ICL3225E: ±15kV ESD Protected, +3V to +5.5V, 1µA, 1Mbps, RS-232 Transceivers with Enhanced Automatic Powerdown

The Intersil ICL3225E, ICL3227E, and ICL3245E devices are 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, they provide ±15kV ESD protection (IEC61000-4-2 Air Gap and Human Body Model) on transmitter outputs and receiver inputs (RS-232 pins). Targeted applications are 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 manual and enhanced automatic powerdown functions, reduce the standby supply current to a 1μA trickle. Small footprint packaging, and the use of small, low value capacitors ensure board space savings as well. Data rates greater than 1Mbps are guaranteed at worst case load conditions. This family is fully compatible with 3.3V only systems, mixed 3.3V and 5.0V systems, and 5.0V only systems.

The ICL3245E is a 3-driver, 5-receiver device that provides a complete serial port suitable for laptop or notebook computers. It also includes a noninverting always-active receiver for “wake-up” capability.

These devices feature an enhanced automatic powerdown function, which powers down the on-chip power supply and driver circuits. This occurs when all receiver and transmitter inputs detect no signal transitions for a period of 30s. These devices power back up automatically, whenever they sense a transition on any transmitter or receiver input.

Key Features
  • Pb-free (RoHS compliant)
  • ESD protection for RS-232 I/O pins to ±15kV (IEC61000)
  • Manual and enhanced automatic powerdown features
  • Drop in replacements for MAX3225E, MAX3227E, MAX3245E
  • RS-232 compatible with VCC = 2.7V
  • Meets EIA/TIA-232 and V.28/V.24 specifications at 3V
  • Latch-up free
  • On-chip voltage converters require only four external 0.1μF capacitors
  • Guaranteed mouse driveability (ICL3245E)
  • “Ready to Transmit” indicator output (ICL3225E/ICL3227E)
  • Receiver hysteresis for improved noise immunity
  • Guaranteed minimum data rate: 1Mbps
  • Low skew at transmitter/receiver input trip points: 10ns
  • Guaranteed minimum slew rate: 24V/μs
  • Wide power supply range: single +3V to +5.5V
  • Low supply current in powerdown state: 1μA
Applications
  • Any system requiring RS-232 communication ports
    • Battery powered, hand-held, and portable equipment
    • Laptop computers, notebooks, palmtops
    • Modems, printers, and other peripherals
    • Digital cameras
    • Cellular/mobile phones
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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ICL3225E, ICL3227E, ICL3245E DatasheetPDF12 Dec 2016564 KB
Order Information
Part NumberPackage TypeWeight(g)PinsMSL RatingPeak Temp (°C)RoHS Status
ICL3225ECA20 Ld SSOP0.151201240
ICL3225ECA-T20 Ld SSOP T+R0.151201240
ICL3225ECAZ20 Ld SSOP0.151202260RoHS
ICL3225ECAZ-T20 Ld SSOP T+R0.151202260RoHS
ICL3225ECP20 Ld PDIP1.520N/ANA
ICL3225ECPZ20 Ld PDIP1.520N/ANARoHS
ICL3225EIA20 Ld SSOP0.151201240
ICL3225EIA-T20 Ld SSOP T+R0.151201240
ICL3225EIAZ20 Ld SSOP0.151202260RoHS
ICL3225EIAZ-T20 Ld SSOP T+R0.151202260RoHS
ICL3225EIV-T20 Ld TSSOP T+R0.07220240
ICL3225E, ICL3227E, ICL3245E Datasheet 12 Dec 2016
20 Ld SSOP T+R ISL43240
20 Ld PDIP ISL83204A
20 Ld TSSOP ISL22346WM
ICL3225E IBIS Model 06 Nov 2014
AN9863: 3V to +5.5V, 250k-1Mbps, RS-232 Transmitters/Receivers 13 Nov 2014