MAX3485CSA+TAlternatives & Equivalent Parts
About MAX3485CSA+T
MAX3485CSA+T is a Integrated Circuit component manufactured by Maxim Integrated. It comes in a Small Outline Packages package. Below you'll find known alternative and equivalent parts that can serve as replacements in your design.
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Specification Comparison
| Parameter | MAX3485CSA+TSource | MCP7940N-I/MS | ADM1177-1ARMZ-R7 | MAX3232ECPWR | TFP401AMPZPEP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Maxim Integrated | Microchip | Analog Devices | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments |
| Package Type | Small Outline Packages | Small Outline Packages | Small Outline Packages | Small Outline Packages | Quad Flat Packages |
| Pin Count | 8 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 100 |
| Temperature Range | ~ 70.0°C | -40.0°C ~ 85.0°C | -40.0°C ~ 85.0°C | ~ 70.0°C | -55.0°C ~ 125.0°C |
| Price | $1.2600 | $0.7750 | $3.8375 | $0.3408 | $16.2900 |
| Stock | In Stock | In Stock | In Stock | In Stock | In Stock |
| Lifecycle | ACTIVE | ACTIVE | ACTIVE | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Electrical Parameters | |||||
| Manufacturer Package Code | 8-SOIC_N-150_MIL | MSOP-8 | RM-10 | — | — |
| Reach Compliance Code | Compliant | — | — | — | — |
| Date Of Intro | 1994-12-01 | — | — | — | — |
| YTEOL | 9 | 13 | 10 | 15 | 15 |
| Additional Feature | COMMON I/O; 1 RECEIVER ACTIVE UNDER SHUTDOWN; TRISTATABLE RECEIVER | — | — | CAN ALSO OPERATE WITH 5V SUPPLY | — |
| Differential Output | YES | — | — | NO | — |
| Driver Number of Bits | 1 | — | — | 2 | — |
| High Level Input Current-Max | 0.000002 A | — | — | 0.000001 A | — |
| Input Characteristics | DIFFERENTIAL SCHMITT TRIGGER | — | — | SCHMITT TRIGGER | — |
| Interface IC Type | LINE TRANSCEIVER | — | — | LINE TRANSCEIVER | — |
| Interface Standard | EIA-422; EIA-485 | — | — | EIA-232-F; TIA-232-F; V.28 | — |
| JESD-30 Code | R-PDSO-G8 | S-PDSO-G8 | S-PDSO-G10 | R-PDSO-G16 | S-PQFP-G100 |
| JESD-609 Code | e3 | e3 | e3 | e4 | e4 |
| Number of Functions | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Out Swing-Min | 1.5 V | — | — | 10 V | — |
| Output Characteristics | 3-STATE | — | — | — | — |
| Output Low Current-Max | 0.0025 A | — | — | 0.0016 A | — |
| Output Polarity | COMPLEMENTARY | — | — | INVERTED | — |
| Package Body Material | PLASTIC/EPOXY | PLASTIC/EPOXY | PLASTIC/EPOXY | PLASTIC/EPOXY | PLASTIC/EPOXY |
| Package Equivalence Code | SOP8,.25 | SOP8,.19 | TSSOP10,.19,20 | TSSOP16,.25 | HQFP100,.63SQ,20 |
| Package Shape | RECTANGULAR | SQUARE | SQUARE | RECTANGULAR | SQUARE |
| Package Style | SMALL OUTLINE | SMALL OUTLINE | SMALL OUTLINE, THIN PROFILE, SHRINK PITCH | SMALL OUTLINE, THIN PROFILE, SHRINK PITCH | FLATPACK, HEAT SINK/SLUG, THIN PROFILE, FINE PITCH |
| Peak Reflow Temperature (Cel) | 260 | — | 260 | 260 | 260 |
| Qualification Status | Not Qualified | Not Qualified | Not Qualified | Not Qualified | Not Qualified |
| Receive Delay-Max | 90 ns | — | — | 300 ns | — |
| Receiver Number of Bits | 1 | — | — | 2 | — |
| Supply Current-Max | 2.2 mA | 0.4 mA | — | 1 mA | 370 mA |
| Supply Voltage-Max | 3.6 V | 5.5 V | — | 3.6 V | — |
| Supply Voltage-Min | 3 V | 1.8 V | — | 3 V | — |
| Supply Voltage-Nom | 3.3 V | 2.5 V | — | 3.3 V | — |
| Surface Mount | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| Technology | CMOS | CMOS | — | BICMOS | CMOS |
| Temperature Grade | COMMERCIAL | INDUSTRIAL | INDUSTRIAL | COMMERCIAL | MILITARY |
| Terminal Finish | Matte Tin (Sn) - annealed | Matte Tin (Sn) | Matte Tin (Sn) | Nickel/Palladium/Gold (Ni/Pd/Au) | Nickel/Palladium/Gold (Ni/Pd/Au) |
| Terminal Form | GULL WING | GULL WING | GULL WING | GULL WING | GULL WING |
| Terminal Pitch | 1.27 mm | 0.65 mm | 0.5 mm | 0.65 mm | 0.5 mm |
| Terminal Position | DUAL | DUAL | DUAL | DUAL | QUAD |
| Time@Peak Reflow Temperature-Max (s) | 30 | — | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Transmit Delay-Max | 35 ns | — | — | — | — |
| Factory Lead Time | — | 12 Weeks | — | — | — |
| Clock Frequency-Max | — | 0.032 MHz | — | — | — |
| Information Access Method | — | SERIAL(I2C) | — | — | — |
| Interrupt Capability | — | Y | — | — | — |
| On Chip Data RAM Width | — | 8 | — | — | — |
| RAM (words) | — | 64 | — | — | — |
| Screening Level | — | TS 16949 | — | — | — |
| Time-Min | — | SECONDS | — | — | — |
| Volatile | — | YES | — | — | — |
| uPs/uCs/Peripheral ICs Type | — | TIMER, REAL TIME CLOCK | — | — | — |
| ## MCP7940N-I/MS Alternates Showing results | — | Image | — | — | — |
| Pbfree Code | — | — | No | Yes | Yes |
| Adjustable Threshold | — | — | YES | — | — |
| Analog IC - Other Type | — | — | HOT SWAP CONTROLLER | — | — |
| Number of Channels | — | — | 1 | — | — |
| Supply Current-Max (Isup) | — | — | 3 mA | — | — |
| Supply Voltage-Max (Vsup) | — | — | 16.5 V | — | 3.6 V |
| Supply Voltage-Min (Vsup) | — | — | 3.15 V | — | 3 V |
| Supply Voltage-Nom (Vsup) | — | — | 5 V | — | — |
| Supply Voltage1-Max | — | — | — | 3.6 V | — |
| Supply Voltage1-Min | — | — | — | 3 V | — |
| Supply Voltage1-Nom | — | — | — | 3.3 V | — |
| ## MAX3232ECPWR Alternates Showing results | — | — | — | Image | — |
| Consumer IC Type | — | — | — | — | CONSUMER CIRCUIT |
| ## TFP401AMPZPEP Alternates Showing results | — | — | — | — | Image |
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FAQ
What is equivalent to MAX3485CSA+T?
Known equivalents for MAX3485CSA+T include MCP7940N-I/MS, ADM1177-1ARMZ-R7, MAX3232ECPWR. Contact FindMyChip for a full compatibility analysis for your specific application.
Can I use a different manufacturer's part instead of MAX3485CSA+T?
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