MAX3244:1µA Supply Current, 1Mbps, 3.0V to 5.5V, RS-232 Transceivers with AutoShutdown Plus

The MAX3224–MAX3227/MAX3244/MAX3245 are 3V-powered EIA/TIA-232 and V.28/V.24 communications interfaces with automatic shutdown/wakeup features and high data-rate capabilities. 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 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 MAX3225/MAX3227/MAX3245 also feature MegaBaud™ operation, guaranteeing 1Mbps for highspeed applications such as communicating with ISDN modems. The MAX3224/MAX3226/MAX3244 guarantee 250kbps operation. The transceivers have a proprietary low-dropout transmitter output stage enabling true RS-232 performance from a +3.0V to +5.5V supply with a dual charge pump. The charge pump requires only four small 0.1µF capacitors for operation from a 3.3V supply. The MAX3224-MAX3227 feature a logic-level output (READY) that asserts when the charge pump is regulating and the device is ready to begin transmitting. All devices are available in a space-saving TSSOP and SSOP packages.

Key Features
  • For Smaller Packaging:
    • MAX3228/MAX3229: +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, 2 Tx/2 Rx RS-232 Transceivers with ±15kV ESD-Protected I/O and Logic Pins
  • For Integrated ESD Protection:
    • MAX3222E/MAX3232E/MAX3237E/MAX3241E/MAX3246E: ±15kV ESD-Protected, Down to 10nA, +3.0V to +5.5V, Up to 1Mbps, True RS-232 Transceivers (MAX3246E Available in UCSP)
MAX3224, MAX3225, MAX3226, MAX3227, MAX3244, MAX3245: Typical Operating Circuits
MAX3224, MAX3225, MAX3226, MAX3227, MAX3244, MAX3245: Typical Operating Circuits
Applications/Uses
  • Battery-Powered Equipment
  • Cell Phones
  • Handheld Equipment
  • Notebook, Subnotebook, and Palmtop Computers
  • Peripherals
  • Printers
DataSheet
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MAX3224-MAX3245 Data SheetMAX3224-MAX3245.pdf
Parametrics
Part NumberVSUPPLY
(V)
TxRxData Rate
(kbps)
ICC
(mA)
Internal Charge PumpExt. CapsCap. Value
(µF)
Rx Active in ShutdnPackage/PinsBudgetary
Price
mintypnomSee Notes
MAX32243.3
5
222500.3Yes40.12SSOP/20
TQFN/20
TSSOP/20
$2.56 @1k
MAX32252210002PDIP(N)/20
SSOP/20
TQFN/20
TSSOP/20
$2.56 @1k
MAX3226112502SSOP/16$1.67 @1k
MAX32271110002SSOP/16$1.67 @1k
MAX3244352505SOIC(W)/28
SSOP/28
$1.83 @1k
MAX32453510005SOIC(W)/28
SSOP/28
$1.83 @1k
Ordering Information
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX3244CAINo Longer AvailableMAX3244CAI+SSOP,;28 pin;81.6 mm²0°C to +70°CSee data sheet
MAX3244CAI+ActiveSSOP,;28 pin;81.6 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX3244CAI+TActiveSSOP,;28 pin;81.6 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX3244CAI-TNo Longer AvailableMAX3244CAI+TSSOP;28 pin0°C to +70°CSee data sheet
MAX3244CWINo Longer AvailableMAX3244CWI+SOIC(W),;28 pin;192.8 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX3244CWI+ActiveSOIC(W),;28 pin;192.8 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX3244CWI+TNo Longer AvailableW.SO;0°C to +70°CSee data sheet
MAX3244CWI-TNo Longer AvailableW.SO;28 pin0°C to +70°CSee data sheet
MAX3244EAINo Longer AvailableMAX3244EAI+SSOP,;28 pin;81.6 mm²-40°C to +85°CSee data sheet
MAX3244EAI+ActiveSSOP,;28 pin;81.6 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX3244EAI+TActiveSSOP,;28 pin;81.6 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX3244EAI-TNo Longer AvailableMAX3244EAI+TSSOP;28 pin-40°C to +85°CSee data sheet
MAX3244EWINo Longer AvailableSOIC(W),;28 pin;192.8 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX3244EWI-TNo Longer AvailableW.SO;-40°C to +85°CSee data sheet
MAX3224-MAX3245.pdf MAX3245
Determining Clock Accuracy Requirements for UART Communications MAX3206E
MAX3224-MAX3245.pdf MAX3245