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SP505_00_08308
The SP505 is a monolithic device that supports eight (8) popular serial interface standards for DTE
to DCE connectivity. The SP505 is fabricated using a low power BiCMOS process technology, and
incorporates a Sipex patented (5,306,954) charge pump allowing +5V only operation. Seven (7)
drivers and seven (7) receivers can be configured via software for any of the above interface modes
at any time. The SP505 requires no additional external components for compliant operation for all
of the eight (8) modes of operation. All necessary termination is integrated within the SP505 and is
switchable when V.35 drivers, V.35 receivers, and V. receivers are used. The SP505 can operate
as either a DTE or DCE.
Additional features with the SP505 include internal loopback that can be initiated in either single-ended
or differential modes. While in loopback mode, driver outputs are internally connected to receiver
inputs creating an internal signal path convenient for diagnostic testing. This eliminates the need for
an external loopback plug. The SP505 also includes a latch enable pin with the driver and receiver
address decoder. Tri-state ability for the driver and receiver outputs is controlled by supplying a 4-bit
word into the address decoder. Seven (7) drivers and one () receiver in the SP505 include separate
enable pins for added convenience. The SP505 is ideal for WAN serial ports in networking equipment
such as routers, switches, DSU/CSU's, and other access devices.
SP505
WAN Multi-Mode Serial Transceiver
DESCRIPTION
+5V Only Operation
Seven (7) Drivers and Seven (7) Receivers
Driver and Receiver Tri-state Control
Internal Transceiver Termination Resistors for
V. and V.35 Protocols
Loopback Self-Test Mode
Software Selectable Protocol Selection
Interface Modes Supported:
RS-232 (V.28)
X.2/RS-422 (V.)
EIA-530 (V.0 & V.)
EIA-530A (V.0 & V.)
RS-449 (V.0 & V.)
V.35 (V.35 & V.28)
V.36 (V.0 & V.)
RS-485 (un-terminated V.)
Improved ESD Tolerance for Analog I/Os
High Differential Transmission Rates
SP505A - 0Mbps
SP505B - over 6Mbps
Compliant to NET/2 and TBR2 Physical Layer
Requirements
(TUV Test Report NET2/0520/98)
(TUV Test Report CTR2/0520/98)
EIA-530
WAN
V.35
RxD 1
SDEN2
TREN3
RSEN4
LLEN 5
TTEN 6
SCTEN7
LATCH 8
DEC
3 9
DEC
2 10
DEC
1 11
DEC
0 12
DTR 13
TxD 14
TxC 15
RTS 16
RL 17
RLEN 18
DCD 19
RxC 20
RI
21
ST
22
STEN
23
LL
24
V CC
25
C 1
+
26
V DD
27
C 2
+
28
GND
29
C 1
–
30
C 2
–
31
V SS
32
V CC
33
GND
34
RR(a)
35
RR(b)
36
RT(a)
37
RT(b)
38
IC(a)
39
IC(b)
40
60 GND
59 SD(b)
58 TR(a)
57 GND
56 TR(b)
55 VCC
54 RS(a)
53 GND
52 RS(b)
51 LL(a)
50 GND
49 LL(b)
48 VCC
47 RL(a)
46 GND
45 RL(b)
44 ST(b)
43 GND
42 ST(a)
41 VCC
80
CTS
79
SCT
78
DSR
77
SCT(b)
76
SCT(a)
75
GND
74
V CC
73
V CC
72
GND
71
RD(b)
70
RD(a)
69
DM(b)
68
DM(a)
67
CS(b)
66
CS(a)
65
TT(b)
64
GND
63
TT(a)
62
V CC
61
SD(a)
SP505