+5.0V, ±15kV ESD-Protected, Fail-Safe, Hot-Swap, RS-485/RS-422 Transceivers The MAX13084EESA is a quad-channel RS-485/RS-422 transceiver manufactured by Maxim Integrated. Below are its key specifications, descriptions, and features:
### **Specifications:**
- **Manufacturer:** Maxim Integrated
- **Type:** Quad-Channel RS-485/RS-422 Transceiver
- **Package:** 8-pin SOIC
- **Supply Voltage:** 3V to 5.5V
- **Data Rate:** Up to 16Mbps
- **Operating Temperature Range:** -40°C to +85°C
- **Number of Drivers/Receivers:** 4 Drivers, 4 Receivers
- **ESD Protection:** ±15kV (Human Body Model)
- **Common-Mode Input Voltage Range:** ±25V
- **Low Power Consumption:**
- **Shutdown Current:** 1µA (max)
- **Supply Current (No Load):** 1.2mA (max)
### **Descriptions:**
The MAX13084EESA is a high-speed, quad-channel RS-485/RS-422 transceiver designed for robust communication in industrial and automotive applications. It features fail-safe circuitry for open, shorted, or terminated bus conditions.
### **Features:**
- **Quad-Channel Operation:** Four independent half-duplex transceivers in a single package.
- **High-Speed Data Transmission:** Supports up to 16Mbps.
- **Wide Supply Range:** Operates from 3V to 5.5V.
- **Enhanced ESD Protection:** ±15kV HBM protection on bus pins.
- **Low-Power Shutdown Mode:** Consumes only 1µA (max).
- **Thermal Shutdown Protection:** Prevents damage from excessive power dissipation.
- **Fail-Safe Receiver Inputs:** Ensures logic-high output when inputs are open, shorted, or idle.
- **Industrial Temperature Range:** -40°C to +85°C.
This transceiver is suitable for applications requiring high noise immunity and long-distance communication, such as industrial automation, motor control, and building automation.
