±15kV ESD-Protected, Fail-Safe, High-Speed (10Mbps), Slew-Rate-Limited RS-485/RS-422 Transceivers The MAX3084ESA+ 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)  
- **Operating Temperature Range:** -40°C to +85°C  
- **Package:** 8-pin SOIC  
- **Number of Drivers/Receivers:** 1 Driver, 1 Receiver  
- **Half-Duplex Communication**  
- **Low Power Consumption:**  
  - **Shutdown Current:** 1µA (max)  
  - **Quiescent Current:** 300µA (max)  

### **Description:**  
The MAX3084ESA+ is designed for high-speed RS-485/RS-422 communication in harsh environments. It features enhanced ESD protection, making it suitable for industrial applications. The device includes a fail-safe receiver that ensures a logic-high output when inputs are open or shorted.  

### **Features:**  
- **3.3V Operation**  
- **±15kV ESD Protection on RS-485 I/O Pins**  
- **20Mbps Data Rate**  
- **Half-Duplex Operation**  
- **Thermal Shutdown Protection**  
- **Short-Circuit Current Limiting**  
- **Receiver Open-Circuit Fail-Safe**  
- **Low-Power Shutdown Mode (1µA max)**  
- **Compatible with RS-485 and RS-422 Standards**  

This transceiver is commonly used in industrial automation, building control, and other applications requiring robust communication interfaces.

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