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Evaluation Kit for the MAX9235 and MAX9206
MAX9235EVKIT

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10-Bit LVDS Serializer
MAX9235

27:1, 700Mbps, DC-Balanced Serializer with ±30kV ESD Protection Drives 10m Cable and Reduces EMI

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2-Wire Interfaced Low-EMI Key Switch Controller/GPO
MAX7359

Low-Voltage, Low-EMI, and Low-Supply Current Key-Switch Controller Monitors Up to 64 Keys Without External Components

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4-Channel I²C Switches/Multiplexer
MAX7367, MAX7368, MAX7369

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2-Wire Interfaced Low-EMI Key Switch and Sounder Controllers
MAX7347, MAX7348, MAX7349

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+5.0V, ±15kV ESD-Protected, Fail-Safe, Hot-Swap, RS-485/RS-422 Transceivers
MAX13080E, MAX13081E, MAX13082E, MAX13083E, MAX13084E, MAX13085E, MAX13086E, MAX13087E, MAX13088E, MAX13089E

±15kV ESD-Protected, True Fail-Safe, Data Rate Up to 16Mbps

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±15kV ESD-Protected, +3.0V to +5.5V, 10nA, RS-232/RS-485/RS-422 Multiprotocol Transceivers
MAX3160E, MAX3161E, MAX3162E

RS-232 and RS-485 Protocols on One Chip for Dual-Protocol Ports

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27-Bit, 3MHz-to-35MHz DC-Balanced LVDS Serializer
MAX9217

27:1, 700Mbps, DC-Balanced Serializer with ±30kV ESD Protection Drives 10m Cable and Reduces EMI

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27-Bit, 3MHz-to-35MHz DC-Balanced LVDS Deserializer
MAX9218

1:27, 700Mbps, DC-Balanced Deserializer with ±30kV ESD Protection Reduces EMI

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+3V to +5V, 2500V_RMS Isolated RS-485/RS-422 Transceivers with ±15kV ESD Protection
MAX3535E, MXL1535E

±2500V Isolated RS-485 Transceiver with Integrated H-Bridge Driver

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+3.3V, 1Mbps, Low-Supply-Current CAN Transceiver
MAX3051

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+3.3V, ±15kV ESD-Protected, Fail-Safe, Hot-Swap, RS-485/RS-422 Transceivers
MAX3070E, MAX3071E, MAX3072E, MAX3073E, MAX3074E, MAX3075E, MAX3076E, MAX3077E, MAX3078E, MAX3079E

±15kV ESD-Protected, +3.3V, Fail-Safe, Hot-Swap, RS-485/RS-422 Transceivers

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±80V Fault-Protected, 2Mbps, Low Supply Current CAN Transceiver
MAX3053

Industry's First 2Mbps Data Rate

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4-Wire-Interfaced, 2.5V to 5.5V, 20-Port and 28-Port I/O Expander
MAX7301

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±15kV ESD-Protected, Isolated RS-485/RS-422 Data Interfaces
MAX1480E, MAX1490E

±15kV I/O ESD Protection, Transceivers, Optocouplers, and a Transformer All in One IC

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10-Bit Bus LVDS Deserializers
MAX9206, MAX9208

1:10 660Mbps Deserializer with ±8kV ESD Protection

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10-Bit, Bus LVDS Serializers
MAX9205, MAX9207

10:1, 660Mbps Serializer with ±8kV ESD Protection Drives 10m Cable

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High CMRR RS-485 Transceiver with ±50V Isolation
MAX3157

±50V Isolation Protects Against Wide Range of Common-Mode Swing

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±15kV ESD-Protected, Down to 10nA, 3.0V to 5.5V, Up to 1Mbps, True RS-232 Transceivers
MAX3222E, MAX3232E, MAX3237E, MAX3241E, MAX3246E

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Complete, Isolated RS-485/RS-422 Data Interface
MAX1480A, MAX1480B, MAX1480C, MAX1490A, MAX1490B

±2500V Isolation; Integrates All Isolated Data and Power in One Chip

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Complete, Isolated, 3.3V RS-485/RS-422 Data Interface
MAX3480A, MAX3480B

±2500V Isolation; Integrates All Isolated Data and Power in One Chip

Key Specifications: Controller Area Network (CAN) Transceivers

Part Number

I_CC Dominant Mode (mA)

Fault Protection (±V)

Fault Tolerant

Typ. I_CC Recessive Mode (mA)

Typ. I_CC Shutdown (µA)

ESD Protection (±kV)

Slew Rate Limited

Supply Voltage (V)

Features

Package

MAX3051

Yes

3.3

SOIC/8
SOT-23/8

MAX3053

5.5

Yes

•	Auto-Shutdown

SOIC/8

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Key Specifications: High-Speed Interconnect (Differential Signaling)

Part Number

Features

Rx Signal Type

Tx Signal Type

Functions

Number of Rx

Number of Tx

Data Rates (Mbps)

Supply Voltage (V)

MAX9205

•	Programmable Active Edge on Input Latch

•	Standalone Serializer

CMOS
LVTTL

LVDS

•	Serializer

400

3.3

MAX9206

•	Auto Clock Recovery

•	Fail-Safe Inputs

•	Fast Pseudo Random Lock

•	Standalone Deserializer

LVDS

CMOS
LVTTL

•	Deserializer

400

3.3

MAX9207

•	Programmable Active Edge on Input Latch

•	Standalone Serializer

CMOS
LVTTL

LVDS

•	Serializer

660

3.3

MAX9208

•	Auto Clock Recovery

•	Fail-Safe Inputs

•	Fast Pseudo Random Lock

•	Standalone Deserializer

LVDS

CMOS
LVTTL

•	Deserializer

600

3.3

MAX9217

•	DC Balanced

•	Low Power Shutdown Mode

•	Standalone Serializer

LVCMOS
LVTTL

LVDS

•	Serializer

700

3.3

MAX9218

•	DC Balanced

•	Low Power Shutdown Mode

•	Standalone Deserializer

LVDS

LVCMOS

•	Deserializer

700

3.3

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Key Specifications: I/O Port Expanders

Part Number

Features

Interface

Inputs/Outputs

Interrupt Output

Drive Current (mA)

Supply Voltage (min) (V)

Supply Voltage (max) (V)

MAX7301

•	Transition detection, Direct LED drive with blinking

Serial SPI 26Mbit

20 or 28

Yes

2.5

5.5

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Key Specifications: Keyswitch Controllers

Part Number

Interface

Max. Keys

I²C Interface Voltage

Typ. Supply Current (µA)

Typ. Shutdown Current (µA)

INT Output

Key Scan I²C Slave IDs

Sounder I²C Slave IDs

Sounder Output

GPOs

ALERT Input

Supply Voltage (V)

Package

MAX7347

Serial 2-Wire 400kbit

2.4 to 5.5

7.5

Yes

6 + 1(INT)

Yes

2.4 to 3.6

QSOP/16
THIN QFN/16

MAX7348

Serial 2-Wire 400kbit

2.4 to 5.5

7.5

Yes

3 + 1(INT)

2.4 to 3.6

QSOP/20

MAX7349

Serial 2-Wire 400kbit

2.4 to 5.5

7.5

Yes

1 + 1(INT)

2.4 to 3.6

QSOP/24
THIN QFN/24

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Key Specifications: Multiprotocol Transceivers

Part Number

Functions

Max. RS-232 Data Rate (Mbps)

Max. RS-485 Data Rate (Mbps)

Number of Single Ended Tx/Rx

Number of Diff. Tx/Rx

Shutdown

Supported Protocols

Rx Glitch Rejection

Tx Fault Protection

On-Chip Charge Pump

Max. Operating Supply Current (mA)

Shutdown-Mode Supply Current (µA)

MAX3160E

•	Multiprotocol Transceiver RS-232/RS-485/RS-422

2/2

Yes

RS-232
RS-422
RS-485

Yes

5.5

MAX3161E

•	Multiprotocol Transceiver RS-232/RS-485/RS-422

2/2

Yes

RS-232
RS-422
RS-485

Yes

5.5

MAX3162E

•	Multiprotocol Transceiver RS-232/RS-485/RS-422

2/2

Yes

RS-232
RS-422
RS-485

Yes

5.5

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Key Specifications: RS-232 Line Driver/Receivers
Part Number	Supply Voltage (V)	Number of Tx	Number of Rx	Data Rate (kbps)	Typ. I_CC Current (mA)	Internal Charge Pump	Number of Ext. Caps	Nom. Cap. Value (µF)	ESD Protection (±kV)	Number of Rx Active in Shutdown	Package
MAX3246E	3.3 5	3	5	250	0.3	Yes	4	0.1	15	5	UCSP/26
MAX3222E	3.3 5	2	2	250	0.3	Yes	4	0.1	15	2	PDIP/18 SOIC/18 SSOP/20 THIN QFN/20 TSSOP/20
MAX3232E	3.3 5	2	2	250	0.3	Yes	4	0.1	15	0	PDIP/16 SOIC/16 SSOP/16 THIN QFN/16 TSSOP/16 TSSOP/20
MAX3237E	3.3 5	5	3	1,000	0.3	Yes	4	0.1	15	3	SSOP/28
MAX3241E	3.3 5	3	5	250	0.3	Yes	4	0.1	15	5	SOIC/28 SSOP/28 THIN QFN/32 TSSOP/28
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Key Specifications: RS-422/485 Line Driver/Receivers
Part Number	Number of Tx/Rx	Duplex	Supply Voltage (V)	Galvanic Isolation (±V)	Typ. I_CC (mA)	Data Rate (kbps)	ESD Protection (±kV)	Tx EN	Rx EN	Typ. Shutdown I_CC (µA)	Number of Rx/Tx on Bus	Package
MAX3535E	1Tx + 1Rx	Full	3.0 to 5.5 3.3 5	1000 2500 50 60	16	1,000	-	Yes	Yes	-	256	SOIC/28
MXL1535E	1Tx + 1Rx	Full	5	2500	16	1,000	-	Yes	Yes	-	256	SOIC/28
MAX13080E	1Tx + 1Rx	Full	5	-	1.2	250	15	Yes	Yes	2.8	256	PDIP/14 SOIC/14
MAX13081E	1Tx + 1Rx	Full	5	-	1.2	250	15	No	No	-	256	PDIP/8 SOIC/8
MAX13082E	1Tx + 1Rx	Half	5	-	1.2	250	15	Yes	Yes	2.8	256	PDIP/8 SOIC/8
MAX13083E	1Tx + 1Rx	Full	5	-	2	500	15	Yes	Yes	2.8	256	PDIP/14 SOIC/14
MAX13084E	1Tx + 1Rx	Full	5	-	1.2	500	15	No	No	-	256	PDIP/8 SOIC/8
MAX13085E	1Tx + 1Rx	Half	5	-	1.2	500	15	Yes	Yes	2.8	256	PDIP/8 SOIC/8
MAX13086E	1Tx + 1Rx	Full	5	-	1.2	16,000	15	Yes	Yes	2.8	256	PDIP/14 SOIC/14
MAX13087E	1Tx + 1Rx	Full	5	-	1.2	16,000	15	No	No	-	256	PDIP/8 SOIC/8
MAX13088E	1Tx + 1Rx	Half	5	-	1.2	16,000	15	Yes	Yes	2.8	256	PDIP/8 SOIC/8
MAX13089E	1Tx + 1Rx	Half/Full	5	-	1.2	16,000	15	Yes	Yes	2.8	256	PDIP/14 SOIC/14
MAX3070E	1Tx + 1Rx	Full	3.3	-	0.8	250	15	Yes	Yes	0.05	256	PDIP/14 SOIC/14
MAX3071E	1Tx + 1Rx	Full	3.3	-	0.8	250	15	No	No	-	256	PDIP/8 SOIC/8
MAX3072E	1Tx + 1Rx	Half	3.3	-	0.8	250	15	Yes	Yes	0.05	256	PDIP/8 SOIC/8
MAX3073E	1Tx + 1Rx	Full	3.3	-	0.8	500	15	Yes	Yes	0.05	256	PDIP/14 SOIC/14
MAX3074E	1Tx + 1Rx	Full	3.3	-	0.8	500	15	No	No	-	256	PDIP/8 SOIC/8
MAX3075E	1Tx + 1Rx	Half	3.3	-	0.8	500	15	Yes	Yes	0.05	256	PDIP/8 SOIC/8
MAX3076E	1Tx + 1Rx	Full	3.3	-	0.8	16,000	15	Yes	Yes	0.05	256	PDIP/14 SOIC/14
MAX3077E	1Tx + 1Rx	Full	3.3	-	0.8	16,000	15	No	No	-	256	PDIP/8 SOIC/8
MAX3078E	1Tx + 1Rx	Half	3.3	-	0.8	16,000	15	Yes	Yes	0.05	256	PDIP/8 SOIC/8
MAX3079E	1Tx + 1Rx	Half/Full	3.3	-	0.8	16,000	15	Yes	Yes	0.05	256	PDIP/14 SOIC/14
MAX3157	1Tx + 1Rx	Half/Full	5	50	25	250	-	Yes	Yes	25	32	PDIP/28 SSOP/28
MAX1480A	1Tx + 1Rx	Half	5	1000	60	2,500	-	Yes	No	0.2	128	PDIP/28
MAX1480B	1Tx + 1Rx	Half	5	1000	35	250	-	Yes	No	0.2	128	PDIP/28
MAX1480C	1Tx + 1Rx	Half	5	1000	35	250	-	Yes	No	0.2	128	PDIP/28
MAX1490A	1Tx + 1Rx	Full	5	1000	100	2,500	-	No	No	0.2	32	PDIP/24
MAX1490B	1Tx + 1Rx	Full	5	1000	65	250	-	No	No	0.2	32	PDIP/24
MAX3480A	1Tx + 1Rx	Half	3.3	1000	180	2,500	-	Yes	No	0.2	32	PDIP/28
MAX3480B	1Tx + 1Rx	Half	3.3	1000	120	250	-	Yes	No	0.2	128	PDIP/28
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