MAX14856:5kVRMS Isolated 500kbps/25Mbps Full-Duplex RS-485/RS-422 Transceivers with ±35kV ESD Protection

Industry's Most Robust Isolated RS-485

The MAX14856/MAX14858 isolated RS-485/RS-422 transceivers provide 5000VRMS (60s) of galvanic isolation between the cable side (RS-485/RS-422 driver/ receiver-side) and the UART side of the device. Isolation improves communication by breaking ground loops and reduces noise when there are large differences in ground potential between ports. These devices allow for robust communication up to 500kbps (MAX14856) or 25Mbps (MAX14858). The devices include one drive channel and one receive channel. The receiver is 1/4-unit load, allowing up to 128 transceivers on a common bus. Integrated true fail-safe circuitry ensures a logic-high on the receiver output when inputs are shorted or open. Undervoltage lockout disables the driver when the cable side or UART side power supplies are below functional levels. The driver outputs and receiver inputs are protected from ±35kV electrostatic discharge (ESD) to GNDB on the cable side, as specified by the Human Body Model (HBM). The devices are available in a wide-body 16-pin SOIC package and operate over the -40°C to +105°C temperature range.

Key Features
  • High-Performance Transceiver Enables Flexible Designs
    • Integrated LDO for Cable Side Power
    • Compliant with RS-485 EIA/TIA-485 Standard
    • 500kbps (MAX14856)/25Mbps (MAX14858) Maximum Data Rate
    • Allows Up to 128 Devices on the Bus
  • Integrated Protection Ensures for Robust Communication
    • ±35kV ESD (HBM) on Driver Outputs/Receiver Inputs
    • 5kVRMS Withstand Isolation Voltage for 60 Seconds (VISO)
    • 1200VPEAK Maximum Repetitive Peak-Isolation Voltage (VIORM)
    • 848VRMS Maximum Working-Isolation Voltage (VIOWM)
    • > 30 Years Lifetime at Rated Working Voltage
    • Withstands ±10kV Surge per IEC 61000-4-5
    • Thermal Shutdown
MAX14856, MAX14858: Functional Diagram
MAX14856, MAX14858: Functional Diagram
Applications/Uses
  • HVAC
  • Industrial Automation Equipment
  • Power Meters
  • Programmable Logic Controllers
DataSheet
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MAX14856-MAX14858 Data SheetMAX14856-MAX14858.pdf
Parametrics
Part NumberTx/RxDuplexVSUPPLY
(V)
Galvanic Isolation
(±V)
ICC
(mA)
Data Rate
(kbps)
ESD Protect.
(±kV)
Rx/Tx on BusSlew Rate LimitingOper. Temp.
(°C)
Package/PinsBudgetary
Price
typminSee Notes
MAX148561Tx + 1RxFull3.0 to 5.550004.750035128Yes-40 to +105SOIC HYBRID (W)/16$3.59 @1k
MAX1485825000-SOIC HYBRID (W)/16$4.50 @1k
Design kits & evaluation modules
Ordering Information
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX14856GWE+ActiveSOIC HYBRID (W),;16 pin;SOIC H;-40°C to +105°CSee data sheet
MAX14856GWE+TActiveSOIC HYBRID (W),;16 pin;SOIC H;-40°C to +105°CSee data sheet
MAX14856-MAX14858.pdf MAX14858