MAX3170

The MAX3170 is a three-driver/three-receiver multiprotocol transceiver that operates from a +3.3V single supply. The MAX3170, along with the MAX3171/MAX3173 and MAX3172/MAX3174, form a complete softwareselectable data terminal equipment (DTE) or data communications equipment (DCE) interface port that supports the V.28 (RS-232), V.11 (RS-449/V.36, EIA530, EIA530-A, X.21), and V.35 protocols. The MAX3170 transceiver carries the high-speed clock and data signals, while the MAX3171 or MAX3173 carries the control signals. The MAX3170 can be terminated by the MAX3172 or MAX3174 software-selectable resistor termination network or by a discrete termination network.

An internal charge pump and proprietary low-dropout transmitter output stage allow V.11-, V.28-, and V.35- compliant operation from a +3.3V single supply. A nocable mode of MAX3170 is entered when all mode pins (M0, M1, and M2) are pulled high or left unconnected. In nocable mode, supply current decreases to 1mA and all transmitter and receiver outputs are disabled (high impedance). Short-circuit limiting and thermal shutdown circuitry protect the drivers against excessive power dissipation.