Texas Instruments is the world leader in RS-485, with a selection of transceivers for any application. TI provides industry-standard RS-485 solutions for industrial automation, motion control, e-meters, security electronics, building automation and hundreds of other applications where robust communication with high noise-immunity is needed over long cable lengths. TI offers single channels or multiple channels, half- or full-duplex, 3.3V-supply or 5V-supply, with a variety of features including high voltage standoff, failsafe receivers, and integrated isolation. Evaluation kits, simulation models, and application notes make it easy to design with RS-485 from Texas Instruments.

Watch our one minute introduction to RS-485 which provides a summary of the technology and applications of the this interface standard.

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• RS-485 Reference Guide
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