Product Overview
The MAX3485ESA+ from Analog Devices (formerly Maxim Integrated) is a 3.3 V low-power RS-485/RS-422 transceiver with half-duplex communication, data rates up to 10 Mbps, and ±15 kV ESD protection in an 8-pin SOIC package.
Key Specifications
| Type | RS-485/RS-422 Transceiver (Half-Duplex) |
| Supply Voltage | 3.3 V |
| Data Rate | Up to 10 Mbps |
| Common-Mode Voltage Range | -7 V to +12 V |
| Driver Output Voltage | ±1.5 V min (54 Ohm load) |
| Receiver Input Impedance | 1/4 Unit Load (96 kOhm min) |
| ESD Protection | ±15 kV HBM on bus pins |
| Quiescent Current | 1.2 mA (typical) |
| Shutdown Current | 1 nA (typical) |
| Package | SOIC-8 (5.0 x 4.0 mm) |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to 85°C |
Features
- 3.3 V single supply operation
- 10 Mbps data rate for high-speed communication
- Half-duplex operation with driver/receiver enable
- ±15 kV ESD protection on bus pins
- 1/4 unit load allows up to 128 devices on bus
Applications
- Industrial automation and process control
- RS-485/RS-422 network communication
- Building automation and HVAC systems
- Point-of-sale and security systems
- Telecom equipment and level translation