The through-hole 8-DIP (0.300-inch, 7.62 mm pitch) is a field-service dream — no hot air, no reflow oven, just a socket and a pair of pliers. Data rate is 500 kbps, which covers most industrial RS485 bus applications — PLC links, motor drive comms, sensor networks — without the edge-rate headaches of faster transceivers. Supply voltage is 4.75V to 5.25V, a tight 5V rail that rules out 3.3V systems. The receiver hysteresis is 100 mV, giving good noise immunity on long cable runs.
Temperature grade — indoor only
That means this part belongs in a control cabinet or office equipment, not an engine bay or rooftop enclosure. If your BOM calls for -40°C operation, you need the industrial-grade sibling.
Active production — no end-of-life watch needed
Lifecycle status is Active. ROHS3 compliant. Sourced per RFQ against your BOM quantity — no stock-holding claim, but the part is in regular production.