MAX488 RS-485/RS-422 Line Driver/Receiver IC DIP 8 Package

MAX488 RS-485/RS-422 Line Driver/Receiver IC DIP 8 Package 

The MAX488 is a low-power RS-485 / RS-422 line driver and receiver IC designed for reliable serial communication over long distances in noisy industrial environments. It converts logic-level transmit and receive signals into balanced differential signals required by RS-485/RS-422 standards.

The device operates from a single 5 V supply and supports half-duplex communication with controlled driver enable and receiver enable pins. Its low power consumption makes it suitable for battery-powered and energy-efficient systems. Packaged in a DIP-8 through-hole package, the MAX488 is ideal for prototyping, development boards, and industrial control applications.

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Features

• Compatible with RS-485 and RS-422 standards
• Half-duplex communication support
• Low-power operation
• Single 5 V supply operation
• High data rate capability
• Differential bus outputs for high noise immunity
• Driver enable and receiver enable control
• Short-circuit and thermal protection
• DIP-8 package for easy PCB mounting and prototyping

Applications

• RS-485 / RS-422 serial communication systems
• Industrial automation and control networks
• Data acquisition systems
• Embedded and microcontroller-based communication
• Building automation systems
• Instrumentation and measurement equipment
• Long-distance serial data links

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