Low-Power, Slew-Rate-Limited

RS-485/RS-422 Transceivers

MAX481/MAX483/MAX485/

MAX487–MAX491/MAX1487

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licenses are implied. Maxim Integrated reserves the right to change the circuitry and specifications without notice at any time. The parametric values (min and

max limits) shown in the Electrical Characteristics table are guaranteed. Other parametric values quoted in this data sheet are provided for guidance.

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Revision History

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Initial release.

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9/09

Changed column name in Selection Table to “Number of Receivers on Bus.”

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9/14

Added MAX491MSD/PR and MAX491MSD/PR-T to data sheet. Updated Absolute

Maximum Ratings.

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