Low-Power / Slew-Rate-Limited RS-485/RS-422 Transceivers The MAX488ESA is a low-power transceiver manufactured by Maxim Integrated, designed for RS-485 and RS-422 communication.  

### **Specifications:**  
- **Supply Voltage:** +4.75V to +5.25V  
- **Operating Temperature Range:** -40°C to +85°C  
- **Data Rate:** Up to 2.5Mbps  
- **Number of Drivers/Receivers:** 1 Driver, 1 Receiver  
- **Half-Duplex Operation**  
- **Low Power Consumption:**  
  - 120µA (Quiescent Current)  
  - 0.1µA (Shutdown Mode)  
- **ESD Protection:** ±15kV (Human Body Model)  
- **Package:** 8-pin SOIC (MAX488ESA)  

### **Descriptions and Features:**  
- **RS-485/RS-422 Compliance:** Ensures compatibility with industry standards.  
- **Reduced EMI & Reflections:** Features slew-rate-limited drivers for low-noise operation.  
- **Fail-Safe Receiver:** Ensures a logic-high output when inputs are open or shorted.  
- **Low-Power Shutdown Mode:** Allows power-saving operation when not in use.  
- **Industrial Temperature Range:** Suitable for harsh environments.  

The MAX488ESA is commonly used in industrial control systems, building automation, and point-to-point data transmission.

Low-Power / Slew-Rate-Limited RS-485/RS-422 Transceivers