MAX485ESA+ vs SP485BN-L Comparison
Detailed side-by-side comparison of MAX485ESA+ by Analog Devices and SP485BN-L by Sipex. Compare key specifications, electrical parameters, packaging, lifecycle status, pricing, and availability to determine the best component for your design requirements.
Specification Comparison
| Parameter | MAX485ESA+ | SP485BN-L |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Analog Devices | Sipex |
| 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 | Up to 5 Mbps |
| 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 | [DATA_NEEDED: mounting type] |
| RoHS Status | Compliant (per Maxim/ADI datasheet suffix '+') | RoHS listed in distributor product reference |
| Product Type | — | Half-duplex RS-485/RS-422 transceiver |
| Interface Standards | — | RS-485 and RS-422 |
| Architecture | — | BiCMOS |
| Receiver Unit Load | — | 1/10 unit load |
| Duplex Mode | — | Half-duplex |
| Supply Voltage Range | — | [DATA_NEEDED: supply voltage range] |
| Output Differential Voltage | — | [DATA_NEEDED: output differential voltage] |
| Receiver Input Sensitivity | — | [DATA_NEEDED: receiver input sensitivity] |
| Common-Mode Voltage Range | — | [DATA_NEEDED: common-mode voltage range] |
| Driver Enable Control | — | [DATA_NEEDED: DE control electrical specification] |
| Receiver Enable Control | — | [DATA_NEEDED: /RE control electrical specification] |
| Operating Temperature Range | — | [DATA_NEEDED: operating temperature range] |
| REACH Status | — | [DATA_NEEDED: REACH status] |
| AEC-Q100 Qualification | — | [DATA_NEEDED: AEC-Q100 qualification] |
| Lead-Free Status | — | [DATA_NEEDED: lead-free status] |