Fail-Safe, High-Speed (10Mbps), Slew-Rate-Limited RS-485/RS-422 Transceivers The MAX3081CPA+ is a high-speed, low-power RS-485/RS-422 transceiver manufactured by Maxim Integrated. Below are its key specifications, descriptions, and features:

### **Specifications:**
- **Manufacturer:** Maxim Integrated  
- **Part Number:** MAX3081CPA+  
- **Type:** RS-485/RS-422 Transceiver  
- **Data Rate:** Up to **10Mbps**  
- **Supply Voltage:** **4.75V to 5.25V**  
- **Operating Temperature Range:** **0°C to +70°C**  
- **Package:** **8-Pin PDIP (Plastic Dual In-Line Package)**  
- **Number of Drivers/Receivers:** **1 Driver, 1 Receiver**  
- **ESD Protection:** **±15kV (Human Body Model)**  
- **Half/Full Duplex:** **Half-Duplex**  
- **Common-Mode Input Voltage Range:** **±12V**  
- **Receiver Input Sensitivity:** **±200mV**  
- **Quiescent Current (Shutdown Mode):** **1µA (max)**  

### **Descriptions:**
- The MAX3081CPA+ is designed for **high-speed communication** in **RS-485/RS-422 networks**.  
- It features **low-power shutdown mode**, reducing power consumption when not in use.  
- The device includes **thermal shutdown protection** to prevent damage from excessive power dissipation.  
- It supports **fail-safe receiver operation**, ensuring a logic-high output when inputs are open or shorted.  

### **Features:**
- **High-Speed Data Transmission (10Mbps)**  
- **Low-Power Shutdown Mode (1µA max)**  
- **Enhanced ESD Protection (±15kV HBM)**  
- **Wide Common-Mode Input Range (±12V)**  
- **Thermal Shutdown Protection**  
- **Fail-Safe Receiver for Open/Shorted Inputs**  
- **Compatible with RS-485 and RS-422 Standards**  

This transceiver is commonly used in industrial automation, telecommunications, and networking applications requiring robust differential data transmission.