What this RS-485/RS-422 transceiver does on your board
The MAX3460CSD is an RS-485/RS-422 transceiver from Analog Devices, designed for balanced differential data transmission over long cable runs in electrically noisy environments — think factory-floor sensor networks, building automation bus trunks, or motor-drive comms links where common-mode rejection matters.
RoHS non-compliance — legacy exemption or replacement trigger
The MAX3460CSD is marked RoHS non-compliant. For new assemblies bound by EU RoHS or similar regulations, this part requires an exemption or a lead-free alternative. Existing BOMs that already use it under a legacy exemption can continue; for fresh designs, evaluate a compliant sibling in the same family.
Sourcing posture — active, quoted to order
As an Active part, the MAX3460CSD can be sourced through our network against your BOM quantity.
