MAX3221_03 Datasheet, PDF (1/16 Pages) Maxim Integrated Products – 1μA Supply-Current, True +3V to +5.5V RS-232 Transceivers with AutoShutdown

19-0306; Rev 8; 10/03
1µA Supply-Current, True +3V to +5.5V
RS-232 Transceivers with AutoShutdown
_______________General Description
Next Generation Device Features
The MAX3221/MAX3223/MAX3243 achieve 1µA supply
current with Maxim’s revolutionary AutoShutdown™ fea-
ture. When the MAX3221/MAX3223/MAX3243 do not
sense a valid signal level on their receiver inputs, the
on-board power supply and drivers shut down. This
occurs if the RS-232 cable is disconnected or if the
transmitters of the connected peripheral are turned off.
The system turns on again when a valid level is applied
to any RS-232 receiver input. As a result, the system
saves power without changes to the existing BIOS or
operating system.
The MAX3221/MAX3223/MAX3243 transceivers are 3V-
powered EIA/TIA-232 and V.28/V.24 communications
interfaces intended for notebook computer applica-
tions. A proprietary, high-efficiency, dual charge-pump
power supply and a low-dropout transmitter combine to
deliver true RS-232 performance from a single +3.0V to
+5.5V supply. A guaranteed data rate of 120kbps pro-
vides compatibility with popular software for communi-
cating with personal computers.
The MAX3221/MAX3223/MAX3243 require only 0.1µF
capacitors in 3.3V operation, and can operate from input
voltages ranging from +3.0V to +5.5V. They are ideal for
3.3V-only systems, mixed 3.3V and 5.0V systems, or
5.0V-only systems that require true RS-232 performance.
The MAX3221 is a 1-driver/1-receiver 16-pin SSOP ver-
sion of the 20-pin MAX3223 (2-driver/2-receiver). The
MAX3243 3-driver/5-receiver, complete serial port is
ideal for notebook or subnotebook computers. The
MAX3243 includes one complementary always-active
receiver. This receiver can monitor an external device
(such as a modem) in shutdown, without forward bias-
ing the protection diodes in a UART that may have V_CC
completely removed.
_____________________Selector Guide
PART Tx
MAX3221 1
MAX3223 2
MAX3243 3
Rx V_CC RANGE (V) AutoShutdown
1
3.0 to 5.5
Yes
2
3.0 to 5.5
Yes
5
3.0 to 5.5
Yes
Pin Configurations appear at end of data sheet.
Typical Operating Circuits appear at end of data sheet.
†Future product—contact factory for availability.
AutoShutdown and UCSP are trademarks of Maxim Integrated
Products, Inc.
♦ For Space-Constrained Applications:
MAX3228/MAX3229: +2.5V to +5.5V RS-232
Transceivers in UCSP™
♦ For Integrated ESD Protection:
MAX3222E/MAX3232E/MAX3237E/MAX3241E*/
MAX3246E: ±15kV ESD-Protected, Down to 10nA,
3.0V to 5.5V, Up to 1Mbps, True RS-232
Transceivers (MAX3246E Available in UCSP
Package)
♦ For Low-Voltage or Data Cable Applications:
MAX3380E/MAX3381E: +2.5V to +5.5V, 1µA,
2 Tx/2 Rx RS-232 Transceivers with ±15kV ESD-
Protected I/O and Logic Pins
________________________Applications
Notebook, Subnotebook, and Palmtop Computers
Battery-Powered Equipment
Hand-Held Equipment
Peripherals
Printers
______________Ordering Information
PART
MAX3221CAE
MAX3221CUE†
MAX3221EAE
MAX3221EUE†
MAX3223CPP
MAX3223CAP
MAX3223CUP
MAX3223EPP
MAX3223EAP
MAX3223EUP
MAX3243CWI
MAX3243CAI
MAX3243CUI
MAX3243EWI
MAX3243EAI
MAX3243EUI
TEMP RANGE
0°C to +70°C
0°C to +70°C
-40°C to +85°C
-40°C to +85°C
0°C to +70°C
0°C to +70°C
0°C to +70°C
-40°C to +85°C
-40°C to +85°C
-40°C to +85°C
0°C to +70°C
0°C to +70°C
0°C to +70°C
-40°C to +85°C
-40°C to +85°C
-40°C to +85°C
PIN-PACKAGE
16 SSOP
16 TSSOP
16 SSOP
16 TSSOP
20 Plastic DIP
20 SSOP
20 TSSOP
20 Plastic DIP
20 SSOP
20 TSSOP
28 Wide SO
28 SSOP
28 TSSOP
28 Wide SO
28 SSOP
28 TSSOP
* Covered by U.S. Patent numbers 4,636,930; 4,679,134; 4,777,577; 4,797,899; 4,809,152; 4,897,774; 4,999,761; and other patents pending.
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