MAX3160EEAP

MAX3160EEAP is a Maxim Integrated device (now Analog Devices) that acts as a dual RS-232 transceiver. It bridges TTL/CMOS logic to RS-232 levels, providing two drivers and two receivers in a single package. The part typically runs from a single supply (about 3.0–5.5 V) and uses a charge-pump to generate RS-232 voltage levels. Key points:
- Dual RS-232 drivers/receivers
- Single-supply operation with charge-pump
- Small 16-pin (lead-free) package; RoHS-compliant variant indicated by the suffix
- ESD protection and suitability for serial-port interfaces in embedded, instrumentation, and industrial gear
Because exact specs (data rates, voltage levels, pinout, temperature range) can vary by revision, refer to the current MAX3160EEAP datasheet for precise details.

Equivalent RS-232 transceivers to MAX3160EEAP include:
- Maxim: MAX3221/3223/3232/3241
- Analog Devices: ADM232/ADM232A
- STMicroelectronics: ST232/ST3232
- Exar/Sipex: SP3232/SP3232E
Cross-compatibility depends on voltage (3.3V/5V), channel count, data rate, and package.

16 pins. Function: Dual RS-232 transceiver (two drivers and two receivers) with integrated charge pumps to generate RS-232 voltage levels from a single supply; converts between TTL/CMOS logic and RS-232 signaling.

Manufacturer: Maxim Integrated (now part of Analog Devices).
What kind of company: A semiconductor company that designs and sells analog and mixed-signal integrated circuits (historically fabless).

Applications of MAX3160EEAP:
- RS-232 data interfaces for computers, modems, printers, and serial peripherals
- Embedded systems and microcontroller-based designs needing robust serial links
- Industrial automation, data acquisition, telemetry, and instrumentation
- Telecom and networking equipment with console/management ports
- Point-of-sale terminals and various medical devices using serial communication

28-pin Thin Quad Flat Package (TQFP).