The MAX1489ECSD+ can operate from -40°C to +125°C.
To ensure reliable communication, use twisted-pair cables, keep the cable length short, and use termination resistors at both ends of the bus. Also, ensure that the transmitter and receiver are properly configured and matched to the bus characteristics.
The MAX1489ECSD+ supports data rates up to 10 Mbps.
Implement a collision detection and retransmission mechanism in your application code to handle bus contention and collisions. You can also use a token-passing protocol to prevent collisions.
The maximum cable length depends on the data rate and cable characteristics. As a general guideline, the MAX1489ECSD+ can support cable lengths up to 4000 feet (1219 meters) at lower data rates (e.g., 9600 bps).