MAX485CPA+ vs SP485E Comparison
Detailed side-by-side comparison of MAX485CPA+ by Analog Devices and SP485E by MaxLinear. Compare key specifications, electrical parameters, packaging, lifecycle status, pricing, and availability to determine the best component for your design requirements.
Analog Devices
MAX485CPA+ - Low-Power RS-485/RS-422 Transceiver | Analog Devices
MAX485CPA+ ✓ ActiveMaxLinear
SP485E - Enhanced Low Power Half-Duplex RS-485/RS-422 Transceiver | MaxLinear
SP485E ✓ ActiveSpecification Comparison
| Parameter | MAX485CPA+ | SP485E |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Analog Devices | MaxLinear |
| Category | Interface ICs | Interface ICs |
| Lifecycle Status | Active | Active |
| Stock Status | In Stock | In Stock |
| Unit Price (USD) | $7.36 | $0.92 |
| Product Type | RS-485/RS-422 low-power transceiver | — |
| Driver Count | 1 | — |
| Receiver Count | 1 | — |
| Communication Mode | Half-duplex | — |
| Supported Standards | RS-485 and RS-422 | — |
| Signal Type | Differential | — |
| Slew Rate | Slew-rate-limited | — |
| Package | 8-pin PDIP | 8-pin NSOIC or PDIP |
| Mounting Type | Through-hole | Surface Mount (NSOIC) or Through-Hole (PDIP) |
| Supply Voltage | [DATA_NEEDED: supply voltage] | — |
| Maximum Data Rate | [DATA_NEEDED: maximum data rate] | — |
| Driver Output Current | [DATA_NEEDED: driver output current] | — |
| Receiver Input Impedance | [DATA_NEEDED: receiver input impedance] | 12 kΩ minimum, 15 kΩ typical |
| Common-Mode Voltage Range | [DATA_NEEDED: common-mode voltage range] | — |
| Quiescent Supply Current | [DATA_NEEDED: quiescent supply current] | — |
| Operating Temperature Range | [DATA_NEEDED: operating temperature range] | [DATA_NEEDED: operating temperature] |
| RoHS Status | unknown | Compliant |
| REACH Status | unknown | — |
| AEC-Q100 Qualification | unknown | — |
| Lead-Free Status | unknown | — |
| Function | — | Transceiver |
| Protocol | — | RS-485, RS-422 |
| Number of Drivers/Receivers | — | 1/1 |
| Duplex | — | Half-duplex |
| Data Rate | — | 2.5 Mbps (max, SP485E non-slew-limited) |
| Supply Voltage (VCC) | — | 4.75 V to 5.25 V |
| Receiver Input Sensitivity | — | ±200 mV |
| Common-Mode Range | — | −7 V to +12 V |
| ESD Protection (HBM) | — | ±15 kV |
| ESD Protection (IEC 61000-4-2 Air Discharge) | — | ±15 kV |
| Process Technology | — | BiCMOS |
| Failsafe Receiver | — | Yes (open, shorted, idle bus) |
| Tri-State Enable Pins | — | Yes (DE, RE) |