MAX3440E–MAX3444E
±15kV ESD-Protected, ±60V Fault-Protected,
10Mbps, Fail-Safe RS-485/J1708 Transceivers
General Description
Features
The MAX3440E–MAX3444E fault-protected RS-485 and
J1708 transceivers feature ±60V protection from signal
faults on communication bus lines. Each device contains
one differential line driver with three-state output and one
differential line receiver with three-state input. The 1/4-unit-
load receiver input impedance allows up to 128 transceiv-
ers on a single bus. The devices operate from a 5V supply
at data rates of up to 10Mbps. True fail-safe inputs guar-
antee a logic-high receiver output when the receiver inputs
are open, shorted, or connected to an idle data line.
● ±15kV ESD Protection
● ±60V Fault Protection
● Guaranteed 10Mbps Data Rate
(MAX3441E/MAX3443E)
● Hot Swappable for Telecom Applications
● True Fail-Safe Receiver Inputs
● Enhanced Slew-Rate-Limiting Facilitates
Error-Free Data Transmission
(MAX3440E/MAX3442E/MAX3444E)
Hot-swap circuitry eliminates false transitions on the data
bus during circuit initialization or connection to a live
backplane. Short-circuit current-limiting and thermal shut-
down circuitry protect the driver against excessive power
dissipation, and on-chip ±15kV ESD protection eliminates
costly external protection devices.
● Allow Up to 128 Transceivers on the Bus
● -7V to +12V Common-Mode Input Range
● Automotive Temperature Range (-40°C to +125°C)
● Industry-Standard Pinout
The MAX3440E–MAX3444E are available in 8-pin SO
and PDIP packages and are specified over industrial and
automotive temperature ranges.
Ordering Information
PART
TEMP RANGE
-40°C to +85°C
-40°C to +85°C
-40°C to +125°C
-40°C to +125°C
PIN-PACKAGE
8 SO
MAX3440EESA+
MAX3440EEPA+
MAX3440EASA+
MAX3440EAPA+
Applications
● RS-422/RS-485 Communications
● Industrial Networks
● Telecommunications Systems
● HVAC Controls
8 PDIP
8 SO
8 PDIP
+Denotes a lead(Pb)-free/RoHS-compliant package.
Ordering Information continued at end of data sheet.
Selector Guide
DATA RATE
(Mbps)
LOW-POWER
SHUTDOWN
RECEIVER/DRIVER TRANSCEIVERS
PART
TYPE
HOT SWAP
ENABLE
ON BUS
MAX3440E
MAX3441E
MAX3442E
MAX3443E
MAX3444E
RS-485
RS-485
RS-485
RS-485
J1708
0.25
2.5 to 10
0.25
No
No
Yes
128
Yes
Yes
Yes
128
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
128
Yes
2.5 to 10
0.25
Yes
128
Yes
Yes
128
Yes (only RE)
Pin Configurations and Typical Operating Circuits
TOP VIEW
DE/RE
MAX3440E
MAX3441E
+
+
FAULT
RO
FAULT
RO
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
V
8
8
7
6
5
V
CC
D
CC
DI
B
B
A
7
R
R
B
A
Rt
Rt
6
DE/RE
DI
DE/RE
DI
A
GND
RO
R
GND
D
D
5
FAULT
DIP/SO
DIP/SO
Pin Configurations and Typical Operating Circuits continued at end of data sheet.
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