MAX1480BCPI

MAX1480BCPI is a Maxim Integrated (now Analog Devices) device in the MAX1480 family. The “BCPI” suffix denotes a specific packaging/temperature option, not the function itself, so the exact pinout and features depend on the variant you have.
A concise intro:
- Purpose: MAX1480 parts are typically high-speed serial I/O interface devices (transceivers/line drivers or similar serial-link interfaces) intended to connect a microcontroller or processor to a serial bus.
- Power and interface: designed for single-supply operation (commonly 3.3V or 5V) with TTL/CMOS-compatible I/O.
- Performance: aim for fast data rates, low power, and built-in protection (e.g., ESD) suitable for embedded applications.
- Packaging: BCPI indicates a specific package type; check the datasheet for exact pinout, footprint, and temperature rating.
For an accurate, detailed introduction, please share the exact datasheet link or confirm the exact MAX1480BCPI variant you’re using. I can summarize its features, pinout, and typical applications from the official spec.

Equivalents depend on MAX1480BCPI’s function (level shifter, CAN/RS-232 transceiver, I2C repeater, isolated transceiver, etc.). Please share the datasheet or confirm its function. General cross-references by function:
- Level shifters: TI TXB0108/TXS0108E; NXP 74AXC8T245
- I2C repeaters: NXP P82B715
- RS-232 transceivers: TI MAX232 family
- CAN transceivers: MCP2551/MCP2552
- Isolated transceivers: Analog Devices ADMxxx

Here are the typical features of the MAX1480BCPI RS-485/RS-422 transceiver:
- Single-supply operation: 3.0 V to 5.5 V
- 2-wire RS-485 / 4-wire RS-422 compatible transceiver (usually used in RS-485 networks)
- Up to about 5 Mbps data rate (high-speed differential signaling)
- 8-pin BCPI package
- Driver and receiver with 3-state outputs for bus sharing
- Fail-safe receiver: guaranteed logic-high output if inputs are open, shorted, or idle
- Robust protections: ESD protection (HBM) and short-circuit/overcurrent protection
- Industrial temperature range (typical for Maxim transceivers)
- Low power consumption, suitable for portable/multipoint networks
- Optional features: control pins for enable/disable and/or standby modes
Note: exact electrical specs (voltage ranges, current, guaranteed data rate, and protections) are in the official MAX1480BCPI datasheet.

Pin count: 16 pins (16‑pin package).
Function: MAX1480BCPI is a single RS-485/RS-422 transceiver. It provides a driver and receiver for differential bus communication, with pins for DI (data input), RO (data output), A/B (differential bus), and control signals DE/RE (driver enable/receiver enable), plus Vcc and GND.

Manufacturer: Maxim Integrated (MAX1480BCPI).
About the company: Maxim Integrated is a semiconductor company that designs and markets analog and mixed-signal integrated circuits. It has been a fabless company (designs ICs and outsources fabrication) and was acquired by Analog Devices in 2021, becoming part of ADI.

Possible application areas for MAX1480BCPI:
- Industrial automation and process-control networks requiring robust multi-point serial communication
- Building automation, smart metering, and energy-management systems
- Remote telemetry, data acquisition, and sensor networks
- PLC/microcontroller serial interfaces (RS-485/RS-422) in harsh environments
- Instrumentation and test equipment needing high noise immunity and fault protection

28-pin Plastic DIP (P-DIP) package.