The MAX3221EEAE+ can support data rates up to 1 Mbps.
Yes, the MAX3221EEAE+ can operate in a multi-point configuration, allowing multiple devices to share the same bus.
The MAX3221EEAE+ has built-in bus contention resolution, which allows it to automatically resolve conflicts between devices trying to access the bus at the same time.
The maximum cable length that can be used with the MAX3221EEAE+ is 100 meters (330 feet), assuming a high-quality cable with a characteristic impedance of 120 ohms.
No, the MAX3221EEAE+ has an internal oscillator and does not require an external crystal oscillator.
MAX3221EEAE+ datasheet
by Maxim Integrated Products
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