General Description

The MAX3160E/MAX3161E/MAX3162E are programmable 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 transceiver simultaneously.

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

Applications

Point-of-Sales Equipment

Peripherals

Industrial Controls

Networking

RS-232 to RS-485

Security Systems

Interface Converters