±15kV ESD-Protected, Fail-Safe, High-Speed (10Mbps), Slew-Rate-Limited RS-485/RS-422 Transceivers The MAX3081EESA+T is a 3.3V-powered, ±15kV ESD-protected, 20Mbps, half-duplex RS-485/RS-422 transceiver manufactured by Maxim Integrated.  

### **Specifications:**  
- **Supply Voltage:** 3.3V  
- **Data Rate:** Up to 20Mbps  
- **ESD Protection:** ±15kV (Human Body Model)  
- **Operating Temperature Range:** -40°C to +85°C  
- **Half-Duplex Communication**  
- **Number of Drivers/Receivers:** 1/1  
- **Package:** 8-pin SOIC  
- **Low Power Consumption:**  
  - **Shutdown Current:** 1µA (max)  
  - **Quiescent Current:** 1.5mA (max)  

### **Descriptions:**  
The MAX3081EESA+T is designed for high-speed RS-485/RS-422 communication in industrial, automotive, and telecom applications. It features robust ESD protection and operates from a single 3.3V supply, making it suitable for low-voltage systems.  

### **Features:**  
- **Enhanced ESD Protection:** ±15kV on bus pins  
- **Failsafe Receiver Inputs:** Ensures logic-high output when inputs are open, shorted, or idle  
- **Hot-Swap Input Structure:** Prevents false transitions during power-up  
- **Low EMI:** Slew-rate-limited drivers reduce EMI  
- **Thermal Shutdown Protection:** Prevents damage from excessive power dissipation  
- **Compatible with 3.3V Microcontrollers**  

This transceiver is ideal for high-speed, noise-immune data transmission in harsh environments.

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