The MAX3160EEVKIT+ from Maxim Integrated Products is an evaluation kit for MAX3160E programmable RS-232/RS-485/RS-422 multiprotocol transceiver. The MAX3160E is pin programmable as a 2Tx/2Rx RS-232 interface or a single RS-485/RS-422 transceiver. The kit demonstrates the RS-232/RS-485/RS-422 multiprotocol transceiver using the MAX3160E IC. The circuit can be configured to operate as a dual transceiver in RS-232 mode or as a single transceiver in RS-485/RS-422 mode. The MAX3160E RS-232 data rates can reach 1Mbps, while RS-485/RS-422 data rates can reach 10Mbps. The configurable slew rate limiting feature reduces data rates for either protocol to achieve reduced EMI. In RS-485/RS-422 mode, the EV kit demonstrates full duplex or half duplex communication. The MAX3160E drivers feature short circuit and thermal protection as well as fail safe circuitry for open, shorted or unconnected RS-485/RS-422 receiver inputs.
● Configurable multiprotocol operation
● 2Tx/2Rx RS232 transceivers, single RS485/RS422 transceiver
● 10Mbps RS485/RS422 data rates and 1Mbps RS232 data rates
● Configurable RS232/RS485 transmitter slew rates
● Configurable full duplex/half duplex RS485/RS422 operation
● Fully assembled and tested
● Operating temperature range from 0°C to +70°C
● Operates from a single 3V to 5.5VDC supply capable of providing 100mA
