MAX3471

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

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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

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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 VSUPPLY
(V)
ICC
(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 64 Yes Yes 256
µMAX/8
$1.84 @1k
See All RS-422/485 Line Driver/Receivers (165)
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

MAX3471: Typical Application Circuit
Typical Application Circuit

Notes and Comments

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

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Information Index

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




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