Datasheet
Selector Guide
General Description
The MAX3440E–MAX3444E fault-protected RS-485 and
J1708 transceivers feature ±60V protection from signal
faults on communication bus lines. Each device contains
one differential line driver with three-state output and one
differential line receiver with three-state input. The 1/4-unit-
load receiver input impedance allows up to 128 trans-
ceivers on a single bus. The devices operate from a 5V
supply at data rates of up to 10Mbps. True fail-safe inputs
guarantee a logic-high receiver output when the receiver
inputs are open, shorted, or connected to an idle data line.
Hot-swap circuitry eliminates false transitions on the
data bus during circuit initialization or connection to a
live backplane. Short-circuit current-limiting and ther-
mal shutdown circuitry protect the driver against exces-
sive power dissipation, and on-chip ±15kV ESD
protection eliminates costly external protection devices.
The MAX3440E–MAX3444E are available in 8-pin SO
and PDIP packages and are specified over industrial
and automotive temperature ranges.
Applications
RS-422/RS-485 Communications
Truck and Trailer Applications
Industrial Networks
Telecommunications Systems
Automotive Applications
HVAC Controls
Features
♦ ±15kV ESD Protection
♦ ±60V Fault Protection
♦ Guaranteed 10Mbps Data Rate
(MAX3441E/MAX3443E)
♦ Hot Swappable for Telecom Applications
♦ True Fail-Safe Receiver Inputs
♦ Enhanced Slew-Rate-Limiting Facilitates
Error-Free Data Transmission
(MAX3440E/MAX3442E/MAX3444E)
♦ Allow Up to 128 Transceivers on the Bus
♦ -7V to +12V Common-Mode Input Range
♦ Automotive Temperature Range (-40°C to +125°C)
♦ Industry-Standard Pinout
MAX3440E–MAX3444E
±15kV ESD-Protected, ±60V Fault-Protected,
10Mbps, Fail-Safe RS-485/J1708 Transceivers
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8
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V
CC
GND
DI
DE/RE
RO
FAULT
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D
Rt
Rt
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6
D
R
DE/RE
FAULT
DI
RO
A
B
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CC
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GND
DI
DE/RE
RO
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A
MAX3440E
MAX3441E
R
D
Pin Configurations and Typical Operating Circuits
Ordering Information
19-2666; Rev 2; 11/10
For pricing, delivery, and ordering information, please contact Maxim Direct at 1-888-629-4642,
or visit Maxim’s website at www.maxim-ic.com.
PART TEMP RANGE PIN-PACKAGE
MAX3440EESA+ -40°C to +85°C 8 SO
MAX3440EEPA+ -40°C to +85°C 8 PDIP
MAX3440EASA+ -40°C to +125°C 8 SO
MAX3440EAPA+ -40°C to +125°C 8 PDIP
PART TYPE
DATA RATE
(Mbps)
LOW-POWER
SHUTDOWN
RECEIVER/DRIVER
ENABLE
TRANSCEIVERS
ON BUS
HOT SWAP
MAX3440E RS-485 0.25 No Yes 128 Yes
MAX3441E RS-485 2.5 to 10 No Yes 128 Yes
MAX3442E RS-485 0.25 Yes Yes 128 Yes
MAX3443E RS-485 2.5 to 10 Yes Yes 128 Yes
MAX3444E J1708 0.25 Yes Yes 128 Yes (only RE)
+
Denotes a lead(Pb)-free/RoHS-compliant package.
Ordering Information continued at end of data sheet.
Pin Configurations and Typical Operating Circuits continued at end of data sheet.