ST485CDR vs MAX485ESA+ Comparison

Detailed side-by-side comparison of ST485CDR by STMicroelectronics and MAX485ESA+ by Analog Devices. Compare key specifications, electrical parameters, packaging, lifecycle status, pricing, and availability to determine the best component for your design requirements.

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MAX485ESA+ MAX485ESA+ - 5V RS-485/RS-422 Transceiver, 2.5Mbps, SOIC-8

MAX485ESA+ - 5V RS-485/RS-422 Transceiver, 2.5Mbps, SOIC-8

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Specification Comparison

Parameter ST485CDR MAX485ESA+
Brand STMicroelectronics Analog Devices
Category Interface ICs Interface ICs
Lifecycle Status Active Active
Stock Status In Stock In Stock
Unit Price (USD) $0.71 $0.92
Function Transceiver Transceiver
Protocol RS-422, RS-485 RS-422, RS-485
Number of Drivers/Receivers 1/1 1/1
Duplex Half Half
Data Rate 2.5 Mbps 2.5 Mbps
Supply Voltage 4.75 V to 5.25 V 4.75 V to 5.25 V (5 V nominal)
Supply Current (unloaded, drivers disabled) 300 uA typical —
Common-Mode Range (bus pins) -7 V to +12 V —
Receiver Input Hysteresis 70 mV typical —
Operating Temperature 0C to +70C (C grade) -40 °C to +85 °C
Package SOIC-8 8-SOIC (SOIC-8)
Mounting Type Surface Mount Surface Mount
Driver Short-Circuit Protection Yes, current-limited —
Thermal Shutdown Yes —
ESD Protection (bus pins) [DATA_NEEDED: ESD rating] —
RoHS Status Compliant Compliant (per Maxim/ADI datasheet suffix '+')
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)

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