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MAX485EPA+ AI Analysis:
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MAX485EPA+ product

MAX485EPA+

Drivers

RS-485TransceiverIndustrial

The MAX485EPA+ is a standard 5V, half-duplex RS-485/RS-422 transceiver in an 8-pin DIP package, widely used for industrial communication interfaces.

Best for

  • Industrial automation
  • Data communication systems

Avoid if

  • High-speed applications exceeding the slew-rate limit

Check before use

  • Bus termination requirements

Key specifications

Supply Voltage
5 V
Protocol
RS-485/RS-422
Package
8-DIP

Compliance & Environment

RoHS
ROHS3 Compliant
REACH
REACH Unaffected
MSL
1 (Unlimited)
ECCN
EAR99
HTSUS
8542.39.0001

Application

IndustrialConnectivity

Datasheet

39eea758d117da8aba3d4d66b18cd1b4.pdf

800 KB

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CAD Models

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Questions & answers

It is a low-power, slew-rate-limited transceiver designed for RS-485 and RS-422 communication protocols.