The MAX485EIM/TR is a RS-485/RS-422 IC in an 8-pin Small Outline Package (SOP) that allows for data communication over longer distances. It is manufactured by the company HGSEMI and is RoHS compliant. The IC enables data communication speeds of up to 1 Mbps, has an improved EMC and ESD performance, and a common-mode output voltage range of -7.5V to +12V. It supports half-duplex communication, and works with various types of buses, such as the Enhanced V.35 protocol and the RS-485 standard. It also has an integrated thermal shutdown feature for added protection, making it suitable for industrial environments.