SP3485 Overview
Description
The SP3485 device is a 3.3V low power half-duplex transceiver that meets the specifications of the RS-485 and RS-422 serial protocols. This device is pin-to-pin compatible with the MaxLinear SP481, SP483 and SP485 devices as well as popular industry standards.
Key Features
- RS-485 and RS-422 transceiver
- Operates from a single 3.3V supply
- Interoperable with 5.0V logic
- Driver/receiver enable
- 7V to +12V common-mode input voltage range
- Allows up to 32 transceivers on the serial bus
- Compatibility with industry standard 75176 pinout
- Driver output short-circuit protection