RS-485/RS-422 data interface — what it is
The MAX3480BEPI is an RS-485/RS-422 data interface transceiver from Analog Devices, listed under the Sensors & Transducers category. It handles balanced differential signalling over a twisted-pair bus — the same physical layer used in industrial automation, building management, and instrumentation links where noise immunity and cable length matter more than raw speed.
Active production, RoHS non-compliant
The RoHS status is non-compliant, meaning the part contains lead (Pb) in the solder finish or die attach.
Because the part is active, supply is stable — no end-of-life scramble.