Maxim Integrated MAX14853GWE+T, RS-422/RS-485 Transceiver, Full Duplex, 1/1 Drivers/Receivers, 500kbps, 3V to 5.5V, 16-SOIC, -40°C to 105°C.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Transceiver |
| Mounting | Surface Mount |
| Supply voltage | 3V ~ 5.5V |
| Protocol | RS422, RS485 |
| Operating temperature | -40°C ~ 105°C |
| Duplex | Full |
| Package | Tape & Reel (TR); Cut Tape (CT) |
| Data rate | 500kbps |
| Case | 16-SOIC (0.295\", 7.50mm Width) |
| Receiver hysteresis | 20 mV |
| Number of drivers (Receivers) | 1/1 |
The 16-SOIC wide-body (7.50 mm width) is a hand-solderable footprint — no hot-air gun required, just a fine-tip iron and some flux. That makes it a solid choice for prototype boards, rework, or low-volume builds where you're not sending out for stencils. The tape-and-reel or cut-tape options let you buy exactly what a small run needs.
The MAX14853EWE+T is the same base part number with a different tape-and-reel suffix. Functionally they are identical — both are full-duplex RS-485/RS-422 transceivers in the 16-SOIC package with the same 500 kbps data rate and 3V-to-5.5V supply range. The 'G' vs 'E' suffix typically indicates a lead-free / RoHS-compliant finish variant; the MAX14853GWE+T is ROHS3 compliant.
Yes — the supply voltage range is 3V to 5.5V, so it runs directly on a 5V rail without any external regulator or level translator.
Yes — the 3V minimum supply means it operates on a 3.3V logic rail, making it a direct fit for 3.3V microcontrollers and FPGAs.
The maximum data rate is 500 kbps. That's sufficient for Modbus RTU, Profibus DP at lower baud rates, and most sensor/actuator fieldbus links.