Product Overview
The MAX3109ETJ+T from Analog Devices (formerly Maxim Integrated) is an advanced dual-channel UART with 128-word FIFOs in a 32-pin TQFN (5 x 5 mm) package. It bridges SPI/I2C microcontroller buses to asynchronous serial interfaces (RS-485, RS-232, IrDA) with data rates up to 24 Mbps, integrated PLL, and flexible logic-level translation.
Key Specifications
| Channels | 2 (dual UART) |
| Max Data Rate | 24 Mbps |
| FIFO Depth | 128 words (TX and RX) |
| Controller Interface | SPI (up to 26 MHz) / I2C (up to 1 MHz) |
| Supply Voltage | 1.71V to 3.6V |
| Shutdown Current | 1 µA |
| GPIOs | 8 flexible with 20 mA drive |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to +85°C |
| Package | TQFN-32 (5 x 5 x 0.75 mm) |
Features
- Dual UART in a single 5 x 5 mm TQFN package
- 128-word TX and RX FIFOs for each channel
- SPI up to 26 MHz and I2C Fast Mode Plus up to 1 MHz
- Integrated PLL and fractional baud-rate generator
- Automatic RTS/CTS hardware flow control
- Automatic XON/XOFF software flow control
- IrDA SIR and MIR encoder/decoder
- 9-bit multidrop mode and special character detection
- Logic-level translation on controller and transceiver interfaces
- Shutdown and auto-sleep power management modes
Applications
- Automotive infotainment systems
- Industrial PLCs and PROFIBUS-DP
- Power meters and smart grid equipment
- Medical systems and point-of-sale terminals
- Handheld devices and building automation