MAX3185:±15kV ESD-Protected, EMC Compliant, 230kbps RS-232 Serial Port for Motherboards/Desktop PCs

The MAX3185 is a complete DTE RS-232 serial port designed to meet the stringent ESD requirements of the European community. All transmitter outputs and receiver inputs are protected to ±15kV using IEC 1000-4-2 Air-Gap Discharge, ±8kV using IEC 1000-4-2 Contact Discharge, and ±15kV using the Human Body Model. The MAX3185 has three RS-232 transmitters, five RS-232 receivers, and no charge pump, optimizing it for operation in desktop PC and motherboard applications. It is guaranteed to run at data rates up to 230kbps, providing compatibility with popular software for communicating with personal computers. Power-supply current is less than 300µA for IDD and ISS, and less than 1mA for ICC. The MAX3185 is pin and functionally compatible with the industry-standard 75185, so existing designs can instantly become EMC compliant. The MAX3185 is available in an SO package and in the tiny SSOP that further reduces board space.

Key Features
  • Enhanced ESD Protection:
    • ±15kV—Human Body Model
    • ±8kV—IEC 1000-4-2, Contact Discharge
    • ±15kV—IEC 1000-4-2, Air-Gap Discharge
  • Latchup Free During an ESD Event
  • 20-Pin SSOP and SO Packages
  • Guaranteed 230kbps Data Rate
  • Flow-Through Pinout
  • Pin Compatible with SN75C185
  • Complete DTE Serial Port
MAX3185: Typical Operating Circuit
MAX3185: Typical Operating Circuit
Applications/Uses
  • Computers: Desktop, Workstation, Server
  • Equipment Meeting IEC 1000-4-2
  • Instruments
  • Motherboards
DataSheet
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MAX3185 Data SheetMAX3185.pdf
Parametrics
Part NumberVSUPPLY
(V)
TxRxData Rate
(kbps)
ICC
(mA)
Internal Charge PumpExt. CapsESD Protect.
(±kV)
Package/PinsBudgetary
Price
mintypSee Notes
MAX31855
12
352300.38No015SOIC(W)/20
SSOP/20
$2.21 @1k
Quality and Environmental Data
Ordering Information
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX3185CAPNo Longer AvailableMAX3185CAP+SSOP,;20 pin;57.9 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX3185CAP+ActiveSSOP,;20 pin;57.9 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX3185CAP+TActiveSSOP,;20 pin;57.9 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX3185CAP-TNo Longer AvailableMAX3185CAP+TSSOP;20 pin0°C to +70°CSee data sheet
MAX3185CWPNo Longer AvailableMAX3185CWP+SOIC(W),;20 pin;138.5 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX3185CWP+ActiveSOIC(W),;20 pin;138.5 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX3185CWP+TActiveSOIC(W),;20 pin;138.5 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX3185CWP-TNo Longer AvailableMAX3185CWP+TW.SO;20 pin0°C to +70°CSee data sheet
MAX3185EAPNo Longer AvailableMAX3185EAP+SSOP,;20 pin;57.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX3185EAP+ActiveSSOP,;20 pin;57.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX3185EAP+TActiveSSOP,;20 pin;57.9 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX3185EAP-TNo Longer AvailableMAX3185EAP+TSSOP;20 pin-40°C to +85°CSee data sheet
MAX3185EWPNo Longer AvailableSOIC(W),;20 pin;138.5 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX3185EWP-TNo Longer AvailableW.SO;20 pin-40°C to +85°CSee data sheet
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