Product Summary

The MAX3483EPA is a 3.3V, low-power transceiver for RS-485 and RS-422 communication. Each part contains one driver and one receiver. The MAX3483EPA features slew-rate-limited drivers that minimize EMI and reduce reflections caused by improperly terminated cables, allowing error-free data transmission at data rates up to 250kbps. Applications include Low-Power RS-485/RS-422 Transceivers, Telecommunications Transceivers for EMI-Sensitive Applications and Industrial-Control Local Area Networks.

Parametrics

MAX3483EPA absolute maximum ratings: (1)Supply Voltage: +7V; (2)Control Input Voltage (RE, DE): -0.3V to +7V; (3)Driver Input Voltage (DI): -0.3V to +7V; (4)Driver Output Voltage (A, B, Y, Z): -7.5V to +12.5V; (5)Receiver Input Voltage (A, B): -7.5V to +12.5V; (6)Receiver Output Voltage (RO): -0.3V to (VCC + 0.3V); (7)Storage Temperature Range: -65℃ to +150℃; (8)Lead Temperature (soldering, 10sec): +300℃.

Features

MAX3483EPA features: (1)operate from a Single 3.3V Supply-No Charge Pump!; (2)Interoperable with +5V Logic; (3)Slew-Rate Limited for Errorless Data Transmission; (4)2nA Low-Current Shutdown Mode; (5)-7V to +12V Common-Mode Input Voltage Range; (6)Allows up to 32 Transceivers on the Bus; (7)Full-Duplex and Half-Duplex Versions Available; (8)Industry Standard 75176 Pinout; (9)Current-Limiting and Thermal Shutdown for Driver Overload Protection.

Diagrams

MAX3483EPA Pin Configuration and Typical Operating Circuit 

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RS-422/RS-485 Interface IC 3.3V 10Mbps Transceiver

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0-1: $3.34
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MAX3483EPA
MAX3483EPA

Maxim Integrated Products

RS-422/RS-485 Interface IC

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