# RS-485 Breakout Board for XIAO and QT Py (Component)
## Description
The Seeed Studio RS-485 Breakout Board is a versatile RS-485 expansion designed for all Seeed Studio XIAO development boards. Equipped with the TP8485E transceiver IC, this breakout board efficiently converts UART serial streams to RS-485 signals. Operating as a half-duplex transceiver, the TP8485E enables unidirectional communication, spanning distances of up to 1200 meters. This breakout board is engineered for efficiency, consuming power from a single 5V or 12VDC power source. Its RS-485 output is facilitated through 3-pin terminals for both signal wires and power connections. These features collectively make it an ideal choice for robust data transmission across extensive distances and in challenging, high-noise environments.
## Component Details
- **Owner:** seeedstudio
- **Created:** 1/2/2025
- **Last Updated:** 1/2/2025
- **Visibility:** Public
- **Manufacturer Part Number:** 113991354
- **Product Info Url:** https://www.seeedstudio.com/RS485-Breakout-Board-for-XIAO-p-6306.html
- **Used in:** 3 projects
## Distributor Pricing (qty 1)
*Pricing shown for quantity 1. For price breaks and other quantities, open in Flux.*
| Distributor | Unit Price (qty 1) | Stock |
|------------|--------------------|-------|
| [Digi-Key](https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/seeed-technology-co-ltd/113991354/26553875) | $4.50 | 0 |
- **MPN:** 113991354
- **Mount Type:** Stud
- **Package / Case Code:** TO
- **Pin Count:** 20
## Pins
| Pin | Name | Type |
|-----|------|------|
| 1 | D10 | |
| 1 | D0 | |
| 2 | D1 | |
| 3 | D2 | |
| 4 | D3 | |
| 5 | D4 | |
| 6 | D5 | |
| 7 | D6 | |
| 8 | D7 | |
| 9 | D8 | |
| 10 | D9 | |
| 12 | 3V3 | |
| 13 | GND | |
| 14 | 5V | |
| 15 | INT | |
| 16 | 5V | |
| 17 | 12V | |
| 18 | RS485_A | |
| 19 | RS485_B | |
| 20 | GND | |
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