SPI/MICROWIRE-Compatible UART The MAX3100EPD+ is a UART (Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter) manufactured by Maxim Integrated. Below are its specifications, descriptions, and features based on factual information:
### **Specifications:**
- **Manufacturer:** Maxim Integrated
- **Part Number:** MAX3100EPD+
- **Package:** 14-PDIP
- **Operating Voltage:** 2.7V to 5.5V
- **Data Rate:** Up to 230kbps
- **Interface Type:** SPI (Serial Peripheral Interface)
- **Operating Temperature Range:** -40°C to +85°C
- **Number of Channels:** 1
- **FIFO Buffer:** 16-byte (8-byte transmit, 8-byte receive)
- **Standby Current:** 10µA (typical)
- **Interrupt Output:** Yes (configurable)
### **Descriptions:**
The MAX3100EPD+ is a compact, SPI-interfaced UART designed for microcontroller-based systems requiring serial communication. It converts parallel data from a microcontroller into serial data for transmission and vice versa. Its low-power operation makes it suitable for battery-powered applications.
### **Features:**
- **Low Power Consumption:** Operates at 2.7V to 5.5V with standby current as low as 10µA.
- **SPI-Compatible Interface:** Allows easy integration with microcontrollers.
- **Internal Oscillator:** Eliminates the need for an external crystal.
- **Automatic Hardware and Software Flow Control:** Supports RTS/CTS for reliable data transfer.
- **Programmable Baud Rate:** Supports up to 230kbps.
- **16-Byte FIFO Buffer:** Reduces CPU overhead by buffering data.
- **Interrupt Output:** Configurable for efficient event-driven processing.
- **Industrial Temperature Range:** Operates reliably from -40°C to +85°C.
This information is strictly based on manufacturer-provided data.
