RS-485 transceiver series for industrial automation applications

The Max14853/MAX14855 and Max14943/MAX14949 family of integrated RS-485 transceivers from Maxim Integrated are designed to provide high efficiency and communication for industrial automation applications.

By Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. March 9, 2016

The Max14853/MAX14855 and Max14943/MAX14949 family of integrated RS-485 transceivers from Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. (NASDAQ: MXIM) are designed to provide high efficiency and communication for industrial automation applications. The high integration of the RS-485 family of transceivers with integrated transformer drivers and low drop out (LDO) regulator simplifies power and data isolated designs. The Max14943 isolated RS-485/Profibus DP transceiver, as well as the Max14949 transceiver, each provide up to 80% efficiency at 150mA load. Available in full or half duplex isolated RS-485 transceivers, the family supports up to 5kVrms and allows for robust communication up to 25Mbps. The transceivers are ideal for industrial automation, programmable logic controllers (PLC), HVAC, and power meter applications.

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