Complete, Isolated RS-485/RS-422 Data Interface The **MAX1480CEPI+** is a **RS-485/RS-422 transceiver** manufactured by **Maxim Integrated** (now part of Analog Devices). Below are its key specifications, descriptions, and features:
### **Specifications:**  
- **Manufacturer:** Maxim Integrated  
- **Type:** RS-485/RS-422 Transceiver  
- **Package:** 28-Pin PDIP (Plastic Dual In-Line Package)  
- **Operating Voltage:** +5V  
- **Data Rate:** Up to **2.5Mbps**  
- **Number of Drivers/Receivers:** 1 Driver, 1 Receiver  
- **Operating Temperature Range:** **0°C to +70°C**  
- **ESD Protection:** ±15kV (Human Body Model)  
- **Half/Full Duplex:** Half-Duplex  
- **Common-Mode Input Voltage Range:** **-7V to +12V**  
- **Supply Current (No Load):** **300µA (Max)**  
### **Descriptions:**  
- The **MAX1480CEPI+** is a low-power, high-speed transceiver designed for **RS-485/RS-422** communication.  
- It features **fail-safe circuitry** ensuring a logic-high receiver output when inputs are open or shorted.  
- The device includes **thermal shutdown protection** to prevent damage from excessive power dissipation.  
### **Features:**  
- **Low Power Consumption** (300µA max supply current)  
- **High-Speed Data Transmission** (Up to 2.5Mbps)  
- **Enhanced ESD Protection** (±15kV HBM)  
- **Driver Short-Circuit Current Limiting**  
- **Receiver Open-Circuit, Short-Circuit, and Terminated Fail-Safe**  
- **Thermal Shutdown Protection**  
- **Compatible with RS-485 and RS-422 Standards**  
This transceiver is commonly used in industrial control systems, telecommunications, and networking applications requiring robust differential data transmission.