Product Summary

The MAX491ESD is a low-power transceiver for RS-485 and RS-422 communication. Each part contains one driver and one receiver. The driver slew rate of the MAX491ESD is not limited, allowing them to transmit up to 2.5Mbps. Applications include Low-Power RS-485 Transceivers, Low-Power RS-422 Transceivers, Level Translators, Transceivers for EMI-Sensitive Applications and Industrial-Control Local Area Networks.

Parametrics

MAX491ESD absolute maximum ratings: (1)Supply Voltage (VCC): 12V; (2)Control Input Voltage (RE, DE): -0.5V to (VCC + 0.5V); (3)Driver Input Voltage (DI): -0.5V to (VCC + 0.5V); (4)Driver Output Voltage (A, B): -8V to +12.5V; (5)Receiver Input Voltage (A, B): -8V to +12.5V; (6)Receiver Output Voltage (RO): -0.5V to (VCC +0.5V); (7)Storage Temperature Range: -65℃ to +160℃; (8)Lead Temperature (soldering, 10sec): +300℃.

Features

MAX491ESD features: (1)For Fault-Tolerant Applications; (2)For Space-Constrained Applications; (3)For Multiple Transceiver Applications; (4)For Fail-Safe Applications; (5)For Low-Voltage Applications.

Diagrams

MAX491ESD Pin Configuration and Typical Operating Circuit 

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MAX491ESD+
MAX491ESD+

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RS-422/RS-485 Interface IC RS-485/RS-422 Transceiver

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0-1: $2.45
1-25: $1.64
25-50: $1.19
50-100: $1.18
MAX491ESD+T
MAX491ESD+T

Maxim Integrated Products

RS-422/RS-485 Interface IC RS-485/RS-422 Transceiver

Data Sheet

0-2090: $1.04
2090-2500: $1.04
MAX491ESD-T
MAX491ESD-T

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RS-422/RS-485 Interface IC

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Negotiable 
MAX491ESD
MAX491ESD

Maxim Integrated Products

RS-422/RS-485 Interface IC

Data Sheet

Negotiable