Maxim provides a layout and routing guide in their application note AN4341, which recommends keeping the device's power and ground pins as close as possible to the device, using a solid ground plane, and minimizing the length of the clock signal traces.
The MAX3160EAP-T requires a power-on reset (POR) circuit to ensure proper initialization. A 10kΩ pull-up resistor on the RST pin and a 0.1μF capacitor on the VCC pin are recommended to ensure a clean power-up sequence.
The MAX3160EAP-T can support clock frequencies up to 100MHz, but the actual frequency limit may depend on the specific application and PCB layout. It's recommended to consult the datasheet and application notes for more information.
The MAX3160EAP-T can be configured using the SPI interface to set the baud rate, data bits, parity, and stop bits. The device also has a set of internal registers that can be programmed to customize the serial interface settings.
The maximum cable length supported by the MAX3160EAP-T depends on the specific application and the characteristics of the cable. However, as a general rule, the device can support cable lengths up to 4000 feet (1219 meters) at a data rate of 115.2 kbps.
MAX3160EAP-T datasheet
by Maxim Integrated Products
