FEATURES
Electronics industries alliance (EIA) RS-485/RS-422 compliant
Data rate options
ADM4850/ADM4854: 115 kbps
ADM4851/ADM4855: 500 kbps
ADM4852/ADM4856: 2.5 Mbps
ADM4853/ADM4857: 10 Mbps
Half-duplex and full duplex options
Reduced slew rates for low electromagnetic interference (EMI)
True fail-safe receiver inputs
5 μA (maximum) supply current in shutdown mode
Up to 256 transceivers on one bus
Outputs high-Z when disabled or powered off
−7 V to +12 V bus common-mode range
Thermal shutdown and short-circuit protection
Pin-compatible with the MAX308x
Specified over the −40°C to +85°C temperature range
Available in 8-lead SOIC, 8-lead LFCSP, and 8-lead MSOP
Qualified for automotive applications

APPLICATIONS
Low power RS-485 applications
EMI sensitive systems
DTE to DCE interfaces
Industrial control
Packet switching
Local area networks
Level translators