RS-485 Resources

RS-485 is a standard serial data protocol. Although the interface is standardized, in common use, and widely supported, designing products that use RS-485 requires some knowledge. The following application notes and design ideas give real-world advice to help make you create designs with RS-485.

• Application Note 2116: RS-485 Data Interface Gives Isolated, Full-Duplex Operation   Abstract
• Application Note 1137: Using the MAX3157 High-CMR RS-485 Transceivers   Abstract
• Application Note 1090: Methods for Trimming the Power Required in RS-485 Systems   Abstract
• Application Note 1063: Microcontroller Recognizes Addresses in RS-485 Systems   Abstract
• Application Note 763: Guidelines for Proper Wiring of an RS-485 (TIA/EIA-485-A) Network   Abstract
• Application Note 736: RS-485 (EIA/TIA-485) Differential Data Transmission System Basics   Abstract
• Application Note 643: Pre-Emphasis Improves RS-485 Communications   Abstract
• Application Note 578: New RS-485 IC Increases System Reliability and Fault Detection in Motor-Control Circuits   Abstract
• Application Note 367: Explanation of Maxim RS-485 Features   Abstract