RS-485 is a cost-effective solution in serial communication networks. It can be used up to data rates at 10 Mbit/s or distances up to 1200m at lower speeds. This RS-485 Shield is a standard add-on board for Raspberry Pi. It is integrated with a simple screw terminal as well as a DB9 interface.
Highlighted Features
- One driver and one receiver per part
- EMI noise minimization
- Transmission rate up to 2.5Mbps
- No driver slew rate limitation
- Short-circuit current limited
- Fail-Safe Applications
- Compatible: Raspberry Pi 4
Applications
- Low-Power RS-485 Transceivers
- Level Translators
- Transceivers for EMI-Sensitive Applications Industrial-Control Local Area Networks
- Half-duplex applications
Hardware Overview
Figure: Device Schematics