DESCRIPTION

The AU5780A is a line transceiver being primarily intended for in-vehicle multiplex applications. It provides interfacing between a link controller and the physical bus wire. The device supports the SAE/J1850 VPWM standard with a nominal bus speed of 10.4 kbps.

FEATURES

• Supports SAE/J1850 VPW standard for in-vehicle class B multiplexing

• Bus speed 10.4 kbps nominal

• Drive capability 32 bus nodes

• Low RFI due to output waveshaping with adjustable slew rate

• Direct battery operation with protection against +50V load dump, jump start and reverse battery

• Bus terminals proof against automotive transients up to –200V/+200V

• Thermal overload protection

• Very low bus idle power consumption

• Diagnostic loop-back mode

• 4X mode (41.6 kbps) reception capability

• ESD protected to 9 KV on bus and battery pins

• 8-pin SOIC