19-2770; Rev 1; 2/03
20Mbps, +3.3V, SOT23 RS-485/
RS-422 Transmitters
General Description
Features
The MAX3293/MAX3294/MAX3295 low-power, high-
speed transmitters for RS-485/RS-422 communication
operate from a single +3.3V power supply. These
devices contain one differential transmitter. The
MAX3295 transmitter operates at data rates up to
20Mbps, with an output skew of less than 5ns, and a
guaranteed driver propagation delay below 25ns. The
MAX3293 (250kbps) and MAX3294 (2.5Mbps) are
slew-rate limited to minimize EMI and reduce reflections
caused by improperly terminated cables.
♦ Space-Saving 6-Pin SOT23 Package
♦ 250kbps/2.5Mbps/20Mbps Data Rates Available
♦ Operate from a Single +3.3V Supply
♦ ESD Protection
±9kV—Human Body Model
♦ Slew-Rate Limited for Errorless Data
Transmission (MAX3293/MAX3294)
♦ 1µA Low-Current Shutdown Mode
♦ -7V to +12V Common-Mode Input Voltage Range
The MAX3293/MAX3294/MAX3295 output level is guar-
anteed at +1.5V with a standard 54Ω load, compliant
with RS-485 specifications. The transmitter draws 5mA
of supply current when unloaded, and 1µA in low-
power shutdown mode (DE = GND).
♦ Current Limiting and Thermal Shutdown for
Driver-Overload Protection
Hot-swap circuitry eliminates false transitions on the data
cable during circuit initialization or connection to a live
backplane, and short-circuit current limiting and thermal-
shutdown circuitry protect the driver against excessive
power dissipation.
♦ Hot-Swap Inputs for Telecom Applications
♦ Automotive Temperature Range (-40°C to +125°C)
Ordering Information
The MAX3293/MAX3294/MAX3295 are offered in a
6-pin SOT23 package, and are specified over the
automotive temperature range.
PIN-
PACKAGE
PART
TEMP RANGE
MAX3293AUT-T
MAX3294AUT-T
MAX3295AUT-T
-40°C to +125°C
-40°C to +125°C
-40°C to +125°C
6 SOT23-6
6 SOT23-6
6 SOT23-6
Applications
RS-485/RS-422 Communications
Clock Distribution
Selector Guide
Telecom Equipment
Automotive
MAXIMUM
DATA RATE
(Mbps)
SLEW-RATE
LIMITED
TOP
MARK
PART
Security Equipment
Point-of-Sale Equipment
Industrial Control
MAX3293AUT-T
MAX3294AUT-T
MAX3295AUT-T
0.25
2.5
20
Yes
Yes
No
ABNI
ABNJ
ABNK
Pin Configuration
Typical Operating Circuit
120Ω
TOP VIEW
Z
DI
1
2
3
6
5
4
Y
DI
RO
D
R
Y
MAX3293
MAX3294
MAX3295
DE
V
GND
Z
CC
MAX3293
MAX3294
MAX3295
MAX3280E
MAX3281E
MAX3283E
MAX3284E
DE
SOT23-6
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