Analog Devices Inc./Maxim Integrated IC TRANSCEIVER HALF 1/1 8SOIC MAX485ESA+

The MAX485ESA+ is an original, surface-mount SOIC-8 packaged RS-422/RS-485 transceiver IC manufactured by Maxim Integrated (now known as Analog Devices). It supports half-duplex communication with a data rate of up to 2.5Mbps and operates at a logic voltage of 5V. The chip contains both a driver and receiver, with RO and DI pins for connection to MCU RXD and TXD respectively, while RE and DE control the direction of data flow. Widely used in communication systems, this component can be purchased through various reputable distributors and e-commerce platforms.