SIPEX SP503CF

®
SP503
Application Note
■ DTE and DCE configurations with
the SP503
■ Connecting the SP503 to a DB-25
connector in DTE and DCE modes
■ Implementing V.35 with the SP503
■ Creating extra single-ended and
differential channels with the SP503
using the SP310A and SP485
■ Using external supplies with the SP503
used for V.35 but with external termination
resistors. For a typical design, four RS-232
chips would be used for a complete
RS-232 port, four RS-422 chips for an
RS-422 port and four chips for V.35 with an
external resistor network. Port programmability would require relays or switches so
that software lines can control whether
RS-232 is active or RS-422 is active. The
relays increase board capacity as well as
cost to the design.
Due to its flexibility and programmability,
the SP503 has been finding its way into
many new networking products. The SP503
offers an excellent replacement for discrete
solutions on X.25 implementations for frame
relay systems, multi-protocol routers and
other WAN products where many designs
run various modes such as RS-232,
RS-422, V.35 or V.36.
For RS-232, the older bipolar 1488 and
1489 parts, or even the newer MAX230 or
SP230 series have traditionally been used.
For RS-422 or RS-485, the 26LS31,
26LS32, 3488, and 3489 have been seen in
many designs. These parts have been also
The SP503 solves board space and cost
problems by offering a single packaged part
that supports various protocols and also
offers software programmability to the port.
Typical discrete solution vs. the SP503
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DCE implementation is the mirror image of the
DTE side. For the DTE, TxD is a driver which
drives the data to RxD, a receiver, on the DCE
side. TxC or TT is a driver on the DTE side
which drives the clock signal to the RxC receiver on the DCE side.
DTE and DCE configurations
with the SP503
The SP503 has designated signals such as "Transmit Data", "Clear-to-Send", etc.which designers can easily allocate the appropriate SP503
transceivers for the corresponding signals. The
data signals specified in the EIA standards and
CCITT are referenced in the SP503 datasheet as
DTE. Some customers have wondered if they
can use the SP503 for DCE applications.
Although it can be confusing at first glance, the
The next three pages illustrate the CCITT signal
allocations from the SP503 in either DTE or
DCE to the DB-25 connector. As shown, it is
possible to use a DB-25 connector for the various protocols offered by the SP503.
DB-25 Connector Pin Assignments for Various Protocols
DB-25 Pin #
RS-232
EIA-530
RS-449
RS-422
1
shield
shield
shield
shield
V.36
CCITT# 101 CCITT# 101
2
TxD
TxD(A)
SD(A)
T(A)
103(A)
103(A)
3
RxD
RxD(A)
RD(A)
R(A)
104(A)
104(A)
4
RTS
RTS(A)
RS(A)
C(A)
105
105(A)
5
CTS
CTS(A)
CS(A)
–
106
106(A)
6
DSR
DSR(A)
DM(A)
–
107
107(A)
7
Signal GND
Signal GND
Signal GND
Signal GND
102
102
8
DCD
RLSD(A)
RR(A)
I(A)
109
109(A)
9
–
RxC(B)
RT(B)
–
115(B)
115(B)
10
–
RLSD(B)
RR(B)
I(B)`
–
109(B)
11
–
TxC(B-DTE)
TT(B)
–
113(B)
113(B)
12
DCD (2nd)
TxCC(B-DCE)
ST(B)
S(B)
114(B)
114(B)
13
CTS (2nd)
CTS(B)
CS(B)
–
–
106(B)
TxD (2nd)
TxD(B)
SD(B)
T(B)
103(B)
103(B)
ST(A)
S(A)
114(B)
114(B)
14
15
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TxCC (DCE) TxCC(A-DCE)
16
RxD (2nd)
RxD(B)
RD(B)
R(B)
104(B)
104(B)
17
RxC
RxC(A)
RT(A)
–
115(A)
115(A)
18
LL
LL
LL
–
–
141
19
RTS (2nd)
RTS(B)
RS(B)
C(B)
–
105(B)
20
DTR
DTR(A)
TR(A)
–
–
–
21
RL
RL
RL
–
–
140
22
RI
DSR(B)
DM(B)
–
–
107(B)
23
SRS
DTR(B)
TR(B)
–
–
–
24
TxC (DTE)
TxC(A-DTE)
TT(A)
–
113(A)
113(A)
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DTE-DCE flexibility with the SP503 on a DB-25 serial port
SP503
DTE
Config.
TxD
TxC
DTR
SCC
RxD
1Y
RxC
2Y
3Y
CTS
DCD
"0" = DTE
"1" = DCE
Quad 2:1 Mux
RTS
1A
1B
2A
2B
4Y
3A
3B
4A
SEL 4B
14
TxD
15
TxC
13 DTR
16
RTS
1
RxD
20
RxC
80
CTS
19
DCD
78 DSR
21 RI
79
SCT
24
LL
17
RL
22 ST
61
SD(A)
SD(B) 59
63
TT(A)
TT(B) 65
58
TR(A)
56
TR(B)
RS(A) 54
52
RS(B)
70
RD(A)
71
RD(B)
RT(A) 37
38
RT(B)
66
CS(A)
67
CS(B)
35
RR(A)
36
RR(B)
68
DM(A)
DM(B) 69
76
SCT(A)
SCT(B) 77
39
IC(A)
40
IC(B)
51
LL(A)
49
LL(B)
42
ST(A)
44
ST(B)
47
RL(A)
2 3 4 5 12 11 10 9
RDEC0
RDEC1
RDEC2
RDEC3
TDEC0
TDEC1
TDEC2
TDEC3
DB-25
Connector
2 3 4 5 12 11 10 9
61
SD(A)
59
SD(B)
63
TT(A)
65
TT(B)
58
TR(A)
56
TR(B)
54
RS(A)
RS(B) 52
70
RD(A)
71
RD(B)
RT(A) 37
RT(B) 38
66
CS(A)
CS(B) 67
RR(A) 35
36
RR(B)
68
DM(A)
DM(B) 69
76
SCT(A)
77
SCT(B)
39
IC(A)
40
IC(B)
LL(A) 51
49
LL(B)
42
ST(A)
44
ST(B)
RL(A) 47
14
TxD
15
TxC
13 DTR
16 RTS
1
RxD
20 RxC
80
CTS
19
DCD
78
DSR
21
RI
79 SCT
24 LL
17
RL
22
ST
SP503
DCE
Config.
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3
16
17
9
6
22
5
13
2
14
24
11
4
19
18
20
23
21
8
10
15
12
22
7
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Driver / Receiver Connections to a DB-25 Connector
DTE Mode
13
RTS
16
TxC
15
ST
22
RL
17
LL
24
Receivers
RxD
1
RxC
20
CTS
80
DSR
78
DCD
19
RI
21
SCT
79
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59
58
56
54
Male
Connector
52
63
65
25
DTR
61
42
44
47
45
51
49
70
71
37
38
66
67
68
69
35
to pin 22 for non-RS-232
36
39
40 RI used for RS-232 only
76
77
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14
14
13
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TxD
1
Drivers
Driver / Receiver Connections to a DB-25 Connector
DCE Mode
TxD(A)
70
TxD(B)
71
TxC(A)
Receivers
RxD
1
37
TxC(B)
38
RTS(A)
Female
Connector
SP503CF
RxC
20
66
67
RTS(B)
13
25
DTR(A)
68
DTR(B)
69
LL
35
36
RL
CTS
80
DSR
78
DCD
19
39
40
RI
21
76
77
RxD(A)
RxD(B)
61
59
DSR(A)
to pin 22 for non-RS-232
CTS(A)
CTS(B)
RxC(B)
56
54
SCT(B)
42
44
RI
47
1
14
45
DCD(A)
DCD(B)*
14
DTR
13
RTS
16
63
65
SCT(A)
79
TxD Drivers
58
52
RxC(A)
SCT
51
49
TxC
15
ST
22
RL
17
LL
24
* The non-inverting LL driver output is not a
valid driver output for RS-449 and EIA-530.
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network to be connected to the driver outputs
and receiver inputs. Another method is to
implant the V.35 network into a cable if the user
requires conversion cables to switch from one
protocol to another. For example, if the serial
port has a DB-25 connector and requires an
ISO-2593 connector for V.35; a DB-25 to
ISO-2593 conversion cable containing the V.35
network is connected to the port.
SP503 V.35 External Termination
Resistors
V.35 implementation requires external resistors
to be connected to the driver outputs and receiver inputs. The resistors are needed for
reducing signal levels and maintaining input
and output impedance levels that conform to
CCITT Recommendation V.35. The drawings
below offer both receiver input termination and
driver output termination configurations that
will comply to V.35.
Of course this method will not allow programmability to the serial port if the user wants to run
various protocols to that port. To actively switch
protocols by software control, you can use analog switches or relays. Sipex recommends using low-ON resistance analog switches, such as
Siliconix DG643© analog switches for the driver
outputs, and solid-state relays such as the AT&T
LH1514© for the receiver inputs. See opposite
page for an example of the SP503 V.35 configuration. For other termination networks, please
consult the factory.
As you may know, the termination resistors are
for V.35 mode only and have to be disconnected
when another mode is programmed. There are
a few ways to connect and disconnect the network. One method is to add a daughter-card
option slot onto the main printed circuit board
where the SP503 is mounted. This allows the
user to add a mini-PC card that contains the V.35
A
50Ω
120Ω
50Ω
ZSOURCE = 97Ω [90Ω to 110Ω]
ZSC = 148Ω [135Ω to 165Ω]
B
V.35 Receiver Input Termination Resistor Network
200Ω
A
232Ω
-5V ±5%
107Ω
100Ω
LOAD
232Ω
Typical values
B
200Ω
ZSOURCE = 96Ω [50Ω to 150Ω]
ZSC = 154Ω [135Ω to 165Ω]
VD = 0.55V [+0.44V to +0.66V]
VDC_OFF = 0.0V [-0.6V to +0.6V]
V.35 Driver Output Termination Resistor Network
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SP503 Switching Configuration for V.35 Implementations
• Switches are Siliconix DG643DY analog switches.
• Solid-State Relays are AT&T, LH1514.
• Resistors are 1/8W, 1% tolerance.
• External Supplies necessary are: Vcc = +5V, V+ = +12V (for V+ on the DG643DY) and Vn = -5V.
SP503CF
TxD
14
Driver Outputs & Receiver Inputs
are in DTE mode.
V+12V
+12V
V-
TxD (103)
12
5
V+ 8
4
2
6
11
13
1
16
3
15
7
9
10 14
12
5
8 V+
4
2
6
200Ω
232Ω
A
-5V
11
13
1
16
3
15
7
9
14 10
107Ω
232Ω
200Ω
B
to pin 12 of the 74LS11
74LS11
+12V
DTR
13
74LS11
+12V
V-
15
12
5
V+ 8
4
2
6
11
13
1
16
3
15
7
9
10 14
22
RL
17
V-
12
5
8 V+
4
2
6
11
13
1
16
3
15
7
9
14 10
200Ω
232Ω
DG643
ST
200Ω
232Ω
-5V
107Ω
232Ω
200Ω
12
5
8 V+
4
2
6
11
13
1
16
3
15
7
9
14 10
DG643
TxC
to pin 12 of the 74LS11
to V-
TT (113)
DG643
RTS
16
+12V
V-
12
5
V+ 8
4
2
6
11
13
1
16
3
15
7
9
10 14
DG643
V-
DG643
Drivers
V+
DG643
+5V
-5V
107Ω
232Ω
200Ω
A
B
A
74LS11
LL
to pin 12 of the 74LS11
B
to pin 6 of the 74LS11
74LS11
1
24
A
Receivers
RxD
50Ω
8
7
5
LH1514
1
120Ω
RxD (104)
6
50Ω
B
RxC
3
20
3
A
CTS
50Ω
8
7
5
LH1514
80
120Ω
6
RxC (115)
50Ω
DSR
78
B
1
74LS11
to pin 6 of the 74LS11
DCD
1
19
RI
120Ω
7
5
LH1514
21
A
50Ω
8
6
TxCC (114)
50Ω
B
SCT
3
79
+5V
+5V
16
74LS11 (3-Input AND Gate)
1
(pins 3 & 11)
RDEC1 & TDEC1
(pins 4 & 10)
(pins 5 & 9)
RDEC2 & TDEC2
2
12
4
5
13
1/4
74LS11
6
RDEC3 & TDEC3
8
8
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3
1/4
74LS11
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The SP503 can be switched to RS-423 mode by
programming TDEC3, TDEC2, TDEC1, TDEC0
to "1000" for the drivers and RDECX to "1000"
for the receivers. However, external supplies
must be used in order to drive RS-423. The
internal charge pump can only support up to
three RS-423 drivers and three RS-423
receivers.
Typical Applications Questions
on the SP503
Can the SP503 be used with external power
supplies? If so, is there a power-up sequence?
The internal charge pump can be bypassed
through external supplies to VDD and VSS. The
external voltage should be +10V for VDD and
-10V for VSS. The tolerance is ±5%. The
absolute minimum limit for the external supplies
is ±7V and the absolute maximum limit is ±10.5V.
The SP503 does require a power-up sequence of
+10V, +5V, -10V for proper operation. Additional external circuitry will be required for the
correct sequencing. Consult factory for details.
What is the power dissipation in the SP503 and
in which mode does it consume the most power?
The SP503 dissipates approximately 400mW to
1.4W depending on the protocol. RS-485 mode
consumes the most power at 1.4W. For worst
case power dissipation, all seven drivers were
driven with a TTL signal and the outputs were
looped back into the receiver inputs to generate
a TTL output. All drivers and receivers were
active.
What is the maximum input voltage applied to
the receiver input without damaging the SP503?
The receiver inputs can tolerate up to ±16V in
any protocol without latching up the device.
Since RS-232 ranges from ±5V to ±15V; the
SP503 is well within the accepted range. It may
be worthwhile to include 15V clamping diodes
or transient voltage suppressors so that the receiver input will be held below ±15V.
MODE
RS-232
RS-422
RS-485
RS-449
EIA-530
V.35
What is the maximum short-circuit voltage that
can be applied to a SP503 driver output?
The driver outputs can be shorted up to ±16.0V
without causing damage to the driver. Between
the ±16V range, the SP503 adheres to the RS232 short circuit current limit of 100mA and to
the RS-422/RS-423 limit at 150mA. Again,
transient voltage suppressors or clamping diodes
will protect the SP503 if exceeding the ±16V
range is possible.
0.418W
0.970W
1.382W
0.959W
0.959W
1.055W
What is the state of the SP503 drivers and
receivers when the device is addressed with
1111?
The address for "1111" is not used in the SP503.
If the SP503 is programmed for "1111", the
drivers are approximately 1.0V and at a high
impedance (approx. 9MΩ). The receivers are
not tri-stated and the outputs are undefined. All
receiver inputs are at 15kΩ input impedance.
The SP503 can receive a "1111" address while
VCC is off. The supply current is approximately
50mA (VCC = +5V) while the address is at
"1111".
What is the state of the SP503 drivers and
receivers when the device is addressed with
0000?
The SP503 drivers are in a high impedance(over
1MΩ) tri-state condition when "0000" is addressed. The receivers are not tri-stated and the
outputs are undefined. This means that they
could be floating to either a high or low level
depending on the previous state of the receiver
input prior to the 0000 addressing change. The
receiver input impedance is at 15kΩ for "0000".
In the RS-232 signal assignments for the DB-25
connector, where does the SP503 account for
Test Mode (TM) ?
For most RS-232 applications, the signals commonly used are TxD, TxC, RxD, RxC, RTS,
CTS, DSR, SG, DCD, DTR and Frame Ground.
Can the SP503 be programmed for 7 drivers and
7 receivers in RS-423 mode?
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When the two drivers, ST and TT, are in tri-state
mode, what will the driver outputs tolerate for
maximum short circuit voltages? And the receiver, SCT, input?
The driver outputs will tolerate up to ±16.0V
without any damage to the circuit regardless of
whether or not ST and TT are in tri-state mode.
The tri-state circuitry does not affect the short
circuit protection on the driver outputs. The SCT
receiver input will tolerate up to ±16.0V without
any damage to the input structure regardless of
whether or not SCT is in tri-state mode.
In DTE mode; TxD, TxC, RTS, DTR are the
drivers and RxD, RxC, CTS, DSR, DCD are the
receivers. Since there are seven drivers and
seven receivers in the SP503, the designer can
easily use the SP503 for the above signals. Other
RS-232 applications will support diagnostic functions such as LL (driver), RL (driver), and TM
(receiver) which may or may not require extra
transceivers depending if other signals are not
used. Since Test Mode (TM) is a receiver for
DTE designs, the Ring Indicator (RI) receiver in
the SP503 (pin 21) can be used for TM if RI is not
used. If all the available drivers and receivers are
used in the SP503, then another RS-232 transceiver can be added. See page 230 and 231 for
suggestions on adding Sipex's RS-232 and
RS-485 transceivers.
What does Sipex recommend for transient voltage suppression techniques for the SP503?
For our evaluation boards, Sipex uses transient
voltage suppressor ICs from ProTek Devices,
model numbers LCA05C to LCA15C. The two
digits in the part number pertain to the rated
stand-off voltage, VWM, which is the maximum
working DC voltage applied to the device. These
TVS devices are especially designed for serial
data communications because of their low capacitance and low impedance. However, please
be aware that VWM values below the specified
input range of the transceiver will affect the input
impedance. For example, it would be fine to use
a 5V VWM value for RS-422 but for RS-232, the
receiver input voltage range is ±15V where lower
VWM voltages will drive the impedance to ground.
Another recommended manufacturer is AVX
Corporation TransGuard series of TVS components. AVX offers a variety of surface mount
back-to-back diodes.
Are the Schottky diodes used from Vcc to Vss
and from Vdd to C2- in the SP502 necessary for
the SP503?
Sipex has incorporated the Schottky diodes
(needed with the SP502) into the SP503 in order
to protect against potential start up problems due
to fast rate of rise on VCC(≥1V/µs) and overvoltage to the TTL inputs. However, a negative
voltage (Vin ≤ -5V) applied to the receiver inputs
while the SP503 is powered off will cause startup problems to the charge pump. In order to
guard against this condition, an external Schottky
diode should be placed from VCC to VDD to
minimize VCC current injection into the IC substrate and allow the charge pump to operate
properly. See page 203 Figure 6 - Typical
Operating Circuit, for diode connection
schematic.
ProTek Devices • P.O. Box 3129 • Tempe, AZ. 85280
• 602-431-8101
AVX Corporation • Myrtle Beach, SC • 803-448-9411
Can the SP503 be configured for V.36?
CCITT Recommendation V.36 is similar to RS449 where certain signals are RS-422 signals and
others are RS-423. Depending on different applications; "Transmit Data", "Terminal Timing",
"Request-to-Send", "Data Terminal Ready",
"Receive Data", "Transmit Clock", "Receive
Clock", "Clear-to-Send", "Data Carrier Detect",
and "DataSet Ready" are specified as Category 1
Circuits where the protocol is RS-422 for rates
over 20kbps. All other circuits are Category 2
Circuits which are specified as RS-423 circuits.
Depending on particular signals, the SP503 can
be easily used for V.36.
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The drawing on page 232 shows the SP503
configured with the ProTek SM16LC15C TVS
devices to protect the drivers and receivers from
ESD and over-voltage.
Will the SP503 conform to the physical layer
testing specified by NET1/NET2 for X.21 and
X.25 systems?
Sipex initiated a component level test for NET1/
NET2 for V.28, V.10, V.11, V.35 protocols. The
SP503 passed all the physical layer testing requirements prescribed by NET1/NET2. A full
test report can be furnished upon request.
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Creating extra RS-232 channels using the SP310A
1N5819
22µF
22µF
1
+5V
22µF
25
SP503CF
27
VCC
VDD
26
30
C1+
28
31
Drivers
TxD
14
59
DTR
13
56
RTS
16
52
TxC
15
65
ST
22
44
RL
17
45
LL
24
49
58
54
63
42
47
51
70
RxD
1
71
37
RxC
20
38
66
CTS
80
67
68
DSR
78
69
35
DCD
19
36
39
RI
21
40
76
SCT
79
(Pin 3 of
the SP503)
77
7
2
14
20
23
4
19
24
11
21
18
3
16
17
9
5
13
6
8
10
22
15
12
RDEC1
3
0.1µF 0.1µF 0.1µF
+5V
17
18
VCC
3 2
4 5
SP310ACT
6
C2- 7
C1V+
C1+
C2+ V-
DB-25 connector in
DTE configuration.
0.1µF
ON/OFF
12
15
11
8
TM
14
13
10
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61
Receivers
RDEC1
32
C1C2- VSS
C2+
25
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Creating extra differential channels using the SP485
1N5819
22µF
22µF
1
+5V
22µF
25
SP503CF
27
VCC
VDD
26
30
C1+
28
31
32
C1C2- VSS
C2+
Drivers
Receivers
61
TxD
14
59
DTR
13
56
RTS
16
52
TxC
15
65
ST
22
44
RL
17
45
LL
24
49
58
54
63
42
47
51
70
RxD
1
71
37
RxC
20
38
66
CTS
80
67
68
DSR
78
69
35
DCD
19
36
39
RI
21
40
76
SCT
79
TDEC2
77
22µF
7
2
14
20
23
4
19
24
11
21
18
3
16
17
9
5
13
6
8
10
22
15
12
TDEC2
10
DB-25 connector in
DTE configuration.
+5V
8
1µF
VCC
SP485
7
B 6
4
DI
3
1
RDEC1
(pin 3 of the SP503)
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A
DE
RO
2
5
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Using Transient Voltage Suppressors with the SP503
+5V
1N5819
22µF
22µF
28 31 25
C2+
C2-
VCC
27 26 30
VDD C1+ C1- 32
VSS
22µF
SP503CF
Drivers
TxD
14
DTR
13
RTS
16
15 14
13 12
11 10
TxC
15
ProTek Devices
SM16LC15C
ST
22
2
3
4
5
6
7
RL
17
Receivers
LL
24
RxD
1
RxC
20
CTS
80
15 14
13 12
11 10
DSR
78
ProTek Devices
SM16LC15C
DCD
19
2
3
4
5
6
7
RI
21
* - Please note that the ProTek transient
voltage suppressors should also be connected to the other SP503 drivers and receivers in the same configuration as shown
above.
SCT
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ORDERING INFORMATION
Model
Temperature Range
Package Types
SP503CF ............................................... 0°C to +70°C .................................................................. 80–pin QFP
SP503EB ....................................................................................................................SP503 Evaluation Board
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