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.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Transceiver |
| Mounting | Surface Mount |
| Supply voltage | 3V ~ 5.5V |
| Protocol | RS232, RS422, RS485 |
| Operating temperature | 0°C ~ 70°C |
| Duplex | Full |
| Package | Tube |
| Data rate | 10Mbps |
| Case | 20-SSOP (0.209\", 5.30mm Width) |
| Receiver hysteresis | 500 mV |
| Number of drivers (Receivers) | 2/2 |
At 10 Mbps the MAX3160CAP+ can transmit data over a twisted pair. Cable length drops at higher speeds.
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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.
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.
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.
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.