What this driver does — and what it doesn't
The MAX3042BCSE+ is a quad RS-422/RS-485 line driver. It outputs four differential signals at up to 20 Mbps with no receivers on board.
Housed in a 16-SOIC (0.154" body width, 3.90 mm) surface-mount package. The supplier device package is also 16-SOIC. Standard SOIC-16 footprint, no surprises for pick-and-place.
No end-of-life notice, no last-time-buy window.
