What this MAX3088EESA+T transceiver does on the bus
The MAX3088EESA+T is a single-channel, half-duplex transceiver supporting RS422 and RS485 protocols.
Rated from -40°C to 85°C, this transceiver operates across a 4.75 V to 5.25 V supply range.

Analog Devices MAX3088EESA+T, RS-422/RS-485 Transceiver, Half-Duplex, 1/1 Drivers/Receivers, 10 Mbps Data Rate, 4.75 V to 5.25 V Supply, -40°C to 85°C, 8-SOIC Package.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Transceiver |
| Mounting | Surface Mount |
| Supply voltage | 4.75V ~ 5.25V |
| Protocol | RS422, RS485 |
| Operating temperature | -40°C ~ 85°C |
| Duplex | Half |
| Package | Tape & Reel (TR); Cut Tape (CT) |
| Data rate | 10Mbps |
| Case | 8-SOIC (0.154\", 3.90mm Width) |
| Receiver hysteresis | 100 mV |
| Number of drivers (Receivers) | 1/1 |
The MAX3088EESA+T is a single-channel, half-duplex transceiver supporting RS422 and RS485 protocols.
Rated from -40°C to 85°C, this transceiver operates across a 4.75 V to 5.25 V supply range.
No, the MAX3088EESA+T is a half-duplex transceiver. It uses a single pair of wires for both transmit and receive, so it cannot drive an RS-422 full-duplex bus that requires separate transmit and receive pairs. For full-duplex RS-422, look at a dual-channel transceiver like the MAX3082.
A direct pin-compatible alternative within the same family is the MAX3088EESA+ (non-tape-and-reel variant), which shares the same die and electrical specs. For a different data rate, the MAX3485EESA+ (12 Mbps, 3.3 V supply) is footprint-compatible but requires a 3.3 V rail.