MAX3161EAG+ Interface - Drivers, Receivers, Transceivers by Maxim Integrated

The manufacturer's specific code identifying the package type and configuration. This code ensures you select the correct footprint and mechanical dimensions for PCB layout. Cross-reference with the datasheet to confirm compatibility with your design and assembly processes.

Number of units per factory package. This helps determine order quantities and inventory planning. Verify the packaging size to ensure it matches your production needs and storage capacity. Check the datasheet or packaging specification for exact counts.

Communication mode of the component: simplex allows one-way transmission, duplex allows two-way. This affects data flow and system design. Choose based on your application's need for bidirectional communication and verify with the datasheet.

Lists the product categories or classifications assigned to this component, such as connectors, capacitors, or modules. This helps in filtering and comparing similar parts. Review the categories to ensure the component fits your application and to find alternative parts in the same class.

Physical package or case type of the component, defining its dimensions, mounting style, and thermal characteristics. Common types include SMD, through-hole, BGA, and QFN. Choose the package that fits your PCB layout and assembly process. Verify the exact package code in the datasheet for footprint compatibility.

Identifies the company that designed and produced the component. Buyers often filter by manufacturer to ensure brand reliability, quality standards, and supply chain consistency. Verify the manufacturer against the datasheet and official packaging to avoid counterfeit parts.

Indicates whether the component supports half-duplex or full-duplex communication. This affects data throughput and bidirectional transmission capability. Verify the supported duplex mode in the datasheet to ensure compatibility with your system's communication protocol and bus architecture.

Indicates the specific product subcategories or classifications within the broader component family. Helps narrow down search results and identify the exact type of component needed for your design. Review the subcategory to ensure compatibility with your application.

Specifies the material of the component's outer casing, such as plastic, metal, or ceramic. This affects durability, thermal performance, and environmental resistance. Verify against datasheet for application-specific requirements like flammability or chemical exposure.

Position of the terminals on the package, such as dual-in-line, gull-wing, or J-lead. This affects PCB layout, soldering, and thermal performance. Engineers must ensure the terminal position matches the footprint and assembly capabilities of their manufacturing line.

Indicates the locking mechanism used to secure the connector or terminal in place. Choose the appropriate type for your application to ensure reliable mating and vibration resistance. Verify compatibility with the mating part and datasheet specifications.

Bit width of digital data processed by a converter, processor, or memory. Higher bits mean better resolution or precision. Verify against datasheet to match your system's data width and accuracy needs.

Indicates the maximum continuous wave input power the component can safely handle without damage or excessive distortion. Exceeding this limit may cause failure. Verify this value against your signal power and consider peak-to-average ratio in modulated systems.

Indicates the highest DC or AC voltage that can be safely applied to the power supply pin without risking damage or malfunction. Verify this limit against the datasheet before designing your circuit to ensure reliable operation under all conditions.

Identifies the conversion architecture, such as ADC, DAC, or DC-DC. This determines the signal path, interface, and performance characteristics. Verify the type matches your system's analog or digital conversion needs before selecting the part.

Specifies the nominal operating voltage that must be applied to the component for proper function. Verify this value against your system's power rail and the datasheet's absolute maximum ratings to ensure reliable operation and avoid damage.

Indicates if the component is designed to withstand ionizing radiation in space, nuclear, or high-energy physics applications. Compare radiation-tolerant vs. radiation-hardened parts for mission-critical designs. Verify the total ionizing dose (TID) and single-event effect (SEE) ratings in the datasheet.

Total number of electrical contacts in the connector, which determines the maximum number of circuits that can be connected. This is a critical parameter for matching the connector to your wire harness requirements. Ensure the contact count aligns with your signal and power needs.

Specifies the data width in bits that the receiver can process per transaction. Compare this value with the transmitter and bus architecture to ensure proper data alignment. Verify against the datasheet for supported modes and maximum throughput.

Number of line drivers and receivers integrated in the device, often relevant for RS-232, RS-485, or CAN transceivers. This indicates how many differential or single-ended channels are available. Verify this count matches your bus topology and required node connections.

This attribute specifies the voltage difference between the input thresholds of a receiver, ensuring noise immunity and stable switching. Engineers compare this value to match signal integrity requirements and to prevent false triggering in noisy environments. Always verify against the datasheet for the specific operating conditions.

Review the complete technical specifications for this electronic component, including electrical ratings, mechanical dimensions, and environmental limits. Verify these parameters against your application requirements and the manufacturer's datasheet to ensure compatibility and reliable operation.

Communication protocol supported by the device, such as I2C, SPI, UART, CAN, or USB. This determines how the component interfaces with microcontrollers or other system devices. Ensure compatibility with your system's bus architecture and check protocol version and features in the datasheet.

Maximum time from input signal to transmitted output in digital isolators or transceivers. Critical for timing margins in high-speed communication links. Verify against datasheet for your data rate and load conditions.

Specifies the maximum data transfer rate the component can handle, typically in bits per second. Compare this value with your system's required throughput to ensure adequate bandwidth. Verify against the datasheet for exact conditions and supported protocols.

Defines the operating temperature range classification for the component, such as commercial, industrial, or automotive. This indicates the environmental conditions the device can withstand. Ensure the grade matches your application's ambient temperature requirements.

Indicates the typical duration from order confirmation to shipment from the manufacturer's facility. This helps you plan production schedules and inventory. Verify current lead times with your distributor or supplier, as they may vary based on order quantity, product availability, and market conditions.

Indicates the maximum voltage the component can withstand or operate at, depending on context. Critical for ensuring the part is not overstressed in your application. Always compare with your circuit's voltage levels and consider transient spikes.

Indicates how much a key parameter, such as voltage or resistance, changes per degree Celsius. Lower values mean better stability across temperature. Verify this against your operating temperature range to ensure consistent performance in your environment.

Specifies the highest frequency at which the component maintains its specified performance. Compare this value with your circuit's operating frequency to ensure adequate bandwidth. Verify against the datasheet's frequency response curves, especially for amplifiers, filters, and high-speed digital components.

The minimum gate-to-source voltage that makes the device start conducting. Compare this value across parts to ensure your drive circuit can reliably turn the switch on. Always verify against the datasheet for your operating temperature.

Specifies the maximum continuous current the component can safely carry under specified conditions. Compare this rating with your circuit's expected load to prevent overheating or failure. Always verify against the datasheet for temperature derating and mounting considerations.

Specifies the voltage range within which the component operates correctly. Check the datasheet to ensure your power supply meets the minimum and maximum limits, as exceeding them can damage the device or cause malfunction.

Manufacturing technology or process used for the component, such as thin film, thick film, or semiconductor process. Affects performance, stability, and cost. Confirm the technology matches your application requirements and environmental conditions.

The unique part number assigned by the original component manufacturer. Use this to cross-reference datasheets, verify specifications, and ensure the exact component matches your design requirements. Always confirm the number against the manufacturer's official documentation.

Highest supply voltage at which the component can operate normally without damage or performance degradation. Exceeding this limit may cause overheating or failure. Always check this parameter against your power supply design to ensure the component operates within its safe voltage range for reliable long-term performance.

Specifies the physical medium through which signals travel, such as fiber optic, twisted pair, or coaxial cable. This attribute is critical for ensuring compatibility with your network infrastructure and for meeting performance requirements. Verify the media type against your system's specifications and the component datasheet to avoid signal integrity issues.

Specifies the triac construction or series, such as standard, snubberless, or logic-level. This affects switching performance, gate sensitivity, and commutation capability. Verify the exact type against the datasheet to ensure compatibility with your circuit's voltage, current, and triggering requirements.

This is the on-state resistance between the drain and source terminals of a MOSFET. It affects power dissipation and efficiency. Lower values are preferred for high-current switching. Always check the datasheet for the specified test conditions, as RDS(on) varies with gate voltage and temperature.

Total resistance is the end-to-end resistance of a component, such as a potentiometer or resistor network. It defines the maximum resistance available and is critical for circuit design. Verify this value against the datasheet to ensure proper operation.

Indicates the construction or configuration of the transformer, such as flyback, forward, or planar. Affects performance, size, and application suitability. Refer to datasheet for detailed specifications and recommended usage.

Specifies the category of accessory or add-on part for electronic components. Use this to filter compatible mounting hardware, connectors, or protective covers. Verify the accessory type against the component datasheet to ensure proper fit and function in your application.

Specifies the lowest supply voltage at which the component remains fully functional. Compare this value with your system's power rail tolerance and verify it against the datasheet's recommended operating conditions to ensure reliable startup and operation.

Range of maximum data transfer rates supported by the component, expressed in kilobits per second. This indicates the span of possible speeds the device can handle. Compare this range with your system's required throughput to ensure the component can support the necessary communication bandwidth without data loss.

Specifies the typical signal loss introduced by the component under standard conditions. Compare this value across similar parts to match your circuit's allowable attenuation. Always verify against the datasheet for frequency and temperature dependencies.

Typical current consumed by the component in standby or idle state, measured in milliamperes. This is important for battery-powered or low-power applications. Compare this value with your power budget to ensure the component does not drain excessive current when inactive, affecting overall system efficiency.

Highest data transfer rate the component can reliably support, typically in bits per second. This is critical for serial interfaces, modems, or transceivers. Ensure your application's required data throughput does not exceed this limit to avoid communication errors and performance degradation.

Specifies the maximum continuous voltage the component can safely withstand without damage or performance degradation. Critical for ensuring proper operating margins in power supplies, signal lines, and isolation barriers. Always confirm with the datasheet for absolute maximum ratings.

Maximum power the component can safely dissipate as heat under specified conditions. Compare this rating with your circuit's expected power loss to ensure reliable operation. Verify against the datasheet for derating curves and ambient temperature limits.

Specifies the filter topology used in the component, such as low-pass, high-pass, band-pass, or notch. This determines the frequency response and attenuation characteristics. Engineers must verify the filter type against the datasheet to ensure it meets the required signal conditioning and interference rejection for the application.

Industry standard or specification that the component complies with, such as IEEE, IEC, or JEDEC. This ensures interoperability and reliability. Verify that the component meets the required standard for your application to guarantee compatibility with other system components and regulatory compliance.

Specifies the optical fiber category used in the component, such as single-mode or multimode. This affects bandwidth, distance, and connector compatibility. Verify the fiber type against your network requirements and the datasheet to ensure proper signal transmission and system performance.

Number of turns in a coil or winding. Affects inductance, transformer ratio, and impedance. Critical for designing transformers, inductors, and magnetic components. Check datasheet for tolerance.

Typical switching frequency of a power converter or driver. Compare this value to your application's needs to ensure efficient operation. Verify against the datasheet for exact conditions.

Specifies the resistance change curve of a potentiometer, such as linear or logarithmic. This affects how the output varies with rotation. Verify the taper type against your circuit requirements and the datasheet to ensure proper volume or control response.

Indicates the total count of logic elements or gates integrated in the device. This helps compare the complexity and capacity of FPGAs, CPLDs, or other programmable logic. Verify against the datasheet for exact architecture and resource distribution.

Specifies the maximum duration a component can withstand at the peak reflow temperature during soldering. Critical for evaluating solder joint reliability and preventing thermal damage. Verify against the datasheet's recommended soldering profile to ensure proper assembly.

Specifies the lowest switching frequency at which the power device can operate reliably. Compare this value with your application's required switching speed to ensure proper performance. Verify against the datasheet's recommended operating conditions.

Indicates the total count of input/output pins or channels available on the component. Engineers compare this to ensure sufficient connectivity for their application. Verify against the datasheet pinout to confirm exact configuration and compatibility with your design.

Defines the highest switching frequency the component can sustain reliably. Higher frequencies can reduce component size but increase losses. Ensure your operating frequency stays within this limit. Check the datasheet for derating and thermal considerations.