Benefits and Features

● High-Level Integration Reduces Overall Solution Size

• Fully Isolated Half-Duplex RS-485/RS-422

Transceivers

• Compact 8-Pin Wide Body SOIC Package (5.5mm

Creepage)

● Integrated Protection Ensures Robust Communication

• ±10kV ESD (HBM) on Driver Outputs/Receiver

Inputs

• Failsafe Receiver Prevents Fault Transition on

• Receiver Input Short or Open Events (MAX22025FMAX22028F)

• Withstands 3.5kVRMS Isolation Voltage for 60

Seconds (VISO)

• Withstands 630VPEAK Maximum Repetitive Peak-

Isolation Voltage (VIORM)

• Continuously Withstands 445VRMS Maximum

Working-Isolation Voltage (VIOWM)

● Enables Flexible System Design

• 0.5Mbps Maximum Data Rate with Slew-Rate

Limited Driver (MAX22025/MAX22027/

MAX22025F/MAX22027F)

• 16Mbps Maximum Data Rate (MAX22026/

MAX22028/MAX22026F/MAX22028F)

• AutoDirection Eliminates the Need for DE and RE

Control Signals

Applications

● Utility Meters

● Industrial Automation Equipment

● Programmable Logic Controllers

● HVAC