Fail-Safe / High-Speed 10Mbps / Slew-Rate-Limited RS-485/RS-422 Transceivers The MAX3081CSA is a 3.3V-powered, ±15kV ESD-protected, 20Mbps, half-duplex RS-485/RS-422 transceiver manufactured by Maxim Integrated (now part of Analog Devices).  

### **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 SOIC  
- **Number of Drivers/Receivers:** 1 Driver, 1 Receiver  
- **Half-Duplex Communication**  
- **Low Power Shutdown Mode:** 0.1µA (typical)  
- **Receiver Input Impedance:** ≥12kΩ  
- **Driver Output Current (Short-Circuit):** ±250mA  

### **Features:**  
- **Fail-Safe Receiver:** Ensures logic-high output when inputs are open, shorted, or idle.  
- **Hot-Swap Input Structure:** Prevents false transitions during power-up.  
- **Slew-Rate Limited for Reduced EMI**  
- **Compatible with RS-485 and RS-422 Standards**  
- **Thermal Shutdown Protection**  

The MAX3081CSA is designed for industrial, automotive, and communication applications requiring robust ESD protection and high-speed data transmission.

Fail-Safe / High-Speed 10Mbps / Slew-Rate-Limited RS-485/RS-422 Transceivers The MAX3081CSA is a high-speed, low-power RS-485/RS-422 transceiver manufactured by Maxim Integrated (now part of Analog Devices).  

### **Key Specifications:**  
- **Supply Voltage:** 4.75V to 5.25V  
- **Data Rate:** Up to 16Mbps  
- **Operating Temperature Range:** 0°C to +70°C  
- **Number of Drivers/Receivers:** 1 Driver, 1 Receiver  
- **ESD Protection:** ±15kV (Human Body Model)  
- **Package:** 8-pin SOIC (Small Outline Integrated Circuit)  

### **Descriptions & Features:**  
- **Half-Duplex Communication:** Supports bidirectional data transmission.  
- **Low Power Consumption:** Typically consumes 120µA in shutdown mode.  
- **Fail-Safe Receiver:** Ensures a logic-high output when inputs are open, shorted, or terminated.  
- **Hot-Swap Protection:** Prevents damage during live insertion/removal.  
- **Wide Common-Mode Range:** ±15V for robust noise immunity in industrial environments.  
- **Driver Short-Circuit Protection:** Protects against output shorts.  

The MAX3081CSA is commonly used in industrial automation, telecommunications, and networking applications requiring high-speed RS-485/RS-422 communication.