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MAX488EEPA

Manufacturer: MAXIM, MAXI, MAX

15kV ESD-Protected / Slew-Rate-Limited / Low-Power / RS-485/RS-422 Transceivers

Partnumber Manufacturer Quantity Availability
MAX488EEPA MAXIM, MAXI, MAX 180 In Stock

Description and Introduction

15kV ESD-Protected / Slew-Rate-Limited / Low-Power / RS-485/RS-422 Transceivers The MAX488EEPA is a low-power transceiver manufactured by Maxim Integrated (now part of Analog Devices). Below are its specifications, descriptions, and features based on factual information from Ic-phoenix technical data files:

### **Manufacturer:**  
- **MAX** (Maxim Integrated, now part of Analog Devices)  

### **Part Number:**  
- **MAX488EEPA**  

### **Description:**  
- The MAX488EEPA is a **low-power RS-485/RS-422 transceiver** designed for balanced communication.  
- It operates with a **single +5V power supply** and is suitable for **half-duplex** communication.  
- The device is compliant with **RS-485 and RS-422 standards**, ensuring reliable data transmission over long distances.  

### **Key Features:**  
1. **Low Power Consumption:**  
   - **Driver disabled supply current:** 0.3µA (typical)  
   - **Receiver disabled supply current:** 0.3µA (typical)  

2. **Data Rate:**  
   - Supports **up to 2.5Mbps** data transmission rate.  

3. **ESD Protection:**  
   - **±15kV** Human Body Model (HBM) ESD protection on driver outputs and receiver inputs.  

4. **Thermal Shutdown Protection:**  
   - Prevents damage due to excessive power dissipation.  

5. **Driver Output Short-Circuit Protection:**  
   - Ensures robustness in fault conditions.  

6. **Receiver Fail-Safe Design:**  
   - Ensures a **logic-high output** when inputs are open or shorted.  

7. **Package:**  
   - **8-pin PDIP (Plastic Dual In-line Package)**  

8. **Operating Temperature Range:**  
   - **-40°C to +85°C** (Industrial grade)  

9. **Half-Duplex Communication:**  
   - Supports bidirectional data transmission on a single twisted-pair line.  

10. **Compliance:**  
   - Meets **TIA/EIA-485-A and TIA/EIA-422-B** standards.  

### **Applications:**  
- Industrial control systems  
- RS-485/RS-422 networks  
- Building automation  
- Point-of-sale equipment  
- Long-distance data transmission  

This information is based on the manufacturer's datasheet and technical specifications. For detailed electrical characteristics and application notes, refer to the official documentation.

Application Scenarios & Design Considerations

15kV ESD-Protected / Slew-Rate-Limited / Low-Power / RS-485/RS-422 Transceivers

Alternative Part Number

  • SP485ECP-L --: Pin-compatible RS-485 transceiver in DIP-8 with similar low-power half-duplex operation, direct functional drop-in for MAX488.
  • SN75176BP --: Industry-standard DIP-8 RS-485 differential bus transceiver, widely available and electrically compatible with MAX488 in most applications.
  • ADM485ANZ --: Low-power RS-485 transceiver in DIP-8 with comparable data rate and drive capability, suitable replacement with minor evaluation.
  • SP483ECP --: Pin-compatible low-power RS-485/RS-422 transceiver in DIP-8 with similar data rate and supply range, widely used as a MAX488 drop-in replacement.
  • SP488EEP --: Pin-compatible RS-485/RS-422 transceiver in a PDIP-8 package with equivalent electrical characteristics, widely used as a drop-in replacement for the MAX488.
  • ADM488AN --: Low-power RS-485/RS-422 transceiver in PDIP-8 offering comparable functionality and pinout, suitable as an alternative from a different series.

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