SP3485CN-L vs MAX3485ESA+T Comparison

Detailed side-by-side comparison of SP3485CN-L by MaxLinear and MAX3485ESA+T by Analog Devices. Compare key specifications, electrical parameters, packaging, lifecycle status, pricing, and availability to determine the best component for your design requirements.

Specification Comparison

Parameter SP3485CN-L MAX3485ESA+T
Brand MaxLinear Analog Devices
Category Interface ICs Interface ICs
Lifecycle Status Active Active
Product Type RS-422/RS-485 half-duplex line transceiver RS-485/RS-422 transceiver
Number of Drivers 1 driver —
Number of Receivers 1 receiver —
Duplex Mode Half-duplex Half-duplex
Supported Protocols RS-422 and RS-485 —
Data Rate 10,000 kbit/s —
Nominal Supply Voltage 3.3 V —
Minimum Supply Voltage 3.135 V —
Maximum Supply Voltage 3.465 V —
Minimum Operating Temperature 0 C —
Maximum Operating Temperature 70 C —
Package 8-pin SOIC 8-SOIC
Package Family SOIC-8 surface-mount package —
Mounting Type Surface mount Surface mount
Pin Compatibility Pin-to-pin compatible with SP481, SP483, and SP485 devices —
Function Count 1/1 transceiver —
DigiKey Quantity-1 Price USD 0.81 as of 2026-10-22 —
RoHS Status Compliant —
Supply Voltage — 3.3 V
Maximum Data Rate — 10 Mbps
Driver Count — 1
Receiver Count — 1
Supported Standards — RS-422 and RS-485
Package Dimensions — 3.90 mm width
Ordering Package — Tape and reel
Operating Temperature Range — [DATA_NEEDED: operating temperature range]
Supply Current — [DATA_NEEDED: supply current]
Driver Propagation Delay — [DATA_NEEDED: driver propagation delay]
Receiver Propagation Delay — [DATA_NEEDED: receiver propagation delay]
ESD Protection — [DATA_NEEDED: ESD protection rating]
Common-Mode Voltage Range — [DATA_NEEDED: receiver common-mode voltage range]
RoHS Compliance — [DATA_NEEDED: RoHS compliance status]
REACH Compliance — [DATA_NEEDED: REACH compliance status]

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