MAX3471:1.6µA, RS-485/RS-422, Half Duplex, Differential Transceiver for Battery-Powered Systems

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.

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
MAX3471: Typical Application Circuit
MAX3471: Typical Application Circuit
Applications/Uses
  • Battery-Powered Differential Communications
  • Level Translators
  • Remote Meter Reading
DataSheet
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MAX3471 Data SheetMAX3471.pdf
Parametrics
Part NumberTx/RxDuplexVSUPPLY
(V)
ICC
(mA)
Data Rate
(kbps)
Tx ENRx ENRx/Tx on BusRx Failsafe w/ InputsSlew Rate LimitingOper. Temp.
(°C)
Package/PinsBudgetary
Price
typminSee Notes
MAX34711Tx + 1RxHalf2.5 to 5.50.001664YesYes256Open or ShortedNo-40 to +85
0 to +70
µMAX/8$1.97 @1k
Quality and Environmental Data
Ordering Information
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX3471CUANo Longer AvailableMAX3471CUA+µMAX,;8 pin;15.6 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX3471CUA+ActiveµMAX,;8 pin;15.6 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX3471CUA+TActiveµMAX,;8 pin;15.6 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX3471CUA-TNo Longer AvailableMAX3471CUA+TµMAX,;8 pin;15.6 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX3471EUANo Longer AvailableMAX3471EUA+µMAX,;8 pin;15.6 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX3471EUA+ActiveµMAX,;8 pin;15.6 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX3471EUA+TActiveµMAX,;8 pin;15.6 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX3471EUA-TNo Longer AvailableMAX3471EUA+TµMAX,;8 pin;15.6 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
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