Benefits and Features
• Integrated Protection for Robust Communication
• Protection on Driver Outputs/Receiver Inputs (A,
B Data Lines)
- ±65V Fault Protection Range on Driver
Outputs/Receiver Inputs
- ±40V Common-Mode Range on Driver
Outputs/Receiver Inputs
- ±40kV Human Body Model (JEDEC JS-001-
2017) ESD Protection
- ±15kV Air Gap Discharge (IEC 61000-4-2)
ESD Protection
- ±10kV Contact Discharge (IEC 61000-4-2)
ESD Protection
• Hot-Swap Protection
• Short Circuit Protection
• Thermal Shutdown
• True Fail-Safe Guarantees Known Receiver
Output State
• Wide Operating Temperature Range from -40ºC
to +125ºC
• High-Performance Transceiver Enables Flexible
Designs
• Compliant with RS-485 EIA/TIA-485 Standard
• 500kbps (MAX33072E), 2Mbps (MAX33073E)
Maximum Data Rate
• 3V to 5.5V Supply Range
• 1/8 Unit Load for up to 256 Devices on the Bus

Applications
• Industrial Automation Equipment
• Home and Building Automation
• Agriculture and Heavy Machinery
• Power Supply and UPS
• Elevator Control
• Motion Controllers