General Description

The MAX3040–MAX3045 is a family of 5V quad RS-485/RS-422 transmitters designed for digital data transmission over twisted-pair balanced lines. All transmitter outputs are protected to ±10kV using the Human Body Model.

Features
♦ ESD Protection: ±10kV—Human Body Model
♦ Single +5V Operation
♦ Guaranteed Device-to-Device Skew
(MAX3040/MAX3041/MAX3043/MAX3044)
♦ Pin-Compatible with ‘SN75174, ‘26LS31C and
LTC487
♦ Hot-Swappable for Telecom Applications
♦ Up to 20Mbps Data Rate (MAX3042B/MAX3045B)
♦ Slew-Rate Limited (Data Rates at 2.5Mbps and
250kbps)
♦ 2nA Low-Power Shutdown Mode
♦ 1mA Operating Supply Current
♦ ±4kV EFT Fast Transient Burst Immunity per IEC
1000-4-4
♦ Level 2 Surge Immunity per IEC 1000-4-5,
Unshielded Cable Model
♦ Ultra-Small 16-Pin TSSOP, 16-Pin Narrow SO, and
Wide 16-Pin SO

Applications
Telecommunications Equipment
Industrial Motor Control
Transmitter for ESD-Sensitive Applications
Hand-Held Equipment
Industrial PLCs
Networking