±15kV ESD-Protected, Fail-Safe, High-Speed (10Mbps), Slew-Rate-Limited RS-485/RS-422 Transceivers The MAX3081ECSA+ is a 3.3V-powered RS-485/RS-422 transceiver manufactured by Maxim Integrated (now part of Analog Devices). Below are its key specifications, descriptions, and features:

### **Specifications:**
- **Supply Voltage:** 3.3V  
- **Data Rate:** Up to 10Mbps  
- **Number of Drivers/Receivers:** 1 Driver, 1 Receiver  
- **Operating Temperature Range:** -40°C to +85°C  
- **Package:** 8-pin SOIC (Small Outline Integrated Circuit)  
- **ESD Protection:** ±15kV (Human Body Model)  
- **Half-Duplex Communication**  
- **Receiver Input Impedance:** ≥12kΩ  
- **Driver Output Current (Short-Circuit):** ±120mA  

### **Descriptions:**
- The MAX3081ECSA+ is designed for high-speed RS-485/RS-422 communication in industrial, automotive, and networking applications.  
- It features slew-rate-limited drivers to reduce EMI and minimize reflections in unterminated cables.  
- The device includes fail-safe circuitry, ensuring a logic-high receiver output when inputs are open or shorted.  

### **Features:**
- **Low Power Consumption:** 120µA (Typical Supply Current)  
- **Slew-Rate Limited for Reduced EMI**  
- **Full-Duplex and Half-Duplex Operation**  
- **Thermal Shutdown Protection**  
- **Receiver Hysteresis for Noise Immunity**  
- **Compatible with 3.3V Logic Levels**  
- **Allows up to 32 Unit Loads on the Bus**  

This transceiver is commonly used in industrial automation, building control systems, and point-of-sale equipment.

±15kV ESD-Protected, Fail-Safe, High-Speed (10Mbps), Slew-Rate-Limited RS-485/RS-422 Transceivers