±15kV ESD-Protected, Slew-Rate-Limited, Low-Power, RS-485/RS-422 Transceivers The MAX488ECSA+T is a low-power transceiver manufactured by Maxim Integrated. It is designed for RS-485 and RS-422 communication applications.  

### **Key Specifications:**  
- **Manufacturer:** Maxim Integrated  
- **Part Number:** MAX488ECSA+T  
- **Package:** 8-SOIC (150mil)  
- **Operating Voltage:** 4.75V to 5.25V  
- **Data Rate:** Up to 2.5Mbps  
- **Number of Drivers/Receivers:** 1 Driver, 1 Receiver  
- **Operating Temperature Range:** 0°C to +70°C  
- **ESD Protection:** ±15kV (Human Body Model)  
- **Half-Duplex Operation**  
- **Low Power Consumption:** 120µA (quiescent current)  

### **Features:**  
- **Fail-Safe Receiver Inputs** (Ensures logic-high output when inputs are open, shorted, or terminated)  
- **Reduced EMI (Electromagnetic Interference)**  
- **Thermal Shutdown Protection**  
- **Driver Short-Circuit Current Limiting**  
- **Compliant with RS-485 and RS-422 Standards**  

This transceiver is commonly used in industrial control, telecom, and networking applications where reliable differential data transmission is required.