SP485EN-L vs SP485ECN-L Comparison

Detailed side-by-side comparison of SP485EN-L by MaxLinear and SP485ECN-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 SP485EN-L SP485ECN-L
Brand MaxLinear MaxLinear
Category Interface ICs Interface ICs
Lifecycle Status Active Active
Product Type Half-duplex differential transceiver RS-422/RS-485 half-duplex line transceiver
Interface Standards RS-422 and RS-485 —
Maximum Data Rate 5 Mbps —
Supply Voltage Range 4.75V to 5.25V —
Nominal Supply Voltage 5 V —
Operating Temperature Range -40°C to +85°C [DATA_NEEDED: operating temperature range]
Driver and Receiver Count 1 differential driver and 1 differential receiver —
Duplex Mode Half-duplex Half-duplex
Receiver Input Type Differential Schmitt-trigger input —
Process Technology BiCMOS —
Package 8-pin SOIC 8-pin SOIC
Package Width 3.9 mm 0.154 in (3.90 mm)
Package Length 4.9 mm —
Mounting Type Surface mount Surface mount
Transceiver Count per Package 1 —
Supply Decoupling Requirement [DATA_NEEDED: recommended decoupling capacitor value and ESR] —
Driver Output Current [DATA_NEEDED: driver output current] —
Receiver Sensitivity [DATA_NEEDED: receiver input sensitivity] —
Propagation Delay [DATA_NEEDED: receiver and driver propagation delay] —
Input Impedance [DATA_NEEDED: receiver input impedance] —
Shutdown Function [DATA_NEEDED: shutdown or power-save support] —
RoHS Status unknown [DATA_NEEDED: RoHS status]
REACH Status unknown [DATA_NEEDED: REACH status]
AEC-Q100 Qualification [DATA_NEEDED: automotive qualification status] —
Driver Count — 1 driver
Receiver Count — 1 receiver
Supply Voltage — 5 V
Protocol Support — RS-422 and RS-485
Data Rate — 10 Mbps for SP485ECN-L; SP485 family supports up to 5 Mbps
Technology — BiCMOS
Packaging — Tape and reel
Human Body Model ESD Tolerance — Over ±15 kV
IEC 61000-4-2 Air Discharge ESD Tolerance — Over ±15 kV
Supply Current — [DATA_NEEDED: typical and maximum supply current]
Differential Input Voltage — [DATA_NEEDED: receiver input voltage range]
Output Current — [DATA_NEEDED: driver output current]
Shutdown Support — Not stated for SP485ECN-L in the verified data
Lead-Free Status — Lead-free product marking is stated in the verified search data

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