Fail-Safe / High-Speed 10Mbps / Slew-Rate-Limited RS-485/RS-422 Transceivers The MAX3081CPA is a 3.3V-powered, ±15kV ESD-protected, 20Mbps, half-duplex RS-485/RS-422 transceiver manufactured by Maxim Integrated.  

### **Key Specifications:**  
- **Supply Voltage:** 3.3V  
- **Data Rate:** Up to 20Mbps  
- **ESD Protection:** ±15kV (Human Body Model)  
- **Operating Temperature Range:** 0°C to +70°C  
- **Package:** 8-Pin PDIP  
- **Number of Drivers/Receivers:** 1 Driver, 1 Receiver  
- **Half-Duplex Operation**  
- **Low Power Consumption:**  
  - **Shutdown Current:** 1µA (max)  
  - **Supply Current (Unloaded):** 1.5mA (max)  

### **Features:**  
- **Enhanced ESD Protection** for robust communication in harsh environments.  
- **Fail-Safe Receiver Inputs** ensure logic-high output when inputs are open, shorted, or terminated.  
- **Hot-Swap Input Structure** prevents data errors during power-up.  
- **Slew-Rate Limited for Reduced EMI** in noise-sensitive applications.  
- **Driver Output Short-Circuit Protection** for increased reliability.  
- **Compatible with RS-485 and RS-422 Standards.**  

### **Applications:**  
- Industrial control systems  
- Building automation  
- HVAC systems  
- Telecom equipment  
- Point-of-sale terminals  

The MAX3081CPA is designed for reliable high-speed data transmission in noisy environments while offering strong ESD protection.

Fail-Safe / High-Speed 10Mbps / Slew-Rate-Limited RS-485/RS-422 Transceivers