MAX485ESA+ vs SP485EEN-L Comparison
Detailed side-by-side comparison of MAX485ESA+ by Analog Devices and SP485EEN-L by MaxLinear. Compare key specifications, electrical parameters, packaging, lifecycle status, pricing, and availability to determine the best component for your design requirements.
Specification Comparison
| Parameter | MAX485ESA+ | SP485EEN-L |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Analog Devices | MaxLinear |
| Category | Interface ICs | Interface ICs |
| Lifecycle Status | Active | Active |
| Function | Transceiver | — |
| Protocol | RS-422, RS-485 | — |
| Number of Drivers/Receivers | 1/1 | — |
| Duplex | Half | — |
| Supply Voltage | 4.75 V to 5.25 V (5 V nominal) | — |
| Data Rate | 2.5 Mbps | 10,000 kbps |
| Supply Current (unloaded) | 120 µA to 500 µA | — |
| Receiver Hysteresis | 70 mV (typ) | — |
| Common-Mode Input Range | -7 V to +12 V | — |
| Differential Input Threshold (V_TH) | -0.2 V min / +0.2 V max | — |
| ESD Protection (HBM, driver output) | ±15 kV (per datasheet) | — |
| Unit Load | 1/8 (up to 256 transceivers on bus) | — |
| Operating Temperature | -40 °C to +85 °C | — |
| Package | 8-SOIC (SOIC-8) | 8-pin SOIC |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount | Surface mount |
| RoHS Status | Compliant (per Maxim/ADI datasheet suffix '+') | — |
| Product Type | — | Half-duplex RS-422/RS-485 transceiver |
| Transmitter and Receiver Count | — | 1 transmitter and 1 receiver |
| Alternate Family Data Rate | — | Up to 5 Mbps |
| Operating Supply Voltage | — | 4.75 V to 5.25 V |
| Operating Temperature Range | — | -40 C to +85 C |
| ESD Tolerance, Human Body Model | — | Greater than 15 kV |
| ESD Tolerance, Air Discharge Method | — | Greater than 15 kV under IEC1000-4-2 |
| Supported Protocols | — | RS-422 and RS-485 |
| Duplex Mode | — | Half-duplex |
| Power Classification | — | Low-power interface IC |
| EMI Characteristics | — | Enhanced low-EMI design |
| RoHS Compliance | — | [DATA_NEEDED: RoHS compliance] |
| REACH Compliance | — | [DATA_NEEDED: REACH compliance] |
| Automotive Qualification | — | [DATA_NEEDED: AEC-Q100 qualification] |