Abstract: This article discusses factors that influence the robustness of a circuit in a harsh environment, like you would find for industrial applications. The topics covered include ways to handle voltage transients and to protect against electrostatic discharge (ESD) and faults. The MAX4708 family of fault-protected multiplexers and the MAX14770E PROFIBUS transceiver are featured. Maxim > Design Support > Technical Documents > Application Notes > A/D and D/A Conversion/Sampling Circuits > APP 5260 Maxim > Design Support > Technical Documents > Application Notes > Analog Switches and Multiplexers > APP 5260 Maxim > Design Support > Technical Documents > Application Notes > Circuit Protection > APP 5260 Keywords: fault protection, ESD, ESD protection, voltage transients, transient-voltage suppressor, TVS, EIA/TIA-485, RS-485, PROFIBUS, RS-485 transceiver, industrial Apr 06, 2012 APPLICATION NOTE 5260 Design Considerations for a Harsh Industrial Environment By: Shasta Thomas, Applications Engineer Apr 06, 2012 Abstract: This article discusses fa……