RS-485 TRANSCEIVER HALF-DUPLEX 2.5MBPS 8SOIC
Analog Devices Inc./Maxim Integrated

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Design a Custom BoardHalf-duplex RS-485/RS-422 transceiver with one driver and one receiver, supporting data rates up to 2.5Mbps with unrestricted slew-rate. Operates from a single 5V supply with low quiescent current (120–500µA), thermal shutdown protection, and fail-safe receiver logic. Ideal for industrial control networks, local area networks, and low-power serial communication systems.
An 8-pin SOIC with 1.27mm pitch is too fine for breadboards and hand-soldering without a microscope. A breakout board routes these pins to standard 0.1" headers, enabling rapid prototyping and reliable connections for op-amps, transceivers, and small power MOSFETs without requiring reflow equipment.
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
| Manufacturer | Analog Devices Inc./Maxim Integrated |
| Part Number | MAX485ESA+T |
| Package | SOIC-8 (3.9×4.9mm) |
| Pin Count | 8 |
| Data Rate | 2.5Mbps |
| Duplex | Half |
| Number of Drivers/Receivers | 1/1 |
| Protocol | RS422, RS485 |
| Type | Transceiver |
| Voltage - Supply | 4.75V ~ 5.25V |
BILL OF MATERIALS
PCB SPECIFICATIONS
< 0.9" (straddles breadboard)
2.54mm standard
Lead-free, reflow assembled
FR4, lead-free HASL