The SN888C is a low-power RS-485 transceiver designed for bus-polarity correction and transient protection, suitable for applications such as E-meters. It operates at data rates ranging from 300 bps to 250 kbps and supports configurations with failsafe resistors, either alone or in conjunction with termination resistors. The device can accommodate up to 256 nodes on a bus and features built-in protection against electrostatic discharge (ESD) with ratings of ¬±16 kV HBM and ¬±12 kV IEC61000-4-2 contact discharge. The SN888C is housed in an SOIC-8 package, ensuring backward compatibility, and is characterized for operation within a temperature range of -40¬8C to 85¬8C. The transceiver's ability to correct bus polarity within 76 ms upon hot plug-in enhances its reliability in dynamic environments. This product is particularly relevant for engineers looking for robust communication solutions in industrial applications.
Bus-Polarity Correcting RS-485 Transceiver with IEC-ESD Protection 8-SOIC -40 to 85
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RS-485 Transceiver, Half Duplex, 250Kbps, 5V, 8-SOIC Product overview: SN888CD from Texas Instruments is an Interface Transceiver IC for serial communication, bus conversion, signal driving, receiver stages, and industrial networking. It is useful for engineers and buyers comparing datasheets, replacement parts, BOM lines, package options, lifecycle status, and procurement availability. Key searchable attributes include 5V, SOIC. Search-friendly keywords include interface IC, transceiver, driver, receiver, CAN, RS-485, 5V, SOIC, Interface Transceiver IC, Drivers, Receivers, Transceivers. This listing supports clearer product discovery for industrial, commercial, repair, automation, power, sensing, and embedded system projects. Product number 710-SN888CD can be used for catalog matching and distributor lookup.
RS-485 Interface IC Bus-Polarity Correct RS-485 Tnscvr
| Texas Instruments | Rochester Electronics | ERSAELECTRONICS PTE. LTD. | VAST STOCK CO., LIMITED | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Category | IC Interfaces | IC Interfaces | IC Interfaces | IC Interfaces |
| Product Number | SN888CD | SN888CD | 710-SN888CD | SN888CD |
| Product Name | SN888C Bus-Polarity Correcting RS-485 Transceiver with IEC-ESD Protection | 5V SOIC Interface Transceiver IC | RS-485 Interface IC | |
| Technology | RS485 | |||
| Device Type | Transceiver | Transceiver | Transceiver | |
| Features | RoHS | RoHS | RoHS | RoHS |
| Supply Voltage | 5V | 5V | ||
| # of Tx | 1 # |