Since the MAX3490 does not have a pin to accept send/receive enabling signal, in case of 1-to-many connection, multiple slave machines will attempt to drive the communication line all at the same time, creating data conflict. Therefore, to design a 1-to-many tranceiver system, slave machines must have an enabling pin for send/receive. Because MAX3490 does not take send/receive enabling signal, this device cannot be used for systems where there are multiple slave machines.