MAX3442E
Fault-Protected RS-485/J1708 TransceiverThe MAX3442E is a fault-protected rs-485/j1708 transceiver from Analog Devices. View the full MAX3442E datasheet below including key specifications, electrical characteristics, absolute maximum ratings.
MAX3442E shares its datasheet with MAX3440E, whose page lists every part number it covers.
Official MAX3442E datasheet (PDF) — the source this page was extracted from.
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Interface ICsMAX3442E Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Process | BiCMOS |
| Hot Swap | Yes |
| Data Rate | 0.25Mbps |
| Interface | RS-485/RS-422 |
| Supply Voltage | 4.75V to 5.25V (5V nominal) |
| Low-Power Shutdown | Yes |
| ESD Protection (A, B) | ±15kV Human Body Model |
| Common-Mode Input Range | -7V to +12V |
| Fault Protection (A, B) | ±60V |
| Shutdown Supply Current | 20mA... see note: 20µA max (10µA at +25°C) |
| Receiver Input Impedance | 1/4 unit load (min 48kΩ), up to 128 transceivers on bus |
| Receiver Input Hysteresis | 25mV |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40°C to +85°C (E suffix) / -40°C to +125°C (A suffix) |
| Receiver Differential Threshold | -200mV to -50mV |
| Supply Current (Normal Operation) | 30mA max |
| Driver Short-Circuit Output Current | ±350mA |
MAX3442E Overview
Part: MAX3440E–MAX3444E (ordered as MAX3485CSA+T per filename; datasheet covers MAX3440E/41E/42E/43E/44E) — Maxim Integrated
Type: Fault-Protected RS-485/J1708 Transceiver
Description: 5 V, ±15 kV ESD-protected, ±60 V fault-protected, fail-safe RS-485/J1708 transceivers with data rates up to 10 Mbps and support for up to 128 transceivers on a bus.
Operating Conditions:
- Supply voltage: 4.75–5.25 V
- Operating temperature: -40 to +85 °C (MAX344_EE_ ); -40 to +125 °C (MAX344_EA _)
- Common-mode input range: -7 V to +12 V
Absolute Maximum Ratings:
- Max supply voltage (VCC): 7 V
- A, B voltage: ±60 V (must be terminated with 54 Ω or 100 Ω)
- Control/logic pins: -0.3 V to (VCC + 0.3 V)
- Max junction temperature: +150 °C
- Storage temperature: -65 to +150 °C
Key Specs:
- Driver differential output VOD: ≥2 V (RL = 100 Ω), ≥1.5 V (RL = 54 Ω)
- Driver short-circuit output current: ±350 mA peak
- Receiver differential threshold: -200 to -50 mV (-7 V ≤ VCM ≤ +12 V)
- Receiver input resistance: ≥48 kΩ
- Supply current, normal operation: ≤30 mA (MAX3440E/42E/44E), ≤10 mA (MAX3441E/43E)
- Shutdown current: ≤20 μA (MAX3442E/43E), ≤100 μA (MAX3444E)
- Max data rate: 250 kbps (MAX3440E/42E/44E), 10 Mbps (MAX3441E/43E)
- Driver propagation delay: ≤60 ns (MAX3441E/43E), ≤2000 ns (MAX3440E/42E/44E)
Features:
- ±15 kV ESD protection
- ±60 V fault protection
- Hot-swap circuitry
- True fail-safe receiver inputs
- Slew-rate limiting on MAX3440E/42E/44E
- 1/4-unit-load receiver, up to 128 transceivers on the bus
- Short-circuit current limiting and thermal shutdown
- Industry-standard pinout
Applications:
- RS-422/RS-485 communications
- Industrial networks
- Telecommunications systems
- HVAC controls
Package:
- 8-pin SO
- 8-pin PDIP
MAX3442E Features
- ±15kV ESD Protection
- ±60V Fault Protection
- Guaranteed 10Mbps Data Rate (MAX3441E/MAX3443E)
- Hot Swappable for Telecom Applications
- True Fail-Safe Receiver Inputs
- Enhanced Slew-Rate-Limiting Facilitates Error-Free Data Transmission (MAX3440E/MAX3442E/MAX3444E)
- Allow Up to 128 Transceivers on the Bus
- -7V to +12V Common-Mode Input Range
- Automotive Temperature Range (-40°C to +125°C)
- Industry-Standard Pinout
MAX3442E Applications
- RS-422/RS-485 Communications
- Industrial Networks
- Telecommunications Systems
- HVAC Controls
MAX3442E Pin Configuration
MAX3442E Electrical Characteristics
(V CC = +4.75V to +5.25V, T A = T MIN to T MAX , unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at V CC = +5V and T A = +25°C.)
| PARAMETER | SYMBOL | CONDITIONS | MIN | TYP | MAX | UNITS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DRIVER | |||||||
| Differential Driver Output | V OD | Figure 1, R L = 100Ω | Figure 1, R L = 100Ω | 2 | V CC | V | |
| Differential Driver Output | V OD | Figure 1, R L = 54Ω | Figure 1, R L = 54Ω | 1.5 | V CC | V | |
| Change in Magnitude of Differential Output Voltage | ∆V OD | Figure 1, R L = 100Ω or 54Ω (Note 2) | Figure 1, R L = 100Ω or 54Ω (Note 2) | 0.2 | V | ||
| Driver Common-Mode Output Voltage | V OC | Figure 1, R L = 100Ω or 54Ω | Figure 1, R L = 100Ω or 54Ω | V CC / 2 | 3 | V | |
| Change in Magnitude of Common-Mode Voltage | ∆V OC | Figure 1, R L = 100Ω or 54Ω (Note 2) | Figure 1, R L = 100Ω or 54Ω (Note 2) | 0.2 | V | ||
| DRIVER LOGIC | |||||||
| Driver Input High Voltage | V DIH | 2 | V | ||||
| Driver Input Low Voltage | V DIL | 0.8 | V | ||||
| Driver Input Current | I DIN | ±2 | μA | ||||
| Driver Short-Circuit Output Current | I OSD | 0V ≤ V OUT ≤ +12V | 0V ≤ V OUT ≤ +12V | +350 | mA | ||
| (Note 3) | I OSD | -7V ≤ V OUT ≤ V CC | -7V ≤ V OUT ≤ V CC | -350 | |||
| Driver Short-Circuit Foldback Output Current | I OSDF | (V CC - 1V) ≤ V OUT ≤ +12V (Note 3) | V OUT ≤ +1V (Note 3) | +25 | -25 | mA | |
| RECEIVER | RECEIVER | RECEIVER | RECEIVER | ||||
| Input Current | I A,B | A, B | V CC = GND, V A, B = 12V | 250 | μA | ||
| Input Current | I A,B | A, B | V A, B = -7V | -150 | μA | ||
| Input Current | I A,B | A, B | V A, B = ±60V | ±6 | mA | ||
| Receiver Differential Threshold Voltage | V TH | -7V ≤ V CM ≤ +12V | -7V ≤ V CM ≤ +12V | -200 | -50 | mV | |
| Receiver Input Hysteresis | ∆V TH | 25 | 25 | 25 | mV |
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MAX3442E Absolute Maximum Ratings
Voltages Referenced to GND
| Parameter | Limit |
|---|---|
| V CC | +7V |
| FAULT, DE/RE, RE , DE, DE , DI, TXD | -0.3V to (V CC + 0.3V) |
| A, B (Note 1) | ±60V |
| RO | -0.3V to (V CC + 0.3V) |
| Short-Circuit Duration (RO, A, B) | Continuous |
| Continuous Power Dissipation (T A = +70°C) | |
| SO (derate 5.9mW/°C above +70°C) | 471mW |
| PDIP (derate 9.09mW/°C above +70°C) | 727mW |
MAX3442E Package Information
For the latest package outline information and land patterns (footprints), go to www.maximintegrated.com/packages . Note that a '+', '#', or '-' in the package code indicates RoHS status only. Package drawings may show a different suffix character, but the drawing pertains to the package regardless of RoHS status.
| PACKAGE TYPE | PACKAGE CODE | OUTLINE NO. | LAND PATTERN NO. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 SO | S8+4 | 21-0041 | 90-0096 |
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