The MAX3226EAE+ can support data rates up to 1 Mbps.
Yes, the MAX3226EAE+ can operate in a multi-point configuration, allowing multiple devices to share the same bus.
The MAX3226EAE+ has built-in bus contention resolution, which allows it to automatically resolve conflicts between devices trying to access the bus simultaneously.
The maximum cable length supported by the MAX3226EAE+ is 100 meters (328 feet).
No, the MAX3226EAE+ has an internal oscillator and does not require an external crystal oscillator.
MAX3226EAE+ datasheet
by Maxim Integrated Products
