±15kVESD-Protected,Fail-Safe,High-Speed (10Mbps), Slew-Rate-Limited RS-485/RS-422 Transceivers The **MAX3084ECPA** 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)**  
- **Interface:** **Half-Duplex RS-485/RS-422**  
- **Operating Temperature Range:** **-40°C to +85°C**  
- **Package:** **8-Pin PDIP (Plastic Dual In-Line Package)**  
- **Number of Drivers/Receivers:** **1 Driver, 1 Receiver**  
- **Fault Protection:** **±60V (Bus Pins)**  
- **Common-Mode Input Voltage Range:** **-7V to +12V**  
- **Low-Power Shutdown Mode (with Receiver Output Enable)**  

### **Features:**  
- **Enhanced ESD Protection** for robust communication in harsh environments.  
- **High-Speed Data Transmission** (up to 20Mbps).  
- **Wide Common-Mode Range** allows for noise immunity in industrial applications.  
- **Driver Short-Circuit Current Limiting** for protection.  
- **Hot-Swap Inputs** to prevent false transitions during power-up.  
- **Low-Current Shutdown Mode** (1µA typical) for power-sensitive applications.  
- **Compatible with RS-485 and RS-422 Standards**.  

### **Applications:**  
- **Industrial Control Systems**  
- **Automation Networks**  
- **Building Automation**  
- **Motor Control**  
- **Security Systems**  

This transceiver is designed for reliable, high-speed communication in noisy environments while offering strong ESD protection.