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The user is designing a multiprotocol communication port using the LTC2870 for RS232, RS485 half-duplex, and RS422. The final answer confirms the connection scheme is correct but advises against floating unused pins. The user seeks clarification on whether it is safe to leave Y, Z, A, or B pins floating at the terminal side in unused modes and asks if Analog Devices recommends external pull-up or pull-down resistors for noise prevention and EMC issues. The user also inquires if the internal circuitry isolates these pins in unused modes and requests best practices for handling multi-function I/O pins in multi-protocol applications.
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Category: Datasheet/Specs
Product Number: LTC2870

Hello dear all, 

I am designing a multiprotocol communication port for my board and ı want to put 3 option for it, RS232, RS485 Half duplex and RS422. In my design, I want to permanently connect TX and RX pins of my controller to transciever's TX and RX pins. ANd also ı want to connect transciever's output to my ouput terminal in a permanent order. When i read the datasheet of the product ı am confused because some of the schematics are not clear enough and the document does not show how to use it for my usage purpose. I only want to be verified before i go for my design.  This is what i want to do: 

          -  I connect uC's pins to transcievers pins,  like TX-->DY and RX-->RA. The connection will be directly connected.

          -  For terminal side of the circuit there are 3 different case. RS232, RS485, RS422.

Terminal Pin Configuration

Terminal Pin   RS232     RS485 Half Duplex     RS422          LTC2870 Pins

         1              TX                       A                        Y      -->               Y

         2              NC                      B                        Z      -->               Z

         3              RX                      NC                     A      -->                A

         4              NC                      NC                     B     -->                B

         5             GND                 GND                  GND   -->              GND

If i do configuration of the terminal like above would it work or not? 

When i read the document i understood that i have to design like that but unfortunatelly some of schematics made me confused. 

Could you verify my usage scenario does work or not?

Regards

Burak Özdemir 

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