RS485 workhorse in a small SOIC-8
The MAX1487ESA+ is a half-duplex RS422/RS485 transceiver with one driver and one receiver in an 8-SOIC package. Supply voltage is 4.75 V to 5.25 V, data rate 2.5 Mbps, receiver hysteresis 70 mV.
Temp range and field environment
Rated for -40°C to 85°C, this transceiver fits outdoor telecom cabinets, unheated factory floors, and engine-bay-adjacent control boxes. No AEC-Q100 mark, so not formally qualified for under-hood automotive, but the industrial temperature range covers most plant-floor and infrastructure gear.
Lifecycle and sourcing
The MAX1487ESA+ is marked Active in the lifecycle record and ROHS3 compliant.
