±15kV ESD-Protected, Fail-Safe, High-Speed (10Mbps), Slew-Rate-Limited RS-485/RS-422 Transceivers The MAX3081ESA+ 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 **10Mbps**  
- **Operating Temperature Range:** -40°C to +85°C  
- **Package:** **8-pin SOIC (ESA+)**  
- **Number of Drivers/Receivers:** **1 Driver, 1 Receiver**  
- **Half-Duplex Operation**  
- **ESD Protection:** ±15kV (Human Body Model)  
- **Low Power Consumption:**  
  - **Shutdown Mode:** 0.1µA (typical)  
  - **Active Mode:** 5mA (typical)  

### **Features:**  
- **Fail-Safe Receiver Inputs** (ensures logic-high output when inputs are open, shorted, or idle)  
- **Hot-Swap Input Structure** (eliminates false transitions during power-up)  
- **Slew Rate Limited for Reduced EMI**  
- **Short-Circuit Current Limiting**  
- **Thermal Shutdown Protection**  

### **Applications:**  
- Industrial control systems  
- RS-485/RS-422 networks  
- Building automation  
- Telecommunications  

The MAX3081ESA+ is designed for robust communication in noisy environments while maintaining low power consumption.