MaxLinear MxL8310x/MxL8311x Half-Duplex RS-485 Transceivers are ±15kV ESD-protected, 1/8 load, failsafe devices that support differential communication in harsh industrial environments. The bus pins tolerate IEC electrical fast transients (EFT) and electrostatic discharge (ESD) while reducing EMI transmission with slew-controlled drivers. High receiver input impedance allows 256 transceivers to share a common data bus while maintaining signal margin without excessive loading or using expensive repeaters. The MxL8310x devices operate at 5V power supply, and the MxL8311x devices operate from 3.3V to 5V.
