MAX250:5V, Isolated, RS-232 Driver Receiver

The MAX250 and MAX251 chip set form the heart of a complete, electronically isolated, RS-232 dual transmitter/receiver. By combining many functions on two chips, the cost and complexity required for an isolated digital interface is greatly reduced. Four low cost optocouplers, four capacitors, a diode and a small pot-core type transformer are all that are required to complete a 19.2k baud transceiver. Faster data rates are possible by using high speed optocouplers. In addition to the driving and receiving circuitry for the optocouplers, the chip set includes a push-pull transformer driver to supply power to the interface's isolated side. Other convenient features include single +5V operation, a low power shutdown mode, and output enable control for three-state operation. The MAX250 and MAX251 are supplied in 14 lead DIP, 14 lead small outline and 20 leadless chip carrier packages. The MAX252 has all the required components for RS-232 communication in a single package.

Key Features
  • Isolated Data Interface
  • Single +5V Supply
  • Uses Low Cost Optocouplers
  • 5µW Power Shutdown
  • 2 Transmitters and 2 Receivers
MAX250, MAX251: Pin Configuration
MAX250, MAX251: Pin Configuration
Applications/Uses
  • Bridge Ground Differentials
  • Data Links To Analog Circuits
  • High Noise Data Communications
  • Industrial Communications
DataSheet
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MAX250-MAX251 Data SheetMAX250-MAX251.pdf
Parametrics
Part NumberVSUPPLY
(V)
TxRxData Rate
(kbps)
ICC
(mA)
Internal Charge PumpPackage/PinsBudgetary
Price
mintypSee Notes
MAX2505221160.1YesCDIP(N)/14
PDIP(N)/14
SOIC(N)/14
$4.18 @1k
MAX251CDIP(N)/14
PDIP(N)/14
SOIC(N)/14
Quality and Environmental Data
Ordering Information
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX250C/DNo Longer AvailableDICE SALES,;NA pin;DICE;0°C to +70°CSee data sheet
MAX250CPDNo Longer AvailableMAX250CPD+PDIP(N),;14 pin;158.4 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX250CPD+ActivePDIP(N),;14 pin;158.4 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX250CSDNo Longer AvailableMAX250CSD+SOIC(N),;14 pin;54.2 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX250CSD+ActiveSOIC(N),;14 pin;54.2 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX250CSD+TActiveSOIC(N),;14 pin;54.2 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX250CSD-TNo Longer AvailableMAX250CSD+TN.SO;14 pin0°C to +70°CSee data sheet
MAX250EJDActiveCDIP(N),;14 pin;162.1 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX250EPDNo Longer AvailableMAX250EPD+PDIP(N),;14 pin;158.4 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX250EPD+ActivePDIP(N),;14 pin;158.4 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX250ESDNo Longer AvailableMAX250ESD+SOIC(N),;14 pin;54.2 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX250ESD+ActiveSOIC(N),;14 pin;54.2 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX250ESD+G071No Longer AvailableMAX250ESD+TG071SOIC(N),;14 pin;54.2 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX250ESD+TActiveSOIC(N),;14 pin;54.2 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX250ESD-TNo Longer AvailableMAX250ESD+TN.SO;14 pin-40°C to +85°CSee data sheet
MAX250-MAX251.pdf MAX251
MAX250.pdf MAX250
MAX250-MAX251.pdf MAX251