Datasheet

General Description
The MAX3160E/MAX3161E/MAX3162E are programma-
ble RS-232/RS-485/RS-422 multiprotocol transceivers.
The MAX3160E/MAX3161E are pin programmable as a
2Tx/2Rx RS-232 interface or a single RS-485/RS-422
transceiver. The MAX3162E is configured as a 2Tx/2Rx
RS-232 interface, and a single RS-485/RS-422 trans-
ceiver simultaneously.
The MAX3160E/MAX3161E/MAX3162E feature enhanced
electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection. All of the trans-
mitter outputs and receiver inputs are protected to ±15kV
using the Human Body Model.
All devices incorporate a proprietary low-dropout trans-
mitter output stage, and an on-board dual charge pump
to allow RS-232- and RS-485-/RS-422-compliant perfor-
mance from a +3V to +5.5V supply. The receivers feature
true fail-safe circuitry that guarantees a logic-high receiv-
er output when the receiver inputs are open or shorted.
These devices also feature pin-selectable transmitter
slew rates for RS-232 and RS-485/RS-422 modes. Slew-
rate limiting minimizes EMI and reduces reflections
caused by improperly terminated cables, allowing error-
free data transmission up to 250kbps. Disabling slew-rate
limiting allows these devices to transmit at data rates up
to 10Mbps in RS-485/RS-422 mode and up to 1Mbps in
RS-232 mode. The MAX3160E/MAX3161E/MAX3162E
feature a 10nA shutdown mode, short-circuit limiting, and
thermal shutdown circuitry to protect against excessive
power dissipation.
The MAX3160E/MAX3162E offer a flow-through pin-
out that facilitates board layout. The MAX3160E/
MAX3161E/MAX3162E are available in tiny SSOP pack-
ages and operate over the commercial and extended
temperature ranges.
________________________Applications
Point-of-Sales Equipment Peripherals
Industrial Controls Networking
RS-232 to RS-485 Security Systems
Interface Converters
Features
Single Supply Operation from +3V to +5.5V
ESD Protection
±15kV Human Body Model
Pin-Selectable as 2Tx/2Rx RS-232 or Single
RS-485/RS-422 (MAX3160E/MAX3161E)
2Tx/2Rx RS-232 and Single RS-485/RS-422
(MAX3162E)
Pin-Selectable RS-232/RS-485 Transmitter Slew
Rates Reduce EMI
10Mbps RS-485 and 1Mbps RS-232 Data Rates
Pin-Selectable Half-Duplex or Full-Duplex
RS-485/RS-422 Operation (MAX3160E/MAX3161E)
RS-485/RS-422 True Fail-Safe Receivers
10nA Shutdown Supply Current
1/8-Unit Load Allows up to 256 Transceivers on
the Bus
MAX3160E/MAX3161E/MAX3162E
±15kV ESD-Protected, +3.0V to +5.5V, 10nA,
RS-232/RS-485/RS-422 Multiprotocol Transceivers
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19-3580; Rev 0; 2/05
EVALUATION KIT
AVAILABLE
Typical Operating Circuit
Pin Configurations appear at end of data sheet.
Selector Guide appears at end of data sheet.
TX
V
CC
DI/T1IN
Z(B)/T1OUT
R1OUT
B/R1IN
GND FAST HDPLX SHDN
Y(A)/T2OUT
A/R2IN
CTS
13
10
DE485/T2IN
RTS
11
15
6
RO/R2OUT
RX
12
8
13
7
14
910
12
16
5
11
RJ45
DB9
SHDN
µP
SPI
MAX3100
RS-485/RS232
2
MAX3160E
+3V TO +5.5V
4
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Ordering Information
PART
TEMP RANGE
PIN-
PACKAGE
PACKAGE
CODE
MAX3160ECAP
0°C to +70°C
20 SSOP A20-2
MAX3160EEAP
-40°C to +85°C
20 SSOP A20-2
MAX3161ECAG
0°C to +70°C
24 SSOP A24-3
MAX3161EEAG
-40°C to +85°C
24 SSOP A24-3
MAX3162ECAI
0°C to +70°C
28 SSOP A28-1
MAX3162EEAI
-40°C to +85°C
28 SSOP A28-1

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