±15kV ESD-Protected, Fail-Safe, High-Speed (10Mbps), Slew-Rate-Limited RS-485/RS-422 Transceivers The MAX3084EEPA+ 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  
- **Number of Drivers/Receivers:** 1 Driver, 1 Receiver  
- **Package:** 8-pin PDIP (Plastic Dual In-Line Package)  
- **ESD Protection:** ±15kV (Human Body Model)  
- **Half-Duplex Communication**  
- **Low Power Consumption:**  
  - **Shutdown Mode:** 1µA (max)  
  - **Active Mode:** 120µA (max)  

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

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

This transceiver is designed for robust communication in noisy environments while maintaining low power consumption.