20µA, 1/8-Unit-Load, Slew-Rate-Limited, RS-485 Transceivers The **MAX1483ESA+T** is a **RS-485/RS-422 transceiver** manufactured by **Maxim Integrated**. Below are its key specifications, descriptions, and features:

### **Specifications:**  
- **Manufacturer:** Maxim Integrated  
- **Type:** RS-485/RS-422 Transceiver  
- **Package:** 8-SOIC (150mil)  
- **Operating Temperature Range:** -40°C to +85°C  
- **Supply Voltage:** +4.75V to +5.25V  
- **Data Rate:** Up to **2.5Mbps**  
- **Number of Drivers/Receivers:** 1 Driver, 1 Receiver  
- **Half/Full Duplex:** Half-Duplex  
- **ESD Protection:** ±15kV (Human Body Model)  
- **Common-Mode Input Voltage Range:** -7V to +12V  
- **Receiver Input Sensitivity:** ±200mV  
- **Shutdown Current:** 1µA (max)  

### **Descriptions:**  
The MAX1483ESA+T is a **low-power, high-speed RS-485/RS-422 transceiver** designed for balanced data transmission. It features **driver/receiver enable control**, **thermal shutdown protection**, and **high ESD tolerance**. It is suitable for industrial, automotive, and communication applications requiring robust differential signaling.

### **Features:**  
- **Low Power Consumption:**  
  - 120µA (Quiescent Current)  
  - 1µA (Shutdown Mode)  
- **High-Speed Operation:** Up to **2.5Mbps**  
- **Enhanced ESD Protection:** ±15kV (HBM)  
- **Thermal Shutdown Protection**  
- **Short-Circuit Current Limiting**  
- **Receiver Failsafe for Open/Shorted Inputs**  
- **Compliant with RS-485 & RS-422 Standards**  

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

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