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_______________General Description
The MAX3100 universal asynchronous receiver transmit-
ter (UART) is the first UART specifically optimized for
small microcontroller-based systems. Using an
SPI™/Microwire™ interface for communication with the
host microcontroller (µC), the MAX3100 comes in a com-
pact 16-pin QSOP. The asynchronous I/O is suitable for
use in RS-232, RS-485, IR, and opto-isolated data links.
IR-link communication is easy with the MAX3100’s
infrared data association (IrDA) timing mode.
The MAX3100 includes a crystal oscillator and a baud-
rate generator with software-programmable divider ratios
for all common baud rates from 300 baud to 230k baud.
A software- or hardware-invoked shutdown lowers quies-
cent current to 10µA, while allowing the MAX3100 to
detect receiver activity.
An 8-word-deep first-in/first-out (FIFO) buffer minimizes
processor overhead. This device also includes a flexible
interrupt with four maskable sources, including address
recognition on 9-bit networks. Two hardware-handshak-
ing control lines are included (one input and one output).
The MAX3100 is available in 14-pin plastic DIP and small,
16-pin QSOP packages in the commercial and extended
temperature ranges.
________________________Applications
Hand-Held Instruments
Intelligent Instrumentation
UART in SPI Systems
Small Networks in HVAC or Building Control
Isolated RS-232/RS-485: Directly Drives Opto-Couplers
Low-Cost IR Data Links for Computers/Peripherals
____________________________Features
♦ 16-Pin QSOP Package (8-pin SO footprint):
Smallest UART Available
♦ Full-Featured UART:
—IrDA SIR Timing Compatible
—8-Word FIFO Minimizes Processor
Overhead at High Data Rates
—Up to 230k Baud with a 3.6864MHz Crystal
—9-Bit Address-Recognition Interrupt
—Receive Activity Interrupt in Shutdown
♦ SPI/Microwire-Compatible µC Interface
♦ Lowest Power:
—150µA Operating Current at 3.3V
—10µA in Shutdown with Receive Interrupt
♦ +2.7V to +5.5V Supply Voltage in Operating Mode
♦ Schmitt-Trigger Inputs for Opto-Couplers
♦ TX and
RTS Outputs Sink 25mA for Opto-Couplers
MAX3100
SPI/Microwire-Compatible
UART in QSOP-16
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