MAX483E:±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
Ordering Information
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX483ECPANo Longer AvailableMAX483ECPA+PDIP(N),;8 pin;79.7 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX483ECPA+ActivePDIP(N),;8 pin;79.7 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX483ECSANo Longer AvailableMAX483ECSA+SOIC(N),;8 pin;30.9 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX483ECSA+ActiveSOIC(N),;8 pin;30.9 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX483ECSA+TActiveSOIC(N),;8 pin;30.9 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX483ECSA-TNo Longer AvailableMAX483ECSA+TN.SO;8 pin0°C to +70°CSee data sheet
MAX483ECUANo Longer AvailableµMAX,;8 pin;15.6 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX483ECUA-TNo Longer AvailableµMAX,;8 pin;15.6 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX483EEPANo Longer AvailableMAX483EEPA+PDIP(N),;8 pin;79.7 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX483EEPA+ActivePDIP(N),;8 pin;79.7 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX483EESANo Longer AvailableMAX483EESA+SOIC(N),;8 pin;30.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX483EESA+ActiveSOIC(N),;8 pin;30.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX483EESA-TNo Longer AvailableMAX483EESA+TSOIC(N),;8 pin;30.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
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