Active 5V RS-485 transceiver in a through-hole DIP
It is not rated for outdoor telecom cabinets, engine bays, or unheated warehouses; for those, look at the industrial-temperature variants in the SN75176 family.
Through-hole PDIP — retrofit and repair staple
The 8-DIP (0.300", 7.62mm) through-hole package is the same footprint used in countless legacy PLC and building-automation boards. If you are replacing a failed SN75176 in a 20-year-old panel, this is the drop-in. For new designs, the PDIP also simplifies hand-assembly and rework in low-volume or prototype runs.
No urgent cross-reference needed for production continuity.
