MAX3096EEE+

Overview

The MAX3096EEE+ 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 IEC 1000-4-2 Air-Gap Discharge, ±8kV Contact Discharge, and ±15kV Human Body Model standards. Propagation delays are guaranteed within ±10ns tolerance between devices. It includes complementary enable inputs for a 1nA low-power shutdown mode and guarantees a logic-high output when inputs are open circuit. The component is housed in a 16-pin QSOP package.

Feature Summary

• Provides robust electrostatic discharge protection on all receiver inputs for harsh environments
• Ensures precise timing synchronization through tightly matched propagation delays across production lots
• Supports high bus density with quarter-unit-load input impedance allowing up to 128 receivers
• Features fail-safe operation that defaults to a logic-high state during open-circuit conditions

Applications

• Telecommunications equipment requiring rugged interface components
• RS-422/RS-485/RS-423 bus receiver networks
• Receivers designed for ESD-sensitive applications
• Level translator circuits

Procurement Notes

Verify the specific suffix 'EEE+' corresponds to the required -40°C to +85°C temperature range and 16-pin QSOP package configuration. Confirm lead-free/RoHS compliance status as indicated by the '+' designation. Ensure the design utilizes a +3.3V supply rail, as this variant differs electrically from the +5V MAX3095 counterpart.

Selection Notes

Select the MAX3096EEE+ when a +3.3V operating voltage is required instead of the standard +5V found in similar legacy parts. This component serves as a pin-compatible, low-power upgrade to the industry-standard ’26LS32. Consider its tight propagation delay matching if multiple data lines require minimal skewing relative to each other.

Part Context

This component belongs to the MAX3095/MAX3096 series of rugged, low-power quad receivers. While the MAX3095 operates at +5V, the MAX3096 is specifically optimized for +3.3V systems. Both share identical pinouts and functional characteristics, differing primarily in their supply voltage requirements and specific propagation delay tolerances.

Replacement Considerations

The MAX3096EEE+ is a direct pin-compatible replacement for the industry-standard ’26LS32. For designs requiring a +5V supply instead of +3.3V, the MAX3095EEE+ serves as the corresponding alternative within the same family.