MAX3241E:±15kV ESD-Protected, Down to 10nA, 3.0V to 5.5V, Up to 1Mbps, True RS-232 Transceivers

The MAX3222E/MAX3232E/MAX3237E/MAX3241E/MAX3246E +3.0V-powered EIA/TIA-232 and V.28/V.24 communications interface devices feature low power consumption, high data-rate capabilities, and enhanced electrostatic-discharge (ESD) protection. The enhanced ESD structure protects all transmitter outputs and receiver inputs to ±15kV using IEC 1000-4-2 Air-Gap Discharge, ±8kV using IEC 1000-4-2 Contact Discharge (±9kV for MAX3246E), and ±15kV using the Human Body Model. The logic and receiver I/O pins of the MAX3237E are protected to the above standards, while the transmitter output pins are protected to ±15kV using the Human Body Model. A proprietary low-dropout transmitter output stage delivers true RS-232 performance from a +3.0V to +5.5V power supply, using an internal dual charge pump. The charge pump requires only four small 0.1µF capacitors for operation from a +3.3V supply. Each device guarantees operation at data rates of 250kbps while maintaining RS-232 output levels. The MAX3237E guarantees operation at 250kbps in the normal operating mode and 1Mbps in the MegaBaud™ operating mode, while maintaining RS-232-compliant output levels. The MAX3222E/MAX3232E have two receivers and two transmitters. The MAX3222E features a 1µA shutdown mode that reduces power consumption in battery-powered portable systems. The MAX3222E receivers remain active in shutdown mode, allowing monitoring of external devices while consuming only 1µA of supply current. The MAX3222E and MAX3232E are pin, package, and functionally compatible with the industry-standard MAX242 and MAX232, respectively. The MAX3241E/MAX3246E are complete serial ports (three drivers/five receivers) designed for notebook and subnotebook computers. The MAX3237E (five drivers/three receivers) is ideal for peripheral applications that require fast data transfer. These devices feature a shutdown mode in which all receivers remain active, while consuming only 1µA (MAX3241E/MAX3246E) or 10nA (MAX3237E). The MAX3222E, MAX3232E, and MAX3241E are available in space-saving SO, SSOP, TQFN and TSSOP packages. The MAX3237E is offered in an SSOP package. The MAX3246E is offered in the ultra-small 6 x 6 UCSP™ package.

Key Features
  • For Space-Constrained Applications
    • MAX3228E/MAX3229E: ±15kV ESD-Protected, +2.5V to +5.5V, RS-232 Transceivers in UCSP
  • For Low-Voltage or Data Cable Applications
    • MAX3380E/MAX3381E: +2.35V to +5.5V, 1µA, 2Tx/2Rx, RS-232 Transceivers with ±15kV ESD-Protected I/O and Logic Pins
MAX3222E, MAX3232E, MAX3237E, MAX3241E, MAX3246E: Typical Operating Circuit
MAX3222E, MAX3232E, MAX3237E, MAX3241E, MAX3246E: Typical Operating Circuit
Applications/Uses
  • Battery-Powered Equipment
  • Cell Phone Data Cables
  • Cell Phones/Smartphones
  • Notebook, Subnotebook, and Palmtop Computers
  • Printers
  • XDSL Modems
DataSheet
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MAX3222E-MAX3246E Data SheetMAX3222E-MAX3246E.pdf
Parametrics
Part NumberVSUPPLY
(V)
TxRxData Rate
(kbps)
ICC
(mA)
Internal Charge PumpExt. CapsCap. Value
(µF)
ESD Protect.
(±kV)
Rx Active in ShutdnPackage/PinsBudgetary
Price
mintypnomSee Notes
MAX3222E3.3
5
222500.3Yes40.1152PDIP(N)/18
SOIC(W)/18
SSOP/20
TQFN/20
TSSOP/20
$2.95 @1k
MAX3232E222500PDIP(N)/16
SOIC(W)/16
SSOP/16
TQFN/16
TSSOP/16
TSSOP/20
$2.95 @1k
MAX3237E5310003SSOP/28$2.25 @1k
MAX3241E352505QFN/32
SOIC(W)/28
SSOP/28
TQFN/32
TSSOP/28
$4.96 @1k
Design kits & evaluation modules
Quality and Environmental Data
Ordering Information
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX3241ECAINo Longer AvailableMAX3241ECAI+SSOP,;28 pin;81.6 mm²0°C to +70°CSee data sheet
MAX3241ECAI+ActiveSSOP,;28 pin;81.6 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX3241ECAI+TActiveSSOP,;28 pin;81.6 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX3241ECAI-TNo Longer AvailableMAX3241ECAI+TSSOP,;28 pin;81.6 mm²0°C to +70°CSee data sheet
MAX3241ECGJNo Longer AvailableQFN,;32 pin;50.4 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX3241ECGJ-TNo Longer AvailableQFN;0°C to +70°CSee data sheet
MAX3241ECTJNo Longer AvailableMAX3241ECTJ+TQFN,;32 pin;50.4 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX3241ECTJ+ActiveTQFN,;32 pin;50.4 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX3241ECTJ+TActiveQFN;32 pin0°C to +70°CSee data sheet
MAX3241ECTJ-TNo Longer AvailableMAX3241ECTJ+TQFN;32 pin0°C to +70°CSee data sheet
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX3241ECUINo Longer AvailableMAX3241ECUI+TSSOP,;28 pin;64.7 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX3241ECUI+ActiveTSSOP,;28 pin;64.7 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX3241ECUI+G1ZActiveTSSOP,;28 pin;64.7 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX3241ECUI+TActiveTSSOP,;28 pin;64.7 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX3241ECUI+TG1ZActiveTSSOP,;28 pin;64.7 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX3241ECUI-TNo Longer AvailableMAX3241ECUI+TTSSOP;28 pin0°C to +70°CSee data sheet
MAX3241ECWINo Longer AvailableMAX3241ECWI+SOIC(W),;28 pin;192.8 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX3241ECWI+ActiveSOIC(W),;28 pin;192.8 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX3241ECWI+TActiveSOIC(W),;28 pin;192.8 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX3241ECWI-TNo Longer AvailableMAX3241ECWI+TSOIC(W),;28 pin;192.8 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX3241EEAINo Longer AvailableMAX3241EEAI+SSOP,;28 pin;81.6 mm²-40°C to +85°CSee data sheet
MAX3241EEAI+ActiveSSOP,;28 pin;81.6 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX3241EEAI+TActiveSSOP,;28 pin;81.6 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX3241EEAI-G1ZNo Longer AvailableMAX3241EEAI+G1ZSSOP,;28 pin;81.6 mm²-40°C to +85°CSee data sheet
MAX3241EEAI-TNo Longer AvailableMAX3241EEAI+TSSOP,;28 pin;81.6 mm²-40°C to +85°CSee data sheet
MAX3241EEAI-TG1ZNo Longer AvailableMAX3241EEAI+TG1ZSSOP,;28 pin;81.6 mm²-40°C to +85°CSee data sheet
MAX3241EEUINo Longer AvailableMAX3241EEUI+TSSOP,;28 pin;64.7 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX3241EEUI+ActiveTSSOP,;28 pin;64.7 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX3241EEUI+G1ZActiveTSSOP,;28 pin;64.7 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX3241EEUI+TActiveTSSOP,;28 pin;64.7 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX3241EEUI-TNo Longer AvailableMAX3241EEUI+TTSSOP;28 pin-40°C to +85°CSee data sheet
MAX3241EEUI/GG8ActiveTSSOP,;28 pin;64.7 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX3241EEWINo Longer AvailableMAX3241EEWI+SOIC(W),;28 pin;192.8 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX3241EEWI+ActiveSOIC(W),;28 pin;192.8 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX3241EEWI+TActiveSOIC(W),;28 pin;192.8 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX3241EEWI-TNo Longer AvailableMAX3241EEWI+TSOIC(W),;28 pin;192.8 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
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