MAX3485E:3.3V Powered, ±15kV ESD-Protected, 12Mbps, Slew-Rate-Limited True RS-485/RS-422 Transceivers

Devices in the MAX3483E family (MAX3483E/MAX3485E/MAX3486E/MAX3488E/MAX3490E/MAX3491E) are ±15kV ESD-protected, +3.3V, low-power transceivers for RS-485 and RS-422 communications. Each device contains one driver and one receiver. The MAX3483E and MAX3488E feature slew-rate-limited drivers that minimize EMI and reduce reflections caused by improperly terminated cables, allowing error-free data transmission at data rates up to 250kbps. The partially slew-rate-limited MAX3486E transmits up to 2.5Mbps. The MAX3485E, MAX3490E, and MAX3491E transmit at up to 12Mbps. All devices feature enhanced electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection. All transmitter outputs and receiver inputs are protected to ±15kV using IEC 1000-4-2 Air-Gap Discharge, ±8kV using IEC 1000-4-2 Contact Discharge, and ±15kV using the Human Body Model. Drivers are short-circuit current limited and are protected against excessive power dissipation by thermal shutdown circuitry that places the driver outputs into a high-impedance state. The receiver input has a fail-safe feature that guarantees a logic-high output if both inputs are open circuit. The MAX3488E, MAX3490E, and MAX3491E feature full-duplex communication, while the MAX3483E, MAX3485E, and MAX3486E are designed for half-duplex communication.

Key Features
  • ESD Protection for RS-485 I/O Pins
    • ±15kV-Human Body Model
    • ±8kV-IEC 1000-4-2, Contact Discharge
    • ±15kV-IEC 1000-4-2, Air-Gap Discharge
  • Operate from a Single +3.3V Supply-No Charge Pump Required
  • Interoperable with +5V Logic
  • Guaranteed 12Mbps Data Rate (MAX3485E/MAX3490E/MAX3491E)
  • Slew-Rate Limited for Errorless Data Transmission (MAX3483E/MAX3488E)
  • 2nA Low-Current Shutdown Mode (MAX3483E/MAX3485E/MAX3486E/MAX3491E)
  • -7V to +12V Common-Mode Input Voltage Range
  • Full-Duplex and Half-Duplex Versions Available
  • Industry-Standard 75176 Pinout (MAX3483E/MAX3485E/MAX3486E)
  • Current-Limiting and Thermal Shutdown for Driver Overload Protection
MAX3483E, MAX3485E, MAX3486E, MAX3488E, MAX3490E, MAX3491E: Pin Configurations and Typical Operating Circuits
MAX3483E, MAX3485E, MAX3486E, MAX3488E, MAX3490E, MAX3491E: Pin Configurations and Typical Operating Circuits
Applications/Uses
  • Industrial Control Local Area Networks
  • Integrated Services Digital Networks
  • Packet Switching
  • Telecommunications
  • Transceivers for EMI-Sensitive Applications
DataSheet
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MAX3483E-MAX3491E Data SheetMAX3483E-MAX3491E.pdf
Parametrics
Part NumberTx/RxDuplexVSUPPLY
(V)
ICC
(mA)
Data Rate
(kbps)
ESD Protect.
(±kV)
Tx ENRx ENICC (Shutdn.)
(µA)
Rx/Tx on BusRx Failsafe w/ InputsSlew Rate LimitingOper. Temp.
(°C)
Package/PinsBudgetary
Price
typmintypSee Notes
MAX3483E1Tx + 1RxHalf3.3125015YesYes0.00232OpenNo-40 to +85
0 to +70
PDIP(N)/8
SOIC(N)/8
$2.25 @1k
MAX3485EHalf12000YesYes0.002PDIP(N)/8
SOIC(N)/8
MAX3486EHalf2500YesYes0.002PDIP(N)/8
SOIC(N)/8
MAX3488EFull250NoNo-PDIP(N)/8
SOIC(N)/8
MAX3490EFull12000NoNo-PDIP(N)/8
SOIC(N)/8
MAX3491EFull12000YesYes0.002PDIP(N)/14
SOIC(N)/14
Quality and Environmental Data
Ordering Information
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX3485ECPANo Longer AvailableMAX3485ECPA+PDIP(N),;8 pin;81.9 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX3485ECPA+ActivePDIP(N),;8 pin;81.9 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX3485ECSANo Longer AvailableMAX3485ECSA+SOIC(N),;8 pin;30.9 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX3485ECSA+ActiveSOIC(N),;8 pin;30.9 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX3485ECSA+TActiveSOIC(N),;8 pin;30.9 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX3485ECSA-G069No Longer AvailableN.SO;0°C to +70°CSee data sheet
MAX3485ECSA-TNo Longer AvailableMAX3485ECSA+TSOIC(N),;8 pin;30.9 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX3485ECSA-TG069No Longer AvailableSOIC(N),;8 pin;30.9 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX3485EEPANo Longer AvailablePDIP(N),;8 pin;81.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX3485EESANo Longer AvailableMAX3485EESA+SOIC(N),;8 pin;30.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX3485EESA+ActiveSOIC(N),;8 pin;30.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX3485EESA-G002No Longer AvailableN.SO;-40°C to +85°CSee data sheet
MAX3485EESA-TNo Longer AvailableMAX3485EESA+TSOIC(N),;8 pin;30.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX3485EESA-TG002No Longer AvailableN.SO;-40°C to +85°CSee data sheet
MAX3485EESA/GH9No Longer AvailableMAX3485EESA+SOIC(N),;8 pin;30.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX3485EESA/GH9-TNo Longer AvailableMAX3485EESA+SOIC(N),;8 pin;30.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX3485ESA/GG8ActiveSOIC(N),;8 pin;30.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX3485ESA/GG8-TNo Longer AvailableMAX3485ESA+N.SO;-40°C to +85°CSee data sheet
MAX3483E-MAX3491E.pdf MAX3491E
Explanation of Maxim RS-485 Features MAX489
MAX3485E.pdf MAX3485E
MAX3483E-MAX3491E.pdf MAX3491E