Full-duplex RS485 at 5 Mbps in an 8-pin SOIC
The SN65HVD31D: It handles signaling up to 5 Mbps, which covers most industrial fieldbus and motor-drive comms links without needing a faster (and pricier) part.
Lifecycle status — obsolete, sourced to order
For new designs or volume production, a pin-compatible replacement should be qualified.
