±15kV ESD-Protected, Fail-Safe, High-Speed (10Mbps), Slew-Rate-Limited RS-485/RS-422 Transceivers The MAX3081ECSA+T 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)  
- **Interface Standards:** RS-485, RS-422  
- **Operating Temperature Range:** -40°C to +85°C  
- **Package:** 8-pin SOIC (150mil)  
- **Half-Duplex Communication**  
- **Low Power Consumption:**  
  - **Supply Current (Driver Disabled):** 120µA (max)  
  - **Supply Current (Receiver Disabled):** 800µA (max)  
- **Number of Drivers/Receivers:** 1/1  
- **Receiver Input Impedance:** ≥12kΩ  

### **Features:**  
- **Fail-Safe Receiver Inputs** (Ensures logic-high output when inputs are open, shorted, or idle)  
- **Hot-Swap Input Structure** (Prevents glitches during power-up)  
- **Short-Circuit Current Limiting**  
- **Thermal Shutdown Protection**  
- **Compatible with 3V and 5V Logic Levels**  

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