NVE Introduces Isolated Transceiver for 3.3 Volt RS-485 Buses

NVE IL3685PE

The IL3865PE Is designed for next-generation RS-485 buses

NVE Corporation announced it has expanded its popular line of isolated transceivers with a part that is compatible with next-generation RS-485 buses.

NVE - IL3685PE

3.3 Volt Buses

The new IL3685PE is compatible with 3.3-volt buses, has one-fifth unit loading to support up to 160 nodes, and 16.5 kilovolt bus ESD protection. It’s perfect for industrial control networks and DC-DC converter-powered buses.

True 8 mm Creepage

The unique wide-body SOIC is JEDEC-compliant, but unlike other “wide” SOICs, it has true eight-millimeter creepage.

Exceptional Specifications

Key IL3685PE features include:

  • 3.3 volt bus
  • 40 megabits per second data rate
  • One-fifth unit load (supports up to 160 nodes)
  • 2500 volts isolation
  • 44000 year barrier life
  • 16.5 kilovolt bus ESD protection
  • Thermal shutdown protection
  • –40 °C to +85 °C temperature range
  • VDE V 0884-11 and UL 1577 pending
  • 0.3-inch True 8™ millimeter 16-pin SOIC package

A Growing Product Line

NVE’s growing line of RS-485 isolated transceivers is the broadest in the industry, including various speed grades; low-power versions; up to 6 kilovolt isolation; and wide-body, narrow-body, and QSOP packages. All types are in stock for immediate delivery.

Available Now

The IL3685P is in stock for immediate delivery, priced at $3.55 each in 1000-piece quantities.