MAX481ESA The MAX481ESA is a low-power transceiver for RS-485 and RS-422 communication, featuring one driver and one receiver. It operates from a single 5V supply.
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MAX481ESA

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The MAX481ESA is a low-power transceiver for RS-485 and RS-422 communication, featuring one driver and one receiver. It operates from a single 5V supply.
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MAX481ESA Description

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The MAX481ESA from MAX (Maxim Integrated) is a low-power transceiver designed for RS-485 and RS-422 communication. Each unit contains one driver and one receiver. The driver slew rates are not limited, allowing for data transmission speeds up to 2.5Mbps. These transceivers operate from a single 5V supply and draw between 120µA and 500µA of supply current when unloaded or fully loaded with disabled drivers. Drivers are protected against short-circuit currents and excessive power dissipation via thermal shutdown circuitry. The receiver input includes a fail-safe feature that ensures a logic-high output if the input is open-circuited.

 

This transceiver is designed for half-duplex applications. It is suitable for applications requiring low-power RS-485 and RS-422 communication, level translation, and transceivers for EMI-sensitive environments, including industrial-control local area networks. The MAX481ESA is available in a DIP-8 package and is designed for through-hole mounting.

 

Key electrical characteristics include a nominal supply voltage of 5V and a maximum data rate of 2.5Mbps. Supply current ranges from 120µA to 500µA under normal operation, with a low-current shutdown mode consuming only 0.1µA for specific variants. The device incorporates driver protection features like short-circuit current limiting and thermal shutdown, along with a fail-safe receiver input.

MAX481ESA Quick Information

Product Type: RS-485/RS-422 Transceiver
Canonical Name: MAX481ESA RS-485/RS-422 Transceiver
Subcategory: Transceivers

MAX481ESA Compliance

RoHS Status: RoHS Compliant
Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL): 1 Unlimited
REACH Status: REACH Unaffected

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MAX481ESA Features

  • Low-power RS-485/RS-422 transceiver
  • Operates from a single 5V supply
  • Supports data rates up to 2.5Mbps
  • Fail-safe receiver input feature
  • Short-circuit and thermal shutdown protection

MAX481ESA Applications

  • Low-power RS-485 communication
  • Low-power RS-422 communication
  • Level translators
  • EMI-sensitive applications
  • Industrial local area networks

MAX481ESA FAQs

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What is the maximum data rate for the MAX481ESA?

The MAX481ESA supports data transmission up to 2.5Mbps when its driver slew rates are not limited.

What supply voltage does the MAX481ESA require?

The MAX481ESA operates from a single 5V supply.

What type of communication does the MAX481ESA support?

The MAX481ESA is designed for half-duplex applications.

What are the key protection features of the MAX481ESA?

The MAX481ESA features short-circuit current limiting and thermal shutdown protection for its drivers, and a fail-safe feature for its receiver input.

What is the supply current consumption of the MAX481ESA?

The MAX481ESA draws between 120µA and 500µA of supply current when unloaded or fully loaded with disabled drivers. In a low-current shutdown mode, it consumes only 0.1µA.

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