MAX3235E:±15kV ESD-Protected, 1µA, 250kbps, 3.3V/5V, Dual RS-232 Transceivers with Internal Capacitors

The MAX3233E/MAX3235E are EIA/TIA-232 and V.28/V.24 communications interfaces with automatic shutdown/wake-up features, high data-rate capabilities, and enhanced electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection. All transmitter outputs and receiver inputs are protected to ±15kV using IEC 1000-4-2 Air-Gap Discharge, to ±8kV using IEC 1000-4-2 Contact Discharge, and to ±15kV using the Human Body Model. The MAX3233E operates from a +3.3V supply; the MAX3235E operates from +5.0V. All devices achieve a 1µA supply current using Maxim's revolutionary AutoShutdown Plus™ feature. These devices automatically enter a low-power shutdown mode when the following two conditions occur: either the RS-232 cable is disconnected or the transmitters of the connected peripherals are inactive, and the UART driving the transmitter inputs is inactive for more than 30 seconds. They turn on again when they sense a valid transition at any transmitter or receiver input. AutoShutdown Plus saves power without changes to the existing BIOS or operating system. The MAX3233E/MAX3235E have internal dual charge pumps requiring no external capacitors. Both transceivers have a proprietary low-dropout transmitter output stage that enables true RS-232 performance from a +3.0V to +3.6V supply for the MAX3233E or a +4.5V to +5.5V supply for the MAX3235E. These devices are guaranteed to operate up to 250kbps. Both are available in space-saving 20-pin wide SO or plastic DIP packages.

Key Features
  • ESD Protection for RS-232 I/O Pins
    • ±15kV—Human Body Model
    • ±8kV—IEC 1000-4-2, Contact Discharge
    • ±15kV—IEC 1000-4-2, Air-Gap Discharge
  • Latchup Free
  • 1µA Supply Current
  • AutoShutdown Plus-1997 EDN Magazine Innovation of the Year
  • Single-Supply Operation
    • +3.0V to +3.6V (MAX3233E)
    • +4.5V to +5.5V (MAX3235E)
  • 250kbps Guaranteed Data Rate
  • 6V/µs Guaranteed Slew Rate
  • Meets EIA/TIA-232 Specifications Down to 3.0V (MAX3233E)
  • Internal Charge-Pump Capacitors
MAX3233E, MAX3235E: Typical Operating Circuit
MAX3233E, MAX3235E: Typical Operating Circuit
Applications/Uses
  • Battery-Powered Applications
  • Cell Phones
  • Embedded Systems
  • Handheld Equipment
  • Peripherals
  • Subnotebook and Palmtop Computers
DataSheet
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MAX3233E-MAX3235E Data SheetMAX3233E-MAX3235E.pdf
Parametrics
Part NumberVSUPPLY
(V)
TxRxData Rate
(kbps)
ICC
(mA)
Internal Charge PumpExt. CapsESD Protect.
(±kV)
Rx Active in ShutdnPackage/PinsBudgetary
Price
mintypSee Notes
MAX3233E3.3222500.3Yes0152PDIP(N)/20
SOIC/20
$4.62 @1k
MAX3235E5PDIP(N)/20
SOIC/20
$4.48 @1k
Quality and Environmental Data
Ordering Information
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX3235ECPPNo Longer AvailablePDIP(N),;20 pin;219.2 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX3235ECPP+G36No Longer AvailablePDIP;0°C to +70°CSee data sheet
MAX3235ECWPNo Longer AvailableSOIC,;20 pin;SOIC H;20 pin0°C to +70°CNo
MAX3235ECWP+G36ActiveSOIC,;20 pin;SOIC H;0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX3235ECWP+TG36ActiveSOIC,;20 pin;SOIC H;0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX3235ECWP-TNo Longer AvailableSOIC,;20 pin;SOIC H;20 pin0°C to +70°CNo
MAX3235EEPPNo Longer AvailablePDIP(N),;20 pin;219.2 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX3235EEPP+G36No Longer AvailablePDIP;-40°C to +85°CSee data sheet
MAX3235EEWPNo Longer AvailableSOIC,;20 pin;SOIC H;20 pin-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX3235EEWP+G36ActiveSOIC,;20 pin;SOIC H;-40°C to +85°CLead Free
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX3235EEWP-TNo Longer AvailableSOIC,;20 pin;SOIC H;20 pin-40°C to +85°CNo
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