RS-485/RS-422 data interface IC
The MAX3480EBCPI from Analog Devices is an RS-485/RS-422 data interface IC, designed for balanced differential data transmission in industrial and instrumentation networks. It is, suitable for both prototyping and production runs where tube or tray quantities are preferred over tape-and-reel.
Note that this part is RoHS non-compliant, which may affect its use in markets with strict RoHS requirements.