The Maxim ICL7137 is a monolithic analog to digital converter with all the necessary active devices to directly interface with a light emitting diode (LED) display. Excluding the LED display current, the ICL7137 supply current is under 200μA, making it suitable for battery operation.Versatility and accuracy are inherent features of this converter. The dual-slope conversion technique automatically rejects interference signals common in industrial environments. The true differential input and reference are particularly useful when making ratiometric measurements (ohms or bridge transducers), and the zero integrator phase in Maxim's ICL7137 eliminates overrange hangover and hysteresis effects. Finally, this device offers high accuracy by lowering rollover error to less than one count and zero reading drift to less than 1μV/°C.ApplicationsConductanceCurrentMaterial ThicknessPressureResistanceSpeedTemperatureVoltage

The LTC1690 is a low power receiver/driver pair that is compatible with the requirements of RS485 and RS422. The receiver offers a fail-safe feature that guarantees a high receiver output state when the inputs are left open, shorted together or terminated with no signal present. No external components are required to ensure the high receiver output state. Separate driver output and receiver input pins allow full duplex operation. Excessive power dissipation caused by bus contention or faults is prevented by a thermal shutdown circuit which forces the driver outputs into a high impedance state. The LTC1690 is fully specified over the commercial and industrial temperature ranges. The LTC1690 is available in 8-Pin SO, MSOP and PDIP packages. Applications Battery-Powered RS485/RS422 Applications Low Power RS485/RS422 Transceiver Level Translator Line Repeater

The MAX138/MAX139 are 3 ½ digit A/D converters (ADCs) with on-board LCD (MAX138) and LED (MAX139) display drivers. The MAX138/MAX139 also contain a charge-pump voltage inverter. The charge-pump inverter allows the MAX138/MAX139 to measure both positive and negative input voltages while operating from a single power-supply voltage from +2.5V to +7V. The operating circuits of the MAX138/MAX139 are similar to those of the ICL7136 and ICL7137 respectively, except the MAX138/MAX139 have an internal oscillator and an external charge-pump capacitor connected to pins 38 and 40. MAX140 is a low segment-current version of the MAX139 intended for use with low-current LED displays.Applications+3V Powered DMMs+5V Powered Panel MetersDigital ThermometersInstrumentsPortable MonitorsWeigh Scales

The MAX1406 is an RS-232 IC designed to meet the stringent electrostatic discharge (ESD) requirements of the European community. All transmitter outputs and receiver inputs are protected to ±15kV using IEC 1000-4-2 Air-Gap Discharge, ±8kV using IEC 1000-4-2 Contact Discharge, and ±15kV using the Human Body Model.The MAX1406 has three RS-232 transmitters and three RS-232 receivers, and is optimized for operation in printer, modem, and telecom applications. It is guaranteed to run at data rates up to 230kbps, providing compatibility with popular software for communicating with personal computers. Power-supply current is less than 500µA for IDD and ISS, and less than 1mA for ICC.The MAX1406 is pin and functionally compatible with the industry-standard MC145406, so existing designs can instantly become Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) compliant. The MAX1406 is available in DIP and SO packages, and in a tiny SSOP that reduces board space.ApplicationsEquipment Meeting IEC 1000-4-2InstrumentsModemsPrintersTelecommunications

The MAX1406 is an RS-232 IC designed to meet the stringent electrostatic discharge (ESD) requirements of the European community. All transmitter outputs and receiver inputs are protected to ±15kV using IEC 1000-4-2 Air-Gap Discharge, ±8kV using IEC 1000-4-2 Contact Discharge, and ±15kV using the Human Body Model.The MAX1406 has three RS-232 transmitters and three RS-232 receivers, and is optimized for operation in printer, modem, and telecom applications. It is guaranteed to run at data rates up to 230kbps, providing compatibility with popular software for communicating with personal computers. Power-supply current is less than 500µA for IDD and ISS, and less than 1mA for ICC.The MAX1406 is pin and functionally compatible with the industry-standard MC145406, so existing designs can instantly become Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) compliant. The MAX1406 is available in DIP and SO packages, and in a tiny SSOP that reduces board space.ApplicationsEquipment Meeting IEC 1000-4-2InstrumentsModemsPrintersTelecommunications

The MAX1481/MAX1484/MAX1485/MAX1486 providesoftware-selectable, half-/full-duplex, low-power, slew-rate-limited, and high-speed (12Mbps) RS-485/RS-422operation in a 10-pin µMAX® package—the smallest10-pin package available.The software-selectable, half-/full-duplex MAX1485/MAX1486 make obsolete the normally larger and moreexpensive solutions required for selectable half-/full-duplexRS-485/RS-422 operation: 1) a 14-pin, full-duplextransceiver configured via jumpers betweenreceiver and transmitter lines, or 2) two 8-pin, half-duplextransceivers, which require an additional inverterlogic gate for software selectability.The MAX1481/MAX1484 are functionally equivalent tothe industry-standard MAX491 and 75180, and aredesigned for space-constrained, full-duplex RS-422applications.All parts contain one driver and one receiver and featurea 1/8-unit-load receiver input impedance, allowingup to 256 transceivers on the bus. The MAX1481/MAX1485 feature reduced-slew-rate drivers that minimizeEMI and reduce reflections caused by improperlyterminated cables, allowing error-free data transmissionup to 250kbps. The MAX1484/MAX1486 driver slewrates are not limited, allowing them to transmit up to12Mbps.The MAX1481/MAX1484/MAX1485/MAX1486 draw only300µA of supply current. The MAX1481 has a low-powershutdown mode that reduces supply current to only0.1µA. All devices operate from a single 5V supply.Drivers are output short-circuit current limited and areprotected against excessive power dissipation bythermal-shutdown circuitry that places the driver outputsinto a high-impedance state. The receiver input has a fail-safefeature that guarantees a logic-high output if theinput is open circuit.ApplicationsBattery-Powered ApplicationsHandheld EquipmentIndustrial Control Local Area NetworksLevel TranslatorsLow-Power RS-422/RS-485 CommunicationsTransceivers for EMI-Sensitive Applications

The MAX1481/MAX1484/MAX1485/MAX1486 providesoftware-selectable, half-/full-duplex, low-power, slew-rate-limited, and high-speed (12Mbps) RS-485/RS-422operation in a 10-pin µMAX® package—the smallest10-pin package available.The software-selectable, half-/full-duplex MAX1485/MAX1486 make obsolete the normally larger and moreexpensive solutions required for selectable half-/full-duplexRS-485/RS-422 operation: 1) a 14-pin, full-duplextransceiver configured via jumpers betweenreceiver and transmitter lines, or 2) two 8-pin, half-duplextransceivers, which require an additional inverterlogic gate for software selectability.The MAX1481/MAX1484 are functionally equivalent tothe industry-standard MAX491 and 75180, and aredesigned for space-constrained, full-duplex RS-422applications.All parts contain one driver and one receiver and featurea 1/8-unit-load receiver input impedance, allowingup to 256 transceivers on the bus. The MAX1481/MAX1485 feature reduced-slew-rate drivers that minimizeEMI and reduce reflections caused by improperlyterminated cables, allowing error-free data transmissionup to 250kbps. The MAX1484/MAX1486 driver slewrates are not limited, allowing them to transmit up to12Mbps.The MAX1481/MAX1484/MAX1485/MAX1486 draw only300µA of supply current. The MAX1481 has a low-powershutdown mode that reduces supply current to only0.1µA. All devices operate from a single 5V supply.Drivers are output short-circuit current limited and areprotected against excessive power dissipation bythermal-shutdown circuitry that places the driver outputsinto a high-impedance state. The receiver input has a fail-safefeature that guarantees a logic-high output if theinput is open circuit.ApplicationsBattery-Powered ApplicationsHandheld EquipmentIndustrial Control Local Area NetworksLevel TranslatorsLow-Power RS-422/RS-485 CommunicationsTransceivers for EMI-Sensitive Applications

The MAX481E, MAX483E, MAX485E, MAX487E-MAX491E, and MAX1487E are low-power transceivers forRS-485 and RS-422 communications in harsh environments.Each driver output and receiver input is protectedagainst ±15kV electro-static discharge (ESD) shocks,without latchup. These parts contain one driver and onereceiver. The MAX483E, MAX487E, MAX488E, andMAX489E feature reduced slew-rate drivers that minimizeEMI and reduce reflections caused by improperly terminatedcables, thus allowing error-free data transmissionup to 250kbps. The driver slew rates of the MAX481E,MAX485E, MAX490E, MAX491E, and MAX1487E are notlimited, allowing them to transmit up to 2.5Mbps.These transceivers draw as little as 120µA supply currentwhen unloaded or when fully loaded with disableddrivers (see Selector Guide). Additionally, the MAX481E,MAX483E, and MAX487E have a low-current shutdownmode in which they consume only 0.5µA. All parts operatefrom a single +5V supply.Drivers are short-circuit current limited, and are protectedagainst excessive power dissipation by thermal shutdowncircuitry that places their outputs into a high-impedancestate. The receiver input has a fail-safe feature that guaranteesa logic-high output if the input is open circuit.The MAX487E and MAX1487E feature quarter-unit-loadreceiver input impedance, allowing up to 128 transceiverson the bus. The MAX488E-MAX491E aredesigned for full-duplex communications, while theMAX481E, MAX483E, MAX485E, MAX487E, andMAX1487E are designed for half-duplex applications.For applications that are not ESD sensitive see the pinandfunction-compatible MAX481, MAX483, MAX485,MAX487-MAX491, and MAX1487.ApplicationsIndustrial-Control Local Area NetworksLevel TranslatorsLow-Power RS-422 TransceiversLow-Power RS-485 TransceiversTransceivers for EMI-Sensitive Applications

The MAX481E, MAX483E, MAX485E, MAX487E-MAX491E, and MAX1487E are low-power transceivers forRS-485 and RS-422 communications in harsh environments.Each driver output and receiver input is protectedagainst ±15kV electro-static discharge (ESD) shocks,without latchup. These parts contain one driver and onereceiver. The MAX483E, MAX487E, MAX488E, andMAX489E feature reduced slew-rate drivers that minimizeEMI and reduce reflections caused by improperly terminatedcables, thus allowing error-free data transmissionup to 250kbps. The driver slew rates of the MAX481E,MAX485E, MAX490E, MAX491E, and MAX1487E are notlimited, allowing them to transmit up to 2.5Mbps.These transceivers draw as little as 120µA supply currentwhen unloaded or when fully loaded with disableddrivers (see Selector Guide). Additionally, the MAX481E,MAX483E, and MAX487E have a low-current shutdownmode in which they consume only 0.5µA. All parts operatefrom a single +5V supply.Drivers are short-circuit current limited, and are protectedagainst excessive power dissipation by thermal shutdowncircuitry that places their outputs into a high-impedancestate. The receiver input has a fail-safe feature that guaranteesa logic-high output if the input is open circuit.The MAX487E and MAX1487E feature quarter-unit-loadreceiver input impedance, allowing up to 128 transceiverson the bus. The MAX488E-MAX491E aredesigned for full-duplex communications, while theMAX481E, MAX483E, MAX485E, MAX487E, andMAX1487E are designed for half-duplex applications.For applications that are not ESD sensitive see the pinandfunction-compatible MAX481, MAX483, MAX485,MAX487-MAX491, and MAX1487.ApplicationsIndustrial-Control Local Area NetworksLevel TranslatorsLow-Power RS-422 TransceiversLow-Power RS-485 TransceiversTransceivers for EMI-Sensitive Applications

The MAX481E, MAX483E, MAX485E, MAX487E-MAX491E, and MAX1487E are low-power transceivers forRS-485 and RS-422 communications in harsh environments.Each driver output and receiver input is protectedagainst ±15kV electro-static discharge (ESD) shocks,without latchup. These parts contain one driver and onereceiver. The MAX483E, MAX487E, MAX488E, andMAX489E feature reduced slew-rate drivers that minimizeEMI and reduce reflections caused by improperly terminatedcables, thus allowing error-free data transmissionup to 250kbps. The driver slew rates of the MAX481E,MAX485E, MAX490E, MAX491E, and MAX1487E are notlimited, allowing them to transmit up to 2.5Mbps.These transceivers draw as little as 120µA supply currentwhen unloaded or when fully loaded with disableddrivers (see Selector Guide). Additionally, the MAX481E,MAX483E, and MAX487E have a low-current shutdownmode in which they consume only 0.5µA. All parts operatefrom a single +5V supply.Drivers are short-circuit current limited, and are protectedagainst excessive power dissipation by thermal shutdowncircuitry that places their outputs into a high-impedancestate. The receiver input has a fail-safe feature that guaranteesa logic-high output if the input is open circuit.The MAX487E and MAX1487E feature quarter-unit-loadreceiver input impedance, allowing up to 128 transceiverson the bus. The MAX488E-MAX491E aredesigned for full-duplex communications, while theMAX481E, MAX483E, MAX485E, MAX487E, andMAX1487E are designed for half-duplex applications.For applications that are not ESD sensitive see the pinandfunction-compatible MAX481, MAX483, MAX485,MAX487-MAX491, and MAX1487.ApplicationsIndustrial-Control Local Area NetworksLevel TranslatorsLow-Power RS-422 TransceiversLow-Power RS-485 TransceiversTransceivers for EMI-Sensitive Applications