The MAX1487CPA+ is an integrated circuit (IC) component that belongs to the family of transceivers. It is specifically designed for RS-485/RS-422 communication systems and is manufactured by Maxim Integrated Products. The IC offers various key features that make it suitable for a wide range of industrial and communication applications.
One of the primary features of the MAX1487CPA+ is its ruggedness and ability to operate reliably in harsh environments. It has a wide supply voltage range of +4.75V to +5.25V, which enables it to tolerate voltage fluctuations and noise commonly found in industrial applications. This wide voltage range also allows the IC to be compatible with a broad range of supply sources.
The MAX1487CPA+ supports full-duplex data communication with a data rate of up to 250kbps, making it suitable for high-speed industrial applications. It utilizes a low-ripple bi-polar technology, which enables it to maintain the signal integrity even at high data rates over long cable lengths.
Another important feature of the MAX1487CPA+ is its excellent noise immunity. It can withstand high levels of common-mode voltage up to ±12V, which ensures reliable data transmission in electrically noisy environments. The IC also includes a failsafe feature that maintains a logic high output when the receiver inputs are open or shorted, ensuring error-free data communication in case of fault conditions
