RL= 1kΩ, CL= 100pF,
S1 closed ns34355tRZL
Receiver Enable to Output
Low
Figures 2 and 8, RL= 1kΩ, CL= 15pF,
S1 closed ns
Figures 2 and 8, RL= 1kΩ, CL= 100pF,
S2 closed
25 45tRLZ
Receiver Disable Time from
Low
ns34355tRZH
Receiver Enable to Output
High
Figures 2 and 8, RL= 1kΩ, CL= 15pF,
S2 closed ns25 45tRHZ
Receiver Disable Time from
High
Figures 2 and 6, RL= 500Ω, CL= 100pF,
S1 closed ns6000 8750tDZL(SHDN)
Driver Enable from Shutdown
to Output Low
Figures 2 and 8, RL= 1kΩ, CL= 100pF,
S1 closed ns30 1500tRZL(SHDN)
Receiver Enable from
Shutdown to Output Low
Figures 2 and 8, RL= 1kΩ, CL= 100pF,
S2 closed ns850 1500tRZH(SHDN)
Receiver Enable from
Shutdown to Output High
Figures 7 and 9, CL= 100pF ns3tRSKEW
Receiver Output Skew
tRPLH - tRPHL
Driver Enable to Output High tDZH 72 105
Figures 7 and 9, CL= 50pF, VID = 2V,
VCM = 0
Receiver Propagation Delay tRPHL 52 85 ns
49 85tRPLH
Figures 2 and 6, S2 closed, RL= 500Ω,
CL= 15pF
Driver Disable Time from High tDHZ 71 100 ns
Figures 2 and 6, S1 closed, RL= 500Ω,
CL= 15pF
Driver Disable Time from Low tDLZ 53 100 ns
Figures 2 and 6, S1 closed, RL= 500Ω,
CL= 100pF
Driver Enable to Output Low tDZL 55 105 ns
MAX3291/MAX3292
RS-485/RS-422 Transceivers with Pr eemphasis
for High-Speed, Long-Distance Communication
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TYPICAL PREEMPHASIS WAVEFORM
MAX3291/2-01
100ns/div
VY - VZ2V/
div
2500
00 1000
PREEMPHASIS INTERVAL vs. RPSET
(CPSET = 0.1µF)
250
500
2250
MAX3291/2-02
RPSET (kΩ)
PREEMPHASIS INTERVAL (ns)
200100 300 400 600500 800
700 900
2000
1750
750
1500
1250
1000 NOTE A
0
400
200
800
NOTE A
600
1000
1200
0 1000500 1500 2000
RPRE AND tPRE vs. tBAUD
MAX3291/92 toc 03
tBAUD (ns)
RPRE (kΩ)
0
1.0
0.5
2.0
1.5
2.5
3.0
4.0
3.5
4.5
10 30 40 5020 60 70 80 90 100
DRIVER DIFFERENTIAL
OUTPUT VOLTAGE vs. RDIFF
MAX3291/2-04
RDIFF (Ω)
DRIVER DIFFERENTIAL OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
STRONG
NORMAL
30.0
35.0
32.5
40.0
37.5
42.5
47.5
45.0
50.0
-40 0 20-20 40 60 80 100
DRIVER PROPAGATION DELAY
vs. TEMPERATURE
MAX3291/2-07
TEMPERATURE (°C)
PROPAGATION DELAY (ns)
CL1 = CL2 = 50pF
2.00
2.50
2.25
3.00
2.75
3.25
3.50
4.00
3.75
4.25
-40 0 20-20 40 60 80 100
DRIVER DIFFERENTIAL
OUTPUT VOLTAGE vs. TEMPERATURE
MAX3291/2-05
TEMPERATURE (°C)
DIFFERENTIAL OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
STRONG (VODP)
RDIFF = 54Ω
NORMAL (VOD)
40.0
45.0
42.5
50.0
47.5
52.5
57.5
55.0
60.0
-40 0 20-20 40 60 80 100
RECEIVER PROPAGATION DELAY
vs. TEMPERATURE
MAX3291/2-06
TEMPERATURE (°C)
PROPAGATION DELAY (ns)
CL = 50pF
RECEIVER PROPAGATION DELAY
MAX3291/2-08
20ns/div
VA - VB
RO
2.5V/
div
5V/
div
__________________________________________Typical Operating Characteristics
(VCC = +5V, TA= +25°C, unless otherwise noted.)
Note A: Dotted line represents region in which preemphasis may not work in systems with excessive power-supply noise. See
Preemphasis at Low Data Rates
.
MAX3291/MAX3292
RS-485/RS-422 Transceivers with Pr eemphasis
for High-Speed, Long-Distance Communication
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____________________________________Typical Operating Characteristics (continued)
(VCC = +5V, TA= +25°C, unless otherwise noted.)
0
0.75
0.50
0.25
1.75
1.50
1.25
1.00
2.00
2.75
2.50
2.25
3.00
-40 0 20-20 40 60 80 100
NO-LOAD SUPPLY CURRENT
vs. TEMPERATURE
MAX3291/2-12
TEMPERATURE (°C)
NO-LOAD SUPPLY CURRENT (mA)
0
0.10
0.05
0.15
0.20
0.25
0.30
-40 0 20-20 40 60 80 100
RECEIVER OUTPUT LOW VOLTAGE
vs. TEMPERATURE
MAX3291/2-10
TEMPERATURE (°C)
OUTPUT LOW VOLTAGE (V)
IRO = 8mA
0
5
15
10
25
20
30
0 1.0 1.50.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0
OUTPUT SOURCE CURRENT vs.
RECEIVER OUTPUT HIGH VOLTAGE
MAX3291/2-14
OUTPUT HIGH VOLTAGE (V)
OUTPUT SOURCE CURRENT (mA)
4.10
4.25
4.20
4.15
4.35
4.30
4.45
4.40
4.55
4.50
4.60
-40 0 20-20 40 60 80 100
RECEIVER OUTPUT HIGH VOLTAGE
vs. TEMPERATURE
MAX3291/2-11
TEMPERATURE (°C)
OUTPUT HIGH VOLTAGE (V)
IRO = 8mA
DRIVER PROPAGATION DELAY
MAX3291/2-09
20ns/div
VY - VZ
DI
2.5V/
div
5V/
div
MAX3291/MAX3292
RS-485/RS-422 Transceivers with Pr eemphasis
for High-Speed, Long-Distance Communication
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Pin Description
Preemphasis Enable Input. To enable preemphasis, leave PEE unconnected, connect to
VCC, or drive high. To enable strong-level-drive only mode, connect PEE to GND or drive
low.
PEE1 —
Preemphasis Set Input. Sets the preemphasis interval. Connect a resistor (RPSET) in paral-
lel with a capacitor (CPSET) from PSET to VCC to set the preemphasis interval. See
Typical
Operating Circuit
.
PSET— 1
Receiver Output Enable. Drive RE low to enable RO; RO is high impedance when RE is
high. Drive RE high and DE low to enter low-power shutdown mode.
RE
3 3
Receiver Output. When RE is low and if A - B ≥200mV, RO is high; if A - B ≤-200mV, RO
is low.
RO2 2
Driver Input. With DE high, a low on DI forces the noninverting output low and the inverting
output high. Similarly, a high on DI forces the noninverting output high and the inverting
output low.
DI5 5
GroundGND7 6, 7
No Connection. Not internally connected.N.C.6, 8, 13 8
Driver Output Enable. Drive DE high to enable the driver outputs. These outputs are high
impedance when DE is low. Drive RE high and DE low to enter low-power shutdown mode.
DE4 4
Noninverting Driver OutputY9 9
Inverting Receiver InputB11 11
Connect to VCC
VCCD
—13
Noninverting Receiver InputA12 12
Inverting Driver OutputZ10 10
PIN
MAX3291 FUNCTIONNAME
MAX3292
R
R
Y
Z
VOD
VODP
VOC
Figure 1. Driver DC Test Load
OUTPUT
UNDER TEST
RLS1
S2
VCC
CL
Figure 2. Driver or Receiver Enable/Disable Timing Test Load
Positive Supply: +4.75V ≤VCC ≤+5.25VVCC
14 14
MAX3291/MAX3292
RS-485/RS-422 Transceivers with Pr eemphasis
for High-Speed, Long-Distance Communication
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DI
DE
D
5V
Y
Z
CL1
CL2
RDIFF
VODP
RE
RO
DE = LOW
t > tSHDN
t < tSHDN
tRZH(SHDN)
Figure 3. Driver Timing Test Circuit Figure 4. Shutdown Timing Diagram
DI 5V
0
ZNYPZP
YN
ZN
ZPYP
YN
0 DIFFERENTIAL
0 DIFFERENTIAL
1.5V
tDPLH
20% 80% 80%
tDPHL
1.5V
20%
tHL
tLH
VDIFF = VY - VZ
VDIFF
tSKEW = | tPLH - tPHL |
| YN - ZN | = VOD
| YP - ZP | = VODP
OUTPUT NORMALLY LOW
OUTPUT NORMALLY HIGH
5V
0
Y, Z
Y, Z
0
1.5V 1.5V
VPH
VPL
VOL* + 0.5V
VOH* - 0.5V
2.3V
*NOTE: VOH AND VOL ARE THE OUTPUT LEVELS IN FIGURE 2 WITH
S2 AND S1 CLOSED, RESPECTIVELY.
2.3V
tDZL(SHDN), tDZL tDLZ
tDZH(SHDN), tDZH tDHZ
DE
Figure 5. Driver Propagation Delays Figure 6. Driver Enable and Disable Times
RO
VOH
VOL
A+1V
B-1V 0 DIFFERENTIAL
1.5V
tRPHL tRPLH
1.5V
tRSKEW = | tRPLH - tRPHL |
OUTPUT NORMALLY LOW
OUTPUT NORMALLY HIGH
3V
0
VCC
RO
RO 0
1.5V 1.5V
VOL + 0.5V
VOH - 0.5V
1.5V
1.5V
tRZL(SHDN), tRZL tRLZ
tRZH(SHDN), tRZH tRHZ
RE
Figure 7. Receiver Propagation Delays Figure 8. Receiver Enable and Disable Times
INPUTS
MAX3291/MAX3292
RS-485/RS-422 Transceivers with Pr eemphasis
for High-Speed, Long-Distance Communication
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R
BRO
CL
ATE A
VID R
ZN
YPZP
YN
ZN
ZPYP
YN
0 DIFFERENTIAL
tPRE
tPTND
80%
20%
50%
Figure 9. Receiver Propagation Delay Test Circuit Figure 10. Preemphasis Timing
RE
DI
DE
1k
VCC
RO
MAX3291
MAX3292
Figure 11. Time-to-Shutdown Test Circuit
Function Tables
DI
RE DE
1X 1
INPUTS
Z
0
OUTPUTS
Y
1
TRANSMITTING
1 00X 1
High-Z High-Z
High-Z and
SHUTDOWN
X1 0
X0 0
A-B
RE DE
OUTPUT
RO
1
0≤-0.2V0 X 1
High-Z and
SHUTDOWN
X1 0
Open0 X
≥0.2V0 X
X = Don’t care
Z = High impedance
SHUTDOWN = Low-power shutdown; driver and receiver outputs are high impedance.
INPUTS
RECEIVING
High-ZX1 1
MAX3291/MAX3292
Detailed Description
The MAX3291/MAX3292 high-speed RS-485/RS-422
transceivers feature driver preemphasis circuitry, which
extends the distance and increases the data rate of
reliable communication by reducing intersymbol inter-
ference (ISI) caused by long cables. The MAX3291 is
programmable for data rates of 5Mbps to 10Mbps,
while the MAX3292 is programmable for data rates up
to 10Mbps by using a single external resistor.
The MAX3291/MAX3292 are full-duplex devices that
operate from a single +5V supply and offer a low-cur-
rent shutdown mode that reduces supply current to
100nA. They feature driver output short-circuit current
limiting and a fail-safe receiver input that guarantees a
logic-high output if the input is open circuit. A 1/4-unit-
load receiver input impedance allows up to 128 trans-
ceivers on the bus.
Inter-symbol interference (ISI) causes significant prob-
lems for UARTs if the total RS-485/RS-422 signal jitter
becomes 10% or more of the baud period. ISI is
caused by the effect of the cable’s RC time constant on
different bit patterns. If a series of ones is transmitted,
followed by a zero, the transmission-line voltage rises
to a high value at the end of the string of ones (signal 1
in Figure 12). As the signal moves towards the zero
state, it takes longer to reach the zero-crossing,
because its starting voltage is farther from the zero
crossing. On the other hand, if the data pattern has a
string of zeros followed by a one and then another zero,
the one-to-zero transition starts from a voltage that is
much closer to the zero-crossing (VA- VB= 0) and it
takes much less time for the signal to reach the zero-
crossing (signal 2 in Figure 12). In other words, the
propagation delay depends upon the previous bit pat-
tern. This is inter-symbol interference (ISI).
Preemphasis reduces ISI by increasing the signal
amplitude at every transition edge for about one baud
period, counteracting the effects of the cable (see the
section
Setting the Preemphasis Interval
). Figure 13
shows a typical preemphasis waveform optimized for
data rates between 5Mbps and 10Mbps. When DI
changes from a logic low to a logic high, the differential
output switches to a strong high. At the end of the pre-
emphasis interval, the strong high returns to a normal
high level. Both levels meet RS-485/RS-422 specifica-
tions, and the strong levels are typically 1.9 times larger
than the normal levels. If DI switches back to a logic
low before the end of the preemphasis interval, the dif-
ferential output switches directly from the strong high to
the strong low. Similarly, this explanation applies when
DI transitions from high to low.
Applications Information
Data Rate vs. Cable Length
In general, preemphasis allows either double the dis-
tance for a fixed data rate or double the data rate for a
fixed existing cable distance over existing RS-485
transceivers that do not feature preemphasis. Figure 14
shows that the MAX3291/MAX3292 transmits approxi-
mately twice as far at the same data rate or twice as
fast at the same cable length as a conventional RS-485
transceiver without preemphasis for 10% jitter.
RS-485/RS-422 Transceivers with Pr eemphasis
for High-Speed, Long-Distance Communication
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SIGNAL 2
SIGNAL 1
VA - VB
BAUD PERIOD
tISI
Figure 12. Inter-Symbol Interference among Two Data
Patterns: Signal 1 = 11111110, Signal 2 = 00000010
100ns
0010101
1
10
VY - VZ
DI
2.5V/div
5V/div
Figure 13. Typical Preemphasis Waveform with a 100ns
Preemphasis Interval
Setting the Preemphasis Interval
The MAX3291 has an internal fixed preemphasis interval
of 100ns. Use the MAX3291 for existing designs requiring
industry-standard ’75180 pin-compatibility at data rates of
5Mbps to 10Mbps.
The MAX3292 has a resistor-programmable preemphasis
interval for more flexibility. For data rates less than 1Mbps,
use the following equation to calculate RPSET (the pre-
emphasis setting resistor):
RPSET = 580 (tBAUD - 100)
where tBAUD = one baud period in ns.
For example, a baud rate of 500kbps produces a baud
period of 2µs (2µs = 2000ns).
RPSET = 580 (tBAUD - 100)
RPSET = 580 (2000 - 100) = 1.1MΩ
For data rates of 1Mbps to 10Mbps, use the following
equation to calculate RPSET:
RPSET = 580 (tBAUD - 100)(tBAUD / 1000)
where tBAUD = one baud period in ns.
For example, a baud rate of 1Mbps produces a baud
period of 1µs (1µs = 1000ns).
RPSET = 580 (1000 - 100)(1000 / 1000) = 522kΩ
(closest standard value is 523kΩ)
Set the preemphasis interval by connecting the RPSET
resistor from PSET to VCC. Use a 0.1µF bypass capaci-
tor (CPSET) from PSET to VCC. If PSET is connected
directly to VCC (RPSET = 0), the preemphasis interval
reverts to the nominal 100ns value.
Eye Diagrams
One simple method to quickly determine your circuit
configuration is to view an eye diagram. An eye dia-
gram is a scope photo (voltage vs. time) showing the
transitions of a pseudo-random bit string displaying at
least one bit interval. Use an eye diagram to quickly
calculate the total jitter of a circuit configuration. Jitter is
the total time variation at the zero-volt differential cross-
ing, and percent jitter is expressed as a percentage of
one baud period, tBAUD. Figures 15 and 16 show typi-
cal eye diagrams for a non-preemphasis device and
the MAX3291/MAX3292. ISI and jitter are often used
interchangeably; however, they are not exactly the
same thing. ISI usually makes up the majority of the jit-
ter, but asymmetrical high and low driver output voltage
levels and time skews of non-ideal transceivers (driver
and receiver) also contribute to jitter.
MAX3291/MAX3292
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for High-Speed, Long-Distance Communication
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10,000
100 0.1 1 10
DATA RATE (Mbps)
CABLE LENGTH (FEET)
1000
10% JITTER
PREEMPHASIS
485 DRIVER
LIMIT
CONVENTIONAL
485 DRIVER
LIMIT
PREEMPHASIS REQUIRED
FOR ERROR-FREE
TRANSMISSION
24-GAUGE
TWISTED PAIR
Figure 14. Preemphasis Driver Performance Compared to a
Conventional Driver Without Preemphasis at 10% Jitter
Figure 15. Eye Diagram of a Typical RS-485 Transceiver
Without Preemphasis, while Driving 1000 feet of Cable at
5Mbps
Figure 16. Eye Diagram of the MAX3292 with a Preemphasis
Interval of 175ns, while Driving 1000 feet of Cable at 5Mbps
MAX3291/MAX3292
% Jitter = (total jitter / tBAUD) ·100
When the total amount of time skew becomes 10% or
more of the baud period, the data error rate can
increase sharply.
128 Transceivers on the Bus
The standard RS-485 receiver input impedance is 12kΩ
(one unit load), and the standard driver can drive up to
32 unit loads. The MAX3291/MAX3292 transceivers have
a 1/4-unit-load receiver input impedance (48kΩ), allow-
ing up to 128 transceivers to be connected in parallel on
one communication line. Any combination of these
devices and/or other RS-485 transceivers with a total of
32 unit-loads or less can be connected to the line.
Low-Power Shutdown Mode
Initiate low-power shutdown mode by bringing RE high
and DE low. In shutdown the MAX3291/MAX3292 typi-
cally draw only 1µA of supply current.
Simultaneously driving RE and DE is allowed; the parts
are guaranteed not to enter shutdown if RE is high and
DE is low for less than 80ns. If the inputs are in this
state for at least 300ns, the parts are guaranteed to
enter shutdown.
Enable times tZH and tZL in the
Switching Characteris-
tics
tables correspond to when the part is not in the low-
power shutdown state. Enable times tZH(SHDN) and
tZL(SHDN) assume the parts are shut down. It takes dri-
vers and receivers longer to activate from the low-
power shutdown mode (tZH(SHDN), tZL(SHDN)) than from
the driver/receiver disable mode (tZH, tZL).
Line Repeater
For line lengths greater than what one MAX3291/
MAX3292 can drive, use the repeater application
shown in Figure 17.
Figure 18 shows the system differential voltage for the
MAX3292 driving 4000 feet of 26AWG twisted-pair wire
into two 120Ωtermination loads.
Line Termination
The MAX3291/MAX3292 are targeted for applications
requiring the best combination of long cable length and
lowest bit-error rate. In order to achieve this combina-
tion, the cable system must be set up with care. There
are three basic steps:
1) The cable should only have two ends (no tree configu-
ration with long branches), which are terminated with
a simple resistor termination whose value is the
cable’s characteristic impedance (ZO). Avoid termina-
tions anywhere else along the cable. This ensures that
there are no reflections at the end of the cable, and
that all transmitters (whether they are located at the
ends of the cable or somewhere along the length) see
the same impedance, equal to ZO/ 2.
2) Make all branches or stubs short enough so that
twice the propagation delay along the stub (down
and back) is significantly less than one baud period
(around 15% or less). This ensures that the reflec-
tions from the end of the stub (which are unavoid-
able, since the stubs are not terminated) settle in
much less than a baud period. If the application
requires a branch much longer than this, use a
repeater (see the
Line Repeater
section).
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Figure 17. Line-Repeater Application
2µs/div
VA - VB
RO
DI
RECEIVER
INPUT
1V/div
5V/div
TYPICAL OPERATING CIRCUIT, RPSET = 1MΩ
5V/div
120Ω
120ΩDATA IN
DATA OUT
R
D
RO
RE
DE
DI
A
B
Z
Y
MAX3291
MAX3292
Figure 18. MAX3292 System Differential Voltage Driving 4000
Feet, Using Two 120
Ω
Termination Resistors
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for High-Speed, Long-Distance Communication
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DI RO
RE
Z
Z
Z
Y
B
A
YBA
RE
RE
RO RO
DI
DI
DE
DE
DE
D
D
R
R
Y
B
A
R = ZOR = ZO
D
R
MAX3291
MAX3292
Figure 19. Typical Half-Duplex RS-485 Network
3) Don’t overload the cable with too many receivers.
Even though the MAX3291/MAX3292 receives pre-
sent only 1/4-unit load, placing 128 receivers on the
cable will attenuate the signal if spaced out along
the cable and, in addition, cause reflections if
clumped in one spot. The MAX3291/MAX3292 suc-
cessfully drive the cables to correct RS-485/RS-422
levels with 128 receivers, but the preemphasis
effect is significantly diminished.
The MAX3291/ MAX3292 are centered for a load imped-
ance of 54Ω, which corresponds to the parallel combina-
tion of the cable impedance and termination resistors. If
your cable impedance deviates somewhat from this
value, you still get the preemphasis effect (although the
ideal preemphasis time, tPRE, may need adjustment).
However, if your cable impedance is significantly differ-
ent, the preemphasis ratio DPER changes, resulting in
significantly less preemphasis. Determine the preempha-
sis ratio versus load by referring to the Driver Differential
Output Voltage vs. RDIFF graph in the
Typical Operating
Characteristics
. Read the strong and normal levels from
the graph (remember that the horizontal units are half
your cable impedance) and divide the two numbers to
get DPER (DPER = VSTRONG / VNORMAL = VODP / VOD).
Figures 19 and 20 show typical network application cir-
cuits with proper termination.
Preemphasis at Low Data Rates
(MAX3292)
At low data rates (<1Msps), preemphasis operation is
not guaranteed because it is highly dependent on the
system power-supply noise. Minimize this noise by
increasing bypass capacitance and using a power
supply with a fast transient response.
R = ZOR = ZO
R
D
RO
RE
DE
DI
A
B
Y
R = ZOR = ZO
DI
DI DIRO RO
RO
DE DE
DE
RE
RE
RE
Z
Z
Z
Z
YY
Y
AA
A
BB
B
DD
D
RR
R
MAX3291
MAX3292
NOTE: RE AND DE ON.
Figure 20. Typical Full-Duplex RS-485 Network
MAX3291/MAX3292
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Chip Information
TRANSISTOR COUNT: 2280
SUBSTRATE CONNECTED TO GND
Pin Configuration
14
13
12
11
10
9
8
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
VCC
N.C. (PVCC)
A
BDE
RE
RO
PEE (PSET)
TOP VIEW
MAX3291
MAX3292
Z
Y
N.C.
( ) ARE FOR THE MAX3292 ONLY.
GND
N.C. (GND)
DI
SO/DIP
MAX3291/MAX3292
RS-485/RS-422 Transceivers with Pr eemphasis
for High-Speed, Long-Distance Communication
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