max3232ese_MAX3232ESE+

MAX3222/MAX3232/MAX3237/MAX3241*

3.0V to 5.5V, Low-Power, up to 1Mbps, True RS-232

Transceivers Using Four 0.1F External Capacitors

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Maxim Integrated Products

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19-0273; Rev 7; 1/07

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________________General Description

The MAX3222/MAX3232/MAX3237/MAX3241 trans-

ceivers have a proprietary low-dropout transmitter out-

put stage enabling true RS-232 performance from a

3.0V to 5.5V supply with a dual charge pump. The

devices require only four small 0.1F external charge-

pump capacitors. The MAX3222, MAX3232, and

MAX3241 are guaranteed to run at data rates of

120kbps while maintaining RS-232 output levels. The

MAX3237 is guaranteed to run at data rates of 250kbps

in the normal operating mode and 1Mbps in the

MegaBaud operating mode, while maintaining RS-232

output levels.

The MAX3222/MAX3232 have 2 receivers and 2

drivers. The MAX3222 features a 1A shutdown mode

that reduces power consumption and extends battery

life in portable systems. Its receivers remain active in

shutdown mode, allowing external devices such as

modems to be monitored using only 1A supply cur-

rent. The MAX3222 and MAX3232 are pin, package,

and functionally compatible with the industry-standard

MAX242 and MAX232, respectively.

The MAX3241 is a complete serial port (3 drivers/

5 receivers) designed for notebook and subnotebook

computers. The MAX3237 (5 drivers/3 receivers) is ideal

for fast modem applications. Both these devices feature

a shutdown mode in which all receivers can remain

active while using only 1A supply current. Receivers R1

(MAX3237/MAX3241) and R2 (MAX3241) have extra out-

puts in addition to their standard outputs. These extra

outputs are always active, allowing external devices

such as a modem to be monitored without forward bias-

ing the protection diodes in circuitry that may have VCC

completely removed.

The MAX3222, MAX3232, and MAX3241 are available

in space-saving TSSOP and SSOP packages.

________________________Applications

Notebook, Subnotebook, and Palmtop Computers

High-Speed Modems

Battery-Powered Equipment

Hand-Held Equipment

Peripherals

Printers

__Next Generation Device Features

For Smaller Packaging:

MAX3228E/MAX3229E: +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

For Low-Voltage or Data Cable Applications:

MAX3380E/MAX3381E: +2.35V to +5.5V, 1μA,

2Tx/2Rx RS-232 Transceivers with ±15kV

ESD-Protected I/O and Logic Pins

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12

11

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

SHDN

VCC

GND

T1OUT

C1-

V+

C1+

EN

TOP VIEW

R1IN

R1OUT

T1IN

T2IN

T2OUT

V-

C2-

C2+

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9

R2OUT

R2IN

DIP/SO

MAX3222

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MAX3222

_________________Pin Configurations

_______________Ordering Information

MegaBaud and UCSP are trademarks of Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.

*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.

Typical Operating Circuits appear at end of data sheet.

Pin Configurations continued at end of data sheet.

Ordering Information continued at end of data sheet.

+Denotes lead-free package.

PART

TEMP RANGE

PIN-PACKAGE

PKG

CODE

MAX3222CUP+

0°C to +70°C

20 TSSOP

U20+2

MAX3222CAP+

0°C to +70°C

20 SSOP

A20+1

MAX3222CWN+

0°C to +70°C

18 SO

W18+1

MAX3222CPN+

0°C to +70°C

18 Plastic Dip

P18+5