MAX3291:RS-485/RS-422 Transceivers with Preemphasis for High-Speed, Long-Distance Communication

The MAX3291/MAX3292 high-speed RS-485/RS-422 transceivers feature driver preemphasis circuitry, which extends the distance and increases the data rate of reliable communication by reducing intersymbol interference (ISI) caused by long cables. The MAX3291 is programmable for data rates of 5Mbps to 10Mbps, while the MAX3292 is programmable for data rates up to 10Mbps by using a single external resistor. The MAX3291/MAX3292 are full-duplex devices that operate from a single +5V supply and offer a low-current shutdown mode that reduces supply current to 100nA. They feature driver output short-circuit current limiting and a fail-safe receiver input that guarantees a logic-high output if the input is open circuit. A 1/4-unit-load receiver input impedance allows up to 128 transceivers on the bus.

Key Features
  • Preemphasis Increases the Distance and Data Rate of Reliable RS-485/RS-422 Communication
  • Data Rate
    • Optimized for 5Mbps to 10Mbps (MAX3291)
    • Programmable up to 10Mbps (MAX3292)
  • 100nA Low-Current Shutdown Mode
  • Allow Up to 128 Transceivers on the Bus
  • -7V to +12V Common-Mode Input Voltage Range
  • Pin-Compatible with '75180, MAX489, MAX491 MAX3080, MAX3083, MAX3086, MAX1482
MAX3291, MAX3292: Typical Operating Circuit
MAX3291, MAX3292: Typical Operating Circuit
Applications/Uses
  • Industrial Control Local Area Networks
  • Long-Distance, High-Speed RS-485/RS-422 Communications
  • Telecommunications
DataSheet
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MAX3291-MAX3292 Data SheetMAX3291-MAX3292.pdf
Parametrics
Part NumberTx/RxDuplexVSUPPLY
(V)
ICC
(mA)
Data Rate
(kbps)
Tx ENRx ENICC (Shutdn.)
(µA)
Rx/Tx on BusRx Failsafe w/ InputsSlew Rate LimitingOper. Temp.
(°C)
Package/PinsBudgetary
Price
typmintypSee Notes
MAX32911Tx + 1RxFull5210000YesYes0.1128OpenNo-40 to +85
0 to +70
PDIP(N)/14
SOIC(N)/14
$4.12 @1k
MAX3292PDIP(N)/14
SOIC(N)/14
$5.55 @1k
Ordering Information
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX3291CPDNo Longer AvailableMAX3291CPD+PDIP(N),;14 pin;160.5 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX3291CPD+ActivePDIP(N),;14 pin;160.5 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX3291CSDNo Longer AvailableMAX3291CSD+SOIC(N),;14 pin;54.3 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX3291CSD+ActiveSOIC(N),;14 pin;54.3 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX3291CSD+TActiveSOIC(N),;14 pin;54.3 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX3291CSD-TNo Longer AvailableMAX3291CSD+TN.SO;14 pin0°C to +70°CSee data sheet
MAX3291EPDNo Longer AvailableMAX3291EPD+PDIP(N),;14 pin;160.5 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX3291EPD+ActivePDIP(N),;14 pin;160.5 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX3291ESDNo Longer AvailableMAX3291ESD+SOIC(N),;14 pin;54.3 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX3291ESD+ActiveSOIC(N),;14 pin;54.3 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX3291ESD+TActiveSOIC(N),;14 pin;54.3 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX3291ESD-TNo Longer AvailableMAX3291ESD+TN.SO;14 pin-40°C to +85°CSee data sheet
MAX3291-MAX3292.pdf MAX3292
Pre-Emphasis Improves RS-485 Communications MAX3292
MAX3291-MAX3292.pdf MAX3292