The RS-485 Transceiver Breakout adds reliable long-distance serial communication to your projects, making it ideal for industrial automation, building control systems, and other noise-resistant RS-485 networks. This module allows you to connect a microcontroller to a RS-485 communication protocol. The RS-485 is used to send data over long distances (up to 1200m) at 20Mbps and in high-noise environments, such as industrial. The module works on 5V and requires between 120μA and 500μA of current. View our full range of Soldered Electronics products here. Features * RS-485 communication protocol connectivity for most microcontrollers * Long-distance data transmission up to 1200 metres * Data transmission speed of 20 Mbps * Suitable for high-noise industrial environments * 5V operating voltage * Current requirement: 120μA to 500μA Specifications * Voltage: 5V * Based on: SN65176BDR * Dimensions: 38 x 22mm Resources * Full product documentation * Pinout drawing * Hardware details * Arduino library documentation * Open source hardware files * Getting started with Arduino Package Contents * 1x RS-485 Transceiver Breakout * 1x Header strip