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TIDA-00214

Half-Duplex, Non-Isolated RS-485 BoosterPack Reference Design

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TIDA-00214

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Overview

The Half-Duplex, Non-Isolated RS-485 BoosterPack allows for easy evaluation of TI’s RS-485 transceivers for applications such as building management systems (BMS), factory automation, building automation, and HVAC. The BoosterPack is designed and tested to support data rates up to 1.25 Mbps for cable lengths up to 1000 feet and a total of 32 nodes. The populated extended common-mode RS-485 transceiver can be easily removed and replaced with any TI half-duplex, 8-pin SOIC RS-485 transceiver. This allows the system designer to evaluate many different transceivers with varying performance targets. The RS-485 BoosterPack is compatible with 20-pin and 40-pin TI LaunchPads.

Features
  • Supports 1.25 Mbps data rates with cable lengths up to 1000 feet and a total of 32 nodes
  • Multiple configuration options: on-board or external power source, external data stimulus and monitoring, common-mode voltage injection, configurable failsafe and bus termination loading
  • Performance targets verified through a live test
  • Compatible with 20-pin or 40-pin TI LaunchPad
  • IEC 61000-4-2 (Electro Static Discharge) up to 15 KV
  • IEC 61000-4-4 (Electrical Fast Transients) up to 2 kV
  • IEC 61000-4-5 (Surge) from 500 to 1000 V
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A fully assembled board has been developed for testing and performance validation only, and is not available for sale.

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Design files

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download Design guide — TIDA-00214
TIDU387.PDF (2841 K)

Reference design overview and verified performance test data

download Schematic — TIDA-00214
TIDR869.PDF (123 K)

Detailed schematic diagram for design layout and components

download Bill of materials (BOM) — TIDA-00214
TIDR870.PDF (84 K)

Complete listing of design components, reference designators, and manufacturers/part numbers

download Assembly drawing — TIDA-00214
TIDR871.PDF (297 K)

Detailed overview of design layout for component placement

download CAD/CAE symbol — TIDA-00214
TIDR873.ZIP (736 K)

Files used for 3D models or 2D drawings of IC components

download Gerber file — TIDA-00214
TIDC506.ZIP (335 K)

Design file that contains information on physical board layer of design PCB

download PCB layout — TIDA-00214
TIDR872.PDF (1198 K)

PCB layer plot file used for generating PCB design layout

Products

Includes TI products in the design and potential alternatives.

RS-485 & RS-422 transceivers

SN65HVD24 — Extended Common-mode RS-485 Transceiver

Data sheet: PDF | HTML
AC/DC & DC/DC converters (integrated FET)

TPS61220 — 0.7-VIN, adjustable output voltage boost converter with 5.5-μA quiescent current

Data sheet: PDF | HTML

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* Design guide Half-Duplex Nonisolated RS-485 BoosterPack Design Guide Jun. 10, 2014
Technical article The secret to extending RS-485 communication performance PDF | HTML Jul. 24, 2015

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