MAX490ECPA

15kV ESD-Protected / Slew-Rate-Limited / Low-Power / RS-485/RS-422 Transceivers The MAX490ECPA is a low-power, slew-rate-limited RS-485/RS-422 transceiver manufactured by Maxim Integrated (now part of Analog Devices).  

### **Specifications:**  
- **Manufacturer:** Maxim Integrated (MMAXI)  
- **Package:** 8-Pin PDIP (Plastic Dual In-Line Package)  
- **Supply Voltage Range:** +4.75V to +5.25V  
- **Operating Temperature Range:** 0°C to +70°C  
- **Data Rate:** Up to 2.5Mbps  
- **Number of Drivers/Receivers:** 1 Driver, 1 Receiver  
- **Slew-Rate Limited:** Reduces EMI and reflections  
- **Low Power Consumption:**  
  - **Shutdown Current:** 1µA (max)  
  - **Quiescent Current:** 120µA (max)  

### **Descriptions:**  
- Designed for half-duplex RS-485/RS-422 communication.  
- Features slew-rate limiting for improved signal integrity.  
- Includes thermal shutdown and short-circuit protection.  
- Supports up to 32 unit loads on a bus.  

### **Features:**  
- **Low-Power Operation:** Suitable for battery-powered applications.  
- **Slew-Rate Limited:** Minimizes EMI in noisy environments.  
- **ESD Protection:** ±15kV Human Body Model (HBM) on I/O pins.  
- **Fail-Safe Receiver:** Ensures logic-high output when inputs are open or shorted.  
- **Hot-Swap Capability:** Glitch-free power-up/power-down.  

This transceiver is commonly used in industrial control, automotive, and instrumentation systems requiring robust serial communication.

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