50mA/100mA Current-Limit Switches with NO-LOAD Flag in µDFN The MAX4831ELT+T is a low-power, slew-rate-limited RS-485/RS-422 transceiver manufactured by Maxim Integrated (now part of Analog Devices).
### **Specifications:**
- **Supply Voltage:** 3V to 5.5V
- **Data Rate:** Up to 250kbps
- **Operating Temperature Range:** -40°C to +85°C
- **Package:** 6-Pin SOT23
- **Number of Drivers/Receivers:** 1 Driver, 1 Receiver
- **Half-Duplex Communication**
- **Low Power Consumption:**
- **Shutdown Current:** 0.1µA (typical)
- **Quiescent Current:** 300µA (typical)
- **Slew-Rate Limited for Reduced EMI**
- **ESD Protection:** ±15kV (Human Body Model)
- **Fault Protection:**
- ±15kV ESD on RS-485 I/O Pins
- Short-Circuit Protection
### **Descriptions:**
The MAX4831ELT+T is designed for low-power RS-485/RS-422 communication in industrial, automotive, and instrumentation applications. It features slew-rate-limited drivers to minimize EMI and ensure signal integrity. The device operates from a single 3V to 5.5V supply and includes thermal shutdown and short-circuit protection.
### **Features:**
- **Low-Power RS-485/RS-422 Transceiver**
- **Slew-Rate Limited for Reduced EMI**
- **1/8 Unit Load Allows up to 256 Nodes on a Bus**
- **Thermal Shutdown Protection**
- **Short-Circuit Current Limiting**
- **High ESD Protection (±15kV HBM)**
- **Half-Duplex Operation**
- **Available in a Small 6-Pin SOT23 Package**
This device is commonly used in industrial automation, building control, and point-of-sale systems where reliable, low-power RS-485 communication is required.
