The MAX148/MAX149 10-bit data-acquisition systems combine an 8-channel multiplexer, high-bandwidthtrack/hold, and serial interface with high conversion speed and low power consumption. They operate from a single +2.7V to +5.25V supply, and sample to 133ksps. Both devices’ analog inputs are software configurable for unipolar/bipolar and single-ended/differential operation.The 4-wire serial interface connects directly to SPI/QSPI™ and MICROWIRE™ devices without external logic. A serial-strobe output allows direct connection to TMS320-family digital signal processors. The MAX148/MAX149 use either the internal clock or an external serial-interface clock to perform successive-approximation analog-to-digital conversions.The MAX149 has an internal 2.5V reference, while the MAX148 requires an external reference. Both parts have a reference-buffer amplifier with a ±1.5% voltage-adjustment range.These devices provide a hard-wired active-low SHDN pin and a software-selectable power-down, and can be programmed to automatically shut down at the end of a conversion. Accessing the serial interface automatically powers up the MAX148/MAX149, and the quick turn-on time allows them to be shut down between all conversions. This technique can cut supply current to under 60µA at reduced sampling rates.The MAX148/MAX149 are available in 20-pin PDIP and 20-pin SSOP packages.For 4-channel versions of these devices, see the MAX1248/MAX1249 data sheet.ApplicationsBattery-Powered InstrumentsData AcquisitionMedical InstrumentsPen DigitizersPortable Data LoggingProcess Control

The MAX3080-MAX3089 high-speed transceivers forRS-485/RS-422 communication contain one driver andone receiver. These devices feature fail-safe circuitry,which guarantees a logic-high receiver output when thereceiver inputs are open or shorted. This means thatthe receiver output will be a logic high if all transmitterson a terminated bus are disabled (high impedance).The MAX3080/MAX3081/MAX3082 feature reducedslew-rate drivers that minimize EMI and reduce reflectionscaused by improperly terminated cables, allowingerror-free data transmission up to 115kbps. TheMAX3083/MAX3084/MAX3085 offer higher driver outputslew-rate limits, allowing transmit speeds up to500kbps. The MAX3086/MAX3087/MAX3088's driverslew rates are not limited, making transmit speeds upto 10Mbps possible. The MAX3089's slew rate isselectable between 115kbps, 500kbps, and 10Mbpsby driving a selector pin with a single three-state driver.These transceivers typically draw 375µA of supplycurrent when unloaded, or when fully loaded with thedrivers disabled.All devices have a 1/8-unit-load receiver input impedancethat allows up to 256 transceivers on the bus. TheMAX3082/MAX3085/MAX3088 are intended for halfduplexcommunications, while the MAX3080/MAX3081/MAX3083/MAX3084/MAX3086/MAX3087 are intendedfor full-duplex communications. The MAX3089 is selectablebetween half-duplex and full-duplex operation. Italso features independently programmable receiverand transmitter output phase via separate pins.ApplicationsIndustrial-Control Local Area NetworksLevel TranslatorsRS-422/RS-485 CommunicationsTransceivers for EMI-Sensitive Applications

The MAX3080-MAX3089 high-speed transceivers forRS-485/RS-422 communication contain one driver andone receiver. These devices feature fail-safe circuitry,which guarantees a logic-high receiver output when thereceiver inputs are open or shorted. This means thatthe receiver output will be a logic high if all transmitterson a terminated bus are disabled (high impedance).The MAX3080/MAX3081/MAX3082 feature reducedslew-rate drivers that minimize EMI and reduce reflectionscaused by improperly terminated cables, allowingerror-free data transmission up to 115kbps. TheMAX3083/MAX3084/MAX3085 offer higher driver outputslew-rate limits, allowing transmit speeds up to500kbps. The MAX3086/MAX3087/MAX3088's driverslew rates are not limited, making transmit speeds upto 10Mbps possible. The MAX3089's slew rate isselectable between 115kbps, 500kbps, and 10Mbpsby driving a selector pin with a single three-state driver.These transceivers typically draw 375µA of supplycurrent when unloaded, or when fully loaded with thedrivers disabled.All devices have a 1/8-unit-load receiver input impedancethat allows up to 256 transceivers on the bus. TheMAX3082/MAX3085/MAX3088 are intended for halfduplexcommunications, while the MAX3080/MAX3081/MAX3083/MAX3084/MAX3086/MAX3087 are intendedfor full-duplex communications. The MAX3089 is selectablebetween half-duplex and full-duplex operation. Italso features independently programmable receiverand transmitter output phase via separate pins.ApplicationsIndustrial-Control Local Area NetworksLevel TranslatorsRS-422/RS-485 CommunicationsTransceivers for EMI-Sensitive Applications

The MAX3080-MAX3089 high-speed transceivers forRS-485/RS-422 communication contain one driver andone receiver. These devices feature fail-safe circuitry,which guarantees a logic-high receiver output when thereceiver inputs are open or shorted. This means thatthe receiver output will be a logic high if all transmitterson a terminated bus are disabled (high impedance).The MAX3080/MAX3081/MAX3082 feature reducedslew-rate drivers that minimize EMI and reduce reflectionscaused by improperly terminated cables, allowingerror-free data transmission up to 115kbps. TheMAX3083/MAX3084/MAX3085 offer higher driver outputslew-rate limits, allowing transmit speeds up to500kbps. The MAX3086/MAX3087/MAX3088's driverslew rates are not limited, making transmit speeds upto 10Mbps possible. The MAX3089's slew rate isselectable between 115kbps, 500kbps, and 10Mbpsby driving a selector pin with a single three-state driver.These transceivers typically draw 375µA of supplycurrent when unloaded, or when fully loaded with thedrivers disabled.All devices have a 1/8-unit-load receiver input impedancethat allows up to 256 transceivers on the bus. TheMAX3082/MAX3085/MAX3088 are intended for halfduplexcommunications, while the MAX3080/MAX3081/MAX3083/MAX3084/MAX3086/MAX3087 are intendedfor full-duplex communications. The MAX3089 is selectablebetween half-duplex and full-duplex operation. Italso features independently programmable receiverand transmitter output phase via separate pins.ApplicationsIndustrial-Control Local Area NetworksLevel TranslatorsRS-422/RS-485 CommunicationsTransceivers for EMI-Sensitive Applications

The MAX3080-MAX3089 high-speed transceivers forRS-485/RS-422 communication contain one driver andone receiver. These devices feature fail-safe circuitry,which guarantees a logic-high receiver output when thereceiver inputs are open or shorted. This means thatthe receiver output will be a logic high if all transmitterson a terminated bus are disabled (high impedance).The MAX3080/MAX3081/MAX3082 feature reducedslew-rate drivers that minimize EMI and reduce reflectionscaused by improperly terminated cables, allowingerror-free data transmission up to 115kbps. TheMAX3083/MAX3084/MAX3085 offer higher driver outputslew-rate limits, allowing transmit speeds up to500kbps. The MAX3086/MAX3087/MAX3088's driverslew rates are not limited, making transmit speeds upto 10Mbps possible. The MAX3089's slew rate isselectable between 115kbps, 500kbps, and 10Mbpsby driving a selector pin with a single three-state driver.These transceivers typically draw 375µA of supplycurrent when unloaded, or when fully loaded with thedrivers disabled.All devices have a 1/8-unit-load receiver input impedancethat allows up to 256 transceivers on the bus. TheMAX3082/MAX3085/MAX3088 are intended for halfduplexcommunications, while the MAX3080/MAX3081/MAX3083/MAX3084/MAX3086/MAX3087 are intendedfor full-duplex communications. The MAX3089 is selectablebetween half-duplex and full-duplex operation. Italso features independently programmable receiverand transmitter output phase via separate pins.ApplicationsIndustrial-Control Local Area NetworksLevel TranslatorsRS-422/RS-485 CommunicationsTransceivers for EMI-Sensitive Applications

The MAX3080-MAX3089 high-speed transceivers forRS-485/RS-422 communication contain one driver andone receiver. These devices feature fail-safe circuitry,which guarantees a logic-high receiver output when thereceiver inputs are open or shorted. This means thatthe receiver output will be a logic high if all transmitterson a terminated bus are disabled (high impedance).The MAX3080/MAX3081/MAX3082 feature reducedslew-rate drivers that minimize EMI and reduce reflectionscaused by improperly terminated cables, allowingerror-free data transmission up to 115kbps. TheMAX3083/MAX3084/MAX3085 offer higher driver outputslew-rate limits, allowing transmit speeds up to500kbps. The MAX3086/MAX3087/MAX3088's driverslew rates are not limited, making transmit speeds upto 10Mbps possible. The MAX3089's slew rate isselectable between 115kbps, 500kbps, and 10Mbpsby driving a selector pin with a single three-state driver.These transceivers typically draw 375µA of supplycurrent when unloaded, or when fully loaded with thedrivers disabled.All devices have a 1/8-unit-load receiver input impedancethat allows up to 256 transceivers on the bus. TheMAX3082/MAX3085/MAX3088 are intended for halfduplexcommunications, while the MAX3080/MAX3081/MAX3083/MAX3084/MAX3086/MAX3087 are intendedfor full-duplex communications. The MAX3089 is selectablebetween half-duplex and full-duplex operation. Italso features independently programmable receiverand transmitter output phase via separate pins.ApplicationsIndustrial-Control Local Area NetworksLevel TranslatorsRS-422/RS-485 CommunicationsTransceivers for EMI-Sensitive Applications

The MAX3080-MAX3089 high-speed transceivers forRS-485/RS-422 communication contain one driver andone receiver. These devices feature fail-safe circuitry,which guarantees a logic-high receiver output when thereceiver inputs are open or shorted. This means thatthe receiver output will be a logic high if all transmitterson a terminated bus are disabled (high impedance).The MAX3080/MAX3081/MAX3082 feature reducedslew-rate drivers that minimize EMI and reduce reflectionscaused by improperly terminated cables, allowingerror-free data transmission up to 115kbps. TheMAX3083/MAX3084/MAX3085 offer higher driver outputslew-rate limits, allowing transmit speeds up to500kbps. The MAX3086/MAX3087/MAX3088's driverslew rates are not limited, making transmit speeds upto 10Mbps possible. The MAX3089's slew rate isselectable between 115kbps, 500kbps, and 10Mbpsby driving a selector pin with a single three-state driver.These transceivers typically draw 375µA of supplycurrent when unloaded, or when fully loaded with thedrivers disabled.All devices have a 1/8-unit-load receiver input impedancethat allows up to 256 transceivers on the bus. TheMAX3082/MAX3085/MAX3088 are intended for halfduplexcommunications, while the MAX3080/MAX3081/MAX3083/MAX3084/MAX3086/MAX3087 are intendedfor full-duplex communications. The MAX3089 is selectablebetween half-duplex and full-duplex operation. Italso features independently programmable receiverand transmitter output phase via separate pins.ApplicationsIndustrial-Control Local Area NetworksLevel TranslatorsRS-422/RS-485 CommunicationsTransceivers for EMI-Sensitive Applications

The MAX3221/MAX3223/MAX3243 achieve 1µA supply current with Maxim’s revolutionary AutoShutdown™ feature. When the MAX3221/MAX3223/MAX3243 do not sense a valid signal level on their receiver inputs, the on-board power supply and drivers shut down. This occurs if the RS-232 cable is disconnected or if the transmitters of the connected peripheral are turned off. The system turns on again when a valid level is applied to any RS-232 receiver input.The MAX3221/MAX3223/MAX3243 require only 0.1µF capacitors in 3.3V operation, and can operate from input voltages ranging from +3.0V to +5.5V.A proprietary, high-efficiency, dual charge-pump power supply and a low-dropout transmitter combine to deliver true RS-232 performance from a single +3.0V to +5.5V supply.The MAX3221 is a 1-driver/1-receiver 16-pin SSOP version of the 20-pin 2-driver/2-receiver MAX3223.The MAX3243 is a 3-driver/5-receiver with a complementary always-active receiver for external monitoring in a variety of 28 pin packages. Please see order information table for package offerings.ApplicationsBattery-Powered EquipmentHand-Held EquipmentPeripheralsPortable Diagnostics Equipment

The MAX3221E/MAX3223E/MAX3243E are 3V-powered EIA/TIA-232 and V.28/V.24 communications interfaces with automatic shutdown/wakeup features, high data-rate capabilities, and enhanced electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection. All transmitter outputs and receiver inputs are protected to ±15kV using IEC 1000-4-2 Air-Gap Discharge, to ±8kV using IEC 1000-4-2 Contact Discharge, and to ±15kV using the Human Body Model.The MAX3221E/MAX3223E/MAX3243E achieve a 1µA supply current with Maxim's revolutionary AutoShutdown™ feature. They save power without changes to the existing BIOS or operating system by entering low-power shutdown mode when the RS-232 cable is disconnected, or when the transmitters of the connected peripherals are off.The transceivers have a proprietary low-dropout transmitter output stage, delivering true RS-232 performance from a +3.0V to +5.5V supply with a dual charge pump. The charge pump requires only four small 0.1µF capacitors for operation from a +3.3V supply. Each device is guaranteed to run at data rates of 250kbps while maintaining RS-232 output levels.The MAX3221E contains just one driver and one receiver, making it the smallest single-supply RS-232 transceiver. The MAX3223E has two drivers and two receivers. The MAX3243E is a complete 3-driver/5-receiver serial port ideal for notebook or subnotebook computers. It also includes two noninverting receiver outputs that are always active, allowing external devices to be monitored without forward biasing the protection diodes in circuitry that may be powered down.The MAX3221E, MAX3223E, and MAX3243E are available in space-saving TQFN, SSOP, and TSSOP packages.ApplicationsBattery-Powered EquipmentCell PhonesHandheld EquipmentNotebook, Subnotebook, and Palmtop ComputersPeripheralsPrinters

The MAX3222/MAX3232/MAX3237/MAX3241 transceivershave a proprietary low-dropout transmitter outputstage enabling true RS-232 performance from a 3.0V to5.5V supply with a dual charge pump. The devices requireonly four small 0.1µF external charge-pump capacitors.The MAX3222, MAX3232, and MAX3241 are guaranteedto run at data rates of 120kbps while maintaining RS-232output levels. The MAX3237 is guaranteed to run at datarates of 250kbps in normal operating mode and 1Mbps inthe MegaBaud™ operating mode.The MAX3222/MAX3232 have 2 receivers and 2 drivers.The MAX3222 and MAX3232 are pin, package, and functionallycompatible with the industry-standard MAX242and MAX232, respectively.The MAX3241 has 5 receivers and 3 drivers, while theMAX3237 has 3 receivers and 5 drivers. Receivers R1(MAX3237/MAX3241) and R2 (MAX3241) have extraoutputs in addition to their standard outputs. These extraoutputs are always active, allowing external devices to bemonitored without forward biasing the protection diodes incircuitry that may have VCC completely removed.The MAX3222, MAX3232, and MAX3241 are available inspace-saving TSSOP and SSOP packages with operatingtemperatures of either -40°C to +85°C or 0°C to 70°C.ApplicationsBattery-Powered EquipmentHandheld EquipmentHigh-Speed ModemsNotebook, Subnotebook, and Palmtop ComputersPeripheralsPrinters