MAX14840E/41E: Low-voltage RS-485 transceivers increase data rates and extend cable lengths in motor-control applications

The MAX14841E has true fail-safe receiver inputs that guarantee a logic-high receiver output when inputs are shorted or open. These features, combined with the robustness of the transceivers, make the MAX14840E/MAX14841E ideal for harsh motor-control environments.

The MAX14840E/MAX14841E operate from a low supply voltage (3.3V), feature the industry's most robust ESD structures (±35kV, Human Body Model), and are fully specified over the -40 degrees Celsius to +125 degrees Celsius automotive temperature range. Both devices are available in standard 8-pin SO and space-saving (3mm x 3mm), 8-pin TDFN packages. Prices start at $1.49 (1000-up, FOB USA).