Precision, 8-Channel/Dual 4-Channel, High-Performance, CMOS Analog Multiplexers The **MAX308CSE+** is a **RS-485/RS-422** transceiver manufactured by **Maxim Integrated** (now part of Analog Devices). Below are its key specifications, descriptions, and features:

### **Specifications:**  
- **Manufacturer:** Maxim Integrated  
- **Type:** RS-485/RS-422 Transceiver  
- **Package:** 16-SOIC (Small Outline Integrated Circuit)  
- **Operating Voltage:** **4.75V to 5.25V**  
- **Data Rate:** **Up to 10Mbps**  
- **Number of Drivers/Receivers:** **1 Driver, 1 Receiver**  
- **Operating Temperature Range:** **-40°C to +85°C**  
- **ESD Protection:** **±15kV (Human Body Model)**  
- **Half/Full Duplex:** **Half-Duplex**  
- **Receiver Input Impedance:** **≥12kΩ**  
- **Supply Current:** **120µA (Standby), 5mA (Active)**  

### **Descriptions:**  
The **MAX308CSE+** 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** to ensure a logic-high receiver output when inputs are open or shorted.  

### **Features:**  
- **High-Speed Operation (10Mbps)**  
- **Low Power Consumption (120µA in Standby)**  
- **Enhanced ESD Protection (±15kV HBM)**  
- **Fail-Safe Receiver for Open/Shorted Inputs**  
- **Hot-Swappable (No Power Sequencing Required)**  
- **Compatible with RS-485 and RS-422 Standards**  
- **Industrial Temperature Range (-40°C to +85°C)**  

This transceiver is commonly used in **industrial automation, motor control, and long-distance communication networks**.  

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Precision, 8-Channel/Dual 4-Channel, High-Performance, CMOS Analog Multiplexers