MAX485 / MAX13487 RS-485 Family (5 parts in our catalog)
Maxim/Analog Devices MAX485, MAX481, MAX13487 RS-485 transceivers. The ubiquitous half-duplex differential bus driver for Modbus, DMX512, and industrial sensor networks.
Sub-families
| Sub-family | Variants | Core | Max Speed | Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAINSTREAM | ||||
| MAX485ESA | 1 | Half-Duplex RS-485 CMOS | 2.5 Mbps | LP HS |
| GENERAL PURPOSE | ||||
| MAX485CSA | 1 | RS-485/RS-422 Transceiver | 2.5 Mbps | LP HS |
| MAX485CPA | 1 | RS-485/RS-422 Transceiver | 2.5 Mbps | LP HV |
| MAX485EPA | 1 | RS-485/RS-422 Transceiver | 2.5 Mbps | LP HS |
| MAX485 | 1 | CMOS RS-485 Transceiver | 2.5 Mbps | LP 5V EMI |
Popular Variants
Top variants from across the family, with specs that differentiate them.
| Part Number | Sub-family | Receiver Hysteresis | Temp Range | Stock |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAX485CSA+ | MAX485CSA | 50 mV | 0degC ~ 70degC | 22,486 |
| MAX485ESA+T | MAX485ESA | 70 mV | -40degC ~ 85degC | 15,088 |
