MAX3284EAUT+T

The MAX3284EAUT+T is a single receiver IC from Analog Devices / Maxim Integrated, engineered for robust RS-485 and RS-422 communication applications. This device guarantees data rates of up to 52Mbps, even when operating with a 3V power supply. Its design includes true fail-safe circuitry, ensuring a logic-high receiver output when inputs are open or shorted, and features 1/4-unit-load receiver input impedance, allowing for up to 128 receivers on a single bus.

Key electrical characteristics include a wide common-mode range of -7V to +12V and a power supply range of 3V to 5.5V. The MAX3284EAUT+T boasts excellent performance with a maximum receiver propagation delay of 15ns and a package-to-package skew time of 8ns, making it suitable for demanding applications like multidrop clock distribution.

This receiver is housed in a compact SOT-23-6 package, suitable for surface mount applications. It operates within a temperature range of -40°C to 125°C. The device also offers ESD protection up to ±15kV (HBM), ±6kV (IEC Contact), and ±12kV (IEC Air-Gap).

Applications for the MAX3284EAUT+T include clock distribution, telecom racks, base stations, industrial control, local area networks, and automotive systems.