+3.3V, ±15kV ESD-Protected, Fail-Safe, Hot-Swap, RS-485/RS-422 Transceivers The MAX3073EASD+ is a 3.3V, ±15kV ESD-protected, fail-safe, hot-swappable RS-485/RS-422 transceiver manufactured by Maxim Integrated (now part of Analog Devices).  

### **Key Specifications:**  
- **Supply Voltage:** 3.3V  
- **Data Rate:** Up to 16Mbps  
- **ESD Protection:** ±15kV (Human Body Model)  
- **Operating Temperature Range:** -40°C to +85°C  
- **Package:** 14-pin SOIC  
- **Number of Drivers/Receivers:** 1 driver, 1 receiver  
- **Fail-Safe Receiver:** Ensures logic-high output when inputs are open, shorted, or idle  
- **Hot-Swappable:** Supports live insertion and removal  

### **Features:**  
- **Half-Duplex Communication**  
- **Low-Power Shutdown Mode** (1µA typical)  
- **Short-Circuit Current Limiting**  
- **Thermal Shutdown Protection**  
- **Compliant with RS-485/RS-422 Standards**  
- **Receiver Input Impedance:** 96kΩ (allows up to 256 transceivers on the bus)  

This transceiver is designed for industrial, automotive, and communication applications requiring robust ESD protection and reliable data transmission.

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