DC1786A

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DESCRIPTION
LTC2871IUHF
RS232/RS485 Multiprotocol Transceiver
with Integrated Termination
Demonstration circuit 1786A showcases the LTC2871
RS232/RS485 multiprotocol transceiver with integrated
termination. Separate supply inputs power the interface
and logic sections, permitting operation of the logic con-
trol and I/O down to 1.7V. LEDs indicate when supplies
are present. All control pins are accessible via a turret
for external connections, or they may be set by jumpers.
All logic I/O and interface I/O lines are routed to turrets.
The RS485 interface lines are also available at a terminal
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block for convenient connection of a transmission line.
Because the LTC2871 contains half-/full-duplex switching
control it is unnecessary to jumper A and B to Y and Z for
half-duplex operation.
Design files for this circuit board are available at
http://www.linear.com/demo
The LTC2871 multiprotocol transceiver contains two RS232
drivers, two RS232 receivers, one RS485 driver and one
RS485 receiver. All drivers and receivers may be accessed
independently and simultaneously. The LTC2871 also in-
cludes on-chip supply generation for RS232, permitting
operation from a single 3V to 5.5V V
CC
supply. A separate
logic I/O supply pin (V
L
) permits the LTC2871 to adapt to
any logic level ranging from 1.7V up to V
CC
.
The LTC2871 also includes selectable RS485 termina-
tions, as well as switching for half- and full-duplex modes,
eliminating the need for external jumpers or relays for
configuration in different modes.
DC1786A Includes:
Bananas and turrets for supply connections along
the upper edge of the board
Turrets for logic I/O along the left edge of the board
Turrets for RS232 and RS485 interface connections
along the right edge of the board
A terminal block, J5, for RS485 connections
Turrets and jumpers for selecting modes along bot-
tom edge of board. There are no pull-up or pull-down
resistors on the control lines; known states must be
asserted by jumpers or by applying a definitive logic
level to the turrets.
• Green LEDs to indicated the presence of V
CC
and
V
L
. Note that the V
L
LED, D1, unavoidably dims and
extinguishes at V
L
<2V.
10k pull-up resistors on DI, DIN1 and DIN2 to assert
a known logic-1 state when these turrets are left open
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In summary, DC1786A features a turret for each and every
LTC2871 logic, interface and supply pin. In addition the
supply pins have banana jacks, and the control pins are
connected to jumper blocks to establish their states.
Components
Components on DC1495A are divided into four basic
groups:
R1-R9: 100Ω resistors included in series with the control
signal turrets to limit fault current arising from any ac-
cidental misconnections of the turrets or jumpers.
D1, D2, R11, R15: V
CC
and V
L
supply indicator LEDs and
current limiting resistors.
R12, R13, R14: 10k pull-ups to V
L
on DI and DIN1, DIN2.
C1-C5, L1: supply generation and bypassing components
for the LTC2871 (U1).
LTC2871 Operation
The LTC2871 contains two RS232 drivers, two RS232
receivers, one RS485 driver and one RS485 receiver.
The input(s) and output(s) of each of these elements is
separately available and can be interconnected with other
elements without conflict between abs max ratings or
loading in the disabled state.
The RS485 transceiver includes a special half-/full-duplex
switching feature. In full-duplex mode, the receiver inputs
are connected to the A and B pins, while the driver is
connected to Y and Z. In half-duplex mode, the receiver
inputs are moved to Y and Z so that there is no need to
jumper A-B to Y-Z when switching between half- and
full-duplex modes.
Lastly, RS485 terminations are included in the LTC2871.
The terminations can be engaged or disengaged as con-
trolled by a termination enable control line, TE485.
Jumpers
Jumper blocks are included to set the state of each control
pin to V
L
or GND. If the shorting jumper is set in the EXT
position, the control pin is connected to its associated
turret and external signalling may be applied. Failure
to select one of the three positions results in a floating
control pin. The turret is disconnected and there are no
internal or on-board pull-ups to establish the logic state
if the jumper block is open.
As shipped, jumpers on DC1786A are set to enable all
transmitters and receivers, with RS485 set to full duplex
with terminations enabled.
See the data sheet Pin Functions and Function tables for a
complete description of the control pin functions. A brief
summary is given here:
JP1, LB: Loopback Enable. A logic high loops driver input
signals immediately back to associated receiver outputs.
Loopback is interrupted when a receiver is disabled. Default
position low, loopback disabled.
JP2, H/F: RS485 Half-Duplex Select Input. A logic low
selects full-duplex operation where the RS485 receiver
responds to signals on the A and B pins. A logic high
selects half-duplex operation where the RS485 receiver
responds to signals on the Y and Z pins. Default position
low, full duplex enabled.
JP3, TE485: RS485 Termination Enable. A logic high
enables 120Ω terminations across A-B and Y-Z. Default
position high, RS485 terminations enabled.
JP4, CH2: RS232 Channel 2 Disable. A logic high disables
RS232 driver 2 and receiver 2, independent of RX232 and
DX232. Default position low, RS232 CH2 enabled.
JP5, RX485: RS485 Receiver Enable. A logic low enables
the RS485 receiver. Default position low, RS485 receiver
enabled.
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JP6, DX485: RS485 Driver Enable. A logic high enables the
RS485 driver. Default position high, RS485 driver enabled.
JP7, DX232: RS232 Driver Enable. A logic high enables the
RS232 driver. Default position high, RS232 driver enabled.
JP8, RX232: RS232 Receiver Enable. A logic low enables
the RS232 receiver. Default position low, RS232 receiver
enabled.
JP9, FEN: Fast Enable. A logic high enables fast enable
mode; the internal supply generator remains operational
regardless of the state of the driver, receiver and termina-
tion enables. Default position low, fast enable disabled.
Probe Pads
Probe pads are included on the bottom of the board for
examination of the V
CC
, V
DD
, V
EE
, SW and CAP pins. A
GND probe pad is included nearby. V
DD
and V
EE
are also
accessible from the top.
J5
Terminal block J5 is included for easy connection of an
RS485 cable. For half-duplex operation only Y and Z need
be connected. Terminal block J5 is hardwired to turrets
A, B, Y and Z.
How to Operate DC-1786A
Operation of DC1486A is straightforward: connect a V
CC
supply of 3V to 5.5V, and a V
L
supply of 1.7V up to V
CC
.
There are no special supply sequencing restrictions, al-
though if V
L
>V
CC
the logic I/O signalling may not operate
properly. Note that D1, the V
L
supply indicating LED will
extinguish at V
L
<2V.
Once power is connected, all drivers and receivers will
be active.
The LTC2871 may be made to self-oscillate by connecting
all of the drivers and receivers in one all-encompassing
loop, and adding one inversion. The inversion may be
introduced with a logic inverter, or by cross-connecting
the RS485 driver and receiver (connect Y to B and Z to A).
With V
CC
= V
L
= 3.3V, the frequency of oscillation is typi-
cally 275kHz. Use the default jumper positions for this test.

DC1786A

Mfr. #:
Manufacturer:
Analog Devices Inc.
Description:
Interface Development Tools LTC2871 RS232/RS485 Multiprotocol Transc
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