20µA, 1/8-Unit-Load, Slew-Rate-Limited, RS-485 Transceivers The MAX1483EUA+ is a low-power, high-speed RS-485/RS-422 transceiver manufactured by **MAXIM** (now part of Analog Devices).  

### **Specifications:**  
- **Supply Voltage (VCC):** 3.0V to 5.5V  
- **Data Rate:** Up to 10Mbps  
- **Operating Temperature Range:** -40°C to +85°C  
- **Package:** 8-pin μMAX  
- **Number of Drivers/Receivers:** 1 Driver, 1 Receiver  
- **ESD Protection:** ±15kV (Human Body Model)  
- **Low Power Consumption:**  
  - **Shutdown Current:** 1μA (max)  
  - **Operating Current:** 1mA (max)  

### **Descriptions:**  
- Designed for **half-duplex** communication.  
- Supports **RS-485** and **RS-422** standards.  
- Features **hot-swap capability** to prevent false transitions during power-up.  
- Includes **fail-safe circuitry** to ensure a logic-high receiver output when inputs are open or shorted.  

### **Features:**  
- **Low-Power Operation** (suitable for battery-powered applications).  
- **Slew-Rate Limited for Reduced EMI**.  
- **Thermal Shutdown Protection**.  
- **Short-Circuit Current Limiting**.  
- **Compatible with 3.3V and 5V Logic**.  

This transceiver is commonly used in industrial control, automotive, and communication systems requiring robust differential data transmission.

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