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MAX3232CUE

True RS-232 Transceivers

The MAX3232CUE is a true rs-232 transceivers from Analog Devices. View the full MAX3232CUE datasheet below including electrical characteristics, absolute maximum ratings.

Manufacturer

Analog Devices

Overview

Part: MAX3222/MAX3232/MAX3237/MAX3241 from Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.

Type: True RS-232 Transceivers

Description: Low-power RS-232 transceivers operating from a 3.0V to 5.5V supply, supporting data rates up to 120kbps for MAX3222/MAX3232/MAX3241 and up to 1Mbps for MAX3237 in MegaBaud mode.

Operating Conditions:

  • Supply voltage: +3.0V to +5.5V
  • Operating temperature: 0°C to +70°C or -40°C to +85°C
  • Max data rate: 120kbps (MAX3222/MAX3232/MAX3241), 1Mbps (MAX3237 MegaBaud mode)

Absolute Maximum Ratings:

  • Max supply voltage: +6V (VCC)
  • Max continuous current: ±60 mA (T_OUT Short-Circuit Current)
  • Max junction/storage temperature: +150°C (Storage Temperature Range)

Key Specs:

  • VCC Power-Supply Current (no load, +25°C): 0.3 mA (typ, MAX3222/MAX3232/MAX3241), 0.5 mA (typ, MAX3237)
  • Shutdown Supply Current (SHDN = GND, +25°C): 1.0 μA (typ), 10 μA (max)
  • Transmitter Output Voltage Swing (loaded with 3kΩ): ±5.0 V (min), ±5.4 V (typ)
  • Receiver Input Voltage Range: -25 V to +25 V
  • Receiver Input Resistance (+25°C): 3 kΩ (min), 5 kΩ (typ), 7 kΩ (max)
  • Maximum Data Rate (MAX3222/MAX3232/MAX3241): 120 kbps (min)
  • Maximum Data Rate (MAX3237, MBAUD = VCC): 1000 kbps (min)
  • Transition-Region Slew Rate (MAX3222/MAX3232/MAX3241, CL=150pF to 1000pF): 6 V/μs (min), 30 V/μs (max)

Features:

  • Proprietary low-dropout transmitter output stage
  • Requires only four small 0.1μF external charge-pump capacitors
  • Always-on extra outputs enable monitoring of external devices (MAX3237/MAX3241)
  • 1μA supply current in shutdown mode while receiver is active (MAX3222, MAX3237, MAX3241)
  • Integrated charge pump circuitry eliminates the need for a bipolar ±12V supply
  • Wide single-supply operation from +3V to +5.5V supply

Applications:

  • Battery-Powered Equipment
  • Hand-Held Equipment
  • Peripherals
  • Datacom Equipment

Package:

  • 20 TSSOP
  • 20 SSOP
  • 18 SO
  • 18 Plastic Dip
  • 16-Pin TSSOP
  • 16-Pin Narrow SO
  • 16-Pin Wide SO
  • 16-Pin Plastic DIP
  • 28-Pin TSSOP
  • 28-Pin SSOP
  • 28-Pin SO

Features

  • Integrated Features Saves Board Space and Simplifies Design
  • Charge Pump Circuitry Eliminates the Need for a Bipolar ±12V Supply
  • Wide Single-Supply Operation From +3V to +5.5V Supply
  • Always-On Extra Outputs Enable Monitoring of External Devices
  • Power Saving Extends Battery Life
  • 1μA Supply Current in Shutdown Mode While Receiver is Active (MAX3222, MAX3237, MAX3241)

Applications

  • Battery-Powered Equipment
  • Hand-Held Equipment
  • Peripherals
  • Datacom Equipment

Ordering Information continued at end of data sheet.

Pin Configuration

Typical Operating Circuits appear at end of data sheet.

Pin Configurations continued at end of data sheet.

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.

Electrical Characteristics

(V CC = +3.0V to +5.5V, C1-C4 = 0.1μF (Note 2), T A = T MIN to T MAX , unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at T A = +25°C.)

PARAMETERCONDITIONSCONDITIONSMINTYPMAXUNITS
DC CHARACTERISTICSDC CHARACTERISTICSDC CHARACTERISTICS
V CC Power-Supply CurrentNo load, V CC = 3.3V or 5.0V, T = +25°CMAX3222/MAX3232/ MAX32410.31.0mA
AMAX32370.52.0mA
Shutdown Supply CurrentSHDN = GND, T A = +25°CSHDN = GND, T A = +25°C1.010μA
LOGIC INPUTS AND RECEIVER OUTPUTSLOGIC INPUTS AND RECEIVER OUTPUTSLOGIC INPUTS AND RECEIVER OUTPUTS
Input Logic Threshold Low (Note 3)T_IN, EN , SHDN , MBAUDT_IN, EN , SHDN , MBAUD0.8V
Input Logic Threshold High (Note 3)V CC = 3.3VV CC = 3.3V2.0V
Input Logic Threshold High (Note 3)V CC = 5.0VV CC = 5.0V2.4V
Input Leakage CurrentT_IN, EN , SHDN , MBAUDT_IN, EN , SHDN , MBAUD±0.01±1.0μA
Output Leakage CurrentReceivers disabledReceivers disabled±0.05±10μA
Output Voltage LowI OUT = 1.6mAI OUT = 1.6mA0.4V
Output Voltage HighI OUT = -1.0mAI OUT = -1.0mAV CC - 0.6V CC - 0.1V
RECEIVER INPUTSRECEIVER INPUTSRECEIVER INPUTS
Input Voltage Range-2525V
Input Threshold LowT A = +25°CV CC = 3.3V0.61.2V
Input Threshold LowV CC = 5.0V0.81.5V
Input Threshold HighT A = +25°CV CC = 3.3V1.52.4V
Input Threshold HighV CC = 5.0V1.82.4V

Absolute Maximum Ratings

Note 1: V+ and V- can have a maximum magnitude of 7V, but their absolute difference cannot exceed 13V.

V CC ..........................................................................-0.3V to +6V V+ (Note 1)..............................................................-0.3V to +7V V- (Note 1)...............................................................+0.3V to -7V V+ + V- (Note 1) ..................................................................+13V Input Voltages T_IN, SHDN , EN ..................................................-0.3V to +6V MBAUD................................................. -0.3V to (V CC + 0.3V) R_IN.................................................................................±25V Output Voltages T_OUT..........................................................................±13.2V R_OUT.................................................. -0.3V to (V CC + 0.3V) Short-Circuit Duration T_OUT...................................................................ContinuousContinuous Power Dissipation (T A = +70°C) 16-Pin TSSOP (derate 6.7mW/°C above +70°C)........533mW 16-Pin Narrow SO (derate 8.70mW/°C above +70°C)....696mW 16-Pin Wide SO (derate 9.52mW/°C above +70°C) ...762mW 16-Pin Plastic DIP (derate 10.53mW/°C above +70°C)..842mW 18-Pin SO (derate 9.52mW/°C above +70°C).............762mW 18-Pin Plastic DIP (derate 11.11mW/°C above +70°C)...889mW 20-Pin SSOP (derate 7.00mW/°C above +70°C)........559mW 20-Pin TSSOP (derate 8.0mW/°C above +70°C)........640mW 28-Pin TSSOP (derate 8.7mW/°C above +70°C)........696mW 28-Pin SSOP (derate 9.52mW/°C above +70°C)........762mW 28-Pin SO (derate 12.50mW/°C above +70°C)..................1W Operating Temperature Ranges MAX32_ C ...................................................0°C to +70°C MAX32 E _ .............................................. -40°C to +85°C Storage Temperature Range............................ -65°C to +150°C Lead Temperature (soldering, 10s) .................................+300°C

Stresses beyond those listed under 'Absolute Maximum Ratings' may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings only, and functional operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those indicated in the operational sections of the specifications is not implied. Exposure to absolute maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.

Package Information

For the latest package outline information and land patterns (footprints), go to www.maximintegrated.com/packages . Note that a '+', '#', or '-' in the package code indicates RoHS status only. Package drawings may show a different suffix character, but the drawing pertains to the package regardless of RoHS status.

PACKAGE TYPEPACKAGE CODEOUTLINE NO.LAND PATTERN NO.THERMAL RESISTANCE (SINGLE LAYER BOARD)THERMAL RESISTANCE (SINGLE LAYER BOARD)THERMAL RESISTANCE (MULTI LAYER BOARD)THERMAL RESISTANCE (MULTI LAYER BOARD)
PACKAGE TYPEPACKAGE CODEOUTLINE NO.LAND PATTERN NO.θ JA (°C/W)θ JC (°C/W)θ JA (°C/W)θ JC (°C/W)
20 TSSOPU20+221-006690-0116912073.820
20 SSOPA20+121-005690-0094125338432
18 SOW18+121-004290-0181105226723
18 Plastic DipP18+521-0043-9030NANA
Dice*-------
16 TSSOPU16+121-006690-0117106279027
16 Narrow SOS16+121-004190-0097115327524
16 Wide SOW16+121-004290-0107105227123
16 Plastic DIPP16+121-0043-9535NANA
16 Narrow SOS16+521-004190-0097115327323
16 SSOPA16+221-005690-0106140348633
16 SSOPA28+221-005690-0095105246725
28 SSOPA28+121-005690-00951102567.125
28 TSSOPU28+221-006690-0171781371.613
28 SOW28+621-004290-010980185918
28 TSSOPU28+221-006690-0171781371.613

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