The MAX1487ECPA+ is an IC component that belongs to the family of RS-485/RS-422 transceivers. It is designed to provide robust and reliable communication in harsh industrial environments. The device comes in an 8-pin PDIP package and has a wide supply voltage range of 4.5V to 5.5V.
Key features of the MAX1487ECPA+ include:
1. RS-485/RS-422 Compatibility: The IC is fully compatible and compliant with both RS-485 and RS-422 standards, allowing for versatile communication options.
2. Low Power Consumption: The device is designed to operate with low power consumption, making it suitable for battery-powered applications and energy-efficient systems.
3. ±15kV ESD Protection: The MAX1487ECPA+ offers robust electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection of up to ±15kV on the RS-485/RS-422 bus pins. This ensures reliable operation during transient voltage events, enhancing system reliability.
4. Half-Duplex Communication: It supports half-duplex communication, allowing data transmission in both directions over a single differential pair.
5. Fail-Safe Receiver: The receiver input is fail-safe biased to a known stable state (logical "1") in the absence of a driver input signal. This helps maintain signal integrity and proper bus termination in case of a disconnected or unpowered driver
