What this driver does and does not do
The MAX3295AUT+T is a single RS-422/RS-485 line driver in a six-pin SOT-23 package — it transmits differential data on a balanced pair but contains no receiver circuitry (1 driver, 0 receivers per the pinout). Rated for 20 Mbps signaling on the bus, it suits point-to-point or multi-drop transmit-only links where the receiving end uses a separate RS-485 receiver IC.
Temperature grade and package reality
The SOT-23-6 footprint (supplier package SOT-6) demands a tight PCB layout — the 0.95 mm pin pitch and small copper pad area limit heat dissipation, so the 125 °C limit assumes adequate board-level thermal management.
Sourcing posture and lifecycle
ROHS3 compliant per the manufacturer, with no RoHS exemption carve-outs to track for EU or UKCA compliance.