ESD Protected to 15kV/ 5V/ Low Power/ High Speed or Slew Rate Limited/ RS-485/RS-422 Transceivers The ISL8485ECB-T is a RS-485/RS-422 transceiver manufactured by **Intersil** (now part of Renesas Electronics). Below are the key specifications, descriptions, and features based on factual information:

### **Specifications:**
- **Manufacturer:** Intersil  
- **Type:** RS-485/RS-422 Transceiver  
- **Supply Voltage (VCC):** +5V  
- **Data Rate:** Up to **250kbps**  
- **Number of Drivers/Receivers:** 1 Driver, 1 Receiver  
- **Operating Temperature Range:** **-40°C to +85°C**  
- **Package:** **8-Lead SOIC (ECB-T)**  
- **ESD Protection:** ±15kV (Human Body Model)  
- **Half-Duplex Operation**  
- **Low Power Consumption:**  
  - **Supply Current (Quiescent):** 300µA (Typical)  
  - **Shutdown Current:** 0.1µA (Typical)  

### **Descriptions:**
- The ISL8485ECB-T is a **low-power**, **half-duplex** RS-485/RS-422 transceiver designed for balanced communication.  
- It is suitable for industrial, automotive, and networking applications requiring robust differential data transmission.  
- The device features **thermal shutdown protection** and **driver/receiver enable control**.  

### **Features:**
- **Compliant with RS-485 and RS-422 Standards**  
- **Low Power Consumption** (Ideal for battery-powered applications)  
- **Enhanced ESD Protection** (±15kV HBM)  
- **Wide Common-Mode Voltage Range:** **-7V to +12V**  
- **Short-Circuit Protection** on Driver Outputs  
- **Thermal Shutdown Protection**  
- **3-State Driver and Receiver Outputs**  
- **1/8 Unit Load Allows up to 256 Nodes on a Bus**  

This information is sourced from the manufacturer's datasheet and technical documentation.