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MAX3471

1.6µA, RS-485/RS-422, Half Duplex, Differential Transceiver for Battery-Powered Systems

Overview

Technical Documents

Ordering Info

Status

Active: In Production.

Description

The MAX3471 half-duplex transceiver is intended for lithium battery-powered RS-485/RS-422 applications. It draws only 1.6µA (typical) supply current from a 3.6V supply with the receiver enabled and the driver disabled. Its wide 2.5V to 5.5V supply voltage guarantees operation over the lifetime of a lithium battery.

This device features true fail-safe operation that guarantees a logic-high receiver output when the receiver inputs are open or shorted. This means that the receiver output will be a logic high if all transmitters on a terminated bus are disabled (high impedance). The MAX3471 has a 1/8-unit load input resistance. When driver outputs are enabled and pulled above VCC or below GND, internal circuitry prevents battery back-charging.

The MAX3471 is available in an 8-pin µMAX package.

Data Sheet

Download	Rev 0	(PDF, 87kB)
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Key Features

1.6µA Supply Current with Receiver Enabled
+2.5V to +5.5V Single-Supply Operation
True Fail-Safe Receiver Input
Available in µMAX Package
1/8-Unit-Load Receiver Input
-7V to +10V Common-Mode Input Voltage Range

Applications/Uses

Battery-Powered Differential Communications
Level Translators
Remote Meter Reading

Key Specifications:

RS-422/485 Line Driver/Receivers

Part Number

Tx/Rx

Duplex

V_SUPPLY
(V)

I_CC
(mA)

Data Rate
(kbps)

Tx EN

Rx EN

Rx/Tx on Bus

Package/Pins

Budgetary Price

typ

min

See Notes

MAX3471

1Tx + 1Rx

Half

2.5 to 5.5

0.0016

Yes

256

µMAX/8

$1.84 @1k

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Pricing Notes:
This pricing is BUDGETARY, for comparing similar parts. Prices are in U.S. dollars and subject to change. Quantity pricing may vary substantially and international prices may differ due to local duties, taxes, fees, and exchange rates. For volume-specific prices and delivery, please see the price and availability page or contact an authorized distributor.

Diagram

Typical Application Circuit

Application Notes

Application Note 367		Explanation of Maxim RS-485 Features
Application Note 1090		Methods for Trimming the Power Required in RS-485 Systems
Application Note 3180		Standby Current for RS-422 Repeater Is Less Than 3µA
Application Note 3741		Analog ICs for Low Voltage Systems

Product Guides

Interface (PDF)

Reliability Reports

Reliability Report:	MAX3471.pdf
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Tape and Reel

Sample

Part Number	Free Sample	Buy	Status	Package: TYPE PINS FOOTPRINT DRAWING CODE/VAR *	Temp	RoHS/Lead-Free? Materials Analysis
MAX3471CUA			Active	µMAX;8 pin;16.2 mm² Outline Drawing:21-0036 (PDF) Land Pattern: 90-0092 (PDF) Use pkgcode/variation: U8-1*	0°C to +70°C	RoHS/Lead-Free: No Materials Analysis
MAX3471CUA+			Active	µMAX;8 pin;16.2 mm² Outline Drawing:21-0036 (PDF) Land Pattern: 90-0092 (PDF) Use pkgcode/variation: U8+1*	0°C to +70°C	RoHS/Lead-Free: Lead Free Materials Analysis
MAX3471CUA+T			Active	µMAX;8 pin;16.2 mm² Outline Drawing:21-0036 (PDF) Land Pattern: 90-0092 (PDF) Use pkgcode/variation: U8+1*	0°C to +70°C	RoHS/Lead-Free: Lead Free Materials Analysis
MAX3471CUA-T			Active	µMAX;8 pin;16.2 mm² Outline Drawing:21-0036 (PDF) Land Pattern: 90-0092 (PDF) Use pkgcode/variation: U8-1*	0°C to +70°C	RoHS/Lead-Free: No Materials Analysis
MAX3471EUA			Active	µMAX;8 pin;16.2 mm² Outline Drawing:21-0036 (PDF) Land Pattern: 90-0092 (PDF) Use pkgcode/variation: U8-1*	-40°C to +85°C	RoHS/Lead-Free: No Materials Analysis
MAX3471EUA+			Active	µMAX;8 pin;16.2 mm² Outline Drawing:21-0036 (PDF) Land Pattern: 90-0092 (PDF) Use pkgcode/variation: U8+1*	-40°C to +85°C	RoHS/Lead-Free: Lead Free Materials Analysis
MAX3471EUA+T			Active	µMAX;8 pin;16.2 mm² Outline Drawing:21-0036 (PDF) Land Pattern: 90-0092 (PDF) Use pkgcode/variation: U8+1*	-40°C to +85°C	RoHS/Lead-Free: Lead Free Materials Analysis
MAX3471EUA-T			Active	µMAX;8 pin;16.2 mm² Outline Drawing:21-0036 (PDF) Land Pattern: 90-0092 (PDF) Use pkgcode/variation: U8-1*	-40°C to +85°C	RoHS/Lead-Free: No Materials Analysis

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Part number suffixes: T or T&R = tape and reel; + = RoHS/lead-free; # = RoHS/lead-exempt; -D = drypack; -U/+U on DS parts = cut tape. More: See Full Data Sheet or Maxim Product Naming Conventions.
* Some packages have variations, listed on the drawing. "PkgCode/Variation" tells which variation the product uses. Note that "+", "#", "-" in the part number suffix describes RoHS status. Package drawings may show a different suffix character.

Notes and Comments

Ultra-Low-Power, Fail-Safe, Half-Duplex

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Document Ref.: 19-0497 Rev 0; 1998-02-01
This page last modified: 2007-06-01