Fail-Safe / High-Speed 10Mbps / Slew-Rate-Limited RS-485/RS-422 Transceivers The MAX3085CPA is a manufacturer by **MAXIM** (now part of Analog Devices).  

### **Specifications:**  
- **Type:** RS-485/RS-422 Transceiver  
- **Supply Voltage:** 4.75V to 5.25V  
- **Data Rate:** Up to **10Mbps**  
- **Operating Temperature Range:** **0°C to +70°C**  
- **Package:** **8-Pin PDIP (Plastic Dual In-Line Package)**  
- **Number of Drivers/Receivers:** **1 Driver, 1 Receiver**  
- **ESD Protection:** **±15kV (Human Body Model)**  
- **Half/Full Duplex:** **Half-Duplex**  
- **Common-Mode Input Voltage Range:** **±12V**  
- **Receiver Input Sensitivity:** **±200mV**  

### **Descriptions:**  
The MAX3085CPA is a **low-power**, **high-speed** RS-485/RS-422 transceiver designed for robust communication in industrial and automotive applications. It features **fail-safe circuitry** ensuring a logic-high output when inputs are open or shorted.  

### **Features:**  
- **10Mbps Data Rate**  
- **Low Power Consumption (0.3mA in shutdown mode)**  
- **Enhanced ESD Protection (±15kV HBM)**  
- **Hot-Swap Inputs to Prevent False Transmissions**  
- **Driver Short-Circuit Current Limiting**  
- **Thermal Shutdown Protection**  
- **Compatible with TIA/EIA-485-A Standards**  

This device is commonly used in **industrial networks, building automation, and point-of-sale systems**.  

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Fail-Safe / High-Speed 10Mbps / Slew-Rate-Limited RS-485/RS-422 Transceivers