MaxLinear Introduces High Performance Quad RS-485 Receivers with Superior ESD and EFT Protection to Facilitate Robust System Design
MaxLinear (Nasdaq: MXL) has launched three new quad RS-485 serial receivers (MxL83411, MxL83433, and MxL83434) designed for harsh industrial environments. The products feature data rates up to 32Mbps, operating temperatures from -40 to +125°C, and support for a wide power supply range (3.0V to 5.5V).
The receivers offer enhanced protection with ±4kV electrical fast transients (EFT) and ±12kV electrostatic discharge (ESD) tolerance. Key features include ±15V common mode operation, ±25V input voltage tolerance, and multiprotocol receive capability supporting RS-232, TTL, CMOS, LVTTL, and LVCMOS signals. The products are available in NSOIC-16 and TSSOP-16 packages.
MaxLinear (Nasdaq: MXL) ha lanciato tre nuovi ricevitori seriali quad RS-485 (MxL83411, MxL83433 e MxL83434) progettati per ambienti industriali difficili. I prodotti offrono velocità di dati fino a 32Mbps, temperature operative da -40 a +125°C e supportano un ampio intervallo di alimentazione (3.0V a 5.5V).
I ricevitori offrono una protezione avanzata con tolleranza a ±4kV transitori elettrici rapidi (EFT) e ±12kV scarica elettrostatica (ESD). Le caratteristiche principali includono funzionamento in modalità comune ±15V, tolleranza della tensione di ingresso ±25V e capacità di ricezione multiprotocollo che supporta segnali RS-232, TTL, CMOS, LVTTL e LVCMOS. I prodotti sono disponibili nei pacchetti NSOIC-16 e TSSOP-16.
MaxLinear (Nasdaq: MXL) ha lanzado tres nuevos receptores de serie quad RS-485 (MxL83411, MxL83433 y MxL83434) diseñados para entornos industriales difíciles. Los productos cuentan con velocidades de datos de hasta 32Mbps, temperaturas de funcionamiento de -40 a +125°C, y soportan un amplio rango de alimentación (3.0V a 5.5V).
Los receptores ofrecen una protección mejorada con tolerancia a ±4kV transitorios eléctricos rápidos (EFT) y ±12kV descarga electrostática (ESD). Las características clave incluyen operación de modo común ±15V, tolerancia a voltajes de entrada de ±25V y capacidad de recepción multiprotocolo que soporta señales RS-232, TTL, CMOS, LVTTL y LVCMOS. Los productos están disponibles en paquetes NSOIC-16 y TSSOP-16.
맥스리니어 (Nasdaq: MXL)는 가혹한 산업 환경을 위해 설계된 세 가지 새로운 쿼드 RS-485 직렬 수신기(MxL83411, MxL83433 및 MxL83434)를 출시했습니다. 이 제품은 최대 32Mbps의 데이터 전송 속도, -40도에서 +125도까지의 작동 온도 및 넓은 전원 공급 범위(3.0V에서 5.5V까지)를 특징으로 합니다.
수신기는 ±4kV 전기 빠른 과도현상(EFT) 및 ±12kV 정전기 방전(ESD) 저항력을 갖춘 향상된 보호 기능을 제공합니다. 주요 기능으로는 ±15V 공통 모드 작동, ±25V 입력 전압 허용 오차 및 RS-232, TTL, CMOS, LVTTL, LVCMOS 신호를 지원하는 다중 프로토콜 수신 기능이 포함됩니다. 이 제품은 NSOIC-16 및 TSSOP-16 패키지로 제공됩니다.
MaxLinear (Nasdaq: MXL) a lancé trois nouveaux récepteurs série quad RS-485 (MxL83411, MxL83433 et MxL83434) conçus pour des environnements industriels difficiles. Les produits offrent des débits de données allant jusqu'à 32Mbps, des températures de fonctionnement allant de -40 à +125°C, et un large éventail d'alimentation (3,0V à 5,5V).
Les récepteurs offrent une protection améliorée avec une tolérance de ±4kV aux transitoires rapides électriques (EFT) et de ±12kV aux décharges électrostatiques (ESD). Les caractéristiques clés comprennent un fonctionnement en mode commun à ±15V, une tolérance de tension d'entrée à ±25V et une capacité de réception multiprotocole supportant des signaux RS-232, TTL, CMOS, LVTTL et LVCMOS. Les produits sont disponibles dans des emballages NSOIC-16 et TSSOP-16.
MaxLinear (Nasdaq: MXL) hat drei neue Quad-RS-485-Serialempfänger (MxL83411, MxL83433 und MxL83434) auf den Markt gebracht, die für raue industrielle Umgebungen konzipiert sind. Die Produkte bieten Datenraten von bis zu 32Mbps, Betriebstemperaturen von -40 bis +125°C und unterstützen einen weiten Versorgungsbereich (3,0V bis 5,5V).
Die Empfänger bieten verbesserten Schutz mit einer ±4kV elektrischen schnellen Transienten (EFT) und ±12kV elektrostatischer Entladung (ESD) Toleranz. Zu den wichtigsten Funktionen gehören der Betrieb im gemeinsamen Modus bei ±15V, die Toleranz der Eingangsspannung von ±25V und die Multiprotokoll-Empfangsfähigkeit, die RS-232-, TTL-, CMOS-, LVTTL- und LVCMOS-Signale unterstützt. Die Produkte sind in den Gehäusen NSOIC-16 und TSSOP-16 erhältlich.
- Enhanced protection features with ±4kV EFT and ±12kV ESD tolerance improve product reliability
- Wide operating temperature range (-40 to +125°C) enables use in extreme environments
- Versatile compatibility with multiple protocols expands market applications
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Insights
The launch of MaxLinear's new quad RS-485 receivers represents an evolutionary rather than revolutionary advancement in industrial connectivity. The 32Mbps data rates and enhanced protection features address critical needs in industrial IoT applications, particularly for edge AI systems requiring reliable real-time data collection. The wide voltage supply range (3.0V to 5.5V) and extensive protection against ±12kV ESD and ±4kV EFT demonstrate significant robustness improvements over standard RS-485 receivers.
The multiprotocol capability and wide common mode range of ±15V make these receivers particularly valuable for industrial automation and control systems where different communication standards coexist. The extended temperature range and high input voltage tolerance of ±25V position these products well for harsh industrial environments, potentially reducing system maintenance costs and downtime.
While this product launch strengthens MaxLinear's position in the industrial connectivity market, its immediate impact on the company's financial performance is likely to be modest. The industrial RS-485 market, though stable, represents a relatively mature segment. The key differentiator here is the integration of multiple receivers in a single package, which could lead to modest component cost savings for customers and potentially help MaxLinear capture market share from competitors.
The timing aligns with the growing industrial IoT trend, where reliable data collection is becoming increasingly critical. However, this product line extension, while technically solid, represents an incremental improvement rather than a major revenue catalyst. The real value lies in strengthening MaxLinear's overall industrial portfolio and potentially leading to broader system-level design wins in the future.
- New products offer up to 32Mbps data rates at extreme temperatures, support for wide power supply range, IEC 61000-4-2 ESD protection, and IEC61000-4-4 electrical fast transient (EFT) protection
MaxLinear's new quad RS-485 serial receivers (MxL83411, MxL83433, and MxL83434) specifically designed to ensure reliable communication in harsh industrial environments. They offer up to 32Mbps data rates at extreme temperatures, support for wide power supply range, IEC 61000-4-2 ESD protection, and IEC61000-4-4 electrical fast transient (EFT) protection. (Photo: Business Wire)
“Edge AI inference processes in Industrial IoT devices perform critical tasks such as classification, prediction, and anomaly detection, and require accurate real-time data from sensors and other data collection devices to learn and adapt accurately and continuously. Our high-performance RS-485 quad receivers provide a solution to receive more data with fewer components,” said Dr. Amit Bavisi, Vice President and General Manager, Analog Mixed-Signal BU at MaxLinear. “These new products also provide extensive system level protection against ESD and other high voltage events to ensure minimal down time and long operating life under extreme conditions.”
Key features and Benefits
- High Performance: The MxL834xx family supports up to 32Mbps data rates with excellent pulse symmetry and low propagation delays.
- System-level Protection: Bus pins are designed to tolerate up to ±4kV of IEC 61000-4-4 electrical fast transients (EFT) and up to ±12kV of IEC 61000-4-2 electrostatic discharge (ESD).
- Wide Supply (3.0V to 5.5V): Ensures reliable operation under a wide range of applications and in systems where the power supply may drop. It also allows for single product qualification for use in both 3.3V and 5V systems.
- Wide Common Mode: Up to ±15V of common mode improves communication over long distances.
- High Input Voltage Tolerance: ±25V input voltage tolerance can reduce faults and system down time.
- Extended Operating Temperature Range: -40 to +125°C operating temperature ensures operation in extreme environments.
- Multiprotocol Receive Capability: The standard RS-485/422 inputs can also accept RS-232, TTL, CMOS, LVTTL, and LVCMOS signals and convert them to TTL/LVTTL while providing voltage level translation and optional signal inversion.
Availability & Additional Information
The MxL83411, MxL83433, and MxL83434 are available now in RoHS compliant, green/halogen free, industry standard NSOIC-16 and TSSOP-16 packages. Evaluation boards and samples are available at MxL83411, MxL83433, and MxL83434.
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