MAX3491AE:+3.3V-Powered, ±20kV ESD-Protected, 20Mbps and Slew-Rate-Limited RS-485/RS-422 Transceivers

High ESD protection increases robustness and reliability of industrial end equipment

Devices in the MAX3483AE family (MAX3483AE/MAX3485AE/MAX3488AE/MAX3490AE/MAX3491AE) are ±20kV ESD-protected RS-485/422 transceivers, optimized for extended cable runs in noisy environments. All devices operate from a single 3.3V supply. The MAX3483AE and MAX3485AE are half-duplex transceivers. The MAX3488AE, MAX3490AE, and MAX3491AE are full-duplex transceivers. All receivers feature a unit-load input impedance, allowing up to 32 devices on a single bus. Each transceiver includes a fail-safe receiver, ensuring that the receiver output (RO) is high when inputs are shorted, open, or connected to a tri-state bus. All devices feature enhanced electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection. All transmitter outputs and receiver inputs are protected to ±20kV HBM ESD, ±15kV Air-Gap ESD and ± 8kV Contact ESD in accordance to IEC 61000-4-2. The MAX3483AE, MAX3485AE, MAX3488AE, and MAX3490AE are available in industry standard 8-pin SO package, while the MAX3491AE is available in a 14-pin SO package.

Key Features
  • Integrated Protection Increases Robustness
    • High ESD Protection
      • ±20kV HBM ESD per JEDEC JS-001-2012
      • ±15kV Air Gap per IEC 61000-4-2
      • ±8kV Contact ESD per IEC 61000-4-2
    • Short-Circuit Protected Outputs
    • True Fail-Safe Receiver Prevents False Transition on Receiver Input Short or Open Events
    • Hot-Swap Capability Eliminates False Transitions During Power-Up or Hot Insertion
  • High-Speed Data Rates up to 20Mbps
  • Up to -40°C to +125°C Operating Temperature
  • Allows Up to 128 Transceivers on the Bus
MAX3483AE, MAX3485AE, MAX3488AE, MAX3490AE, MAX3491AE: Functional Diagram
MAX3483AE, MAX3485AE, MAX3488AE, MAX3490AE, MAX3491AE: Functional Diagram
Applications/Uses
  • Industrial-Control Local Area Networks
  • Telecommuncations
  • Transceivers for EMI-Sensitive Applications
DataSheet
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MAX3483AE-MAX3491AE Data SheetMAX3483AE-MAX3491AE.pdf
Parametrics
Part NumberTx/RxDuplexVSUPPLY
(V)
ICC
(mA)
Data Rate
(kbps)
ESD Protect.
(±kV)
Tx ENRx ENRx/Tx on BusRx Failsafe w/ InputsSlew Rate LimitingOper. Temp.
(°C)
Package/PinsBudgetary
Price
typminSee Notes
MAX3483AE1Tx + 1RxHalf3.31.925020YesYes32Open or ShortedNo-40 to +125SOIC(N)/8$1.98 @1k
MAX3485AEHalf20000YesYes32-40 to +125SOIC(N)/8$2.03 @1k
MAX3488AEFull250NoNo128-40 to +125SOIC(N)/8$2.08 @1k
MAX3490AEFull20000NoNo128-40 to +105SOIC(N)/8$2.13 @1k
MAX3491AEFull20000YesYes128-40 to +125SOIC(N)/14$2.18 @1k
Ordering Information
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX3491AEASD+ActiveSOIC(N),;14 pin;54.2 mm²-40°C to +125°CLead Free
MAX3491AEASD+TActiveSOIC(N),;14 pin;54.2 mm²-40°C to +125°CLead Free
MAX3483AE-MAX3491AE.pdf MAX3491AE