The MAX13487E and MAX13488E debut as the first half-duplex RS-485 transceivers to integrate AutoDirection, a feature that automatically enables the driver when transmitting data ...

But if you want to add the RS-485 hardware interface to your RS-232 serial output, you’ll need to implement an automatic direction control to manage the direction change in the data flow.

Using AutoDirection to eliminate the need to drive the driver-enable channel suits the MAX13487E and the MAX13488E half-duplex RS-485 transceivers for use in isolated metering, automotive, and ...