MAX491E:±15kV ESD-Protected, Slew-Rate-Limited, Low-Power, RS-485/RS-422 Transceivers

The MAX481E, MAX483E, MAX485E, MAX487E- MAX491E, and MAX1487E are low-power transceivers for RS-485 and RS-422 communications in harsh environments. Each driver output and receiver input is protected against ±15kV electro-static discharge (ESD) shocks, without latchup. These parts contain one driver and one receiver. The MAX483E, MAX487E, MAX488E, and MAX489E 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 MAX481E, MAX485E, MAX490E, MAX491E, and MAX1487E are not limited, allowing them to transmit up to 2.5Mbps. These transceivers draw as little as 120µA supply current when unloaded or when fully loaded with disabled drivers (see Selector Guide). Additionally, the MAX481E, MAX483E, and MAX487E have a low-current shutdown mode in which they consume only 0.5µA. 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 their 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 MAX487E and MAX1487E feature quarter-unit-load receiver input impedance, allowing up to 128 transceivers on the bus. The MAX488E-MAX491E are designed for full-duplex communications, while the MAX481E, MAX483E, MAX485E, MAX487E, and MAX1487E are designed for half-duplex applications. For applications that are not ESD sensitive see the pinand function-compatible MAX481, MAX483, MAX485, MAX487-MAX491, and MAX1487.

Key Features
  • For Fault-Tolerant Applications: MAX3430: ±80V Fault-Protected, Fail-Safe, 1/4- Unit Load, +3.3V, RS-485 Transceiver MAX3080-MAX3089: Fail-Safe, High-Speed (10Mbps), Slew-Rate-Limited, RS-485/RS-422 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 MAX3030E-MAX3033E: ±15kV ESD-Protected, +3.3V, Quad RS-422 Transmitters
  • For Multiple Transceiver Applications: MAX3293/MAX3294/MAX3295: 20Mbps, +3.3V, SOT23, RS-485/RS-422 Transmitters
  • For Fail-Safe Applications: MAX3440E-MAX3444E: ±15kV ESD-Protected, ±60V Fault-Protected, 10Mbps, Fail-Safe RS-485/J1708 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
MAX1487E, MAX481E, MAX483E, MAX485E, MAX487E, MAX488E, MAX489E, MAX490E, MAX491E: Pin Configuration and Typical Operating Circuit
MAX1487E, MAX481E, MAX483E, MAX485E, MAX487E, MAX488E, MAX489E, MAX490E, MAX491E: 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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MAX1487E-MAX491E Data SheetMAX1487E-MAX491E.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
MAX1487E1Tx + 1RxHalf50.3250015YesYes-128OpenNo-40 to +85
0 to +70
µMAX/8
PDIP(N)/8
SOIC(N)/8
$1.97 @1k
MAX481EHalf0.52500YesYes0.532µMAX/8
PDIP(N)/8
SOIC(N)/8
MAX483EHalf0.35250YesYes0.532µMAX/8
PDIP(N)/8
SOIC(N)/8
MAX485EHalf0.52500YesYes-32µMAX/8
PDIP(N)/8
SOIC(N)/8
MAX487EHalf0.25250YesYes0.5128µMAX/8
PDIP(N)/8
SOIC(N)/8
MAX488EFull0.12250NoNo-32µMAX/8
PDIP(N)/8
SOIC(N)/8
MAX489EFull0.12250YesYes-32PDIP(N)/14
SOIC(N)/14
MAX490EFull0.32500NoNo-32µMAX/8
PDIP(N)/8
SOIC(N)/8
MAX491EFull0.32500YesYes-32PDIP(N)/14
SOIC(N)/14
Quality and Environmental Data
Ordering Information
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX491ECPDNo Longer AvailableMAX491ECPD+PDIP(N),;14 pin;158.4 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX491ECPD+ActivePDIP(N),;14 pin;158.4 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX491ECSDNo Longer AvailableMAX491ECSD+SOIC(N),;14 pin;54.2 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX491ECSD+ActiveSOIC(N),;14 pin;54.2 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX491ECSD+TActiveSOIC(N),;14 pin;54.2 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX491ECSD-G002No Longer AvailableN.SO;0°C to +70°CSee data sheet
MAX491ECSD-TNo Longer AvailableMAX491ECSD+TN.SO;14 pin0°C to +70°CSee data sheet
MAX491ECSD-TG002No Longer AvailableN.SO;0°C to +70°CSee data sheet
MAX491EEPDNo Longer AvailableMAX491EEPD+PDIP(N),;14 pin;158.4 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX491EEPD+ActivePDIP(N),;14 pin;158.4 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX491EESDNo Longer AvailableMAX491EESD+SOIC(N),;14 pin;54.2 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX491EESD+ActiveSOIC(N),;14 pin;54.2 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX491EESD+TActiveSOIC(N),;14 pin;54.2 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX491EESD-TNo Longer AvailableMAX491EESD+TSOIC(N),;14 pin;54.2 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
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