MAX3096ESE+

MAX3096ESE+ is Maxim Integrated’s (now Analog Devices) quad differential line transceiver for RS-485/RS-422 networks. It combines four driver/receiver channels to enable multi-point bidirectional bus communication on a single device. Key features typically include:
- Differential drivers and receivers with tri-state outputs for bus sharing
- Fail-safe receivers (guaranteed logic-high output with open/shorted lines)
- Enhanced protection options and robust I/O protection (ESD/HV protection in the ESE+ variant)
- Single-supply operation with low power consumption
- Suitable for point-to-point or multi-point industrial, automotive, and building-automation networks
Applications include industrial control, factory automation, building automation, and data-acquisition systems requiring reliable RS-485/RS-422 signaling over long cables.
Note: exact specifications (speed, voltage range, package, protection levels, temp range) vary by revision. Consult the MAX3096ESE+ datasheet and your design requirements for precise numbers.

- Pin count: 8 pins (in an 8-pin package such as SOIC-8/MSOP-8)
- Function: Single-channel RS-485/RS-422 transceiver (half-duplex) with DI, RO, DE, /RE, A, B, VCC, GND.

Manufacturer: Maxim Integrated Products. What kind of company: a fabless semiconductor company that designs and markets analog and mixed-signal integrated circuits (now part of Analog Devices).

Application areas of MAX3096ESE+:
- Industrial automation and process control using RS-422/RS-485 differential transceivers
- Multipoint and point-to-point data-bus networks (long-distance serial communication)
- Data acquisition and instrumentation systems requiring robust differential signaling
- Building automation, HVAC, security systems, and smart-grid subsystems
- Networking interfaces and controller-to-remote I/O/link applications in harsh environments
Note: The device is suited for RS-422/RS-485 differential signaling in industrial and commercial environments.

MAX3096ESE+ is in an 8-pin Small Outline Integrated Circuit package (SOIC-8), RoHS-compliant.