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USB to RS-485 & DMX – First Look

In a recent post we interfaced a small DMX RGB LED Par Light with an Arduino Uno through a MAX485 module. In this post we will learn how to work with a compact USB to RS-485 Converter Module. This ...
Electronic Design

Reduce Power In Your RS-485 Network

The RS-485 standard is a widely used differential bus with applications in many networks. Since the 1970s, semiconductor manufacturers have developed transceivers to transmit and receive RS-485 ...
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RS – 485 Transceiver Tutorial

This whitepaper helps in understanding common design problems and transceiver features developed to solve problems for designs of RS-485/RS-422 devices designs. This could simplify the designer’s task ...
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MaxLinear Introduces High Performance Quad RS-485 Receivers with Superior ESD and EFT Protection to Facilitate Robust System Design

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 ...
Electronic Design

Protect RS-485 Transceivers from Electrical Surges—and Maintain Signal Integrity

The RS-485 is a popular serial communications standard that’s widely used in industry. It’s flexible, with the ability to achieve high data rates on long bus cables. The standard is relatively easy to ...