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MAX33046E 20Mbps, Half-Duplex RS-485/RS-422 Transceivers with ±40kV ESD Protection
The MAX33045E/MAX33046E is a half-duplex RS-485/422 transceiver that operates at either 3.3V or ...
- Integrated Protection Increases Robustness
- ±25V Fault-Protection Range on Driver Outputs/Receiver Inputs
- High-ESD Protection
- ±40kV HBM ESD per JEDEC JS-001
- ±15kV Air-Gap ESD per IEC 61000-4-2
- ±10kV Contact ESD per IEC 61000-4-2
- Short-Circuit-Protected Outputs
- True Fail-Safe Receiver Prevents False Transition on Receiver Input Short or Open Events
- Hot-Swap Capability Eliminates False Transitions on Receiver Input Shorts or Open Events
- High-Speed Data Rates up to 20Mbps
- Enables up to 256 Nodes on the Bus
- Wide -40°C to +125°C Operating Temperature Range
MAX33045E 20Mbps, Half-Duplex RS-485/RS-422 Transceivers with ±40kV ESD Protection
The MAX33045E/MAX33046E is a half-duplex RS-485/422 transceiver that operates at either 3.3V or ...
- Integrated Protection Increases Robustness
- ±25V Fault-Protection Range on Driver Outputs/Receiver Inputs
- High-ESD Protection
- ±40kV HBM ESD per JEDEC JS-001
- ±15kV Air-Gap ESD per IEC 61000-4-2
- ±10kV Contact ESD per IEC 61000-4-2
- Short-Circuit-Protected Outputs
- True Fail-Safe Receiver Prevents False Transition on Receiver Input Short or Open Events
- Hot-Swap Capability Eliminates False Transitions on Receiver Input Shorts or Open Events
- High-Speed Data Rates up to 20Mbps
- Enables up to 256 Nodes on the Bus
- Wide -40°C to +125°C Operating Temperature Range
MAX33073E +3V to +5.5V, Polarity Invert RS-485 Half-Duplex Transceiver with ±65V Fault Protection, ±40V CMR, and ±40kV ESD
The MAX33072E/MAX33073E are a family of fault-protected RS-485/RS-422 transceivers with high ±65...
- Integrated Protection for Robust Communication
- Protection on Driver Outputs/Receiver Inputs (A, B Data Lines)
- ±65V Fault Protection Range on Driver Outputs/Receiver Inputs
- ±40V Common-Mode Range on Driver Outputs/Receiver Inputs
- ±40kV Human Body Model (JEDEC JS-001-2017) ESD Protection
- ±15kV Air Gap Discharge (IEC 61000-4-2) ESD Protection
- ±10kV Contact Discharge (IEC 61000-4-2) ESD Protection
- Hot-Swap Protection
- Short Circuit Protection
- Thermal Shutdown
- True Fail-Safe Guarantees Known Receiver Output State
- Wide Operating Temperature Range from -40°C to +125°C
- Protection on Driver Outputs/Receiver Inputs (A, B Data Lines)
- High-Performance Transceiver Enables Flexible Designs
- Compliant with RS-485 EIA/TIA-485 Standard
- 500kbps (MAX33072E), 2Mbps (MAX33073E) Maximum Data Rate
- 3V to 5.5V Supply Range
- 1/8 Unit Load for up to 256 Devices on the Bus
MAX33072E +3V to +5.5V, Polarity Invert RS-485 Half-Duplex Transceiver with ±65V Fault Protection, ±40V CMR, and ±40kV ESD
The MAX33072E/MAX33073E are a family of fault-protected RS-485/RS-422 transceivers with high ±65...
- Integrated Protection for Robust Communication
- Protection on Driver Outputs/Receiver Inputs (A, B Data Lines)
- ±65V Fault Protection Range on Driver Outputs/Receiver Inputs
- ±40V Common-Mode Range on Driver Outputs/Receiver Inputs
- ±40kV Human Body Model (JEDEC JS-001-2017) ESD Protection
- ±15kV Air Gap Discharge (IEC 61000-4-2) ESD Protection
- ±10kV Contact Discharge (IEC 61000-4-2) ESD Protection
- Hot-Swap Protection
- Short Circuit Protection
- Thermal Shutdown
- True Fail-Safe Guarantees Known Receiver Output State
- Wide Operating Temperature Range from -40°C to +125°C
- Protection on Driver Outputs/Receiver Inputs (A, B Data Lines)
- High-Performance Transceiver Enables Flexible Designs
- Compliant with RS-485 EIA/TIA-485 Standard
- 500kbps (MAX33072E), 2Mbps (MAX33073E) Maximum Data Rate
- 3V to 5.5V Supply Range
- 1/8 Unit Load for up to 256 Devices on the Bus
MAX22193 High-Speed, Quad, Industrial Digital Input with Parallel Output
The MAX22193 translates four 24V industrial digital inputs to four CMOS-logic-compatible, parall...
- High-Speed, Industrial Digital Inputs
- 300ns Maximum Propagation Delay
- 40ns Maximum Channel-to-Channel Skew
- Parallel Output for Simultaneous Signal Delivery
- High Integration Reduces BOM and Space
- Operates Directly from Field Supply (7V to 65V)
- Compatible with 3.3V or 5V Logic
- 4mm x 4mm, 20-TQFN Package
- Low Power and Low Heat Dissipation
- 1.2mA (max) Quiescent Current with 3.3V Supply
- Accurate Input Current-Limiters
- Energyless Field-Side LED Drivers
- Fault Tolerant with Built-In Diagnostics
- Integrated Field-Side Supply Monitor
- Integrated Over-Temperature Monitor
- Current-Setting Resistor Monitor
- Configurability Enables Wide Range of Applications
- Configurable IEC 61131-2 Types 1, 2, 3 Inputs
- Input Current Limiting from 1.18mA to 7.01mA
- Robust Design for Industrial Environments
- ±2kV Surge Tolerant using 470Ω Resistor (min)
- ±8kV Contact ESD and ±15kV Air Gap ESD Using 470Ω Resistor (min)
- -40°C to +125°C Ambient Operating Temperature
MAX96724F Quad Tunneling GMSL2/1 to CSI-2 Deserializer
The MAX96724/F/R deserializer converts four GMSL™2/1 inputs to 1, 2, or 4 MIPI D-PHY or C-PHY ou...
- Automotive Grade High Speed Link
- -21.0dB at 3.0GHz (6Gbps) Max Insertion Loss
- -19.5dB at 1.5GHz (3Gbps) Max Insertion Loss
- Auto Adapt for Changes in Channel Conditions
- Operates at -40°C to +105°C Ambient
- Quad Independently Configurable GMSL Inputs
- 6/3Gbps GMSL2 and 3.12Gbps GMSL1 Link-Rates
- 187.5Mbps/1Mbps (GMSL2/1) Reverse Link-Rates
- Support for Mixed GMSL2/1 Pixel and Tunnel Inputs
- 2x4 or 4x2 Lane MIPI CSI-2 v1.3 Outputs
- MIPI D-PHY v1.2 Rated at 2.5Gbps/Lane
- C-PHY v1.0 Rated at 5.7Gbps/Lane
- Aggregation and Replication Functions
- 16/32 Virtual channel support for D-PHY/C-PHY
- Auto D-PHY (Imager) to C-PHY (SoC) Conversion
- Reference over Reverse (RoR) Clocking
- Bidirectional Reverse Channel Supports
- 9 x Configurable GPIOs
- 2 x I2C Ports, up to 1Mbps
- ASIL-B Compliant (MAX96724/F)
- Ease of Use Features
- Reduce BOM and Space Savings
- Small 8x8mm TQFN Standard and Side-Wettable
- Industry's Smallest Power-over-Coax (PoC)
MAX33074ESHLD Evaluation Kit for the MAX33074E
The MAX33074E Shield evaluation kit (EV kit) is a fully assembled and tested printed circuit boa...
- Easy Evaluation of the MAX33074E
- I/O Interface Compatibility from 1.71V to 5.5V
- Proven PCB Layout
- Compatible with Arm® Mbed™ Platform/Arduino®
- Fully Assembled and Tested
MAX22193EVKIT Evaluation Kit for the MAX22193
The MAX22193 evaluation kit (EV kit) provides a proven design to evaluate the MAX22193, a high-s...
- Easy Evaluation of the MAX22193
- Configured for IEC 61131-2 Type 1/3
- Support IEC 61131-2 Type 2 on Signal Channel
- Parallel Output for Simultaneous Signal Delivery
- Configurable External VDD24 Voltage Monitoring
- Robust Design with ±2kV Input Surge Protection
- Withstands ±8kV Contact Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) and ±15kV Airgap ESD
- Fully Assembled and Tested
- Proven PCB Layout
MAX96724F-BAK-EVK Evaluation Kit for the MAX96724F
The MAX96724 DPHY evaluation kit (EV kit) provides a proven design and reliable platform to eval...
- The MAX96724 Deserializer Accepts GMSL Data from the Serializers and Converts it into MIPI CSI-2.
- Backward-Compatible to Accept GMSL-1 Serial Data
- Quad Inputs can Mix and Match GMSL-1 and GMSL-2
- Outputs are Compliant to MIPI D-PHY v1.2 and CSI-2 v1.3 Specifications
- Windows 10® or Higher Compatible Software Support
- USB-Controlled Interface (Cable Included)
- Powerful, Simple-to-Use GUI for Comprehensive Device Feature Evaluation
- Board Powered by USB, 12V Wall Adapter, or External Power Supply
- Proven PCB Layout
- Fully Assembled and Tested
MAX96717F CSI-2 to GMSL2 Serializer
The MAX96717F GMSL™ serializer receives video on a MIPI CSI-2 interface and outputs it on a GMSL...
- Four-Lane D-PHY MIPI CSI-2 v1.3 Input Port
- 16 Virtual Channels
- Supports any CSI-2 Data Type in Tunneling Mode
- Advanced MIPI D-PHY v1.2 Receivers Rated at 2.5Gbps
- Polarity Flip and Data Lane Reassignment
- Full-Duplex Capability Over a Single Wire
- 3Gbps Forward-Link Rate
- 187.5Mbps Reverse-Link Rate
- CSI-2 ECC, Checksum Local, Remote Error Detection, and Flagging
- ASIL-B Compliant
- End-to-End Data Integrity through CRC in Tunneling Mode
- R-S FEC for Protection of Forward Video and Control-Channel Data
- CRC Protection of Side-Channel and Video Data
- Continuous Link-Margin Monitoring and Optimization
- Reverse-Channel Adaptive Equalization
- Reverse-Channel Eye-Opening Monitor for Continuous Link Margin Diagnosis
- Concurrent Side Channel for Device Configuration and Communication with Peripherals
- I2C/UART, Pass-Through I2C/UART, SPI, GPIO, and Register-Programmable GPIO
- Reference Over Reverse (RoR) Clocking Supports Crystal-Free Operation
- Generates Reference Clock for Image Sensor
- Die Temperature Monitor, Internal and External Supply Voltage Monitor
- Compact 5mm x 5mm TQFN Side-Wettable Package with 0.5mm Pitch
MAX33046E 20Mbps, Half-Duplex RS-485/RS-422 Transceivers with ±40kV ESD Protection
The MAX33045E/MAX33046E is a half-duplex RS-485/422 transceiver that operates at either 3.3V or ...
- Integrated Protection Increases Robustness
- ±25V Fault-Protection Range on Driver Outputs/Receiver Inputs
- High-ESD Protection
- ±40kV HBM ESD per JEDEC JS-001
- ±15kV Air-Gap ESD per IEC 61000-4-2
- ±10kV Contact ESD per IEC 61000-4-2
- Short-Circuit-Protected Outputs
- True Fail-Safe Receiver Prevents False Transition on Receiver Input Short or Open Events
- Hot-Swap Capability Eliminates False Transitions on Receiver Input Shorts or Open Events
- High-Speed Data Rates up to 20Mbps
- Enables up to 256 Nodes on the Bus
- Wide -40°C to +125°C Operating Temperature Range
MAX33045E 20Mbps, Half-Duplex RS-485/RS-422 Transceivers with ±40kV ESD Protection
The MAX33045E/MAX33046E is a half-duplex RS-485/422 transceiver that operates at either 3.3V or ...
- Integrated Protection Increases Robustness
- ±25V Fault-Protection Range on Driver Outputs/Receiver Inputs
- High-ESD Protection
- ±40kV HBM ESD per JEDEC JS-001
- ±15kV Air-Gap ESD per IEC 61000-4-2
- ±10kV Contact ESD per IEC 61000-4-2
- Short-Circuit-Protected Outputs
- True Fail-Safe Receiver Prevents False Transition on Receiver Input Short or Open Events
- Hot-Swap Capability Eliminates False Transitions on Receiver Input Shorts or Open Events
- High-Speed Data Rates up to 20Mbps
- Enables up to 256 Nodes on the Bus
- Wide -40°C to +125°C Operating Temperature Range
MAX33073E +3V to +5.5V, Polarity Invert RS-485 Half-Duplex Transceiver with ±65V Fault Protection, ±40V CMR, and ±40kV ESD
The MAX33072E/MAX33073E are a family of fault-protected RS-485/RS-422 transceivers with high ±65...
- Integrated Protection for Robust Communication
- Protection on Driver Outputs/Receiver Inputs (A, B Data Lines)
- ±65V Fault Protection Range on Driver Outputs/Receiver Inputs
- ±40V Common-Mode Range on Driver Outputs/Receiver Inputs
- ±40kV Human Body Model (JEDEC JS-001-2017) ESD Protection
- ±15kV Air Gap Discharge (IEC 61000-4-2) ESD Protection
- ±10kV Contact Discharge (IEC 61000-4-2) ESD Protection
- Hot-Swap Protection
- Short Circuit Protection
- Thermal Shutdown
- True Fail-Safe Guarantees Known Receiver Output State
- Wide Operating Temperature Range from -40°C to +125°C
- Protection on Driver Outputs/Receiver Inputs (A, B Data Lines)
- High-Performance Transceiver Enables Flexible Designs
- Compliant with RS-485 EIA/TIA-485 Standard
- 500kbps (MAX33072E), 2Mbps (MAX33073E) Maximum Data Rate
- 3V to 5.5V Supply Range
- 1/8 Unit Load for up to 256 Devices on the Bus
MAX33072E +3V to +5.5V, Polarity Invert RS-485 Half-Duplex Transceiver with ±65V Fault Protection, ±40V CMR, and ±40kV ESD
The MAX33072E/MAX33073E are a family of fault-protected RS-485/RS-422 transceivers with high ±65...
- Integrated Protection for Robust Communication
- Protection on Driver Outputs/Receiver Inputs (A, B Data Lines)
- ±65V Fault Protection Range on Driver Outputs/Receiver Inputs
- ±40V Common-Mode Range on Driver Outputs/Receiver Inputs
- ±40kV Human Body Model (JEDEC JS-001-2017) ESD Protection
- ±15kV Air Gap Discharge (IEC 61000-4-2) ESD Protection
- ±10kV Contact Discharge (IEC 61000-4-2) ESD Protection
- Hot-Swap Protection
- Short Circuit Protection
- Thermal Shutdown
- True Fail-Safe Guarantees Known Receiver Output State
- Wide Operating Temperature Range from -40°C to +125°C
- Protection on Driver Outputs/Receiver Inputs (A, B Data Lines)
- High-Performance Transceiver Enables Flexible Designs
- Compliant with RS-485 EIA/TIA-485 Standard
- 500kbps (MAX33072E), 2Mbps (MAX33073E) Maximum Data Rate
- 3V to 5.5V Supply Range
- 1/8 Unit Load for up to 256 Devices on the Bus
MAX22193 High-Speed, Quad, Industrial Digital Input with Parallel Output
The MAX22193 translates four 24V industrial digital inputs to four CMOS-logic-compatible, parall...
- High-Speed, Industrial Digital Inputs
- 300ns Maximum Propagation Delay
- 40ns Maximum Channel-to-Channel Skew
- Parallel Output for Simultaneous Signal Delivery
- High Integration Reduces BOM and Space
- Operates Directly from Field Supply (7V to 65V)
- Compatible with 3.3V or 5V Logic
- 4mm x 4mm, 20-TQFN Package
- Low Power and Low Heat Dissipation
- 1.2mA (max) Quiescent Current with 3.3V Supply
- Accurate Input Current-Limiters
- Energyless Field-Side LED Drivers
- Fault Tolerant with Built-In Diagnostics
- Integrated Field-Side Supply Monitor
- Integrated Over-Temperature Monitor
- Current-Setting Resistor Monitor
- Configurability Enables Wide Range of Applications
- Configurable IEC 61131-2 Types 1, 2, 3 Inputs
- Input Current Limiting from 1.18mA to 7.01mA
- Robust Design for Industrial Environments
- ±2kV Surge Tolerant using 470Ω Resistor (min)
- ±8kV Contact ESD and ±15kV Air Gap ESD Using 470Ω Resistor (min)
- -40°C to +125°C Ambient Operating Temperature
MAX96724F Quad Tunneling GMSL2/1 to CSI-2 Deserializer
The MAX96724/F/R deserializer converts four GMSL™2/1 inputs to 1, 2, or 4 MIPI D-PHY or C-PHY ou...
- Automotive Grade High Speed Link
- -21.0dB at 3.0GHz (6Gbps) Max Insertion Loss
- -19.5dB at 1.5GHz (3Gbps) Max Insertion Loss
- Auto Adapt for Changes in Channel Conditions
- Operates at -40°C to +105°C Ambient
- Quad Independently Configurable GMSL Inputs
- 6/3Gbps GMSL2 and 3.12Gbps GMSL1 Link-Rates
- 187.5Mbps/1Mbps (GMSL2/1) Reverse Link-Rates
- Support for Mixed GMSL2/1 Pixel and Tunnel Inputs
- 2x4 or 4x2 Lane MIPI CSI-2 v1.3 Outputs
- MIPI D-PHY v1.2 Rated at 2.5Gbps/Lane
- C-PHY v1.0 Rated at 5.7Gbps/Lane
- Aggregation and Replication Functions
- 16/32 Virtual channel support for D-PHY/C-PHY
- Auto D-PHY (Imager) to C-PHY (SoC) Conversion
- Reference over Reverse (RoR) Clocking
- Bidirectional Reverse Channel Supports
- 9 x Configurable GPIOs
- 2 x I2C Ports, up to 1Mbps
- ASIL-B Compliant (MAX96724/F)
- Ease of Use Features
- Reduce BOM and Space Savings
- Small 8x8mm TQFN Standard and Side-Wettable
- Industry's Smallest Power-over-Coax (PoC)
MAX33074ESHLD Evaluation Kit for the MAX33074E
The MAX33074E Shield evaluation kit (EV kit) is a fully assembled and tested printed circuit boa...
- Easy Evaluation of the MAX33074E
- I/O Interface Compatibility from 1.71V to 5.5V
- Proven PCB Layout
- Compatible with Arm® Mbed™ Platform/Arduino®
- Fully Assembled and Tested
MAX22193EVKIT Evaluation Kit for the MAX22193
The MAX22193 evaluation kit (EV kit) provides a proven design to evaluate the MAX22193, a high-s...
- Easy Evaluation of the MAX22193
- Configured for IEC 61131-2 Type 1/3
- Support IEC 61131-2 Type 2 on Signal Channel
- Parallel Output for Simultaneous Signal Delivery
- Configurable External VDD24 Voltage Monitoring
- Robust Design with ±2kV Input Surge Protection
- Withstands ±8kV Contact Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) and ±15kV Airgap ESD
- Fully Assembled and Tested
- Proven PCB Layout
MAX96724F-BAK-EVK Evaluation Kit for the MAX96724F
The MAX96724 DPHY evaluation kit (EV kit) provides a proven design and reliable platform to eval...
- The MAX96724 Deserializer Accepts GMSL Data from the Serializers and Converts it into MIPI CSI-2.
- Backward-Compatible to Accept GMSL-1 Serial Data
- Quad Inputs can Mix and Match GMSL-1 and GMSL-2
- Outputs are Compliant to MIPI D-PHY v1.2 and CSI-2 v1.3 Specifications
- Windows 10® or Higher Compatible Software Support
- USB-Controlled Interface (Cable Included)
- Powerful, Simple-to-Use GUI for Comprehensive Device Feature Evaluation
- Board Powered by USB, 12V Wall Adapter, or External Power Supply
- Proven PCB Layout
- Fully Assembled and Tested
MAX96717F CSI-2 to GMSL2 Serializer
The MAX96717F GMSL™ serializer receives video on a MIPI CSI-2 interface and outputs it on a GMSL...
- Four-Lane D-PHY MIPI CSI-2 v1.3 Input Port
- 16 Virtual Channels
- Supports any CSI-2 Data Type in Tunneling Mode
- Advanced MIPI D-PHY v1.2 Receivers Rated at 2.5Gbps
- Polarity Flip and Data Lane Reassignment
- Full-Duplex Capability Over a Single Wire
- 3Gbps Forward-Link Rate
- 187.5Mbps Reverse-Link Rate
- CSI-2 ECC, Checksum Local, Remote Error Detection, and Flagging
- ASIL-B Compliant
- End-to-End Data Integrity through CRC in Tunneling Mode
- R-S FEC for Protection of Forward Video and Control-Channel Data
- CRC Protection of Side-Channel and Video Data
- Continuous Link-Margin Monitoring and Optimization
- Reverse-Channel Adaptive Equalization
- Reverse-Channel Eye-Opening Monitor for Continuous Link Margin Diagnosis
- Concurrent Side Channel for Device Configuration and Communication with Peripherals
- I2C/UART, Pass-Through I2C/UART, SPI, GPIO, and Register-Programmable GPIO
- Reference Over Reverse (RoR) Clocking Supports Crystal-Free Operation
- Generates Reference Clock for Image Sensor
- Die Temperature Monitor, Internal and External Supply Voltage Monitor
- Compact 5mm x 5mm TQFN Side-Wettable Package with 0.5mm Pitch
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