MAX3162

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+3.0V to +5.5V, 1µA, RS-232/RS-485/422 Multiprotocol Transceivers

Industry's-First +3V, 1µA Multiprotocol Interface Solution

Data Sheet (Rev. 3) Product Selection Table

Part Models: 4
1ku List Price: Starting From $9.47

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Flexible Options for RS-232 and RS-422/485 Operation in One Package
- Simultaneous 2TX/2RX RS-232 and Half-Duplex
- RS-485 Transceiver Operation (MAX3162)
- Pin-Programmable as Either 2TX/2RX RS-232 or Half/Full RS-485 Transceiver (MAX3160, MAX3161)
Integrated Protection Increases Robustness
- Transmitters and Receivers Protected Against Wiring Faults
- True Fail-Safe Receiver Prevents False Transition on Receiver Input Short or Open
- Short-Circuit Protection Over the Entire Common- Mode Voltage Range
- Thermal Protection from Excessive Power Dissipation
- Slew Rate Limiting Minimizes EM and Reduces Cable Reflections
Integrated Charge-Pump Circuitry Saves Board Space
- Eliminates the Need for a Bipolar ±12V Supply
- Enables Single-Supply Operation From +3V to +5.5V Voltage Supply
1µA Shutdown Supply Current Saves Power
Allows Up to 256 Transceivers on the Bus

Part Models: 4
1ku List Price: Starting From $9.47

Documentation

ADI has always placed the highest emphasis on delivering products that meet the maximum levels of quality and reliability. We achieve this by incorporating quality and reliability checks in every scope of product and process design, and in the manufacturing process as well. "Zero defects" for shipped products is always our goal. View our quality and reliability program and certifications for more information.

Part Model	Pin/Package Drawing	Documentation	CAD Symbols, Footprints, and 3D Models
MAX3162CAI+	28-SSOP-5.3_MM	Material Declaration Reliablity Data	Ultra Librarian SamacSys
MAX3162CAI+T	28-SSOP-5.3_MM	Material Declaration Reliablity Data	Ultra Librarian SamacSys
MAX3162EAI+	28-SSOP-5.3_MM	Material Declaration Reliablity Data	Ultra Librarian SamacSys
MAX3162EAI+T	28-SSOP-5.3_MM	Material Declaration Reliablity Data	Ultra Librarian SamacSys

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Hardware Ecosystem

Parts	Product Life Cycle	Description
Multiprotocol Transceivers 4
MAX3170	PRODUCTION	+3.3V, Multiprotocol, 3 Tx/3 Rx, Software-Selectable Clock/Data Transceiver
MAX3171	PRODUCTION	+3.3V Multiprotocol 3Tx/3Rx Software-Selectable Control Transceivers
MAX3172	PRODUCTION	+3.3V Multiprotocol Software-Selectable Cable Terminators and Transceivers
MAX3161	PRODUCTION	+3.0V to +5.5V, 1µA, RS-232/RS-485/422 Multiprotocol Transceivers

RS-232 and RS-562 1
MAX3222	PRODUCTION	3.0V to 5.5V, Low-Power, Up to 1Mbps, True RS-232 Transceivers
RS-485 and RS-422 1
MAX3080	PRODUCTION	Fail-Safe, High-Speed (10Mbps), Slew-Rate-Limited RS-485/RS-422 Transceivers

Evaluation Kits

Evaluation Kit for the MAX3162

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Features and Benefits

3.0V to 5.5V Single-Supply Operation
Converts RS-232 to RS-485/RS-422
Converts RS-485/RS-422 to RS-232
RS-485 Loopback
Proven PCB Layout
Fully Assembled and Tested

Product Details

The MAX3162 evaluation kit (EV kit) provides a proven design to evaluate the MAX3162 programmable RS-232/RS-485/422 multiprotocol transceiver. The MAX3162 EV kit can be used as an RS-232 to RS-485/RS-422 converter and/or an RS-485/RS-422 to RS-232 converter.

The MAX3162 EV kit PCB comes with a MAX3162CAI+ installed.

Applications

Industrial Controls
Networking
Peripherals
Point-of-Sale Equipment
RS-232 to RS-485 Interface Converters

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Documentation

Data Sheet 1

Reliability Data 1

Design Note 1

Technical Articles 1