IL3285/IL3222
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*U.S. Patent numbers 5,831,426; 6,300,617 and others.
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Fractional Load RS-485 and RS-422 Isolated Transceivers
Functional Diagrams
R
RE
A
B
Z
R
RE
Y
IL3222
IL3285
A
B
V
COIL2
V
COIL1
V
COIL1
V
COIL2
DE
D
DE
D
IL3285 Truth Table
V(A-B) DE D R RE Mode
200 mV H H H L Drive
≤−200 mV H L L L Drive
200 mV L X H L Receive
≤−200 mV L X L L Receive
X X X Z H X
Open L X H L Receive
Z = High Impedance X = Irrelevant
IL 3222 Receiver
RE R V
(
A-B
)
H Z X
L H 200 mV
L L ≤−200 mV
L H Open
IL3222 Driver
DE D V
(
Y-Z
)
L X Z
H H 200 mV
H L ≤−200 mV
Features
3.3 V / 5 V Input Supply Compatible
5 Mbps Data Rate
Unit Load
15 kV bus ESD protection
2,500 VRMS Isolation (1 minute)
20 kV/µs Typical Common Mode Rejection
Low EMC Footprint
40°C to +85°C Temperature Range
Thermal Shutdown Protection
UL1577 and IEC 61 010-2001 Approved
0.15" or 0.3" 16-pin SOIC Packages
Applications
High Node -C o unt Networks
Security Networks
Building Environmental Controls
Industrial Control Networks
Gaming Systems
Description
The IL3285 and IL3222 are galvanically isolated, differential
bus transceiver s desi gned for bidirectio nal d a ta
communicat i on over balanced transmission lines. The devices
use NVE’s patented* IsoLoop spintronic Giant
Magnetoresistance (GMR) technology. The IL3285 delivers at
least 1.5 V into a 54 load, and the IL3222 at least 2 V into a
100 load for excellent data integrity over long cables. These
devices are also compatible with 3.3 V input supplies,
allowing interface to standard microcontrollers without
additional level shifting .
Both the IL3285 and IL3222 have current limiting and thermal
shutdown features to protect against output short circuits and
bus contentions that may cause excessive power dissipation.
The receivers also incorporate a “fail-safe if open” design,
ensuring a logic high on R if the bus lines are disconnected or
“floating.”
Receiver input resistance of 96 k is eight times the RS-485
“Unit L oad” (UL) minimum of 12 k. Thus these products are
known as “one-eighth UL” transceivers. There can be up to
256 on a network while still complying with the RS-485
loading specification.
Selection Table
Model Full/Half
Duplex No. of Devices
Allowed on Bus Data Rate
Mbps Fail-Safe
IL3285 half 256 5 yes
IL3222 full 256 5 yes
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Absolute Maximum Ratings
Operating at absolute maximum ratings will not damage the device. However, extended periods of operation at the absolute maximum ratings may af fec t
performance and reliability.
Parameters Symbol Min. Typ. Max. Units Test Conditions
Storage Temperature TS 65 150 °C
Ambient Operating Temperature TA 40 85 °C
Voltage Range at A or B Bus Pins 7 12 V
Supply Voltage
(
1
)
V
DD1, VDD2 0.5 7 V
Digital Input Voltage 0.5 VDD+0.5 V
Digital Output Voltage 0.5 VDD+1 V
ESD Protection ±15 kV
Input Current IIN 25 +25 mA
ESD (all bus nodes) 15 kV HBM
Note 1. All voltage values are with respect to network ground except differential I/O bus voltages.
Recommended Operating Conditions
Parameters Symbol Min. Typ. Max. Units Test Conditions
Supply Voltage VDD1
VDD2 3.0
4.5 5.5
5.5 V
Ambient Operating Temperature TA 40 85 °C
Input Voltage at any Bus Terminal
(separately or com mon mode) VI
VIC 12
7 V
Input Threshold for Output Logic High IINH 1.5 0.8 mA
Input Threshold for Output Logic Low IINL 5 3.5 mA
Differential Input Voltage VID +12/7 V
High-Level Output Current (Driver) IOH 60 60 mA
High-Level Digital Output Current
(Receiver) IOH 8 8 mA
Low-Level Output Current (Driver) IOL 60 60 mA
Low-Level Digital Output Current
(Receiver) IOL 8 8 mA
Ambient Operating Temperature TA 40 85 °C
Digital Input Signal Rise, Fall Times tIR,tIF 1 μs
Insulation Specifications
Parameters Symbol Min. Typ. Max. Units Test Conditions
Creepage Distance (external) 8.08 mm
Barrier Impedance >1014||7 || pF
Leakage Current 0.2 μA 240 VRMS, 60 Hz
Safety Approvals
IEC61010-2001
TUV Certificate Numbers: N1502812, N1502812-101
Classification: Reinforc e d Insulation
Model Package
Pollution
Degree Material
Group Max. Working
Voltage
IL3222E, IL3285E, IL3222-3E, IL3285-3E SOIC (0.15" and 0.3") II III 300 VRMS
UL 1577
Rated 2,500 VRMS for 1 minute
Component Recognition Program File Number: E207481
Soldering Profile
Per JEDEC J-STD-020C, MSL=2
Electrostatic Discharge Sensitivity
This product has been tested for electrostatic sensitivity to the limits stated in the specifications. However, NVE recommends that all integrated
circuits be handled with appropriate care to avoid damage. Damage caused by inappropriate handling or storage could range from performance
degradation to complete failu re.
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IL3285-3 Pin Connections (0.15" SOIC Package)
1 VDD1 Input power supply
2 GND1 Ground return for VDD1
3 R Output data from bus
4
RE Read enable
(if RE is high, R is high impedance)
5 DE Drive enable
6 VCOIL1 Coils for DE and D (connect to VDD1)
7 D Data input to bus
8 NC No internal connection
9 GND2 Ground return for VDD2
(internally connected to pin 15)
10 NC No internal connection
11 VDD2 Output power supply
12 A Non-inverting bus line
13 B Inverting bus line
14 NC No internal connection
15 GND2 Ground return for VDD2
(internally connected to pin 9)
16 VCOIL2 Coil for R
V
DD1
V
COIL2
GND
1
V
COIL1
GND
2
RNC
RE B
DE A
D
V
DD2
NC
NC GND
2
IL3285-3
IL3222-3 Pin Connections (0.15" SOIC Package)
1 VDD1 Input power supply
2 GND1 Ground return for VDD1
3 R Output data from bus
4
RE Read enable
(if RE is high, R is high impedance)
5 DE Drive enable
6 VCOIL1 Coils for DE and D (connect to VDD1)
7 D Data input to bus
8 NC No internal connection
9 GND2 Ground return for VDD2
(internally connected to pin 15)
10 Y Non-inverting driver bus line
11 VDD2 Output power supply
12 Z Inverting driver bus line
13 B Inverting receiver bus line
14 A Non-inverting receiver bus line
15 GND2 Ground return for VDD2
(internally connected to pin 9)
16 VCOIL2 Coil for R
V
DD1
V
COIL2
GND
1
V
COIL1
GND
2
RA
RE B
DE Z
D
V
DD2
Y
NC GND
2
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IL3285 Pin Connections (0.3" SOIC Package)
1 VDD1 Input power supply
2 GND1 Ground return for VDD1
3 R Output data from bus
4
RE Read enable
(if RE is high, R is high impedance)
5 DE Drive enable
6 VCOIL1 Coils for DE and D (connect to VDD1)
7 D Data input to bus
8 GND1 Internally connected to pin 2 for 0.3" package;
no internal connection on 0.15" IL3285-3
9 GND2 Ground return for VDD2
(internally connected to pin 15)
10 NC No internal connection
11 VDD2 Output power supply
12 A Non-inverting bus line
13 B Inverting bus line
14 NC No internal connection
15 GND2 Ground return for VDD2
(internally connected to pin 9)
16 VCOIL2 Coil for R
VDD1 VCOIL2
GND1
VCOIL1
GND2
RNC
RE B
DE A
D
VDD2
NC
GND1GND2
IL3285
IL3222 Pin Connections (0.3" SOIC Package)
1 VDD1 Input power supply
2 GND1 Ground return for VDD1
3 R Output data from bus
4
RE Read enable
(if RE is high, R is high impedance)
5 DE Drive enable
6 VCOIL1 Coils for DE and D (connect to VDD1)
7 D Data input to bus
8 GND1 Internally connected to pin 2 for 0.3" package;
no internal connection on 0.15" IL3222-3
9 GND2 Ground return for VDD2
(internally connected to pin 15)
10 Y Non-inverting driver bus line
11 VDD2 Output power supply
12 Z Inverting driver bus line
13 B Inverting receiver bus line
14 A Non-inverting receiver bus line
15 GND2 Ground return for VDD2
(internally connected to pin 9)
16 VCOIL2 Coil for R
VDD1 VCOIL2
GND1
VCOIL1
GND2
RA
RE B
DE Z
D
VDD2
Y
GND1GND2
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Driver Section
Electrical Specifications (VDD = 3 V 5.5 V; T = 40°C 85°C unless otherwise stated)
Parameters Symbol Min. Typ. Max. Units Test Conditions
Coil Input Resistance RCOIL 47 85 112 T = 25°C
Coil Input Resistance RCOIL 31 85 128 T = 40°C 85°C
Coil Resis tan ce T emper atur e Co eff icien t TC RCOIL 0.2 0.25 /°C
Coil Inductance LCOIL 9 nH
High Level Input Current IINH 0.5 1 mA
tIR = tIF = 3 ns;
CBOOST = 16 pF
Low Level Input Current IINL 5 3.5 mA
Output voltage VDD V IO = 0
Differential Output Voltage |VOD1| VDD V IO = 0
Differential Output Voltage |VOD2| 2 3 V RL = 100 , VDD = 5 V
Differential Output Voltage
(
6
)
VOD3 1.5 2.3 V RL = 54 , VDD = 5 V
Change in Magnitude
(
7
)
of Differential
Output Voltage Δ|VOD| ±0.2 V RL = 54 or 100
Common Mode Output Voltage VOC 3 V RL = 54 or 100
Change in Magnitude
(
7
)
of Common
Mode Output Voltage Δ|VOC| 0.2 V RL = 54 or 100
Output Current(4)
1
0.8 mA
mA
Output disabled,
VO = 12 V
VO = 7 V
|Short-circuit Output Current| IOS 60 250 mA 7 V < VO < 12 V
Supply Current (VDD2 = +5 V)
(VDD1 = +5 V) IDD2
IDD1 6
2.5 7
3 mA No Load
(Outputs Enabled)
Supply Current (VDD1 = +3.3 V) IDD2 1.3 2 mA
No Load
(Outputs Enabled)
Common Mode Rejection |CMH|,|CML| 15 20 kV/μs VT = 300 V
p
ea
k
Switching Specifications (VDD1 = 5 V; T = 40°C 85°C)
Parameters Symbol Min. Typ. Max. Units Test Conditions
Data Rate 5 Mbps
RL = 54 ;
CL = 50 pF;
Cboost = 16pF
Differential Output Prop Delay tD(OD) 40 65 ns
Pulse Skew
(
10
)
t
S
K
(P) 6 20 ns
Differential Output Rise and Fall Time tT(OD) 3 12 25 ns
Output Enable Time to High Level tPZH 25 80 ns
Output Enable Time to Low Level tPZL 25 80 ns
Output Disable Time from High Level t PHZ 25 80 ns
Output Disable Time from Low Level tPLZ 25 80 ns
Skew Limit
(
3
)
t
S
K
(LIM) 8 ns
Switching Specifications (VDD1 = 3.3 V; T = 40°C 85°C)
Parameters Symbol Min. Typ. Max. Units Test Conditions
Data Rate 5 Mbps
RL = 54 ;
CL = 50 pF;
Cboost = 16pF
Differential Output Prop Delay tD(OD) 40 65 ns
Pulse Skew
(
10
)
t
S
K
(P) 6 20 ns
Differential Output Rise and Fall Time tT(OD) 3 12 25 ns
Output Enable Time to High Level tPZH 25 80 ns
Output Enable Time to Low Level tPZL 25 80 ns
Output Disable Time from High Level t PHZ 25 80 ns
Output Disable Time from Low Level tPLZ 25 80 ns
Skew Limit
(
3
)
t
S
K
(LIM) 8 ns
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Receiver Section
Electrical Specifications (VDD = 3 V 5.5 V; T = 40°C 85°C unless otherwise stated)
Parameters Symbol Min. Typ. Max. Units Test Conditions
Coil Resistance RCOIL 47 85 112 T = 25°C
31 85 128 T = 40°C 85°C
Coil Resis tan ce T emper atur e Co eff icien t TC RCOIL 0.2 0.25 /°C
Positive-going Input Threshold VIT+ 0.2 V 7 V < VCM < 12 V
Negative-going Input Threshold VIT 0.2 V 7 V < VCM < 12 V
Hysteresis Voltage (Vit+ Vit) VHYS 70 mV VCM = 0V, T = 25°C
High Level Digital Output Voltage VOH VDD 0.2 VDD 0.2 V VID = 200 mV
I
OH = 4 mA
Low Level Digital Output Voltage VOL 0.8 V VID = 200 mV
I
OL = 4 mA
High impedance state output current IOZ 10 µA
0.4
VO
(VDD2 0.5) V
Line Input Current
(
8
)
I
I 1 mA VI = 12 V
0.8 VI = 7 V
Input Resistance rI 96 kΩ
Switching Characteristics (VDD1 = 5 V, C
b
oost = 16pF; T = 40°C 85°C)
Parameters Symbol Min. Typ. Max. Units Test Conditions
Data Rate 5 Mbps RL = 54
Ω
, CL = 50 pF
Propagation Delay(9) tPD 90 150 ns
1.5
VO
1.5 V,
CL = 15 pF
Pulse Skew(10) t
SK(P) 6 20 ns
1.5
VO
1.5 V,
CL = 15 pF
Skew Limit(3) t
S
K
(LIM) 2 8 ns
RL = 54
Ω
, CL = 50 pF
Output Enable Time to High Level tPZH 4 10 ns
CL = 15 pF
Output Enable Time to Low Level tPZL 4 10 ns
Output Disable Time from High Level t PHZ 4 10 ns
Output Disable Time from Low Level tPLZ 4 10 ns
Switching Characteristics (VDD1 = 3.3 V, C
b
oost = 16pF; T = 40°C 85°C)
Parameters Symbol Min. Typ. Max. Units Test Conditions
Data Rate 5 Mbps RL = 54
Ω
, CL = 50 pF
Propagation Delay(9) tPD 100 150 ns
1.5
VO
1.5 V,
CL = 15 pF
Pulse Skew(10) t
SK(P) 10 20 ns
1.5
VO
1.5 V,
CL = 15 pF
Skew Limit(3) t
S
K
(LIM) 4 10 ns
RL = 54
Ω
, CL = 50 pF
Output Enable Time to High Level tPZH 5 10 ns
CL = 15 pF
Output Enable Time to Low Level tPZL 5 10 ns
Output Disable Time from High Level t PHZ 5 10 ns
Output Disable Time from Low Level tPLZ 17 10 ns
Notes (apply to both driver and receiver sections) :
1. All voltages are with respect to network ground except differential I/ O bus voltages.
2. Differential input/output voltage is measured at the non-inverting terminal A with respect to the inverting terminal B.
3. Skew limit is the maximum difference in any two channels in one device.
4. The power-off measurement in ANSI Standard EIA/TIA-422-B applie s to disabled outputs only and is not applied to combined inputs and outputs.
5. All typical values are at VDD1, VDD2 = 5 V or VDD1= 3.3 V and TA = 25°C.
6. While 7 V < VCM < 12 V, the minimum VOD2 with a 54 load is either ½ VOD1 or 1.5 V, whichever is greater.
7. Δ|VOD| and Δ|VOC| are the changes in magnitude of V OD and VOC, respectively, that occur when the input is changed from one logic state to the other.
8. This applies for both power on and power off; refer to ANSI standard RS-485 for exact condition. The EIA/TIA-422-B limit does not apply for a combined
driver and receiver terminal.
9. Includes 10 ns read enable time. Maximum propagation delay is 25 ns after read assertion.
10. Pulse skew is defined as the |tPLH tPHL| of each channel.
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2500 16 5000
3
500
1000
Signal
Rise/Fall Time (ns)
C
Boost
( pF )
16 5000
3
1000
Signal
Rise/Fall Time (ns)
C
Boost
( pF )
20
50
100 210
Applications Information
Input Resistor Values
The IL3222 and IL3285 are current-mode devices. Changes in input coil current switch internal spintronic GMR sensor s. Inputs
are logically high when the coil voltage is high, that is when there is no coil current.
A single resistor is required to limit the input coil current to th e 5 mA threshold current. The absolute maximum current through
any coil is 25 mA.
Typical Input Resistor Values
The table shows typical values for the external resistor in 5 V and 3 V logic systems.
As always, these values as approximate and should be adjusted for temperature or
other application specifics. If the expected temperature range is large, 1% tolerance
resistors may provide additional design margin.
Boost Capaci t or
The boost capacitor in parallel with the current-limiting resistor boosts
the instantaneous co il current at the signal transition. This ensures
switching and redu ces propagation delay and reduces pu lse-width
distortion.
Select the value of the boost capacitor based on the rise and fall times
of the signal driving the inputs. The instantaneous boost capacitor
current is proportional to input edg e speeds ( ). Select a capacitor
value based on the rise and fall times of the input signa l to be isolated
that provides approximately 20 mA of additional “boost” current.
Figure 2 is a guide to boost capacitor selection. For high-speed logic
signals (tr,tf < 10 ns), a 16 pF capacitor is recommended. The capacitor
value is generally not critical; if in doubt, choose a higher value up to a
maximum of 470 pF.
RS-485 and RS-422 Busses
RS-485 and RS-422 are differential (balanced) data transmission standards for use over long distances or in noisy environments.
RS-422 is an RS-485 subset, so RS-485 transceivers are also RS-422-compliant. RS-422 is a multi-drop stand ard allowing only
one driver and up to 10 receivers on each bus (assuming unit load receivers). RS-485 is a true multipoint standard which allows up
to 32 unit load devices (any combination of drivers and receivers) on each bus. To allow for multipoint operation, RS-485 requires
drivers to handle bus contention without damage. Another important advantage of RS-485 is the extended common-mode range
(CMR), whic h req ui res dri ver outputs and receiver inputs withstand +12 V to 7 V. RS-422 and RS-485 are intended for runs as
long as 4,000 feet (1,200 m), so the wide CMR is necessary for ground potential differen ces, as well as voltages induced in the
cable by external fields.
Receiver Features
IL3000 transceivers have differential input receivers for maximum noise immunity and common-mode rejection. Input sensitivity
is ±200 mV as required by the RS-422 and RS-485 specifications. The receivers include a “fail-safe if open” function that
guarantees a high level receiver output if the receiver inputs are unconnected (floating). Receivers easily meet the data rates
supported by the corresponding driver. IL3000-Series receiver outputs have tri-state capabilities with active low RE inputs.
Driver Features
The RS485/422 driver is a differential output device that delivers at least 1.5 V across a 54 load (RS-485), and at least 2 V
across a 100 Ω load (RS-422). The driver features low propagation delay skew to maximize bit width and minimize EMI. IL3222
and IL3285 drivers have tri-state capab ility with an active high DE input.
VCOIL 0.125W, 5% Resistor
3.3 V 510 Ω
5 V 820 Ω
Figure 2. Cboost Selector
dV
dt
C
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Cabling, Data Rate and Terminations
Cabling
Use twisted-pair cable. The cable can be unshielded if it is short (less than 10 meters) and the data rate is slow (less than
100 Kbps). Otherwise, use screened cable with the shield tied to earth ground at one end only. Do not tie the shield to digital
ground. The other end of the shield may be tied to earth ground through an RC network. This prevents a DC ground loop in the
shield. Shielded cable minimizes EMI emissions and external noise coupling to the bus.
Data Rate
The longer the cable, the slower the data rate. The RS-485 bus can transmit groun d over 4,000 feet (1,200 meters) or at 10 Mbps,
but not both at the same time. Transducer and cable characteristics combine to act as a filter with the general respon s e shown in
Figure 3. Other parameters such as acceptable jitter affect the final cable length versus data rate tradeoff. Less jitter means better
signal quality but shorter cable lengths or slower data rates. Figure 4 shows a generally accepted 30% jitter and a corresponding
data rate versus cable length.
Figure 3. Cable Length vs. Data Rate (30 % jitter).
Terminations
Transmission lines should be terminated to avoid reflections that cause data errors. In RS-485 systems both ends of the bus, not
every node, should be terminated. In RS-422 systems only the receiver end should be terminated.
100
Unterminated Parallel
Proper termination is imperative when using IL3285 and IL3222 to minimize reflections. Unterminated lines are only suitab le for
very low data rates and very short cable runs, otherwise line reflections cause problems. Parallel terminations are the most popular.
They allow high data rates and excellent signal quality.
Occasionally in noisy environments, fast pulses or noise appearing on the bus lines cause errors. One way of alleviating such errors
without adding circuit delays is to place a series resistor in the bus line. Depending on the power supply, the resistor should be
between 300 (3 V supply) and 500 (5 V supply).
1000
100
40
4000
100 1K 10K 100K
1M 10M
Data Rate (bps)
Cable Length (feet)
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Typical Coil Connections
R
RE
A
B
V
DD2
V
COIL2
V
COIL1
V
DD1
DE
D
R1
16pF ±50%
16pF ±50%
16pF ±50%
R2
R3
A
B
Z
R
RE
Y
V
COIL2
V
DD2
V
COIL1
V
DD1
DE
D
R1
R2
R3
16pF ±50%
16pF ±50%
16pF ±50%
VDD1 = VDD2 = 5 V R1, R2, R3 = 820
VDD1 = 3.3 V R1, R2 = 510 ; R3 = 820 VDD1 = VDD2 = 5 V R1, R2, R3 = 820
VDD1 = 3.3 V R1, R2 = 510 ; R3 = 820
Fail-Safe Operation
“Fail-safe operation” is defined here as the forcing of a logic high state on the “R” output in response to an open-circuit condition
between the “A” and “B” lines of the bus, or when no drivers are active on the bus.
Proper biasing can ensure fail-safe operation, that is a known state when there are no active drivers on the bus. IL3285 and IL3222
Isolated Transceivers include internal pull-up and pull-down resistors of approximately 200 k in the receiver section (RFS-INT; see
figure on following page). These internal resistors are designed to ensure failsafe operation but only if there are no termination
resistors. The entire VDD will appear between inputs “A” and “B” if there is no loading and no termination resistors, and there will
be more than the required 200 mV with up to four RS-485/RS-422 worst-case one-eighth unit loads of 96 k. Many designs
operating below 1 Mbps or less than 1,000 feet are unterminated. Termination resistors may not be necessary for very low data
rates and very short cable runs because reflections have time to settle before data sampling, which occurs at the middle of the bit
interval.
In busses with low-impedance termination resistors, howev er, the differential voltage across the conductor pair will be close to
zero with no active drivers. In this case the state of the bus is indeterminate, and the idle bus will be susceptible to noise. For
example, with 120 term ination resistors (R T) on each end of the cable, and four eighth unit loads (96 k each), without external
fail-safe biasing resistors the internal pull-u p and pull-down resistors will produce a voltage between inputs “A” an d “B” of o nly
about one millivolt. This is not near ly enough to ensure a known state. External fail-safe biasing resistors (RFS-EXT) at one end of
the bus can ensure fail-safe operation with a terminated bus. Resistors should be selected so that under worst-case power supply
and resistor tolerances there is at least 200 mV across the conductor pair with no active drivers to meet the input sensitivity
specification of the RS-422 and RS-485 standards.
Using the same value for pu ll-up and pull-down biasing resistors maintains ba lance for positive- and negative going transitions .
Lower-value resistors increase inactive noise immunity at the expense of quiescent power consumption. Note that each Unit Load
on the bus adds a worst-case loading of 12 k across the conductor pair, and 256 one-eighth unit loads add 375 worst-case
loading. The more loads on the bus, the lower the required values of the biasin g resistors.
In the example with two 120 termination resistors and four eighth unit loads, 560 external biasing resistors provide more than
200 mV between “A” and “B” with adequate margin for power supply variations and resistor tolerances. This ensures a known
state when there are no active drivers. Other illustrative examples are shown in the following table:
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Fail-Safe Biasing
RB
V
DD
200K
GND
A
5 V
RFS-EXT
RT
RT
RFS-EXT
RFS-INT RFS-INT
200K
IL32xx
F ail-Safe
RTLoadin
g
Operation?
None Four eight h -unit loads (96 k ea.) 283 mV Yes
120 Four eighth-unit loads (96 k ea.) 1 mV No
560 120 Four eighth-unit loads (96 k ea.) 254 mV Yes
510 120 256 eighth-unit loads (96 k ea.) 243 mV Yes
Nominal
V
A-B
(inactive)
RFS-EXT
Internal Only
Internal Only
Power Supply Decoupling
Both VDD1 and VDD2 should be bypassed with 47 nF low-ESR ceramic capacitors. These should be placed as close as possible to VDD
pins. VDD2 should also be bypassed with a 10 µF tantalum capacitor.
Magnetic Field Immunity
IsoLoop Isolators operate by imposing a magnetic field on a GMR sensor, which translates the change in field into a change in logic
state. A magnetic shield and a Wheatstone Bridge configuration provide good immunity to external magnetic fields. Immunity to
external magnetic fields can be enhanced by proper orientation of the device with respect to the field direction and larger boost
capacitors.
An applied field in the “H1” direction is the worst case for magn etic immunity. In this case the external field is in the same direction
as the applied internal field. In one direction it will tend to help
switching; in the other it will hinder switching. This can cause
unpredictabl e operation.
An applied field in the direction of “H2” has considerably less effect on
the sensor and will result in significantly higher immunity levels as
shown in Table 1.
The greatest magnetic immunity is achieved by adding a larger boost
capacitor across the input resistor. Very high immunity can be achieved
with this method.
Figure 3. Orientation of Ex t ernal Ma gnetic Field
V
DD1
V
COIL2
GND
1
V
COIL1
GND
2
RNC
RE B
DE A
D
V
DD2
NC
GND
1
GND
2
H1
H2
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Method Approximate Immunity Immunity Description
Field applied in direct i o n H1 ±20 Gauss A DC current of 16 A flowing in a conductor
1 cm from the device could cause disturbance
Field applied in direct i o n H2 ±70 Gauss A DC current of 56 A flowing in a conductor
1 cm from the device could cause disturbance
Field applied in any d irection but with boost
capacitor (470 pF) in circuit ±250 Gauss A DC current of 200 A flowing in a conductor
1 cm from the device could cause disturbance
Table 1. Magnetic Immunity
Data Rate and Magnetic Field Immunity
It is easier to disrupt an isolated DC signal with an external magnetic field th an it is to disrupt an isolated AC signal. Similarly, a DC
magnetic field will have a greater effect on the device than an AC magnetic field of the same effective magnitud e. For example,
signals with pulses longer than 100 μs are more susceptible to magnetic fields than shorter pulse widths. For input signals faster than
1 MHz, rising in less than 3 ns, a 470 pF field-boost capacitor provides as much as 400 Gauss immunity, while the same input
capacitor might provide just 70 Gauss immunity at 50 kHz.
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Package Drawings, Dimensions and Specifications
0.15" 16-pin SOIC
0.054 (1.4)
0.072 (1.8)
0.040 (1.0)
0.060 (1.5)
0.016 (0.4)
0.050 (1.3)
0.386 (9.8)
0.394 (10.0)
Pin 1 identified
by either an
indent or a
marked dot
NOM
0.228 (5.8)
0.244 (6.2)
0.152 (3.86)
0.157 (3.99)
Dimensions in inches (mm)
0.007 (0.2)
0.013 (0.3)
0.004 (0.1)
0.012 (0.3)
0.040 (1.02)
0.050 (1.27)
0.013 (0.3)
0.020 (0.5)
Pin spacing is a BASIC
dimension; tolerances 
do not accumulate
NOTE:
0.3" 16-pin SOIC
NOM
Pin 1 identified by
either an indent
or a marked dot
0.287 (7.29)
0.300 (7.62)
Dimensions in inches (mm)
0.08 (2.0)
0.10 (2.5)
0.092 (2.34)
0.105 (2.67)
0.397 (10.1)
0.413 (10.5)
0.013 (0.3)
0.020 (0.5)
0.394 (10.00)
0.419 (10.64)
0.040 (1.0)
0.060 (1.5) 0.004 (0.1)
0.012 (0.3)
0.007 (0.2)
0.013 (0.3) 0.016 (0.4)
0.050 (1.3)
Pin spacing is a BASIC
dimension; tolerances 
do not accumulate
NOTE:
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Ordering Information and Valid Part Numbers
IL 32 85 -3 E TR13
Bulk Packaging
Blank = Tube
TR13 = 13'' Tape and Reel
Package
E= RoHS Compliant

Package T ype 
Blank = 0.3'' SOIC
-3 = 0.15'' SOIC

Channel Configuration
22 = RS-422
85 = RS-485
Base Part Number
32 = Passive-In, 1/8-Load Transceiver 
Product Family
IL = Isolators
Valid Part Numbers
IL3285E
IL3285E TR13
IL3285-3E
IL3285-3E TR13
IL3222E
IL3222E TR13
IL3222-3E
IL3222-3E TR13
RoHS
COMPLIANT
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Revision History
ISB-DC-001-IL3285/22-N Changes
Added minimum/maximum coil resistance specifications.
Misc. cosmetic change s.
ISB-DS-001-IL3285/22-M
Changes
Update terms and conditions.
ISB-DS-001-IL3285/22-L Changes
Clarified gr ound pin connections (pp. 3-4).
ISB-DS-001-IL3285/22-K
Changes
Changes to current-limiting resistor values (pp. 7 and 10).
Details for boost capacitor selection (p. 7).
ISB-DS-001-IL3285/22-J
Change
Noted UL1577 Approval.
ISB-DS-001-IL3285/22-I
Change
Added bus-protection ESD specification (15 kV).
ISB-DS-001-IL3285/22-H
Changes
Added typical coil resistance and temperature coefficient specifications.
Added note on packa ge d rawings that pin-s pacing tolerances are non-accumulating.
ISB-DS-001-IL3285/22-G
Changes
Changed ordering information to reflect that devices are now fully RoHS compliant with
no exemptions.
ISB-DS-001-IL3285/22-F
Changes
Eliminated soldering profile chart
ISB-DS-001-IL3285/22-E Changes
Separate pinout diagrams for narrow- and wide-body packages
ISB-DS-001-IL3285/22-D Changes
Added “Open” input condition to truth tables
Fail-safe biasing section added
Narrow-body SOIC packages added
ISB-DS-001-IL3285/22-C Changes
1. Capacitor I nf or mation added on pa ge 1
2. Input Signal Rise/Fall times changed from 10 μs to 1μs
3. Typical coil formations show CBoost
4. Switching characteristics show CBoost = 16 pF
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