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Half-Duplex RS-485-/RS-422-
Compatible Transceiver with
AutoDirection Control
MAX13487E/MAX13488E
General Description
Benefits and Features
The MAX13487E/MAX13488E +5V, half-duplex, 15ꢀV
ESD-protected RS-485/RS-422-compatible transceivers
feature one driver and one receiver. The MAX13487E/
MAX13488E include a hot-swap capability to eliminate
false transitions on the bus during power-up or live
insertion.
• AutoDirection Saves Space and BOM Cost
• AutoDirection Enables Driver Automatically on
Transmission, Eliminating an Opto or Other
Discrete Means of Isolation
• 8-Pin SO Package
• Robust Protection Features for Telecom, Industrial,
The MAX13487E/MAX13488E feature Maxim’s propri-
etary AutoDirection control. This architecture maꢀes the
devices ideal for applications, such as isolated RS-485
ports, where the driver input is used in conjunction with
the driver-enable signal to drive the differential bus.
and Isolated Applications
• Hot-Swap Capability to Eliminate False Transitions
on the Bus During Power-Up or Live Insertion
• Extended ESD Protection for RS-485 I/O Pins
(±±5kꢀ Human Body Modelꢁ
The MAX13487E 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 MAX13488E driver slew
rate is not limited, allowing transmit speeds up to
16Mbps.
• Options Optimize Designs for Speed or Errorless
Data Transmission
• Enhanced Slew-Rate Limiting Facilitates Error-
Free Data Transmission (MAX±3487Eꢁ
• High-Speed ꢀersion (MAX±3488Eꢁ Allows for
Transmission Speeds Up to ±6Mbps
The MAX13487E/MAX13488E feature a 1/4-unit load
receiver input impedance, allowing up to 128 trans-
ceivers on the bus. These devices are intended for half-
duplex communications. All driver outputs are
protected to 15ꢀV ESD using the ꢁuman ꢂody Model.
The MAX13487E/MAX13488E are available in an 8-pin
SO pacꢀage. The devices operate over the extended
-40°C to +85°C temperature range.
• ±/4-Unit Load, Allowing Up to ±28 Transceivers on
the Bus
Functional Diagram
MAX13487E
MAX13488E
8
V
CC
Applications
+
-
1
2
RO
RE
R
Isolated RS-485 Interfaces
RE
Utility Meters
Industrial Controls
Industrial Motor Drives
Automated ꢁVAC Systems
3
7
6
B
SHDN
-
V
DT
COM
A
+
Ordering Information/
Selector Guide
SLEW-RATE
STATE
MACHINE
RI
DI
DE
PART
PIN-PACKAGE
4
LIMITED
D
DI
MAX13487EESA+
MAX13488EESA+
8 SO
8 SO
Yes
No
5
GND
+Denotes a lead(Pb)-free/RoꢁS-compliant pacꢀage.
Note: All devices operate over the -40°C to +85°C temperature
range.
Pin Configuration/Typical Application Circuit appear at end
of data sheet.
19-0740; Rev 1; 2/15