Product Summary
The MAX3491ESD is a 3.3V, low-power transceiver for RS-485 and RS-422 communication. The MAX3491ESD features slew-rate-limited dri-vers that minimize EMI and reduce reflections caused by improperly terminated cables, allowing error-free data transmission at data rates up to 250kbps. Applications of the MAX3491ESD include: Low-Power RS-485/RS-422 Transceivers, Telecommunications, Transceivers for EMI-Sensitive Applications and Industrial-Control Local Area Networks.
Parametrics
MAX3491ESD absolute maximum ratings: (1) Supply Voltage (VCC) : 7V; (2) Control Input Voltage (RE, DE) : -0.3 to 7V; (3) Driver Input Voltage (DI) : -0.3 to 7V; (4) Driver Output Voltage (A, B, Y, Z) : -7.5 to 12.5V; (5) Receiver Input Voltage (A, B) : -7.5 to 12.5V; (6) Receiver Output Voltage (RO) : -0.3 to (Vcc +0.3V) ; (7) Operating Temperature Ranges: -40°C to +85°C; (8) Storage Temperature Range: -65 to +160°C; (9) Lead Temperature (soldering, 10sec) : +300°C.
Features
MAX3491ESD features: (1) Operate from a Single 3.3V Supply—No Charge Pump; (2) Interoperable with +5V Logic; (3) 8ns Max Skew (MAX3485/MAX3490/MAX3491) ; (4) Slew-Rate Limited for Errorless Data Transmission; (5) -7V to +12V Common-Mode Input Voltage Range; (6) Allows up to 32 Transceivers on the Bus; (7) Full-Duplex and Half-Duplex Versions Available; (8) Current-Limiting and Thermal Shutdown for Driver Overload Protection.
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