| PartNumber | MAX481ECSA+ | MAX481ECPA+ | MAX481ECPA |
| Description | RS-422/RS-485 Interface IC RS-485/RS-422 Transceiver | RS-422/RS-485 Interface IC RS-485/RS-422 Transceiver | RS-422/RS-485 Interface IC 15kV ESD-Protected, Slew-Rate-Limited, Low-Power, RS-485/RS-422 Transceivers |
| Manufacturer | Maxim Integrated | Maxim Integrated | Maxim Integrated |
| Product Category | RS-422/RS-485 Interface IC | RS-422/RS-485 Interface IC | RS-422/RS-485 Interface IC |
| RoHS | Y | Y | - |
| Mounting Style | SMD/SMT | Through Hole | Through Hole |
| Package / Case | SOIC-8 | PDIP-8 | PDIP-8 |
| Series | MAX481E | MAX481E | MAX481E |
| Function | Transceiver | Transceiver | Transceiver |
| Data Rate | 2.5 Mb/s | 2.5 Mb/s | 2.5 Mb/s |
| Number of Drivers | 1 Driver | 1 Driver | - |
| Number of Receivers | 1 Receiver | 1 Receiver | 1 Receiver |
| Operating Supply Voltage | 5 V | 5 V | 5 V |
| Operating Supply Current | 500 uA | 500 uA | 500 uA |
| Minimum Operating Temperature | 0 C | 0 C | 0 C |
| Maximum Operating Temperature | + 70 C | + 70 C | + 70 C |
| Packaging | Tube | Tube | - |
| Height | 1.5 mm (Max) | 4.45 mm (Max) | 4.45 mm (Max) |
| Input Voltage | 0.8 V to 2 V | 0.8 V to 2 V | 0.8 V to 2 V |
| Length | 5 mm (Max) | 9.91 mm (Max) | 9.91 mm (Max) |
| Output Voltage | 3 V | 3 V | 3 V |
| Width | 4 mm (Max) | 7.87 mm (Max) | 7.87 mm (Max) |
| Brand | Maxim Integrated | Maxim Integrated | Maxim Integrated |
| Duplex | Half Duplex | Half Duplex | - |
| Pd Power Dissipation | 471 mW | 727 mW | 727 mW |
| Product Type | RS-422/RS-485 Interface IC | RS-422/RS-485 Interface IC | RS-422/RS-485 Interface IC |
| Propagation Delay Time | 40 ns, 60 ns | 40 ns, 60 ns | 40 ns, 60 ns |
| Factory Pack Quantity | 100 | 50 | - |
| Subcategory | Interface ICs | Interface ICs | Interface ICs |
| Part # Aliases | MAX481E | MAX481E | MAX481E |
| Unit Weight | 0.019048 oz | 0.032805 oz | 0.032805 oz |
| Number of Channels | - | - | 1 Channel |
| Number of Output Lines | - | - | 1 |