The GM3485E with RS-485/RS-422 ICs SOP-8 RoHS is a compact and highly integrated line transceiver IC manufactured by GATEMODE. The device is designed for half-duplex communication in differential serial data transmission and reception applications in the industrial, automotive, and consumer environments. It features a complete transmitter and receiver line drivers and receivers for both balanced pair communication and unbalanced open collector type bidirectional signalling systems. It offers a wide range of drivers and receivers holding fast switching times, low driver output currents, and low propagation delays. It also features protection against transients, over temperature, over voltage, and current limit protection. It is RoHS compliant and is available in an 8-pin SOP package.