The MAX3483, MAX3485, MAX3486, MAX3488, MAX3490, and MAX3491 are 3.3V, low-power transceivers for RS-485 and RS-422 communication. Each part contains one driver and one receiver. The MAX3483 and MAX3488 feature slew-rate-limited drivers that minimize EMI and reduce reflections caused by improperly terminated cables, allowing error-free data transmission at data rates up to 250kbps. The partially slew-rate-limited MAX3486 transmits up to 2.5Mbps. The MAX3485, MAX3490, and MAX3491 transmit at up to 10Mbps.Drivers are short-circuit current limited and are protected against excessive power dissipation by thermal shutdown circuitry that places the driver outputs into a high-impedance state. The receiver input has a fail-safe feature that guarantees a logic-high output if both inputs are open circuit.The MAX3488, MAX3490, and MAX3491 feature full-duplex communication, while the MAX3483, MAX3485, and MAX3486 are designed for half-duplex communication.ApplicationsIndustrial Control Local Area NetworksIntegrated Services Digital NetworksLow-Power RS-485/RS-422 TransceiversPacket SwitchingTelecommunicationsTransceivers for EMI-Sensitive Applications

The MAX3483, MAX3485, MAX3486, MAX3488, MAX3490, and MAX3491 are 3.3V, low-power transceivers for RS-485 and RS-422 communication. Each part contains one driver and one receiver. The MAX3483 and MAX3488 feature slew-rate-limited drivers that minimize EMI and reduce reflections caused by improperly terminated cables, allowing error-free data transmission at data rates up to 250kbps. The partially slew-rate-limited MAX3486 transmits up to 2.5Mbps. The MAX3485, MAX3490, and MAX3491 transmit at up to 10Mbps.Drivers are short-circuit current limited and are protected against excessive power dissipation by thermal shutdown circuitry that places the driver outputs into a high-impedance state. The receiver input has a fail-safe feature that guarantees a logic-high output if both inputs are open circuit.The MAX3488, MAX3490, and MAX3491 feature full-duplex communication, while the MAX3483, MAX3485, and MAX3486 are designed for half-duplex communication.ApplicationsIndustrial Control Local Area NetworksIntegrated Services Digital NetworksLow-Power RS-485/RS-422 TransceiversPacket SwitchingTelecommunicationsTransceivers for EMI-Sensitive Applications

The MAX3483, MAX3485, MAX3486, MAX3488, MAX3490, and MAX3491 are 3.3V, low-power transceivers for RS-485 and RS-422 communication. Each part contains one driver and one receiver. The MAX3483 and MAX3488 feature slew-rate-limited drivers that minimize EMI and reduce reflections caused by improperly terminated cables, allowing error-free data transmission at data rates up to 250kbps. The partially slew-rate-limited MAX3486 transmits up to 2.5Mbps. The MAX3485, MAX3490, and MAX3491 transmit at up to 10Mbps.Drivers are short-circuit current limited and are protected against excessive power dissipation by thermal shutdown circuitry that places the driver outputs into a high-impedance state. The receiver input has a fail-safe feature that guarantees a logic-high output if both inputs are open circuit.The MAX3488, MAX3490, and MAX3491 feature full-duplex communication, while the MAX3483, MAX3485, and MAX3486 are designed for half-duplex communication.ApplicationsIndustrial Control Local Area NetworksIntegrated Services Digital NetworksLow-Power RS-485/RS-422 TransceiversPacket SwitchingTelecommunicationsTransceivers for EMI-Sensitive Applications

The MAX3483, MAX3485, MAX3486, MAX3488, MAX3490, and MAX3491 are 3.3V, low-power transceivers for RS-485 and RS-422 communication. Each part contains one driver and one receiver. The MAX3483 and MAX3488 feature slew-rate-limited drivers that minimize EMI and reduce reflections caused by improperly terminated cables, allowing error-free data transmission at data rates up to 250kbps. The partially slew-rate-limited MAX3486 transmits up to 2.5Mbps. The MAX3485, MAX3490, and MAX3491 transmit at up to 10Mbps.Drivers are short-circuit current limited and are protected against excessive power dissipation by thermal shutdown circuitry that places the driver outputs into a high-impedance state. The receiver input has a fail-safe feature that guarantees a logic-high output if both inputs are open circuit.The MAX3488, MAX3490, and MAX3491 feature full-duplex communication, while the MAX3483, MAX3485, and MAX3486 are designed for half-duplex communication.ApplicationsIndustrial Control Local Area NetworksIntegrated Services Digital NetworksLow-Power RS-485/RS-422 TransceiversPacket SwitchingTelecommunicationsTransceivers for EMI-Sensitive Applications

The MAX3483, MAX3485, MAX3486, MAX3488, MAX3490, and MAX3491 are 3.3V, low-power transceivers for RS-485 and RS-422 communication. Each part contains one driver and one receiver. The MAX3483 and MAX3488 feature slew-rate-limited drivers that minimize EMI and reduce reflections caused by improperly terminated cables, allowing error-free data transmission at data rates up to 250kbps. The partially slew-rate-limited MAX3486 transmits up to 2.5Mbps. The MAX3485, MAX3490, and MAX3491 transmit at up to 10Mbps.Drivers are short-circuit current limited and are protected against excessive power dissipation by thermal shutdown circuitry that places the driver outputs into a high-impedance state. The receiver input has a fail-safe feature that guarantees a logic-high output if both inputs are open circuit.The MAX3488, MAX3490, and MAX3491 feature full-duplex communication, while the MAX3483, MAX3485, and MAX3486 are designed for half-duplex communication.ApplicationsIndustrial Control Local Area NetworksIntegrated Services Digital NetworksLow-Power RS-485/RS-422 TransceiversPacket SwitchingTelecommunicationsTransceivers for EMI-Sensitive Applications

The MAX3483, MAX3485, MAX3486, MAX3488, MAX3490, and MAX3491 are 3.3V, low-power transceivers for RS-485 and RS-422 communication. Each part contains one driver and one receiver. The MAX3483 and MAX3488 feature slew-rate-limited drivers that minimize EMI and reduce reflections caused by improperly terminated cables, allowing error-free data transmission at data rates up to 250kbps. The partially slew-rate-limited MAX3486 transmits up to 2.5Mbps. The MAX3485, MAX3490, and MAX3491 transmit at up to 10Mbps.Drivers are short-circuit current limited and are protected against excessive power dissipation by thermal shutdown circuitry that places the driver outputs into a high-impedance state. The receiver input has a fail-safe feature that guarantees a logic-high output if both inputs are open circuit.The MAX3488, MAX3490, and MAX3491 feature full-duplex communication, while the MAX3483, MAX3485, and MAX3486 are designed for half-duplex communication.ApplicationsIndustrial Control Local Area NetworksIntegrated Services Digital NetworksLow-Power RS-485/RS-422 TransceiversPacket SwitchingTelecommunicationsTransceivers for EMI-Sensitive Applications

The MAX382/MAX384 are low-voltage, CMOS, 1-of-8 and dual 4-channel muxes with latchable digital inputs. They feature low-voltage operation from a +2.7V to +16.5V single supply and from ±3V to ±8V dual supplies. Pin compatible with the DG428/DG429, these muxes offer low on-resistance (100Ω max) matched to within 4Ω max between channels. Additional features include off leakage less than 2.5nA at +85°C and guaranteed low charge injection (10pC max). ESD protection is greater than 2000V per Method 3015.7.ApplicationsAudio-Signal RoutingAutomated Test Equipment (ATE)Battery-Powered ApplicationsLow-Voltage Data AcquisitionSample-and-Hold Circuits

The MAX381/MAX383/MAX385 are precision, low-voltage analog switches. The single-pole single-throw MAX381 and double-pole single-throw MAX385 dual switches are normally open. The single-pole double-throw MAX383 has two normally open and two normally closed poles. All three parts offer low on-resistance (less than 35Ω), guaranteed to match to within 2Ω between channels and to remain flat over the specified analog signal range (4Ω max). They also offer low leakage (less than 250pA at +25°C and less than 2.5nA at +85°C) and fast switching (turn-on time less than 175ns and turn-off time less than 100ns).The MAX381/MAX383/MAX385 are fabricated with Maxim's low-voltage silicon-gate process for high system accuracy. Design improvements guarantee extremely low charge injection (These monolithic switches operate with a single positive supply (+3V to +15V) or with split supplies (±3V to ±8V) while retaining CMOS-logic input compatibility and fast switching. CMOS inputs provide reduced input loading.ApplicationsAudio-Signal RoutingBattery-Powered ApplicationsCommunication SystemsGuidance and Control SystemsHeads-Up DisplaysMilitary RadiosPBX, PABXSample-and-Hold CircuitsTest Equipment

The MAX394 is a precision, low-voltage, quad, single-pole/double-throw (SPDT) analog switch. The four independent switches operate with bipolar supplies ranging from ±2.7V to ±8V, or with a single supply of +2.7V to+15V. The MAX394 offers low on-resistance (less than 35Ω), guaranteed to match within 2Ω between channels and to remain flat over the analog signal range (Δ4Ω max). It also offers break-before-make switching (10ns typical), with turn-off times less than 75ns and turn-on times less than 130ns. The MAX394 is ideal for portable operation since quiescent current runs less than 1µA with all inputs high or low.This monolithic, quad switch is fabricated with Maxim's low voltage silicon-gate process. Design improvements guarantee extremely low charge injection (10pC), low power consumption (10µW), and electrostatic discharge (ESD) greater than 2000V.Logic inputs are TTL and CMOS compatible and guaranteed over a +0.8V to +2.4V range for supply voltages up to +8V. When supplies exceed +8V, the inputs are typically +0.8V to +4V. Logic inputs and switched analog signals can range anywhere between the supply voltages without damage.ApplicationsAudio Signal RoutingCommunication SystemsHeads-Up DisplaysPBX, PABXPortable InstrumentationSet-Top BoxesTest Equipment

Maxim's MAX630 and MAX4193 CMOS DC-DC regulatorsare designed for simple, efficient, minimum-sizeDC-DC converter circuits in the 5mW to 5W range. TheMAX630 and MAX4193 provide all control and powerhandling functions in a compact 8-pin package: a1.31V bandgap reference, an oscillator, a voltage comparator,and a 375mA N-channel output MOSFET. Acomparator is also provided for low-battery detection.Operating current is only 70µA and is nearly independentof output switch current or duty cycle. A logic-levelinput shuts down the regulator to less than 1µA quiescentcurrent. Low-current operation ensures high efficiencyeven in low-power battery-operated systems.The MAX630 and MAX4193 are compatible with mostbattery voltages, operating from 2.0V to 16.5V.The devices are pin compatible with the Raytheon bipolarcircuits, RC4191/2/3, while providing significantlyimproved efficiency and low-voltage operation. Maximalso manufactures the MAX631, MAX632, and MAX633DC-DC converters, which reduce the external componentcount in fixed-output 5V, 12V, and 15V circuits.See Table 2 at the end of this data sheet for a summaryof other Maxim DC-DC converters.Applications+3V to +5V DC-DC Converters+5V to +15V DC-DC Converters5mW to 5W Switch-Mode Power Supplies9V Battery Life ExtensionHigh-Efficiency Battery-Powered DC-DC ConvertersUninterruptible 5V Power Supplies

The MAX4426/MAX4427/MAX4428 are dual monolithic MOSFET drivers designed to translate TTL/CMOS inputs to high voltage/current outputs. The MAX4426 is a dual inverting power MOSFET driver. The MAX4427 is a dual noninverting power MOSFET driver, and the MAX4428 contains one inverting section and one noninverting section. Delay times are nearly independent of VDD (see Typical Operating Characteristics in the full data sheet). High-current output drivers rapidly charge and discharge the gate capacitance of even the largest power MOSFETs to within millivolts of the supply rails. This produces the power MOSFETs' minimum on resistance. The MAX4426/MAX4427/MAX4428's high speed minimizes power losses in switching power supplies and DC-DC converters.ApplicationsCharge-Pump Voltage InvertersDC-DC ConvertersMotor ControllersPin-Diode DriversSwitching Power Supplies

The MAX4426/MAX4427/MAX4428 are dual monolithic MOSFET drivers designed to translate TTL/CMOS inputs to high voltage/current outputs. The MAX4426 is a dual inverting power MOSFET driver. The MAX4427 is a dual noninverting power MOSFET driver, and the MAX4428 contains one inverting section and one noninverting section. Delay times are nearly independent of VDD (see Typical Operating Characteristics in the full data sheet). High-current output drivers rapidly charge and discharge the gate capacitance of even the largest power MOSFETs to within millivolts of the supply rails. This produces the power MOSFETs' minimum on resistance. The MAX4426/MAX4427/MAX4428's high speed minimizes power losses in switching power supplies and DC-DC converters.ApplicationsCharge-Pump Voltage InvertersDC-DC ConvertersMotor ControllersPin-Diode DriversSwitching Power Supplies

The MAX4426/MAX4427/MAX4428 are dual monolithic MOSFET drivers designed to translate TTL/CMOS inputs to high voltage/current outputs. The MAX4426 is a dual inverting power MOSFET driver. The MAX4427 is a dual noninverting power MOSFET driver, and the MAX4428 contains one inverting section and one noninverting section. Delay times are nearly independent of VDD (see Typical Operating Characteristics in the full data sheet). High-current output drivers rapidly charge and discharge the gate capacitance of even the largest power MOSFETs to within millivolts of the supply rails. This produces the power MOSFETs' minimum on resistance. The MAX4426/MAX4427/MAX4428's high speed minimizes power losses in switching power supplies and DC-DC converters.ApplicationsCharge-Pump Voltage InvertersDC-DC ConvertersMotor ControllersPin-Diode DriversSwitching Power Supplies

The MAX4426/MAX4427/MAX4428 are dual monolithic MOSFET drivers designed to translate TTL/CMOS inputs to high voltage/current outputs. The MAX4426 is a dual inverting power MOSFET driver. The MAX4427 is a dual noninverting power MOSFET driver, and the MAX4428 contains one inverting section and one noninverting section. Delay times are nearly independent of VDD (see Typical Operating Characteristics in the full data sheet). High-current output drivers rapidly charge and discharge the gate capacitance of even the largest power MOSFETs to within millivolts of the supply rails. This produces the power MOSFETs' minimum on resistance. The MAX4426/MAX4427/MAX4428's high speed minimizes power losses in switching power supplies and DC-DC converters.ApplicationsCharge-Pump Voltage InvertersDC-DC ConvertersMotor ControllersPin-Diode DriversSwitching Power Supplies

The MAX4426/MAX4427/MAX4428 are dual monolithic MOSFET drivers designed to translate TTL/CMOS inputs to high voltage/current outputs. The MAX4426 is a dual inverting power MOSFET driver. The MAX4427 is a dual noninverting power MOSFET driver, and the MAX4428 contains one inverting section and one noninverting section. Delay times are nearly independent of VDD (see Typical Operating Characteristics in the full data sheet). High-current output drivers rapidly charge and discharge the gate capacitance of even the largest power MOSFETs to within millivolts of the supply rails. This produces the power MOSFETs' minimum on resistance. The MAX4426/MAX4427/MAX4428's high speed minimizes power losses in switching power supplies and DC-DC converters.ApplicationsCharge-Pump Voltage InvertersDC-DC ConvertersMotor ControllersPin-Diode DriversSwitching Power Supplies

The MAX4426/MAX4427/MAX4428 are dual monolithic MOSFET drivers designed to translate TTL/CMOS inputs to high voltage/current outputs. The MAX4426 is a dual inverting power MOSFET driver. The MAX4427 is a dual noninverting power MOSFET driver, and the MAX4428 contains one inverting section and one noninverting section. Delay times are nearly independent of VDD (see Typical Operating Characteristics in the full data sheet). High-current output drivers rapidly charge and discharge the gate capacitance of even the largest power MOSFETs to within millivolts of the supply rails. This produces the power MOSFETs' minimum on resistance. The MAX4426/MAX4427/MAX4428's high speed minimizes power losses in switching power supplies and DC-DC converters.ApplicationsCharge-Pump Voltage InvertersDC-DC ConvertersMotor ControllersPin-Diode DriversSwitching Power Supplies