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Best Alternatives to MAX485ESA

Package: SOP-8TWGMCIntegrated Circuits (ICs)Interface: RS-485 / RS-422Duplex Mode: Half duplexMaximum Data Rate: 2.5 MbpsSupply Voltage: 3 V to 5.5 VPin Count: 8 pins

MAX485ESA is a 5V half-duplex RS-485/RS-422 transceiver in SOP-8. Candidate replacements need pinout and bus-mode review.

AI replacement insight

Electrical riskmedium

Speed, supply, and bus limits vary.

Package risklow

Kept parts are SOP-8.

Firmware risklow

Protocol remains RS-485.

Sourcing riskmedium

Candidate lifecycles are limited.

Can it be replaced directly?

No verified pin-compatible replacement is proven from the provided fields.

Best replacement path

Review HT3082EARZ first, then confirm pinout, duplex, and common-mode limits.

Main risk

Pinout and duplex evidence is missing for direct replacement claims.

Recommended alternatives

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HT3082EARZ

HTCSEMI

Needs validationmedium risk

HT3082EARZ is the closest catalog candidate, pending pinout review.

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Alternative comparison matrix

Feature / factorMAX485ESAHT3082EARZMAX3085ESA+T-JSMGM490ECompatibility / risk
InterfaceRS-485/422RS-485/422RS-485/422RS-485/422RS-485/422 — same protocol; MAX3085ESA+T-JSM: same protocol; GM490E: same protocol
Voltage5V5V3.0-5.5V3.0-5.5V5V / 3.0-5.5V — same supply; MAX3085ESA+T-JSM: covers 5V; GM490E: covers 5V
Temperature-40..85C-40..85C---40..85C — same range
PackageSOP-8SOP-8-SOP-8SOP-8 — same package; GM490E: same package
PinoutMAX485unknownunknown-unknown — must verify; MAX3085ESA+T-JSM: must verify
Applicationhalf duplex-half duplexfull duplexhalf duplex / full duplex — same duplex; GM490E: bus wiring differs
Current2.5 Mbps-1 Mbps1 Mbps1 Mbps — lower speed; GM490E: lower speed

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Questions & answers

HT3082EARZ is the closest listed candidate, but it still needs FAE pinout and duplex review.