AM26C31CNE4 Texas Instruments Integrated Circuit (Dual-In-Line Packages) In Stock
The AM26C31CNE4 is a quad RS-422 differential line driver IC from Texas Instruments in a 16-pin PDIP package. It integrates four EIA-422-B compliant differential transmitters with standard input interface for long-distance serial data communication. Ideal for industrial automation, instrumentation, and multi-drop RS-422 network data transmission applications.
- Manufacturer
- Texas Instruments
- Package
- Dual-In-Line Packages
- Pin Count
- 16
- Lifecycle
- OBSOLETE
- Datasheet
- AM26C31CNE4 Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Integrated Circuit
- Temp Range
- ?°C to 70.0°C
- RoHS
- Compliant
- Lead Time
- 3–7 business days
- Shipping
- DHL Express · Worldwide
Key Features
- Four independent EIA-422-B / TIA-422-B compliant differential transmitters in a single 16-pin package maximize channel density for multi-channel RS-422 systems
- Differential output architecture provides excellent noise immunity for reliable data transmission over long cable runs in electrically noisy industrial environments
- Standard input interface with ultra-low high-level input current of 1 µA simplifies direct interface with CMOS and TTL logic without additional level translation
Applications
The AM26C31CNE4 is designed for industrial RS-422 data networks, motion control systems, and instrumentation buses where multiple differential transmission channels are required in a compact package. Its four independent drivers support multi-drop or point-to-point RS-422 links operating over long cable distances with high noise immunity. The through-hole PDIP package enables straightforward integration into industrial control boards and legacy communication system designs.
Specifications
| YTEOL | 0 |
| Differential Output | YES |
| Driver Number of Bits | 4 |
| High Level Input Current-Max | 0.000001A |
| Input Characteristics | STANDARD |
| Interface IC Type | LINE DRIVER |
| Interface Standard | EIA-422-B; TIA-422-B; V.11 |
| JESD-30 Code | R-PDIP-T16 |
| JESD-609 Code | e4 |
| Number of Functions | 4 |
| Out Swing-Min | 2V |
| Output Characteristics | 3-STATE |
| Output Low Current-Max | 0.02A |
| Output Polarity | COMPLEMENTARY |
| Package Body Material | PLASTIC/EPOXY |
| Package Equivalence Code | DIP16,.3 |
| Package Shape | RECTANGULAR |
| Package Style | IN-LINE |
| Qualification Status | Not Qualified |
| Supply Current-Max | 3mA |
| Supply Voltage-Max | 5.5V |
| Supply Voltage-Min | 4.5V |
| Supply Voltage-Nom | 5V |
| Supply Voltage1-Max | 5.5V |
| Supply Voltage1-Min | 4.5V |
| Supply Voltage1-Nom | 5V |
| Surface Mount | NO |
| Technology | BICMOS |
| Temperature Grade | COMMERCIAL |
| Terminal Finish | NICKEL PALLADIUM GOLD |
| Terminal Form | THROUGH-HOLE |
| Terminal Pitch | 2.54mm |
| Terminal Position | DUAL |
| Transmit Delay-Max | 12ns |
| Package | Dual-In-Line Packages |
Compliance & Regulatory
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes (Pb-Free) |
| ECCN | EAR99 |
| HTS Code | 8542.39.00.60 |
| Country of Origin | Mexico |
Alternate & Equivalent Parts
Compatible alternatives and drop-in replacements for AM26C31CNE4:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many differential transmitter channels does the AM26C31CNE4 contain?
The AM26C31CNE4 contains four independent differential line driver channels, all EIA-422-B and TIA-422-B compliant. Each channel provides a balanced differential output pair for robust, noise-immune data transmission, enabling a single IC to handle four simultaneous RS-422 communication lines in industrial systems.
What communication standard does the AM26C31CNE4 support?
The AM26C31CNE4 is compliant with the EIA-422-B, TIA-422-B, and V.11 differential serial communication standards. These standards define balanced voltage digital interface circuits used in industrial automation, instrumentation, and telecommunications for long-distance, noise-immune serial data transmission at speeds up to 10 Mbps over twisted-pair cables.
What package does the AM26C31CNE4 use and what does the NE4 suffix mean?
The AM26C31CNE4 is housed in a 16-pin plastic dual-in-line (PDIP) through-hole package. The NE4 suffix indicates the standard commercial temperature grade with enhanced packaging compliance for RoHS requirements. The PDIP package makes it ideal for through-hole PCB assembly in industrial control and communication equipment.
What applications is the AM26C31CNE4 suited for?
The AM26C31CNE4 is suited for RS-422 multi-drop networks, industrial automation controllers, CNC machine tool communication buses, programmable logic controller (PLC) data links, and instrumentation interfaces requiring four simultaneous differential transmitters. Its high noise immunity and long cable drive capability make it ideal for factory floor and process control environments with significant electrical interference.
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