THVD1520 Half-Duplex RS-485 Transceiver

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THVD1520 Half-Duplex RS-485 Transceiver

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Part Number
THVD1520
Manufacturer
Texas Instruments
Package
SOIC-8, body size 4.90 mm x 3.91 mm
Category
Signal Chain
Product Type
Operational Amplifier

Quick Sourcing Note

THVD1520 from Texas Instruments is a Signal_Chain half-duplex RS-485 transceiver in an SOIC-8 package with 4.90 mm x 3.91 mm body size. It operates from a recommended 4.5 V to 5.5 V supply, nominally 5 V, and supports a 10 Mbps signaling rate. The device meets or exceeds TIA/EIA-485A, supports 1/8-unit-load bus loading for up to 256 nodes, and is specified for -40 to 125 °C ambient operation. It is suited to half-duplex RS-485 bus links, multi-node serial networks, 5 V differential signaling, and temperature-extended signal-chain interfaces.

Specifications

TypeDescription
Part NumberTHVD1520
ManufacturerTexas Instruments
Product TypeOperational Amplifier
CategorySignal Chain
Package / CaseSOIC-8, body size 4.90 mm x 3.91 mm
Supply Voltage4.5-5.5 V, nominal 5 V; recommended operating conditions
Signaling Rate10 Mbps; recommended operating conditions
Interface StandardMeets or exceeds TIA/EIA-485A; feature listing
Duplex ModeHalf-duplex; RS-422/RS-485 operation
Bus Node Loading1/8 unit load, up to 256 bus nodes; feature listing
Operating Ambient Temperature-40 to 125 °C; recommended operating conditions
Junction Temperature-40 to 150 °C; recommended operating conditions
Absolute Maximum Supply Voltage-0.5 to 7 V; over operating free-air temperature range
Absolute Maximum Logic Pin Input Voltage-0.3 to 5.7 V; pins D, DE, or RE
Absolute Maximum Bus Pin Voltage-18 to 18 V; A or B inputs, differential or common-mode with respect to GND
Receiver Output Current, Absolute Maximum-24 to 24 mA; absolute maximum rating
Absolute Maximum Junction Temperature170 °C; absolute maximum rating
Storage Temperature-65 to 150 °C; absolute maximum rating
HBM ESD Rating, Bus Terminals and GND±16000 V; human body model per ANSI/ESDA/JEDEC JS-001
HBM ESD Rating, All Other Pins±4000 V; human body model per ANSI/ESDA/JEDEC JS-001
CDM ESD Rating±1500 V; charged-device model per JEDEC JESD22-C101
IEC ESD Contact Discharge±8000 V; IEC 61000-4-2, bus terminals and GND
IEC ESD Air-Gap Discharge±8000 V; IEC 61000-4-2, bus terminals and GND
IEC EFT Fast Transient Burst±4000 V; IEC 61000-4-4, bus terminals and GND
Differential Input Voltage-12 to 12 V; recommended operating conditions
Bus Terminal Input Voltage-7 to 12 V; recommended operating conditions
Logic High-Level Input Voltage2 V to VCC; driver, driver-enable, and receiver-enable inputs
Logic Low-Level Input Voltage0 to 0.8 V; driver, driver-enable, and receiver-enable inputs
Driver Output Current-60 to 60 mA; recommended operating conditions
Receiver Output Current, Recommended-8 to 8 mA; recommended operating conditions
Differential Load Resistance54-60 Ω; recommended operating conditions
Junction-to-Ambient Thermal Resistance125.3 °C/W; SOIC-8 package
Junction-to-Case Top Thermal Resistance67.6 °C/W; SOIC-8 package
Junction-to-Board Thermal Resistance68.6 °C/W; SOIC-8 package
Junction-to-Top Characterization Parameter20.4 °C/W; SOIC-8 package
Junction-to-Board Characterization Parameter67.8 °C/W; SOIC-8 package
Driver Differential Output Voltage Magnitude, Vtest1.5 V min, 2.5 V typ; Vtest from -7 V to +12 V, Figure 7
Driver Differential Output Voltage Magnitude, RS-4851.5 V min, 2.5 V typ; RL=54 Ω RS-485, CL=50 pF, Figure 8
Driver Differential Output Voltage Magnitude, RS-4222 V min, 3 V typ; RL=100 Ω RS-422, CL=50 pF
Change in Driver Differential Output Voltage Magnitude-50 to 50 mV; RL=54 Ω or 100 Ω, CL=50 pF, Figure 8
Steady-State Common-Mode Output Voltage1 V min, VCC/2 typ, 3 V max; driver output
Change in Differential Driver Common-Mode Output Voltage-50 to 50 mV; RL=54 Ω or 100 Ω, CL=50 pF, Figure 8
Peak-to-Peak Driver Common-Mode Output Voltage220 mV max; driver output
Driver Short-Circuit Output Current150 mA max; D pin = VCC, -7 V <= VA or VB <= 12 V, or A pin shorted to B
Differential Output Capacitance8 pF typ; driver output
Bus Input Current, VI=12 V75 µA min, 110 µA max; VI=12 V, DE=0 V, VCC=0 V or 5.5 V
Bus Input Current, VI=-7 V-90 µA min, -70 µA max; VI=-7 V, DE=0 V, VCC=0 V or 5.5 V
Bus Input Impedance96 kΩ min; VA=-7 V, VB=12 V and VA=12 V, VB=-7 V, Figure 12
Positive-Going Receiver Differential Input Threshold-90 mV min, -50 mV max; receiver input
Negative-Going Receiver Differential Input Threshold-200 mV min, -150 mV max; receiver input
Receiver Differential Input Hysteresis40 mV min, 60 mV typ; VIT+ - VIT-
Receiver High-Level Output Voltage4 V min, VCC - 0.3 V typ; IOH=-8 mA
Receiver Low-Level Output Voltage0.2 V typ, 0.4 V max; IOL=8 mA
Receiver High-Impedance Output Current-1 to 1 µA; VO=0 V or VCC, RE=VCC
Receiver Output Short-Circuit Current95 mA typ; RE=0, DE=0, Figure 13
Logic Input Current-2.5 to 2.5 µA; D, DE, RE inputs
Supply Current, Driver and Receiver Enabled600 µA typ, 840 µA max; DE=VCC, RE=0, no load
Supply Current, Driver Enabled Receiver Disabled440 µA typ, 580 µA max; DE=VCC, RE=VCC, no load
Supply Current, Driver Disabled Receiver Enabled530 µA typ, 680 µA max; DE=0, RE=0, no load
Supply Current, Driver and Receiver Disabled0.1 µA typ, 1 µA max; DE=0, RE=VCC, no load
Power Dissipation, Unterminated100 mW; driver and receiver enabled, VCC=5.5 V, TA=125 °C, 50% duty-cycle square wave at maximum signaling rate, RL=300 Ω, CL=50 pF
Power Dissipation, RS-422 Load135 mW; driver and receiver enabled, VCC=5.5 V, TA=125 °C, 50% duty-cycle square wave at maximum signaling rate, RL=100 Ω, CL=50 pF
Power Dissipation, RS-485 Load190 mW; driver and receiver enabled, VCC=5.5 V, TA=125 °C, 50% duty-cycle square wave at maximum signaling rate, RL=54 Ω, CL=50 pF
Driver Differential Output Rise and Fall Times10 ns min, 17 ns typ, 30 ns max; Figure 9
Driver Propagation Delay20 ns typ, 35 ns max; Figure 9
Driver Pulse Skew0.8 ns typ, 4 ns max; |tPHL - tPLH|, Figure 9
Driver Disable Time25 ns typ, 100 ns max; Figure 10 and Figure 11
Driver Enable Time, Receiver Enabled25 ns typ, 100 ns max; Figure 10 and Figure 11
Driver Enable Time, Receiver Disabled1.5 µs typ, 3 µs max; Figure 10 and Figure 11
Receiver Output Rise and Fall Times5 ns typ, 15 ns max; Figure 14
Receiver Propagation Delay Time50 ns typ, 95 ns max; Figure 14
Receiver Pulse Skew3 ns typ, 15 ns max; |tPHL - tPLH|, Figure 14
Receiver Disable Time15 ns typ, 30 ns max; Figure 15
Receiver Enable Time, Driver Enabled25 ns typ, 170 ns max; Figure 15
Receiver Enable Time, Driver Disabled1 µs typ, 5 µs max; Figure 16
Pin 1 FunctionR, receive data output; SOIC-8 top view
Pin 2 FunctionRE, receiver enable active low, internal 5-MΩ pull-up; SOIC-8 top view
Pin 3 FunctionDE, driver enable active high, internal 5-MΩ pull-down; SOIC-8 top view
Pin 4 FunctionD, driver data input, internal 5-MΩ pull-up; SOIC-8 top view
Pin 5 FunctionGND, device ground; SOIC-8 top view
Pin 6 FunctionA, bus I/O port complementary to B; SOIC-8 top view
Pin 7 FunctionB, bus I/O port complementary to A; SOIC-8 top view
Pin 8 FunctionVCC, 5-V supply; SOIC-8 top view
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Product Overview

The THVD1520 is a Texas Instruments half-duplex RS-485 transceiver categorized under Signal_Chain. It meets or exceeds TIA/EIA-485A and is specified for a 10 Mbps signaling rate from a recommended 4.5 V to 5.5 V supply, with 5 V nominal operation. The receiver and driver share the differential A and B bus pins for half-duplex operation.

Key Features

  • Half-duplex RS-485 transceiver for 5 V systems
  • Meets or exceeds TIA/EIA-485A interface requirements
  • 10 Mbps maximum recommended signaling rate
  • 1/8-unit-load input supports up to 256 bus nodes
  • -40 to 125 °C recommended ambient operation
  • ±16 kV HBM rating on bus terminals and GND
  • ±8 kV IEC 61000-4-2 contact discharge rating
  • Driver differential output reaches 1.5 V minimum on RS-485 load
  • Low disabled supply current of 0.1 µA typical
  • SOIC-8 package with 4.90 mm x 3.91 mm body

Typical Applications

  • Half-duplex RS-485 networks
  • Multi-node serial buses
  • 5 V differential data links
  • TIA/EIA-485A interface designs
  • Extended-temperature signal-chain interfaces
  • RS-422 loaded differential outputs
  • Bus terminals requiring IEC ESD ratings

Procurement Notes

When requesting a quote for THVD1520, buyers should confirm the manufacturer, package or case, required quantity, target date code, compliance documents, packing method, destination country and expected delivery schedule.

If alternatives are acceptable, buyers should share the approved vendor list, required electrical or optical limits, package constraints and qualification requirements. Any alternative part should be reviewed by the buyer's engineering team before production use.

For analog and signal-chain sourcing, supply voltage, bandwidth, accuracy, noise level, package, temperature grade, input/output configuration and qualification requirements should be verified before approval.

FAQ

What type of transceiver is the THVD1520?

The THVD1520 is a Texas Instruments half-duplex RS-485 transceiver. It is listed in the Signal_Chain category and meets or exceeds the TIA/EIA-485A interface standard.

What supply voltage does the THVD1520 use?

The recommended operating supply range is 4.5 V to 5.5 V, with nominal 5 V operation. The absolute maximum supply voltage range is specified from -0.5 V to 7 V.

How many bus nodes can the THVD1520 support?

The THVD1520 has 1/8-unit-load bus loading, which supports up to 256 bus nodes. The recommended bus terminal input voltage range is -7 V to 12 V.

What package is used for the THVD1520?

The device is provided in an SOIC-8 package with a body size of 4.90 mm x 3.91 mm. The pinout includes R, RE, DE, D, GND, A, B, and VCC.

Technical Review & Sourcing Note

Prepared by LDeepAI Component Sourcing Team. Reviewed for RFQ, documentation and alternative sourcing use. Last updated: June 30, 2026.

This page is based on manufacturer datasheet information and LDeepAI sourcing review. Specifications should be verified against the official manufacturer datasheet before final procurement or design approval. Final electrical, optical and reliability approval should be confirmed by the buyer's engineering team.

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