10Ω, Quad, SPST, CMOS Analog Switches The **MAX312EUE+** 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-TSSOP  
- **Operating Voltage:** 4.75V to 5.25V  
- **Data Rate:** Up to **250kbps**  
- **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  
- **Supply Current:** **300µA (Typical)**  

### **Description:**  
The MAX312EUE+ is a **low-power, half-duplex RS-485/RS-422 transceiver** designed for balanced communication over long distances. It features **driver/receiver enable control** and **thermal shutdown protection** for enhanced reliability.  

### **Features:**  
- **Low-Power Operation** (300µA typical supply current)  
- **Enhanced ESD Protection** (±15kV HBM)  
- **Thermal Shutdown Protection**  
- **Driver/Receiver Enable Control**  
- **Compliant with RS-485/RS-422 Standards**  
- **Wide Operating Temperature Range** (-40°C to +85°C)  
- **Short-Circuit Protection** on Driver Outputs  

This transceiver is commonly used in **industrial automation, instrumentation, and multidrop communication systems**.  

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10Ω, Quad, SPST, CMOS Analog Switches