42 Mbps half-duplex transceiver for RS-485/RS-422 links
The Maxim Integrated MAX14783EATA+T is a single-channel, half-duplex transceiver supporting RS-485 and RS-422 protocols at data rates up to 42 Mbps. It integrates one driver and one receiver in an 8-TDFN (3x3 mm) package with an exposed pad for thermal management. The wide supply range of 3V to 5.5V lets it work on both legacy 5V backplanes and modern 3.3V industrial buses without a separate level shifter. Receiver hysteresis is specified at 10 mV, which helps reject noise on long cable runs typical in factory automation and building control networks.
Temperature grade and environment — industrial and motor-drive ready
Rated for -40°C to 125°C operation, this transceiver suits outdoor telecom cabinets, motor-drive feedback links, and under-hood automotive sensor buses where the ambient temperature pushes past 85°C. The exposed pad on the 8-TDFN package helps pull heat into the PCB ground plane; a via stitch under the pad is recommended for continuous operation near the upper temperature limit.
Lifecycle — active, no LTB risk
The MAX14783EATA+T carries an Active product status with ROHS3 compliance.
