Table 3-1. Component Overview (continued)
Jumper ID
Function
Package
Comment
Installed?
C11
VL Supply Decoupling
Cap
0603
HF Decoupling – Close to
IC Package
Y
C12
Common Mode
Decoupling Cap “A” Line
0805
N/A
N
C13
Common Mode
Decoupling Cap “B” Line
0805
N/A
N
C14
Termination Capacitor RX 0805
N/A
N
C15
Termination Capacitor TX
0805
N/A
N
C16
Common Mode
Decoupling Cap “Y” Line
0805
N/A
N
C17
Common Mode
Decoupling Cap “Z” Line
0805
N/A
N
LED ID
Function
Package
Comment
Installed?
D1
“R” Line LED – Red
Non-Standard
N/A
Y
D2
“D” Line LED – Green
Non-Standard
N/A
Y
D3
“VCC” LED – Blue
Non-Standard
N/A
Y
IC ID
Function
Package
Comment
Installed?
U1
RS-485 Transceiver
VSON (DRC)
THVD1424
Y
The default setup is optimized to work with the THVD1424. Operating in a single supply mode without a common
mode voltage. By shorting header J7 (VL = VCC), with control signals being applied externally at J2-J4 and J8 or
by using the headers J2-J4 and J8 to shunt to associated pin to GND or VCC/VL. The board is ready to operate
in its default state. See
for information on power supplies
and operational modes of the board respectively.
3.1.1 Powering the Boarde
3.1.1.1 Single Supply Operation
The THVD1424 has both a VCC pin (used for the RS-485 bus pins) and VL pin (Used for console facing pins). In
single supply operation mode for the THVD1424 the VL pin should be shorted to VCC by shorting the J7 header
pins, so that the digital logic circuits connected to the Logic supply are properly powered.
Table 3-2. Single Supply Operation Configuration Table
Component ID
Comment
J5
Leave V
L
terminal Open
J6
Attach V
CC
(3 V to 5.5 V) to Terminal
J7
Short Jumper to make sure V
L
= V
CC
C2, C3, C4, and C5
Leave Uninstalled
C6 and C8
If More Decoupling Capacitance is Desired Attach Capacitors to C6
and C8
R15
Install Resistor if Low impedance pathway between GND and
EARTH is desired
To apply power onto the board, VCC is applied through the J6 terminal. With the board oriented with J6 on
the top of the board, as shown in figure 1.1, the signals are, from right to left, EARTH, GND, and V
CC
. The
EARTH and GND distinction are used to help the end user determine operational qualities w.r.t. ground potential
differences. If testing methods on reducing ground loop current install a resistor on pad R15. Check data sheet
for proper powering considerations as this will either recommend 3.3V, 5V or 3.3V to 5V.
Board Description
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