Pin 1 (RXD): The pin is an open-drain output and requires an external
pull-up resistor in the range of 1kΩ to 10kΩ to
function properly. Note that the minimum value
depends on the VIO supply used. See IOL
in electrical specifications. If the
microprocessor paired with the transceiver does
not have an integrated pull-up, an external
resistor must be placed between RXD and the
regulated voltage supply for the
microprocessor.
Pin 2 (EN): EN is an input pin that is used to place the device in a
low-power sleep mode. If this feature is not used,
the pin must be pulled high to the regulated
voltage supply of the microprocessor through a
series resistor between 1kΩ and 10kΩ.
Additionally, a series resistor can be placed on
the pin to limit current on the digital lines in
the case of an over voltage fault.
Pin 3 (NC): Not Connected.
Pin 4 (TXD): The TXD pin is used to transmit the input signal from the microcontroller. A series resistor can be placed to limit the input current to the device in the case of an over-voltage on this pin. A capacitor to ground can be placed close to the input pin of the device to filter noise.
Pin 5 (GND): This is the ground connection for the device. This pin must
be tied to the ground plane through a short trace
with the use of two vias to limit total return
inductance.
Pin 6 (LIN): This pin connects to the LIN
bus. For responder mode applications a 220pF
capacitor to ground is implemented. For commander
mode applications an additional series resistor
and blocking diode must be placed between the LIN
pin and the VSUP pin. See Figure 8-1.
Pin 7 (VSUP): This is the supply pin for the device. A 100nF decoupling
capacitor must be placed as close to the device as
possible.
Pin 8 (NC): Not Connected.
Note:
All ground and power connections must be made as
short as possible and use at least two vias to
minimize the total loop inductance.