STMicroelectronics ST4E1250F Full-Duplex RS485 Transceivers

STMicroelectronics ST4E1250F Full-Duplex RS485 Transceivers are low-power differential line transceivers for full-duplex RS485 data transmission. The transceivers operate at up to 50Mbps, ideal for multi-point applications in constrained, harsh industrial environments. The devices offer strong protection against ESD transients, with bus pins capable of withstanding ±12kV IEC 61000-4-2 contact discharge. Robust hot-swap functionality enables reliable operation during power-up, power-down, and live plug-in events. A fail-safe receiver delivers a logic-high output when inputs are open, shorted, or connected to a terminated bus. High receiver hysteresis enhances noise immunity and helps maintain signal integrity. The STMicroelectronics ST4E1250F is available in a small 3mm x 3mm DFN10 or standard SO14 package and operates over a -40°C to +125°C temperature range.

Features

  • Meets or exceeds the requirements of the TIA/EIA-485A standard
  • 3V to 5.5V supply voltage range
  • Differential output exceeds 2.1V for PROFIBUS compatibility with a 5V supply
  • High speed - up to 50Mbps data rate
  • Up to 128 bus nodes
  • 70mV receiver hysteresis
  • Full-duplex topology
  • Low quiescent current in shutdown mode
  • -40°C to +125°C operating temperature range
  • Integrated protections
    • Fail-safe receiver (bus open, idle, and shorted)
    • Thermal shutdown protection
    • Hot swap capability
    • Bus I/O ESD protection
      • ±12kV IEC61000-4-2 contact discharge
      • ±30kV Human Body Model (HBM)
      • ±4kV IEC61000-4-4 fast transient burst
  • Available in a small 3mm x 3mm DFN10 or a standard SO14 package

Applications

  • Motion controllers
  • Optical networks
  • Building automation and safety
  • Video surveillance (building, traffic monitoring)
  • Backplane bus
  • Grid infrastructure
  • Robotics

Specifications

  • 3V to 5.5V device operating supply voltage range
  • -7V to 12V input level range at any bus terminal (separated or common-mode)
  • ±70mA operating output current (driver Y, Z)
  • 60Ω typical differential load resistance, 54Ω minimum
  • 50pF typical differential load capacitance
  • 50Mbps maximum signaling rate
  • 394mW to 397mW power dissipation range with driver and receiver enabled
  • Typical thermal resistance
    • 55°C/W junction-to-ambient, EP connected to ground and use of thermal vias
    • 105°C/W junction-to-ambient on a single-layer PCB

Block Diagram

Block Diagram - STMicroelectronics ST4E1250F Full-Duplex RS485 Transceivers
Yayınlandı: 2026-10-29 | Güncellenmiş: 2026-10-30