The recommended layout and routing for the MAX3160ECAP+ involves keeping the analog and digital grounds separate, using a solid ground plane, and minimizing the length of the clock signal traces. Additionally, it's recommended to use a 4-layer PCB with a dedicated power plane and a dedicated ground plane.
To ensure the MAX3160ECAP+ is properly powered, make sure to provide a clean and stable power supply, with a voltage range of 2.7V to 5.5V. Also, decouple the power pins with 0.1uF and 10uF capacitors to reduce noise and ripple.
The MAX3160ECAP+ supports clock frequencies up to 24MHz, but the actual frequency limit may vary depending on the specific application and system design.
The MAX3160ECAP+ can be configured for I2C or SPI mode by setting the MODE pin high or low, respectively. For I2C mode, the SCL pin is used as the clock input, and for SPI mode, the SCK pin is used as the clock input.
The maximum data transfer rate of the MAX3160ECAP+ is 400kbps in I2C mode and 2Mbps in SPI mode.
MAX3160ECAP+ datasheet
by Maxim Integrated Products
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