MAX3061EEKA#TG16

Overview

The MAX3061EEKA#TG16 is a half-duplex RS-485/RS-422 transceiver manufactured by Analog Devices Inc./Maxim Integrated. It integrates one driver and one receiver within an 8-pin SOT23 package. The device supports data transmission rates up to 500kbps with slew-rate-limited drivers to minimize electromagnetic interference. It operates on a single +5V supply, drawing a typical no-load supply current of 910µA. The component provides ±15kV ESD protection via the Human Body Model and features fail-safe circuitry that guarantees a logic-high receiver output when inputs are open or shorted.

Feature Summary

• Slew-rate limiting reduces electromagnetic emissions and reflections for error-free communication
• Fail-safe design ensures a defined high logic state during bus idle or disconnection
• Hot-swap capability prevents data glitches during board insertion into powered backplanes

Applications

• RS-422/RS-485 communications networks
• Industrial-control local-area networks
• Level translators in EMI-sensitive environments

Procurement Notes

Verify the specific ordering suffix against official manufacturer documentation to confirm tape-and-reel packaging and RoHS compliance status. Confirm the exact temperature range and pin configuration match the application requirements before finalizing procurement orders.

Selection Notes

Select this component for applications requiring moderate data speeds up to 500kbps where reduced electromagnetic interference is critical. The 1/8-unit-load receiver impedance allows connecting up to 256 devices on a single bus. Ensure the system operates within the specified +5V supply voltage and -40°C to +85°C temperature range.

Part Context

This part belongs to the MAX3060E/MAX3061E/MAX3062E family of high-speed transceivers. While sharing the same package and core interface protocols, the MAX3061E is distinguished by its 500kbps maximum data rate and slew-rate limitation, unlike the slower MAX3060E or the faster non-limited MAX3062E.

Replacement Considerations

The MAX3061EEKA+T is a verified alternative within the same product family offering identical electrical characteristics and functionality.