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