Key Features

• Integrated Protection Increases Robustness
  • ±35kV HBM ESD per JEDEC JS-001-2012
  • ±12kV Contact ESD per IEC 61000-4-2
  • ±15kV Air Gap ESD per IEC 61000-4-2
  • True Fail-Safe Receiver Prevents False Transitions on Receiver Input Short or Open
  • Hot Swap Eliminates False Transitions During Power-Up or Hot Insertion
  • Short-Circuit-Protected Outputs
  • Thermal Shutdown Circuitry Prevents Excessive Power Dissipation
• Low Current Reduces Power Consumption
  • 15µA Shutdown Current
  • 2.5mA Supply Current Typical with No Load
• Profibus Compliant with Minimum 20Mbps Data Rate
• Allows Up to 128 Transceivers on the Bus
• -40°C to +125°C Automotive Temperature Range in Tiny 8-Pin (3mm x 3mm) TDFN

MAX14770E: Functional Diagram

Applications/Uses

• Industrial Fieldbuses
• Machine Encoders
• Motion Controllers
• PROFIBUS-DP Networks
• RS-485 Networks