The recommended layout and routing for the MAX3160EEAP+ involves keeping the analog and digital grounds separate, using a solid ground plane, and minimizing the length of the clock signal traces. It's also recommended to use a 4-layer PCB with a dedicated power plane and a dedicated ground plane.
To ensure the MAX3160EEAP+ is properly powered, make sure to decouple the power supply with a 10uF capacitor and a 100nF capacitor in parallel, and use a low-dropout linear regulator or a switching regulator with a low output impedance.
The MAX3160EEAP+ supports clock frequencies up to 100MHz, but the actual maximum frequency may vary depending on the specific application and PCB layout.
To configure the MAX3160EEAP+ for a specific baud rate, use the formula: baud rate = (clock frequency / (16 x divisor)), where divisor is a value between 1 and 65536. For example, for a baud rate of 9600bps and a clock frequency of 14.7456MHz, the divisor would be 153.
The maximum cable length supported by the MAX3160EEAP+ depends on the specific application and the type of cable used. As a general rule, the maximum cable length is limited by the signal attenuation and the maximum allowed voltage drop. A good rule of thumb is to limit the cable length to 10 meters or less.
MAX3160EEAP+ datasheet
by Maxim Integrated Products
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