Conclusion

The MAX3295 successfully meets the quality and reliability standards required of all Maxim products. In addition,

Maxim’s continuous reliability monitoring program ensures that all outgoing product will continue to meet Maxim’s quality

and reliability standards.

Table of Contents

I. ........Device Description

V. ........Quality Assurance Information

II. ........Manufacturing Information

VI. .......Reliability Evaluation

III. .......Packaging Information

IV. .......Die Information

.....Attachments

I. Device Description

A. General

The MAX3295 low-power, high-speed transmitter for RS-485/RS-422 communications operates from a single +3.3V

power supply. This device contains 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 MAX3295 output level is guaranteed at +1.5V with a standard 54

load, compliant with RS-485 specifications.

The transmitter draws 5mA of supply current when unloaded, and 1µA in low-power shutdown mode (DE = GND).

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.

The MAX3295 is available in a 6-pin SOT23 package, and is specified over the automotive temperature range.

B. Absolute Maximum Ratings

Item

Rating

(All voltages referenced to GND, unless otherwise noted.)

Supply Voltage (VCC)

+6V

DE, DI

-0.3V to +6V

Y, Z

-7V to +12.5V

Maximum Continuous Power Dissipation (TA = +70°C)

Operating Temperature Ranges

MAX3295EEUT

-40°C to +85°C

MAX3295EAUT

-40°C to +125°C

Storage Temperature Range

-65°C to +160°C

Junction Temperature

+160°C

Lead Temperature (soldering, 10s)

+300°C

Continuous Power Dissipation (TA = +70°C)

6-Pin SOT23

500mW

Derates above +70

°C

6-Pin SOT23

6.25mW/°C