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MAX485EPA+ +BOM

2.5Mbps transceiver for RS-485/RS-422 communication in DIP-8 package

Manufacturer:

Maxim Integrated
Mfr.Part #:

MAX485EPA+
Datasheet:

MAX485EPA+ Datasheet (PDF)
Series: MAX485
PackingQty:

Tube,50
PackingOption:

Tube
TempRange:

-40 to 85C
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MAX485EPA+ Information

Description

The MAX485EPA+ is a half-duplex RS-485/RS-422 transceiver designed for low-power consumption and reliable operation in industrial, automotive, and medical applications. This device is ideal for EMI-sensitive environments, offering excellent noise immunity and thermal shutdown protection. It is available in an 8-pin PDIP package and operates from a single 5V supply. The MAX485EPA+ supports data transfer rates up to 2.5Mbps, making it suitable for communication in industrial-control systems, level translators, and other applications requiring high-speed transmission over long cable lengths.

Features

According to the product information, the features of the MAX485EPA+ chip are:

Half-duplex RS-485/RS-422 transceiver
Low power consumption
2.5Mbps data rate
Operates from a single 5V supply
1/8 fractional unit load input
Thermal shutdown protection
Short-circuit protection
Available in an 8-pin PDIP package

Package

The package type of MAX485EPA+ is PDIP-8 (Pin DIP-8).

Pinout

The MAX485EPA+ has a PDIP-8 package with the following pins:

Pin 1: VCC (5V supply)
Pin 2: GND (ground)
Pin 3: A (input/output for data transmission)
Pin 4: B (input/output for data reception)
Pin 5: OUT (output driver)
Pin 6: IN (input receiver)
Pin 7: SLEEP (sleep mode input)
Pin 8: NC (no connect)

The MAX485EPA+ is a half-duplex RS-485/RS-422 transceiver that can operate in either transmit or receive modes. The OUT pin drives the data signal, while the IN pin receives the data signal.

Manufacturer

According to the product information, the manufacturer of the MAX485EPA+ is Analog Devices.

Applications

According to the product information, the application areas of MAX485EPA+ are:

Industrial-Control Local Area Networks
Level Translators
Low-Power RS-422 Transceivers
Low-Power RS-485 Transceivers
Transceivers for EMI-Sensitive Applications

Equivalent

Based on the market trend and product characteristics, some equivalent products to MAX485EPA+ are:

TI's SN75179
ON Semi's FT245R
STMicroelectronics' 74AUP245R

These transceivers share similar specifications with MAX485EPA+, such as half-duplex RS-485/RS-422 functionality, low power consumption, and thermal protection. They are widely used in industrial control, level translators, and other applications where robust data transmission is required.

Specifications

model	MAX485EPA+	packingQty	Tube,50
packingOption	Tube	lifeCycle	production
tempRange	-40 to 85C	Type	Transceiver
Protocol	RS422, RS485	Number of Drivers/Receivers	1/1
Duplex	Half	Receiver Hysteresis	70 mV
Data Rate	2.5Mbps	Voltage - Supply	4.75V ~ 5.25V
Operating Temperature	-40°C ~ 85°C	Mounting Type	Through Hole
Base Product Number	MAX485	Package/Case	PDIP-8