MAX488:Low-Power, Slew-Rate-Limited RS-485/RS-422 Transceivers

The MAX481, MAX483, MAX485, MAX487-MAX491, and MAX1487 are low-power transceivers for RS-485 and RS-422 communication. Each part contains one driver and one receiver. The MAX483, MAX487, MAX488, and MAX489 feature reduced slew-rate drivers that minimize EMI and reduce reflections caused by improperly terminated cables, thus allowing error-free data transmission up to 250kbps. The driver slew rates of the MAX481, MAX485, MAX490, MAX491, and MAX1487 are not limited, allowing them to transmit up to 2.5Mbps. These transceivers draw between 120µA and 500µA of supply current when unloaded or fully loaded with disabled drivers. Additionally, the MAX481, MAX483, and MAX487 have a low-current shutdown mode in which they consume only 0.1µA. All parts operate from a single 5V supply. 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 the input is open circuit. The MAX487 and MAX1487 feature quarter-unit-load receiver input impedance, allowing up to 128 MAX487/MAX1487 transceivers on the bus. Full-duplex communications are obtained using the MAX488–MAX491, while the MAX481, MAX483, MAX485, MAX487, and MAX1487 are designed for half-duplex applications.

Key Features
  • For Fault-Tolerant Applications
    • MAX3430: ±80V Fault-Protected, Fail-Safe, 1/4 Unit Load, +3.3V, RS-485 Transceiver
    • MAX3440E–MAX3444E: ±15kV ESD-Protected, ±60V Fault-Protected, 10Mbps, Fail-Safe, RS-485/J1708 Transceivers
  • For Space-Constrained Applications
    • MAX3460–MAX3464: +5V, Fail-Safe, 20Mbps, PROFIBUS RS-485/RS-422 Transceivers
    • MAX3362: +3.3V, High-Speed, RS-485/RS-422 Transceiver in a SOT23 Package
    • MAX3280E–MAX3284E: ±15kV ESD-Protected, 52Mbps, +3V to +5.5V, SOT23, RS-485/RS-422, True Fail-Safe Receivers
    • MAX3293/MAX3294/MAX3295: 20Mbps, +3.3V, SOT23, RS-485/RS-422 Transmitters
  • For Multiple Transceiver Applications
    • MAX3030E–MAX3033E: ±15kV ESD-Protected, +3.3V, Quad RS-422 Transmitters
  • For Fail-Safe Applications
    • MAX3080–MAX3089: Fail-Safe, High-Speed (10Mbps), Slew-Rate-Limited RS-485/RS-422 Transceivers
  • For Low-Voltage Applications
    • MAX3483E/MAX3485E/MAX3486E/MAX3488E/MAX3490E/MAX3491E: +3.3V Powered, ±15kV ESD-Protected, 12Mbps, Slew-Rate-Limited, True RS-485/RS-422 Transceivers
MAX1487, MAX481, MAX483, MAX485, MAX487, MAX488, MAX489, MAX490, MAX491: Pin Configuration and Typical Operating Circuit
MAX1487, MAX481, MAX483, MAX485, MAX487, MAX488, MAX489, MAX490, MAX491: Pin Configuration and Typical Operating Circuit
Applications/Uses
  • Industrial-Control Local Area Networks
  • Level Translators
  • Low-Power RS-422 Transceivers
  • Low-Power RS-485 Transceivers
  • Transceivers for EMI-Sensitive Applications
DataSheet
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MAX1487-MAX491 Data SheetMAX1487-MAX491.pdf
Parametrics
Part NumberTx/RxDuplexVSUPPLY
(V)
ICC
(mA)
Data Rate
(kbps)
Tx ENRx ENICC (Shutdn.)
(µA)
Rx/Tx on BusRx Failsafe w/ InputsSlew Rate LimitingOper. Temp.
(°C)
Package/PinsBudgetary
Price
typmintypSee Notes
MAX14871Tx + 1RxHalf50.32500YesYes-128OpenNo-55 to +125
-40 to +85
0 to +70
µMAX/8
PDIP(N)/8
SOIC(N)/8
$1.54 @1k
MAX481Half0.52500YesYes0.132µMAX/8
CDIP(N)/8
PDIP(N)/8
SOIC(N)/8
MAX483Half0.35250YesYes0.132µMAX/8
CDIP(N)/8
PDIP(N)/8
SOIC(N)/8
MAX485Half0.52500YesYes-32µMAX/8
CDIP(N)/8
PDIP(N)/8
SOIC(N)/8
MAX487Half0.25250YesYes0.1128µMAX/8
CDIP(N)/8
PDIP(N)/8
SOIC(N)/8
MAX488Full0.12250NoNo-32µMAX/8
CDIP(N)/8
PDIP(N)/8
SOIC(N)/8
MAX489Full0.12250YesYes-32CDIP(N)/14
PDIP(N)/14
SOIC(N)/14
MAX490Full0.32500NoNo-32µMAX/8
CDIP(N)/8
PDIP(N)/8
SOIC(N)/8
MAX491Full0.32500YesYes-32CDIP(N)/14
PDIP(N)/14
SOIC(N)/14
Quality and Environmental Data
Ordering Information
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX488C/DNo Longer AvailableDICE;0°C to +70°CSee data sheet
MAX488CPANo Longer AvailableMAX488CPA+PDIP(N),;8 pin;79.7 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX488CPA+ActivePDIP(N),;8 pin;79.7 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX488CSANo Longer AvailableMAX488CSA+SOIC(N),;8 pin;30.9 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX488CSA+ActiveSOIC(N),;8 pin;30.9 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX488CSA+TActiveSOIC(N),;8 pin;30.9 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX488CSA-TNo Longer AvailableMAX488CSA+TSOIC(N),;8 pin;30.9 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX488CUANo Longer AvailableMAX488CUA+µMAX,;8 pin;15.6 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX488CUA+ActiveµMAX,;8 pin;15.6 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX488CUA+TActiveµMAX,;8 pin;15.6 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX488CUA-TNo Longer AvailableMAX488CUA+TµMAX,;8 pin;15.6 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX488EPANo Longer AvailableMAX488EPA+PDIP(N),;8 pin;79.7 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX488EPA+ActivePDIP(N),;8 pin;79.7 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX488ESANo Longer AvailableMAX488ESA+SOIC(N),;8 pin;30.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX488ESA+ActiveSOIC(N),;8 pin;30.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX488ESA+TActiveSOIC(N),;8 pin;30.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX488ESA-TNo Longer AvailableMAX488ESA+TSOIC(N),;8 pin;30.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX488MJAActiveCDIP(N),;8 pin;82.6 mm²-55°C to +125°CNo
MAX488MJA/883BActiveCDIP(N),;8 pin;82.6 mm²-55°C to +125°CNo
MAX1487-MAX491.pdf MAX491
MAX1487-MAX491_cn.pdf MAX491
Reduce the Chances of Human Error: Part 2, Super Amps and Filters for Analog Interface MAX5492
Oops...Practical ESD Protection vs. Foolhardy Placebos MAX13362
ESD Protection for I/O Ports MAX491E
Maxim Leads the Way in ESD Protection MAX491E
MAX488.pdf MAX488
MAX1487-MAX491_cn.pdf MAX491