Product Summary

The MAX3485ESA is a 3.3V, low-power transceiver for RS-485 and RS-422 communication. Each part contains one driver and one receiver. The MAX3485ESA transmits at up to 10Mbps. Applications include Low-Power RS-485/RS-422 Transceivers, Telecommunications, Transceivers for EMI-Sensitive Applications and Industrial-Control Local Area Networks.

Parametrics

MAX3485ESA absolute maximum ratings: (1)Supply Voltage (VCC): 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 +160℃; (8)Lead Temperature (soldering, 10sec): +300℃.

Features

MAX3485ESA features: (1)Operate from a Single 3.3V Supply—No Charge Pump; (2)Interoperable with +5V Logic; (3)8ns Max Skew; (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

MAX3485ESA Pin Configuration and Typical Operating Circuit 

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MAX3485ESA
MAX3485ESA

Maxim Integrated Products

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

Data Sheet

0-2075: $1.34
2075-5000: $1.33
MAX3485ESA/GG8
MAX3485ESA/GG8

Maxim Integrated Products

RS-422/RS-485 Interface IC

Data Sheet

Negotiable 
MAX3485ESA+
MAX3485ESA+

Maxim Integrated Products

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

Data Sheet

0-1: $3.34
1-25: $2.23
25-50: $1.57
50-250: $1.55
MAX3485ESA-T
MAX3485ESA-T

Maxim Integrated Products

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

Data Sheet

0-2000: $1.44
2000-2500: $1.44
MAX3485ESA+T
MAX3485ESA+T

Maxim Integrated Products

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

Data Sheet

0-2080: $1.39
2080-2500: $1.39