The SN65HVS880 is a 24-V, eight-channel, digital-input serializer for high-channel density digital input modules of PC and PLC based systems in industrial automation. In combination with galvanic isolators the device completes the interface between the 24-V sensor outputs of the field-side and the low-voltage controller inputs at the control-side. Input signals provided by EN60947-5-2 compliant 2- and 3-wire proximity switches are current-limited and then validated by internal debounce filters. The input switching characteristic is in accordance with IEC61131-2 for Type 1, 2, and 3 sensor switches.

Upon the application of load and clock signals, input data is latched in parallel into the shift register and afterwards clocked out serially via a subsequent isolator into a serial PLC input.