The DS96F172ME/883QS is a Quad Differential Bus Transceiver designed for harsh environments. Manufactured by National Semiconductor (now Texas Instruments), this transceiver is built to meet stringent military specifications, indicated by the '/883QS' designation. It's engineered for reliable data transmission in noisy industrial and military applications, offering robust performance and high noise immunity.

Applications

• Military communication systems
• Avionics data buses
• Industrial control networks in harsh environments
• High-reliability data transmission systems

Features

• Quad differential transceivers in a single package
• Designed for multipoint data transmission per TIA/EIA-485 standards
• High common-mode noise rejection
• Meets military standard 883 Class B requirements
• Wide supply voltage range
• Thermal shutdown protection
• Output short-circuit protection

Benefits

• Increased reliability in harsh operating conditions due to military-grade construction and testing.
• Reduced board space with four transceivers in a single package.
• Improved data integrity due to high noise immunity and common-mode rejection.
• Protection against damage from over-temperature and short-circuit conditions.
• Simplified system design with wide supply voltage tolerance.

Additional Details

The DS96F172ME/883QS operates from a single 5V power supply. It features a wide input common-mode voltage range, making it suitable for noisy environments where ground potential differences can occur. The device’s outputs are designed to drive terminated transmission lines, ensuring signal integrity at high data rates. It is supplied in a hermetically sealed package for enhanced reliability and resistance to environmental factors such as moisture and temperature extremes. The transceiver supports data rates up to 10 Mbps and is compatible with various differential bus standards.