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MAX481 RS485/RS422 Transceivers Datasheet
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Product Details
The MAX481 is a half-duplex low-power
transceiver for RS-485 and RS-422 communication.
The MAX481 contains one driver, one receiver and is
capable of a data rate of 2.5Mbps.
The MAX481 operates from a single +5V supply and
features a low-power shutdown mode for power
consumption of only 0.1µA.
Features
- Slew-Rate Limited for Error-Free Data Transmission
- 0.1µA Low-Current Shutdown Mode
- Low Quiescent Current: 300µA
- -7V to +12V Common-Mode Input Voltage Range
- Three State Outputs
- 30ns Propagation Delays, 5ns Skew
- Operates from a Single 5V Supply
- Current Limiting and Thermal Shutdown for Driver Overload Protection
Pin Layout
Pin Description
| Pin Number | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | B - Inverting Receiver Input |
| 2 | Vcc - Power Supply |
| 3 | RO - Receiver Output |
| 4 | RE - Receiver Enable |
| 5 | DE - Driver Enable |
| 6 | DI - Driver Input |
| 7 | GND - Ground |
| 8 | A - Non-Inverting Receiver Input |
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