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MAX14853/MAX14855
2.75kV
Isolated 500kbps/25Mbps Full-Duplex
RMS
RS-485/RS-422 Transceivers with ±35kV ESD
Protection and Integrated Transformer Driver
General Description
The MAX14853/MAX14855 isolated RS-485/RS-422
Benefits and Features
● Higher Integration Simplifies Designs
• Integrated LDO for Powering Cable-Side Ground
• Integrated Transformer Driver for Power Transfer to
Cable-Side Ground
transceivers provide 2750V (60s) of galvanic isola-
RMS
tion between the cable-side (RS-485/RS-422 driver/
receiver-side) and the UART-side of the device. Isolation
improves communication by breaking ground loops and
reduces noise when there are large differences in ground
potential between ports. These devices allow for robust
communication up to 500kbps (MAX14853) or 25Mbps
(MAX14855).
● High-Performance Transceiver Enables Flexible
Designs
• Compliant with RS-485 EIA/TIA-485 Standard
• 500kpbs (MAX14853)/25Mbps (MAX14855)
Maximum Data Rate
The MAX14853/MAX14855 include an integrated 450kHz
transformer driver for power transfer to the cable-side of
the transceiver using an external transformer. An integrated
LDO provides a simple and space-efficient architecture
for providing power to the cable-side of the IC.
• Up to 128 Devices on the Bus
● Integrated Protection Ensures for Robust
Communication
• ±35kV ESD (HBM) on Driver Outputs/Receiver
Inputs
The MAX14853/MAX14855 include one drive channel
and one receive channel. The receiver is ¼-unit load,
allowing up to 128 transceivers on a common bus.
• 2.75kV
Withstand Isolation Voltage for 60s
RMS
(V
)
ISO
• 630V
Maximum Repetitive Peak Isolation
PEAK
Voltage (V
)
IORM
Integrated true fail-safe circuitry ensures a logic-high on
the receiver output when inputs are shorted or open.
Undervoltage lockout disables the driver when cable-side
or UART-side power supplies are below functional levels.
• 445V
Maximum Working Isolation Voltage
RMS
(V
)
IOWM
• > 30 Years Lifetime at Rated Working Voltage
• Withstands ±10kV Surge per IEC 61000-4-5
• Thermal Shutdown
The driver outputs and receiver inputs are protected
from ±35kV electrostatic discharge (ESD) to GNDB on
the cable-side, as specified by the Human Body Model
(HBM).
The MAX14853/MAX14855 are available in a wide body
16-pin SOIC package and operate over the -40°C to
+105°C temperature range.
Functional Diagram
Applications
TD1 TD2
VDDA
VLDO
● Industrial Automation Equipment
● Programmable Logic Controllers
● HVAC
MAX14853
MAX14855
LDO
XFMR
DRIVER
VDDB
A
● Power Meters
RE
Safety Regulatory Approvals (Pending)
● UL According to UL1577
● cUL According to CSA Bulletin 5A
● VDE 0884-10
RXD
B
Z
TXD
DE
Y
GNDA
GNDB
Ordering Information appears at end of data sheet.
19-7546; Rev 0; 3/15