MAX487EESA - Analog Devices Inc./Maxim Integrated

Manufacturer Part Number

MAX487EESA

Manufacturer

Analog Devices

Introduction

The MAX487EESA is an RS422/RS485 half-duplex transceiver from Analog Devices designed for bidirectional communication on multipoint bus transmission lines.

Product Features and Performance

Transceiver Type: RS422, RS485

Duplex: Half-duplex

Data Rate Support: Up to 250 kbps

Receiver Hysteresis: 70 mV

Low-Power Shutdown Mode

Thermal Shutdown Protection

Product Advantages

Designed for high-speed communication over long distances

Industry-standard 8-SOIC Package

Low quiescent current for power-sensitive applications

Key Technical Parameters

Number of Drivers/Receivers: 1/1

Voltage Supply Range: 4.75V to 5.25V

Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to 85°C

Quality and Safety Features

ESD protection

Thermal shutdown circuitry

Fail-safe receiver ensures a logic-high receiver output when receiver inputs are open or shorted

Compatibility

Compatible with RS422 and RS485 standards

Application Areas

Industrial control

Factory automation

Data acquisition systems

Networking

Product Lifecycle

The product status is Obsolete

Potential consideration for newer alternatives or direct replacements

Reasons to Choose This Product

Reliable for industrial environments with a wide operating temperature range

Supports high data rates suitable for networking applications

Low-power consumption for energy-efficient designs

Built-in safety features to prevent damage from electrical irregularities

Transition to newer solutions is supported by manufacturer's resources

Compatibility with standard communication protocols for easy integration