SLVSJY8A November   2025  – July 2026 THVD4431A

PRODUCTION DATA  

  1.   1
  2. 1 Features
  3. 2 Applications
  4. 3 Description
  5. 4 Pin Configuration and Functions
  6. 5 Specifications
    1. 5.1  Absolute Maximum Ratings
    2. 5.2  ESD Ratings
    3. 5.3  ESD Ratings [IEC]
    4. 5.4  Recommended Operating Conditions
    5. 5.5  Thermal Information
    6. 5.6  Power Dissipation
    7. 5.7  Electrical Characteristics
    8. 5.8  Switching Characteristics_RS-485_500kbps
    9. 5.9  Switching Characteristics_RS-485_20Mbps
    10. 5.10 Switching Characteristics, Driver_RS232
    11. 5.11 Switching Characteristics, Receiver_RS232
    12. 5.12 Switching Characteristics_MODE switching
    13. 5.13 Switching Characteristics_RS-485_Termination resistor
    14. 5.14 Switching Characteristics_Loopback mode
    15. 5.15 Typical Characteristics
  7. 6 Parameter Measurement Information
  8. 7 Detailed Description
    1. 7.1 Overview
    2. 7.2 Functional Block Diagrams
    3. 7.3 Feature Description
      1. 7.3.1 Integrated IEC ESD and EFT Protection
      2. 7.3.2 Protection Features
      3. 7.3.3 RS-485 Receiver Fail-Safe Operation
      4. 7.3.4 Low-Power Shutdown Mode
      5. 7.3.5 On-chip Switchable Termination Resistor
      6. 7.3.6 Operational Data Rate
      7. 7.3.7 Diagnostic Loopback
      8. 7.3.8 Integrated Charge pump for RS-232
    4. 7.4 Device Functional Modes
      1. 7.4.1 RS-485 Functionality
      2. 7.4.2 RS-232 Functionality
      3. 7.4.3 Mode Control
  9. 8 Application and Implementation
    1. 8.1 Application Information
    2. 8.2 Typical Application
      1. 8.2.1 Design Requirements
        1. 8.2.1.1 Data Rate and Bus Length for RS-485
        2. 8.2.1.2 Stub Length for RS-485 Network
        3. 8.2.1.3 Bus Loading for RS-485 Network
      2. 8.2.2 Detailed Design Procedure
        1. 8.2.2.1 External Pull-up Resistors
      3. 8.2.3 Application Curves
    3. 8.3 Power Supply Recommendations
    4. 8.4 Layout
      1. 8.4.1 Layout Guidelines
      2. 8.4.2 Layout Example
  10. 9 Device and Documentation Support
    1. 9.1 Device Support
      1. 9.1.1 Third-Party Products Disclaimer
    2. 9.2 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
    3. 9.3 Support Resources
    4. 9.4 Trademarks
    5. 9.5 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    6. 9.6 Glossary
  11. 10Revision History
  12. 11Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

8.2.2.1 External Pull-up Resistors

Pins L1 through L8 include a 1.2MΩ nominal pull-up resistor to bias the pin logic high when not being driven. If an external source such as a leakage path, conducted noise, or other current sink path occurs on these pins, the current can generate a large enough voltage drop across the pull-up resistor that the node is pulled to logic low. An external pull-up resistor can alleviate this issue by providing enough current to supply this sink while maintaining a logic high on the node. The value of this resistor depends on the current source, but generally, a resistor value in the range of 1kΩ to 10kΩ will provide sufficient margin. Designers are recommended to include an unpopulated resistor footprint on these pins in the case they are needed, and these resistors can remain unpopulated in the case that they are unneeded.