The SP50x family of multi-protocol transceivers are designed for applications using serial ports in networking equipment such as routers, DSU/CSUs, multiplexors, access devices, and other networking equipment. This application note discusses and illustrates various configuration options, and other helpful hints about designing with the SP505 and the newer SP506 and SP507 products.

These one-chip serial port transceiver products supports seven popular serial interface standards for Wide Area Network (WAN) connectivity. With a built-in DC-DC charge pump converter, the SP505, SP506 and SP507 operate on +5V only. The seven drivers and seven receivers can be configured via software for RS-232, X.21, EIA-530, EIA-530A, RS-449, V.35, and V.36 interface modes at any time.