The maximum cable length supported by the SN65HVD1040DRG4 is approximately 100 meters, depending on the cable quality and the baud rate.
To ensure signal integrity and minimize EMI, use twisted-pair cables, keep the transmitter and receiver close to each other, use shielding, and follow proper PCB layout and grounding techniques.
The recommended termination scheme for the SN65HVD1040DRG4 is a 120-ohm differential termination resistor at the receiving end, and a 1-kohm pull-up resistor to VCC at the transmitting end.
Yes, the SN65HVD1040DRG4 can be used for other applications that require a half-duplex transceiver, such as RS-422 or other proprietary protocols.
To handle hot-swapping or hot-plugging, use a external switch or a dedicated hot-swap controller to ensure that the bus is properly terminated and the device is properly powered down before removal.