±15kV ESD-Protected, Fail-Safe, High-Speed (10Mbps), Slew-Rate-Limited RS-485/RS-422 Transceivers The MAX3088EESA+ is a 3.3V-powered, ±15kV ESD-protected, 20Mbps, half-duplex RS-485/RS-422 transceiver manufactured by Maxim Integrated (now part of Analog Devices).  

### **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 (MAX3088EESA+)  
- **Half-Duplex Communication**  
- **Number of Drivers/Receivers:** 1 Driver, 1 Receiver  
- **Bus I/O Protection:** ±15kV ESD on RS-485/RS-422 Bus Pins  
- **Failsafe Receiver:** Ensures logic-high output when inputs are open, shorted, or idle  

### **Features:**  
- **Low-Power Operation:** 120µA supply current (disabled mode)  
- **Hot-Swap Input Structure:** Eliminates false transitions during power-up/power-down  
- **Slew-Rate Limited for Reduced EMI**  
- **Compatible with RS-485 and RS-422 Standards**  
- **Short-Circuit Current Limiting**  
- **Thermal Shutdown Protection**  

This transceiver is designed for industrial, automotive, and communication applications requiring robust ESD protection and high-speed data transmission.