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

### **Specifications:**
- **Supply Voltage (VCC):** +4.5V to +5.5V  
- **Data Rate:** Up to **250kbps**  
- **Operating Temperature Range:** **-40°C to +85°C**  
- **Number of Drivers/Receivers:** **1 Driver, 1 Receiver**  
- **ESD Protection:** **±15kV (Human Body Model)**  
- **Package:** **8-Lead SOIC**  
- **Half-Duplex Communication**  
- **Low Power Consumption:**  
  - **Supply Current (Active):** 300µA (Typical)  
  - **Supply Current (Shutdown):** 0.1µA (Typical)  

### **Descriptions:**  
- The **ISL8485ECB** is a **low-power**, **half-duplex** RS-485/RS-422 transceiver designed for balanced data transmission.  
- It features **enhanced ESD protection**, making it suitable for harsh industrial environments.  
- The device supports **fail-safe receiver operation**, ensuring a logic-high output when inputs are open or shorted.  

### **Features:**  
- **Low Power Consumption** (300µA typical supply current)  
- **Enhanced ESD Protection** (±15kV HBM)  
- **1/8 Unit Load (Up to 256 Nodes on Bus)**  
- **Thermal Shutdown Protection**  
- **Receiver Open-Circuit, Short-Circuit, and Idle Fail-Safe**  
- **Compliant with TIA/EIA-485-A and TIA/EIA-422-B Standards**  

This transceiver is commonly used in **industrial control systems, instrumentation, and long-distance communication networks**.  

(Note: Intersil was acquired by Renesas Electronics, but the original datasheet may still reference Intersil.)  

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ESD Protected to 15kV/ 5V/ Low Power/ High Speed or Slew Rate Limited/ RS-485/RS-422 Transceivers