Datasheet

Data Sheet 14 Rev. 1.5, 2013-07-26
TLE7259-2GE
Functional Description
4.9 TxD Time Out function
If the TxD signal is dominant for a time t > t
timeout
the TxD time-out function deactivates the transmission of the LIN
signal to the bus and disables the output stage. This is realized to prevent the bus from being blocked by a
permanent “Low” signal on the TxD pin, caused by an error on the external microcontroller (see
Figure 10).
The transmission is released again, after a rising edge at the pin TxD has been detected.
Figure 10 TxD Time-Out function
4.10 Over Temperature protection
The TLE7259-2GE has an integrated over temperature sensor to protect the device against thermal overstress on
the output stage. In case of an over temperature event, the temperature sensor will disable the output stage (see
Figure 1). An over temperature event will not cause any mode change and won’t be indicated by the RxD pin or
the TxD pin. When the junction temperature falls below the thermal shut down level
T
J
< T
jSD
, the output stage is
re-enabled and data communication can start again on the LIN bus. A 10°C hysteresis avoids toggling during the
temperature shut down.
4.11 3.3 V and 5 V Logic Capability
The TLE7259-2GE can be used for 3.3 V and 5 V microcontrollers. The inputs and the outputs are capable to
operate with both voltage levels. The RxD output must have an external pull-up resistor to the microcontroller
supply to define the output voltage level.
BUS Short to GND Feature
The TLE7259-2GE has a feature implemented to protect the battery from running out of charge in case the LIN
bus is shorted to GND.
In this failure case a normal master termination, a 1 k
Ω resistor and diode between the LIN bus and the power
supply
V
S
, would cause a constantly drawn current even in Sleep mode. The resulting resistance of this short to
GND is lower than 1 k
Ω. To avoid this current during a generator off state, like in a parked car, the TLE7259-2GE
has a bus short to GND feature implemented, which is activated in Sleep mode.
TxD
t
torec
BUS
t
timeout
Normal Communication
Normal Communication
TxD Time-Out due to
microcontroller error
Release after TxD
Time-out
Recovery of the
microcontroller error
t
t