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NogginBoink
01-08-2008, 12:50 AM
Is anyone aware of a cheap 3.3V RS485 transciever?

The SN75176 is priced nicely but it's a 5V part. I'm hoping to complete my design as a 3.3V design. Any pointers would be most appreciated.

prof
01-09-2008, 04:25 AM
This one, ST1480ACN.
If you look at the data sheet, it is pin for pin and will work at 3.3V
Do not know who stocks it in DIP-8 though.

mrpackethead
01-09-2008, 05:02 AM
why would you want it in a dip-8.. that 8 more holes to drill...

you coudl also try the MAX 3280E.. Depending on quanity you shoudl easily get them for about 0.60-0.70c..

http://www.maxim-ic.com/quick_view2.cfm/qv_pk/3248

Do you need/want isolation