SP485E vs SP485REP-L Comparison
Detailed side-by-side comparison of SP485E by MaxLinear and SP485REP-L by Exar Corporation. Compare key specifications, electrical parameters, packaging, lifecycle status, pricing, and availability to determine the best component for your design requirements.
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SP485E - Enhanced Low Power Half-Duplex RS-485/RS-422 Transceiver | MaxLinear
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Specification Comparison
| Parameter | SP485E | SP485REP-L |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | MaxLinear | Exar Corporation |
| Category | Interface ICs | Interface ICs |
| Lifecycle Status | Active | Active |
| 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 | — |
| Receiver Input Impedance | 12 kΩ minimum, 15 kΩ typical | 150 kOhm typical |
| Common-Mode Range | −7 V to +12 V | — |
| ESD Protection (HBM) | ±15 kV | — |
| ESD Protection (IEC 61000-4-2 Air Discharge) | ±15 kV | — |
| Operating Temperature Range | [DATA_NEEDED: operating temperature] | — |
| Package | 8-pin NSOIC or PDIP | 8-pin plastic DIP |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount (NSOIC) or Through-Hole (PDIP) | Through-hole |
| Process Technology | BiCMOS | — |
| Failsafe Receiver | Yes (open, shorted, idle bus) | — |
| Tri-State Enable Pins | Yes (DE, RE) | — |
| RoHS Status | Compliant | [DATA_NEEDED: RoHS status] |
| Product Type | — | Half-duplex RS-485/RS-422 transceiver |
| Receiver Unit Load | — | 1/10 unit load |
| Supported Transceivers per Line | — | More than 400 transceivers |
| Supply Voltage Range | — | 4.75 V to 5.25 V |
| Propagation Delay | — | 60 ns |
| Minimum Operating Temperature | — | -40 C |
| Maximum Operating Temperature | — | +85 C |
| Duplex Configuration | — | Half-duplex |
| Supported Standards | — | RS-485 and RS-422 |
| Driver Configuration | — | 1/1 differential driver |
| REACH Status | — | [DATA_NEEDED: REACH status] |
| AEC-Q100 Qualification | — | [DATA_NEEDED: AEC-Q100 qualification] |
| Lead-Free Status | — | [DATA_NEEDED: lead-free status] |