MAX487CUA+T

Product Overview

• Category: Integrated Circuit
• Use: RS-485/RS-422 Transceiver
• Characteristics: Low-power, Half-duplex, 250kbps Data Rate
• Package: 8-pin µMAX®
• Essence: Transceiver IC for industrial communication
• Packaging/Quantity: Tape and Reel, 2500 units per reel

Specifications

• Supply Voltage Range: 3V to 5.5V
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C
• Data Rate: Up to 250kbps
• Number of Channels: 1
• Interface Standards: RS-485, RS-422
• Receiver Input Impedance: 12kΩ
• Driver Output Impedance: 96Ω
• Maximum Bus Length: 1200m
• ESD Protection: ±15kV (Human Body Model)

Pin Configuration

The MAX487CUA+T has the following pin configuration:

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| | --| A B Y |-- --| GND RO VCC |-- |___________| ```

• A: Non-inverting driver input
• B: Inverting driver input
• Y: Receiver output
• GND: Ground
• RO: Receiver output
• VCC: Power supply

Functional Features

• Low-power shutdown mode
• Thermal shutdown protection
• Short-circuit protection
• Fail-safe receiver inputs
• High-speed data transmission
• Wide supply voltage range

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages: - Low power consumption - Robust communication in industrial environments - Wide operating temperature range - ESD protection for enhanced reliability - Fail-safe receiver inputs ensure proper signal interpretation

Disadvantages: - Limited data rate compared to some other transceivers - Single-channel design may not be suitable for applications requiring multiple independent channels

Working Principles

The MAX487CUA+T is a half-duplex RS-485/RS-422 transceiver. It allows bidirectional communication over a single twisted-pair cable. The driver section converts logic-level signals into differential voltage signals suitable for long-distance transmission. The receiver section converts the differential signals back into logic-level signals.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The MAX487CUA+T is widely used in various industrial communication applications, including:

1. Building Automation Systems: Enables reliable communication between sensors, actuators, and control systems in HVAC, lighting, and security systems.
2. Industrial Control Systems: Facilitates communication between PLCs, motor drives, and remote I/O modules in manufacturing plants.
3. Process Control: Allows for data exchange between distributed control systems (DCS) and field devices in oil refineries, chemical plants, and power generation facilities.
4. Instrumentation: Provides a robust interface for transmitting measurement data from sensors and transducers to data acquisition systems.
5. Automotive Electronics: Supports communication between different electronic control units (ECUs) in vehicles, such as engine management systems and body control modules.

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

1. SN75176B: Similar RS-485 transceiver with higher data rate capability (up to 10Mbps).
2. MAX3485: Full-duplex RS-485 transceiver with enhanced ESD protection and higher data rate (up to 2.5Mbps).
3. LTC2850: Low-power RS-485 transceiver with integrated ±60V fault protection and high data rate (up to 20Mbps).

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