ICL3237E: ±15KV ESD, 1µA Supply-Current, +3V to +5.5V, 250kbps or 1000kbps, RS-232 Transmitters/Receivers

The Intersil ICL3237E contains 3.0V to 5.5V powered RS-232 transmitters/receivers which meet ElA/TIA-232 and V.28/V.24 specifications, even at VCC = 3.0V. Additionally, it provides ±15kV ESD protection (IEC61000-4-2 Air Gap and Human Body Model) on transmitter outputs and receiver inputs (RS-232 pins). Targeted applications are cell phones, PDAs, Palmtops, and notebook and laptop computers where the low operational, and even lower standby, power consumption is critical. Efficient on-chip charge pumps, coupled with the manual powerdown function, reduce the standby supply current to a 10nA trickle. Small footprint packaging, and the use of small, low value capacitors ensure board space savings as well. Data rates greater than 1Mbps (MBAUD = VCC) are guaranteed at worst case load conditions. The ICL3237E is fully compatible with 3.3V only systems, mixed 3.3V and 5.0V systems, and 5.0V only systems.

The ICL3237E is a 5 driver, 3 receiver device that also includes a noninverting always-active receiver for "wake-up" capability.

Key Features
  • ESD Protection For RS-232 I/O Pins to ±15kV (IEC61000)
  • Pin Compatible Replacement for MAX3237E
  • Pin Selectable, Guaranteed Data Rate . . 250kbps/1Mbps
  • Meets EIA/TIA-232 and V.28/V.24 Specifications at 3V
  • RS-232 Compatible with VCC = 2.7V
  • Latch-Up Free
  • On-Chip Voltage Converters Require Only Four External Capacitors
  • Manual Powerdown Feature
  • Flow Through Pinout
  • Rx and Tx Hysteresis For Improved Noise Immunity
  • Rx Active in Powerdown; Separate Rx Enable Pin
  • Guaranteed Minimum Slew Rate 6V/µs or 24V/µs
  • Wide Power Supply Range Single +3V to +5.5V
  • Low Supply Current in Powerdown State 10nA
  • Pb-free available
Applications
  • Any System Requiring RS-232 Communication Ports
    • Battery Powered, Hand-Held, and Portable Equipment
    • Laptop Computers, Notebooks, Palmtops
    • Modems, Printers and other Peripherals
    • Data Cradles and Cables
    • Cellular/Mobile Phone
Typical Diagram
Application Notes
TitleTypeUpdatedSizeOther Languages
AN9863: 3V to +5.5V, 250k-1Mbps, RS-232 Transmitters/ReceiversPDF13 Nov 201495 KB
Datasheets
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ICL3237E DatasheetPDF14 Nov 2014292 KB
Order Information
Part NumberPackage TypeWeight(g)PinsMSL RatingPeak Temp (°C)RoHS Status
ICL3237ECA28 Ld SSOP0.22281240
ICL3237ECA-T28 Ld SSOP T+R0.22281240
ICL3237ECAZ28 Ld SSOP0.22283260RoHS
ICL3237ECAZ-T28 Ld SSOP T+R0.22283260RoHS
ICL3237EIA28 Ld SSOP0.22281240
ICL3237EIA-T28 Ld SSOP T+R0.22281240
ICL3237EIAZ28 Ld SSOP0.22283260RoHS
ICL3237EIAZ-T28 Ld SSOP T+R0.22283260RoHS
ICL3237E Datasheet 14 Nov 2014
28 Ld SSOP T+R HIN213E
ICL3237E IBIS Model 06 Nov 2014
ICL3237E
AN9863: 3V to +5.5V, 250k-1Mbps, RS-232 Transmitters/Receivers 13 Nov 2014