The SN75ALS172A comprises four line drivers with 3-state differential outputs. They are designed to meet the requirements of ANSI Standards EIA/TIA-422-B and RS-485 and ITU Recommendation V.11. This device is optimized for balanced multipoint bus transmission at rates of up to 20 Mbaud. Each driver features wide positive and negative common-mode output voltage ranges, making it suitable for party-line applications in noisy environments.