MAX485CSA -RS-485/RS-422 Transceiver IC (SOIC-8)

The MAX481, MAX483, MAX485, MAX487–MAX491, and MAX1487 are low-power transceivers for RS-485 and RS-422 communication. Each part contains one driver and one receiver.

Features:

• Low Power Consumption Minimizes Thermal Dissipation, Reducing System Cost
  • 120µA to 500µA Quiescent Current
  • Shutdown Current of 0.1µA
  • Single 5V Supply Voltage
• Slew-Rate-Limited Drivers (MAX483/MAX487/MAX488 and MAX489)
  • Up to 250kbps Data Rate
  • Unlimited Drivers: Up to 2.5Mbps Data Rate
• Integrated Protection Enhances System Robustness
  • Short Circuit Current Limited Driver
  • Integrated Thermal Shutdown
  • Receiver Fail-Safe for Input Open Circuit
  • Guarantees Logic High
• 1/4 Unit Loading (MAX487/ MAX1487 only) Allows Up to 128 Devices on a Single Bus
  • 48kΩ Receiver Input Resistance

Applications:

• Industrial-Control Local Area Networks
• Level Translators
• Low-Power RS-422 Transceivers
• Low-Power RS-485 Transceivers
• Transceivers for EMI-Sensitive Applications

Package Includes:

• 1x MAX485CSA RS-485/RS-422 Transceiver IC(SOIC-8)

Development Resources:

• Datasheet