MAX487CPA Interface - Drivers, Receivers, Transceivers by Maxim Integrated

Indicates the floor life of a component before it must be baked prior to soldering. Higher levels require stricter handling and shorter exposure times. Verify the MSL rating in the datasheet to ensure proper storage and assembly conditions.

Indicates whether the component complies with the EU RoHS directive restricting hazardous substances. Buyers should verify this status for regulatory compliance and market access. Check the datasheet or certificate for exact compliance details.

This code indicates the terminal finish material per JESD-609 standard. It helps identify the plating type for soldering compatibility and environmental compliance. Check the datasheet for the exact code and its meaning.

Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States code for customs classification. Essential for import/export documentation and duty calculation. Verify the correct code with a trade specialist to avoid customs delays.

Export Control Classification Number assigned by the U.S. Commerce Department. It determines export licensing requirements for electronic components. Verify the ECCN against the manufacturer's datasheet or export compliance documentation before shipping internationally.

JEDEC standard code that defines the package outline and dimensions. Use it to verify physical compatibility and footprint before PCB design. Compare with the datasheet to ensure the component meets your assembly and manufacturing requirements.

Specifies the plating material on component terminals, affecting solderability, corrosion resistance, and long-term reliability. Compare finishes like tin, gold, or silver for your assembly process and environmental requirements. Verify against datasheet for compliance.

Specifies the required power supply voltages for the component. Engineers use this to ensure the board's power rails match the device's needs. Verify against the datasheet's recommended operating conditions to avoid undervoltage or overvoltage issues.

Maximum current drawn from the power supply under specified operating conditions. Use this to estimate power dissipation and design your power supply and thermal management. Always check the datasheet for test conditions, as current can vary with voltage, frequency, and load.

Specifies the range of DC or AC input voltage the component requires for proper operation. Engineers compare this to the system power rail to ensure compatibility. Always verify against the datasheet's absolute maximum ratings to prevent damage.

Maximum time from signal arrival at the receive input to its appearance at the output. Compare this delay across devices to ensure timing margins in your system. Verify against the datasheet for your operating conditions.

Maximum vertical dimension from the seating plane to the top of the component body. Critical for PCB clearance and enclosure fit. Verify against the datasheet when designing mechanical constraints or checking compatibility with mating parts.

Specifies how the component is attached to the PCB, such as through-hole or surface mount. This affects assembly processes, thermal performance, and mechanical strength. Buyers should verify compatibility with their manufacturing capabilities and design requirements.

Shows whether the component complies with the EU REACH regulation. Essential for legal market access in Europe. Check the manufacturer's latest statement to confirm that no substances of very high concern are present above the threshold.

Indicates the form of delivery for the component, such as tape and reel, tube, or tray. This affects handling, storage, and assembly processes. Verify the packaging type matches your production requirements and equipment compatibility.

Indicates whether the component is manufactured without lead, complying with RoHS and similar regulations. Check this attribute to ensure environmental compliance for your market. Verify against the datasheet for exact material declarations.

Published indicates the date when the product data was released or updated in the catalog. It helps buyers assess the freshness of the information and whether the component is current or possibly obsolete. Check the datasheet for the latest revisions.

Lifecycle status of the part, such as active or obsolete. Indicates availability and long-term support from the manufacturer. Check this before design-in to avoid last-time buys or supply disruptions. Verify with the datasheet or distributor for current status.

Lists the product categories or classifications assigned to this component, such as connectors, capacitors, or modules. This helps in filtering and comparing similar parts. Review the categories to ensure the component fits your application and to find alternative parts in the same class.

Position of the terminals on the package, such as dual-in-line, gull-wing, or J-lead. This affects PCB layout, soldering, and thermal performance. Engineers must ensure the terminal position matches the footprint and assembly capabilities of their manufacturing line.

Specifies the nominal operating voltage that must be applied to the component for proper function. Verify this value against your system's power rail and the datasheet's absolute maximum ratings to ensure reliable operation and avoid damage.

Manufacturing technology or process used for the component, such as thin film, thick film, or semiconductor process. Affects performance, stability, and cost. Confirm the technology matches your application requirements and environmental conditions.

Indicates the component's compliance status with the EU REACH regulation. Buyers should verify this code against the manufacturer's declaration to ensure restricted substances are within allowable limits for their target market.

Shows if the component meets a specific industry standard or reliability level. Buyers should verify this against the datasheet to ensure the part is suitable for their application's environmental and performance requirements.

Maximum temperature during reflow soldering that the component can withstand. This is critical for solder joint reliability and preventing damage. Verify that the peak reflow temperature is compatible with your soldering profile and the component's moisture sensitivity level.

Harmonized Tariff Schedule code used for customs classification of electronic components. Helps determine duties and regulatory requirements. Buyers should confirm the code with a customs broker for accurate shipping.

Specifies whether the output voltage is positive or negative relative to common. Critical for power supplies, amplifiers, and converters. Verify against datasheet to ensure correct system biasing and avoid reverse polarity damage.

Specifies the ambient temperature range within which the component reliably functions. Compare this with your application's thermal environment to ensure proper operation. Always verify against the datasheet for derating curves and maximum ratings.

Identifies the company that designed and produced the component. Buyers often filter by manufacturer to ensure brand reliability, quality standards, and supply chain consistency. Verify the manufacturer against the datasheet and official packaging to avoid counterfeit parts.

Physical package or case type of the component, defining its dimensions, mounting style, and thermal characteristics. Common types include SMD, through-hole, BGA, and QFN. Choose the package that fits your PCB layout and assembly process. Verify the exact package code in the datasheet for footprint compatibility.

Review the output characteristics to understand how the device behaves under various load and supply conditions. This includes voltage, current, and timing parameters. Verify these against your application requirements and the datasheet to ensure proper operation.

Number of line drivers and receivers integrated in the device, often relevant for RS-232, RS-485, or CAN transceivers. This indicates how many differential or single-ended channels are available. Verify this count matches your bus topology and required node connections.

A more specific classification within the main product category, such as 'Ceramic Capacitor' under 'Capacitors'. This helps narrow down search results and compare similar components. Use it to filter products with similar characteristics and intended applications.

Indicates the specific product subcategories or classifications within the broader component family. Helps narrow down search results and identify the exact type of component needed for your design. Review the subcategory to ensure compatibility with your application.

Select the component category that best matches your application, such as resistor, capacitor, diode, or connector. This classification helps narrow down the correct part family and ensures compatibility with your circuit design. Verify the type against the datasheet to avoid mismatches.

Specifies the count of independent functions or channels integrated into a single component package. This helps engineers determine if the part can handle multiple signal paths or operations simultaneously. Verify against the datasheet to ensure the device meets your circuit's functional requirements.

Indicates whether the component is lead-free per RoHS or other directives. Buyers use this to verify environmental compliance and avoid restricted substances. Always confirm with the datasheet or certificate of compliance.

Indicates the total number of electrical connection points on the component, such as pins or pads. This is critical for PCB footprint design and assembly. Verify it matches the package specification to ensure proper soldering and connectivity.

Total number of pins or terminals on the component package. Essential for footprint design, PCB layout, and connector mating. Verify against the datasheet to ensure compatibility with your board and assembly process.

Mounting type: surface mount or through-hole. Surface mount components are placed directly on the PCB, saving space and enabling automated assembly. Through-hole components offer stronger mechanical bonds. Verify the mounting style matches your PCB design and assembly process.

Maximum time the component can be exposed to the peak reflow temperature during soldering. Exceeding this duration may cause damage or degrade reliability. Ensure your soldering profile stays within this limit and check the datasheet for exact conditions.

Terminal pitch is the center-to-center distance between adjacent leads or pads on a component. It determines PCB layout compatibility and soldering feasibility. Verify against the datasheet to ensure your footprint matches the component's actual lead spacing.

Physical width of the component body, typically in millimeters. Essential for PCB footprint design and mechanical fit. Verify against the datasheet to ensure proper clearance and compatibility with your board layout and enclosure.

Indicates if the output is differential, meaning it provides two complementary signals. This is important for noise immunity and long-distance transmission. Engineers select differential outputs for high-speed or precision applications and verify the output type in the datasheet.

Describes the electrical parameters of the input pins, including voltage thresholds, current levels, and impedance. These characteristics determine how the device interfaces with other circuitry. Check these values against your driving signals to ensure proper logic levels and compatibility.

Specifies the number of bits the driver can handle, indicating the width of the data path or the number of channels. This determines the maximum data throughput and the number of outputs. Ensure it matches your system's bus width or channel requirements.

Maximum current the output can sink while maintaining a valid low logic level. This parameter is essential for driving loads like LEDs, relays, or logic inputs. Check this value against your load requirements to avoid output saturation or logic errors.

Specifies the data width in bits that the receiver can process per transaction. Compare this value with the transmitter and bus architecture to ensure proper data alignment. Verify against the datasheet for supported modes and maximum throughput.

Communication protocol supported by the device, such as I2C, SPI, UART, CAN, or USB. This determines how the component interfaces with microcontrollers or other system devices. Ensure compatibility with your system's bus architecture and check protocol version and features in the datasheet.

Indicates whether the component supports half-duplex or full-duplex communication. This affects data throughput and bidirectional transmission capability. Verify the supported duplex mode in the datasheet to ensure compatibility with your system's communication protocol and bus architecture.

Specifies the maximum data transfer rate the component can handle, typically in bits per second. Compare this value with your system's required throughput to ensure adequate bandwidth. Verify against the datasheet for exact conditions and supported protocols.

This attribute specifies the voltage difference between the input thresholds of a receiver, ensuring noise immunity and stable switching. Engineers compare this value to match signal integrity requirements and to prevent false triggering in noisy environments. Always verify against the datasheet for the specific operating conditions.

Maximum time from input signal to transmitted output in digital isolators or transceivers. Critical for timing margins in high-speed communication links. Verify against datasheet for your data rate and load conditions.

Export Control Classification Number assigned by the U.S. government. Determines whether the component requires an export license. Essential for international trade compliance. Verify the ECCN with the manufacturer or supplier before shipping to avoid legal issues.

Identifies the core product family without package, grade, or option suffixes. Use this to compare equivalent components across manufacturers and to locate the primary datasheet. Verify the full ordering code against the manufacturer's specification before design-in.

Maximum current drawn by the input when a high logic level is applied. Compare across devices to ensure driver compatibility and avoid excessive loading. Verify against the datasheet for guaranteed limits under specified conditions.

Specifies the communication protocol supported by the component, such as UART, SPI, I2C, or CAN. Engineers compare this to ensure compatibility with the system bus and peripherals. Always verify the exact standard and version in the datasheet before design-in.

Specifies the physical length of the component body, typically in millimeters. This dimension is critical for PCB layout and mechanical fit. Verify against the datasheet to ensure proper clearance and alignment in your design.

Lists any extra characteristics or capabilities beyond the standard specifications, such as built-in protection, special mounting options, or enhanced performance. Review these features to ensure they meet your application's specific needs and compare them across similar parts.

Minimum guaranteed peak-to-peak output voltage swing under specified load and supply conditions. Important for ensuring signal integrity and adequate noise margin. Check the datasheet for test conditions and load capacitance.

The unique part number assigned by the original component manufacturer. Use this to cross-reference datasheets, verify specifications, and ensure the exact component matches your design requirements. Always confirm the number against the manufacturer's official documentation.