SP3485EN-L

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        "number": "1",
        "name": "RO",
        "type": "output",
        "description": "Receiver Output. CMOS-level output driven from the differential A/B receiver. High-Z when the receiver is disabled (RE=HIGH). Fail-safe HIGH when receiver inputs are open."
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        "description": "Receiver Output Enable, active LOW. A logic LOW enables the differential receiver (RO driven); a logic HIGH tri-states RO. Input high/low thresholds: VIH=2.0V min, VIL=0.8V max."
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        "description": "Driver Output Enable, active HIGH. A logic HIGH enables the differential driver outputs on A/B; a logic LOW tri-states them. VIH=2.0V min, VIL=0.8V max."
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        "description": "Driver Input. CMOS-level logic input whose state controls the differential driver output on A/B when DE is HIGH. VIH=2.0V min, VIL=0.8V max, IIN=±10 µA."
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        "description": "Positive supply, +3.3V ±5%. Absolute maximum +6.0V. Typical supply current 1000 µA (driver enabled, no load)."
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