
DS1691A/DS3691
(RS-422/RS-423) Line Drivers with TRI-STATE Outputs
General Description
The DS1691A/DS3691 are low power Schottky TTL line driv-
ers designed to meet the requirements of EIA standards
RS-422 and RS-423. They feature 4 buffered outputs with
high source and sink current capability with internal short cir-
cuit protection. A mode control input provides a choice of op-
eration either as 4 single-ended line drivers or 2 differential
line drivers. A rise time control pin allows the use of an exter-
nal capacitor to slow the rise time for suppression of near
end crosstalk to other receivers in the cable. Rise time ca-
pacitors are primarily intended for waveshaping output sig-
nals in the single-ended driver mode. Multipoint applications
in differential mode with waveshaping capacitors is not al-
lowed.
With the mode select pin low, the DS1691A/DS3691 are
dual-differential line drivers with TRI-STATE outputs. They
feature ±10V output common-mode range in TRI-STATE
mode and 0V output unbalance when operated with ±5V
supply.
Features
n Dual RS-422 line driver with mode pin low, or quad
RS-423 line driver with mode pin high
n TRI-STATE outputs in RS-422 mode
n Short circuit protection for both source and sink outputs
n Outputs will not clamp line with power off or in
TRI-STATE
n 100
transmission line drive capability
n Low ICC and IEE power consumption
RS-422:
I
CC = 9 mA/driver typ
RS-423:
I
CC = 4.5 mA/driver typ:
I
EE = 2.5 mA/driver typ
n Low current PNP inputs compatible with TTL, MOS and
CMOS
n Pin compatible with AM26LS30
Connection Diagrams
Ordering Information
Order Number
Package Type
NS Package Number
DS3691M
SO Package
M16A
DS3691N
Molded DIP
N16E
For Complete Military Product Specifications, refer to the appropriate SMD or MDS.
DS1691AJ/883
Ceramic DIP
J16A
TRI-STATE is a registered trademark of National Semiconductor Corporation.
With Mode Select LOW
(RS-422 Connection)
DS005783-1
Top View
With Mode Select HIGH
(RS-423 Connection)
DS005783-2
Top View
July 1998
DS1691A/DS3691
(RS-422/RS-423)
Line
Drivers
with
TRI-ST
A
T
E
Outputs
1998 National Semiconductor Corporation
DS005783
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