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Analog Devices MAX3160CAP+ — Discrete Semiconductors
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MAX3160CAP+ Transceiver, RS232/422/485, 10 Mbps, 20-SSOP

MPNMAX3160CAP+
End of Life

Maxim Integrated MAX3160CAP+ transceiver, full duplex, 2/2 drivers/receivers, supports RS232, RS422, RS485, 10 Mbps data rate, 3V to 5.5V supply, 20-SSOP package, 0°C to 70°C operating temperature.

$17.39Ref. price · indicative, final on quote
MAX3160CAP+ datasheet
Packaging20-SSOP (0.209", 5.30mm Width)
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Specifications

MAX3160CAP+ Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
TypeTransceiver
Mounting typeSurface Mount
Voltage3V ~ 5.5V
ProtocolRS232, RS422, RS485
Operating temperature0°C ~ 70°C
DuplexFull
PackageTube
Data rate10Mbps
Case20-SSOP (0.209\", 5.30mm Width)
Receiver hysteresis500 mV
Number of drivers (Receivers)2/2

Product details

10 Mbps on RS485 — what that buys you

At 10 Mbps the MAX3160CAP+ can transmit data over a twisted pair. Cable length drops at higher speeds.

Active production — no LTB clock ticking

The MAX3160CAP+ carries an Active lifecycle status and is ROHS3 compliant. No last-time-buy notice, no end-of-life window to manage. For a BOM line that needs a multi-protocol serial interface, this part is safe to qualify into production without worrying about a forced redesign next year.

20-SSOP — fits existing layouts

The 20-SSOP package (0.209" body width, 5.30 mm) is a common footprint shared by many Maxim serial transceivers. Surface-mount only — no through-hole option.

Frequently asked questions

Does MAX3160CAP+ support half-duplex RS485?

The MAX3160CAP+ is a full-duplex transceiver, meaning it can transmit and receive simultaneously on separate pairs. For half-duplex RS485 (shared pair), you would need to control the driver enable pin externally — the part does not include an automatic direction control.

What is the pinout of MAX3160CAP+?

The MAX3160CAP+ uses a standard 20-SSOP pinout. The supplier device package is 20-SSOP. Specific pin assignments are in the datasheet; the part includes two driver inputs (DI1, DI2), two receiver outputs (RO1, RO2), and associated enable pins.

What is the closest pin-compatible alternative to MAX3160CAP+?

Within the Maxim family, the MAX3160EAP+ is a direct functional equivalent with the same pinout and protocol support, but with an extended industrial temperature range (-40°C to +85°C) versus the commercial 0°C to 70°C of the MAX3160CAP+. The MAX3160CAP+ is the commercial-grade variant.