Analog Devices MAX3243
MAX3243 variants from Analog Devices
MAX3243 Overview
What changes between part numbers, and what to check before you lock the BOM — Drivers, Receivers and Transceivers.
Key Features
- Footprint / package: 28-SSOP (0.209", 5.30mm Width), 28-SOIC (0.295", 7.50mm Width)Land pattern and thermal pad differ between these packages — run a quick footprint check before you swap variants.
- Lifecycle mix: ActiveConfirm lifecycle on the exact MPN, not just the base number prefix.
- 3 distinct suffix patternsExamples: CAI+, CWI+, ECWI+. Decode suffix meaning in the ordering notes under the variant table.
Target Applications
- Drivers, Receivers and Transceivers — design-in and field replacement
- BOM scrub where only the base prefix is known but suffix is TBD
- Second-source checks when the original MPN is constrained
Ordering Variants
Compare 3 MAX3243 part numbers by package, electrical parameters, lifecycle, and availability. Use RFQ for stock and lead-time confirmation.
| Part Number | Description | Package Type | Manufacturer | Lifecycle | RoHS | Availability | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAX3243CAI+ | Package: 28-SSOP (0.209", 5.30mm Width) | Mounting Type: Surface Mount | Supply Voltage: 3V ~ 5.5V | Data Rate: 120Kbps | Operating Temperature: 0°C ~ 70°C | 28-SSOP (0.209", 5.30mm Width) | Analog Devices | Active | Compliant | In Stock | |
| MAX3243CWI+ | Package: 28-SOIC (0.295", 7.50mm Width) | Mounting Type: Surface Mount | Supply Voltage: 3V ~ 5.5V | Data Rate: 120Kbps | Operating Temperature: 0°C ~ 70°C | 28-SOIC (0.295", 7.50mm Width) | Analog Devices | Active | Compliant | In Stock | |
| MAX3243ECWI+ | Package: 28-SOIC (0.295", 7.50mm Width) | Mounting Type: Surface Mount | Supply Voltage: 3V ~ 5.5V | Data Rate: 250kbps | Operating Temperature: 0°C ~ 70°C | 28-SOIC (0.295", 7.50mm Width) | Analog Devices | Active | Compliant | In Stock |
Ordering Code Differences
How suffixes on MAX3243 map to package, grade, and reel options.
How to Choose the Right MAX3243 Drivers, Receivers and Transceivers
Match the footprint first
Packages here: 28-SSOP (0.209", 5.30mm Width), 28-SOIC (0.295", 7.50mm Width). Open the land-pattern drawing before you substitute a different suffix.
Electrical headroom
Compare voltage and current columns in the variant table. For MAX3243, a suffix with lower voltage or current rating will not survive the same circuit without recalculation.
Temp grade letter matters
Commercial (0–70 °C) and industrial (−40–85 °C+) suffixes look similar in the prefix — confirm ambient + self-heating, not just the first page of the datasheet.
Copy the full MPN
Do not BOM only "MAX3243" — include the full suffix (e.g. CAI+, CWI+, ECWI+). RFQ with reel/tube preference and required date code.
Technical Specifications
Core parameters for MAX3243 product family
Identity
Variant Parameters
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common technical questions about the MAX3243 product family.