Fail-Safe, High-Speed (10Mbps), Slew-Rate-Limited RS-485/RS-422 Transceivers The MAX3087 is a high-speed, low-power RS-485/RS-422 transceiver manufactured by Maxim Integrated.
### **Key Specifications:**
- **Data Rate:** Up to 25Mbps
- **Supply Voltage:** 3.0V to 5.5V
- **Operating Temperature Range:** -40°C to +85°C
- **Number of Drivers/Receivers:** 1 Driver, 1 Receiver
- **ESD Protection:** ±15kV (Human Body Model)
- **Low Power Consumption:**
- 0.3mA (Shutdown Mode)
- 5mA (Active Mode, No Load)
- **Half-Duplex Communication**
- **Short-Circuit Current Limiting**
- **Thermal Shutdown Protection**
- **Package Options:** 8-Pin SOIC, 8-Pin µMAX
### **Descriptions:**
The MAX3087 is designed for high-speed RS-485/RS-422 communication in industrial, automotive, and instrumentation applications. It features fail-safe circuitry to ensure a logic-high receiver output when inputs are open or shorted.
### **Features:**
- **High-Speed Operation:** Supports data rates up to 25Mbps.
- **Wide Supply Range:** Operates from 3.0V to 5.5V.
- **Enhanced ESD Protection:** Protects against electrostatic discharge up to ±15kV.
- **Low-Power Modes:** Includes shutdown mode for power-sensitive applications.
- **Fail-Safe Receiver:** Ensures a valid logic state when inputs are open or terminated.
- **Robust Protection:** Includes thermal shutdown and short-circuit current limiting.
The MAX3087 is ideal for applications requiring high-speed, noise-immune communication over long distances.
