19-0742; Rev 0; 1/07
Half-Duplex RS-485/RS-422 Transceivers in µDFN
General Description
Features
The MAX13485E/MAX13486E +5V, half-duplex, 15ꢀV
ESD-protected RS-485 transceivers feature one driver
and one receiver. These devices include fail-safe circuitry,
guaranteeing a logic-high receiver output when receiver
inputs are open or shorted. The receiver outputs a logic-
high if all transmitters on a terminated bus are disabled
(high impedance). The MAX13485E/MAX13486E include
a hot-swap capability to eliminate false transitions on the
bus during power-up or live-insertion.
ꢀ +5V Operation
ꢀ True Fail-Safe Receiver While Maintaining
EIA/TIA-485 Compatibility
ꢀ Hot-Swappable for Telecom Applications
ꢀ Enhanced Slew-Rate Limiting Facilitates Error-
Free Data Transmission (MAX13485E)
ꢀ High-Speed Version (MAX13488E) Allows for
Transmission Speeds Up to 16Mbps
The MAX13485E features reduced slew-rate drivers
that minimize EMI and reduce reflections caused by
improperly terminated cables, allowing error-free trans-
mission up to 500ꢀbps. The MAX13486E driver slew
rate is not limited, allowing transmit speeds up to
16Mbps.
ꢀ Extended ESD Protection for RS-485/RS-422 I/O
Pins 15ꢀV Using Human ꢁody Model
ꢀ 1/4 Unit Load, Allowing Up to 128 Transceivers on
the ꢁus
ꢀ Available in Space-Saving 8-Pin µDFN or Industry
Standard 8-Pin SO Pacꢀages
The MAX13485E/MAX13486E feature a 1/4-unit load
receiver input impedance, allowing up to 128 transceivers
on the bus. These devices are intended for half-duplex
communications. All driver outputs are protected to 15ꢀV
ESD using the Human Body Model. The MAX13485E/
MAX13486E are available in 8-pin SO and space-saving
8-pin µDFN pacꢀages. The devices operate over the
extended -40°C to +85°C temperature range.
Ordering Information/
Selector Guide
PIN-
PACKAGE
SLEW-RATE
LIMITED
PKG
CODE
PART
MAX13485EELA+T 8 µDFN
MAX13485EESA+ 8 SO
MAX13486EELA+T 8 µDFN
MAX13486EESA+ 8 SO
+Denotes a lead-free package.
Yes
Yes
No
L822-1
S8-2
Applications
L822-1
S8-2
Utility Meters
No
Industrial Controls
Industrial Motor Drives
Automated HVAC Systems
Note: All devices are specified over the -40°C to +85°C operating
temperature range.
Pin Configurations
TOP VIEW
V
B
7
A
6
GND
5
CC
8
MAX13485E
MAX13486E
DE
+
0.1µF
+
1
2
3
4
8
1
2
V
RO
RE
DE
DI
CC
D
R
DI
7
B
A
B
A
RO
RE
DE
DI
Rt
Rt
DFN
3
4
6
5
+
D
RO
R
RO
RE
DE
DI
1
2
3
4
R
8
7
6
5
V
B
A
CC
GND
SO
MAX13485E
MAX13486E
RE
D
GND
SO
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