20µA, 1/8-Unit-Load, Slew-Rate-Limited, RS-485 Transceivers The MAX1482EPD+ is a high-speed, low-power RS-485/RS-422 transceiver manufactured by **MAXIM** (now part of Analog Devices).  

### **Specifications:**  
- **Supply Voltage:** +5V  
- **Data Rate:** Up to 2.5Mbps  
- **Operating Temperature Range:** -40°C to +85°C  
- **Number of Drivers/Receivers:** 1 Driver, 1 Receiver  
- **Package:** 14-Pin PDIP (Plastic Dual In-Line Package)  
- **Half/Full Duplex:** Half-Duplex  
- **ESD Protection:** ±15kV (Human Body Model)  
- **Low Power Consumption:**  
  - **Shutdown Current:** 1µA (max)  
  - **Quiescent Current:** 300µA (max)  

### **Descriptions:**  
The MAX1482EPD+ is designed for robust communication in industrial and automotive applications. It features **fail-safe circuitry** ensuring a logic-high receiver output when inputs are open or shorted. It supports **hot-swap** capability, preventing data corruption during power-up/down.  

### **Features:**  
- **Enhanced ESD Protection** (±15kV)  
- **Low-Power Shutdown Mode** (1µA max)  
- **Slew-Rate Limited for Reduced EMI**  
- **Thermal Shutdown Protection**  
- **Receiver Open-Circuit Fail-Safe**  
- **Compliant with RS-485/RS-422 Standards**  

This transceiver is ideal for long-distance, noise-immune communication in harsh environments.  

(Source: MAXIM Integrated datasheet for MAX1482EPD+)

20µA, 1/8-Unit-Load, Slew-Rate-Limited, RS-485 Transceivers