Datasheet
±15 kV ESD Protected 
Dual RS-422 Transceiver 
Data Sheet 
ADM4168E 
Rev. 0 
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FEATURES 
Dual transceivers for RS-422 
ESD protection on bus input/output pins 
±15 kV human body model (HBM) 
±8 kV IEC 61000-4-2, contact discharge 
±8 kV IEC 61000-4-2, air discharge 
Complies with TIA/EIA-422-B and ITU-T recommendation V.11 
Open-circuit fail-safe 
Suitable for 5 V power supply applications 
Low supply current operation: 9 mA maximum 
Low driver output skew 
Receiver input impedance: 30 kΩ 
Receiver common-mode range: −7 V to +7 V 
Power-up/power-down without glitches 
16-pin TSSOP package 
Operating temperature range: −40°C to +85°C 
APPLICATIONS 
RS-422 interfaces 
High data rate motor control 
Single-ended-to-differential signal conversion 
Point-to-point and multidrop transmission systems 
FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM 
RO1
DE1
DI1
V
CC
A1
B1
GND
D1
R1
ADM4168E
Z1
Y1
RO2
DE2
DI2
B2
A2
D2
R2
Y2
Z2
10820-001
Figure 1. 
GENERAL DESCRIPTION 
The ADM4168E has dual RS-422 transceivers suitable for  
high speed communication on point-to-point and multidrop 
transmission lines. The ADM4168E is designed for balanced 
transmission lines and complies with TIA/EIA-422-B. 
The differential driver outputs and receiver inputs feature electro-
static discharge circuitry that provides protection up to ±15 kV 
HBM and ±8 kV IEC 61000-4-2 (contact and air discharge). 
The ADM4168E operates from a single 5 V power supply. 
Excessive power dissipation caused by bus contention or output 
shorting is prevented by short-circuit protection circuitry. Short-
circuit protection circuits limit the maximum output current to 
150 mA during fault conditions. 
The receivers of the ADM4168E contain a fail-safe feature that 
results in a logic high output state if the inputs are unconnected 
(floating). 
The ADM4168E is fully specified over the commercial and 
industrial temperature ranges and is available in a 16-pin 
TSSOP package. 










