Datasheet
General Description
The MAX3170 is a three-driver/three-receiver multipro-
tocol transceiver that operates from a +3.3V single sup-
ply. The MAX3170, along with the MAX3171/MAX3173
and MAX3172/MAX3174, form a complete software-
selectable data terminal equipment (DTE) or data com-
munications equipment (DCE) interface port that
supports the V.28 (RS-232), V.11 (RS-449/V.36, EIA530,
EIA530-A, X.21), and V.35 protocols. The MAX3170
transceiver carries the high-speed clock and data sig-
nals, while the MAX3171 or MAX3173 carries the con-
trol signals. The MAX3170 can be terminated by the
MAX3172 or MAX3174 software-selectable resistor ter-
mination network or by a discrete termination network.
An internal charge pump and proprietary low-dropout
transmitter output stage allow V.11-, V.28-, and V.35-
compliant operation from a +3.3V single supply. A no-
cable mode is entered when all mode pins (M0, M1,
and M2) are pulled high or left unconnected. In no-
cable mode, supply current decreases to 1mA and all
transmitter and receiver outputs are disabled (high
impedance). Short-circuit limiting and thermal shut-
down circuitry protect the drivers against excessive
power dissipation.
________________________Applications
Data Networking PCI Cards
CSU and DSU Telecommunications
Data Routers
Features
♦ Industry’s First +3.3V Single-Supply Transceiver
♦ 3V/5V Logic-Compatible I/O
♦ Certified TBR-1 and TBR-2 Compliant (NET1 and
NET2)—Pending Completion
♦ Supports V.28 (RS-232), V.11 (RS-449/V.36,
EIA530, EIA530-A, X.21), and V.35 Protocols
♦ Software-Selectable DTE/DCE
♦ Complete DTE/DCE Port with MAX3171/MAX3173
and MAX3172/MAX3174
♦ True Fail-Safe Receiver Operation
♦ Available in Small 28-Pin SSOP Package
♦ 10Mbps Operation (V.11/V.35)
♦ Requires Only Four Tiny Surface-Mount
Capacitors
♦ All Transmitter Outputs Are Fault Protected to
±15V to Survive Cable Miswiring
MAX3170
+3.3V, Multiprotocol, 3 Tx/3 Rx, Software-
Selectable Clock/Data Transceiver
________________________________________________________________ Maxim Integrated Products 1
19-1703; Rev 0; 4/00
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Ordering Information
PART TEMP. RANGE PIN-PACKAGE
MAX3170CAI 0°C to +70°C 28 SSOP
Pin Configuration appears at end of data sheet.
D1D2
D3
R1
R2R3
MAX3170
RXD RXC TXDTXC SCTE
D1
R4
D4
D2
D3
R1
R2R3
MAX3171
MAX3173
MAX3172
MAX3174
CTS DSR RTSDTR LLDCD
CTS B
CTS A
DSR B
DSR A
DCD B
DCD A
DTR B
DTR A
RTS B
RTS A
SHIELD
SG
LL A
RXD A
RXD B
RXC B
RXC A
TXC B
TXC A
SCTE B
SCTE A
TXD B
TXD A
DB-25 CONNECTOR
13 5 10 8 22 6 23 20 19 4 1 7 1618 3 9 17 12 15 11 24 14 2
Typical Operating Circuit