Benefits and Features

• Integrated Protection for Robust Communication

• Protection on Driver Outputs/Receiver Inputs (A,

B Data Lines)

- ±65V Fault Protection Range on Driver

Outputs/Receiver Inputs

- ±40V Common-Mode Range on Driver

Outputs/Receiver Inputs

- ±40kV Human Body Model (JEDEC JS-001-

2017) ESD Protection

- ±15kV Air Gap Discharge (IEC 61000-4-2)

ESD Protection

- ±10kV Contact Discharge (IEC 61000-4-2)

ESD Protection

• Hot-Swap Protection

• Short Circuit Protection

• Thermal Shutdown

• True Fail-Safe Guarantees Known Receiver

Output State

• Wide Operating Temperature Range from -40ºC

to +125ºC

• High-Performance Transceiver Enables Flexible

Designs

• Compliant with RS-485 EIA/TIA-485 Standard

• 500kbps (MAX33072E), 2Mbps (MAX33073E)

Maximum Data Rate

• 3V to 5.5V Supply Range

• 1/8 Unit Load for up to 256 Devices on the Bus

Applications

• Industrial Automation Equipment

• Home and Building Automation

• Agriculture and Heavy Machinery

• Power Supply and UPS

• Elevator Control

• Motion Controllers