+3.3V, ±15kV ESD-Protected, Fail-Safe, Hot-Swap, RS-485/RS-422 Transceivers The MAX3070EASD+ is a 3.3V, ±15kV ESD-protected, 20Mbps, half-duplex RS-485/RS-422 transceiver manufactured by Maxim Integrated (now part of Analog Devices).  

### **Specifications:**  
- **Supply Voltage:** 3.3V  
- **Data Rate:** Up to 20Mbps  
- **ESD Protection:** ±15kV (Human Body Model)  
- **Operating Temperature Range:** -40°C to +85°C  
- **Number of Drivers/Receivers:** 1 Driver, 1 Receiver  
- **Half-Duplex Communication**  
- **Low Power Consumption:**  
  - **Shutdown Current:** 1µA (max)  
  - **Quiescent Current:** 1.2mA (max)  
- **Fault Protection:**  
  - **Receiver Fail-Safe** (for open, shorted, or terminated inputs)  
  - **Thermal Shutdown**  
- **Package:** 14-SOIC  

### **Descriptions:**  
The MAX3070EASD+ is designed for robust RS-485/RS-422 communication in industrial, automotive, and telecom applications. It features high ESD protection, ensuring reliability in harsh environments.  

### **Features:**  
- **High-Speed Data Transmission (20Mbps)**  
- **Enhanced ESD Protection (±15kV)**  
- **Low-Power Shutdown Mode (1µA max)**  
- **Hot-Swap Input Structure** (Prevents false transitions during power-up)  
- **Wide Common-Mode Range (-7V to +12V)**  
- **Compliant with TIA/EIA-485-A Standards**  
- **Short-Circuit Current Limiting**  

This transceiver is ideal for applications requiring high-speed, noise-immune data transmission with robust protection features.

+3.3V, ±15kV ESD-Protected, Fail-Safe, Hot-Swap, RS-485/RS-422 Transceivers