MAX3096CEE+

Overview

The MAX3096CEE+ is a quad RS-422/RS-485 receiver manufactured by Analog Devices Inc./Maxim Integrated. It operates from a single +3.3V supply and supports data rates up to 10Mbps. The device features ±15kV ESD protection via the Human Body Model and IEC 1000-4-2 standards. Propagation delays are guaranteed within ±10ns tolerance. It includes complementary enable inputs for a 1nA shutdown mode, fail-safe logic-high outputs on open circuits, and quarter-unit-load input impedance allowing 128 receivers per bus. It is housed in a 16-pin QSOP package with an operating temperature range of 0°C to +70°C.

Feature Summary

• Integrated ±15kV electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection on all receiver inputs
• Guaranteed propagation-delay matching between devices across production lots
• Quarter-unit-load input impedance supporting up to 128 receivers on a single bus
• Complementary enable inputs providing a low-power shutdown mode

Applications

• Telecommunications equipment
• Rugged RS-422/RS-485/RS-423 bus receiver systems
• Receivers for ESD-sensitive applications
• Level translators

Procurement Notes

Verify the specific ordering suffix against official manufacturer documentation to confirm lead-free status and exact package dimensions. Confirm that the C suffix aligns with the required commercial temperature range for your application environment. Cross-reference the datasheet revision history to ensure compatibility with current manufacturing specifications.

Selection Notes

Select this component when a +3.3V supply voltage is required instead of the +5V variant. Ensure the design accommodates the specified ±10ns propagation delay tolerance if precise timing synchronization between multiple receivers is critical. Verify that the QSOP footprint matches the available PCB land pattern constraints.

Part Context

This part belongs to the MAX3095/MAX3096 family of rugged, low-power quad receivers. While the MAX3095 operates at +5V, the MAX3096 is optimized for +3.3V operation. Both serve as pin-compatible, low-power upgrades to the industry-standard '26LS32 receivers, offering enhanced ESD protection and tighter propagation delay matching.

Replacement Considerations

The MAX3095 series serves as a direct pin-compatible alternative requiring a +5V supply. Other members of the MAX309x family may be considered based on specific temperature grades or package requirements.