RS422/RS485 half-duplex transceiver for industrial bus nodes
The Maxim Integrated MAX13442EASA+ is a single-channel half-duplex transceiver supporting both RS422 and RS485 protocols. It integrates one driver and one receiver in an 8-pin SOIC package, sized for point-to-point or multi-drop bus nodes in industrial control, building automation, and instrumentation networks. Data rate is 250kbps. Receiver hysteresis is 25 mV.
Package and mounting
Housed in an 8-pin SOIC with 3.90 mm body width, the MAX13442EASA+ uses a surface-mount footprint common to RS485 transceivers. Verify the reel or tape-and-reel variant if your pick-and-place line requires it — the ordering suffix distinguishes them.
Lifecycle and compliance
No last-time-buy or end-of-life notices are in effect, so it remains a stable BOM line for new designs and ongoing production. The part is ROHS3 compliant and lead-free, meeting current environmental directives for commercial and industrial equipment.