MAX3244E:±15kV ESD-Protected, 1µA, 1Mbps, 3.0V to 5.5V, RS-232 Transceivers with AutoShutdown Plus

The MAX3224E/MAX3225E/MAX3226E/MAX3227E/MAX3244E/MAX3245E are 3V-powered EIA/TIA-232 and V.28/V.24 communications interfaces with automatic shutdown/wakeup 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, ±8kV using IEC 1000-4-2 Contact Discharge, and ±15kV using the Human Body Model. 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 MAX3225E/MAX3227E/MAX3245E also feature MegaBaud™ operation, guaranteeing 1Mbps for high-speed applications such as communicating with ISDN modems. The MAX3224E/MAX3226E/MAX3244E 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 MAX3224E–MAX3227E 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 TQFN, SSOP, and TSSOP (MAX3224E/MAX3225E/MAX3244E/MAX3245E) packages.

Key Features
  • For Space-Constrained Applications:
    • MAX3228E/MAX3229E: ±15kV ESD-Protected, +2.5V to +5.5V, RS-232 Transceivers in UCSP™
    • MAX3222E/MAX3232E/MAX3241E/MAX3246E: ±15kV ESD-Protected, Down to 10nA, +3.0V to +5.5V, Up to 1Mbps, True RS-232 Transceivers (MAX3246E Available 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
MAX3224E, MAX3225E, MAX3226E, MAX3227E, MAX3244E, MAX3245E: Typical Operating Circuits
MAX3224E, MAX3225E, MAX3226E, MAX3227E, MAX3244E, MAX3245E: Typical Operating Circuits
Applications/Uses
  • Battery-Powered Equipment
  • Cellular Phones
  • Handheld Equipment
  • Notebook, Subnotebook, and Palmtop Computers
  • Peripherals
  • Printers
DataSheet
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MAX3224E-MAX3245E Data SheetMAX3224E-MAX3245E.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
MAX3224E3.3
5
222500.3Yes40.1152PDIP(N)/20
SSOP/20
TQFN/20
TSSOP/20
$2.95 @1k
MAX3225E2210002PDIP(N)/20
SSOP/20
TQFN/20
TSSOP/20
$1.63 @1k
MAX3226E112502SSOP/16
TQFN/16
TSSOP/16
$1.87 @1k
MAX3227E1110002SSOP/16
TQFN/16
TSSOP/16
$1.87 @1k
MAX3244E352505SOIC(W)/28
SSOP/28
TSSOP/28
$5.36 @1k
MAX3245E3510005SOIC(W)/28
SSOP/28
TQFN/36
TSSOP/28
$3.59 @1k
Quality and Environmental Data
Ordering Information
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX3244ECAINo Longer AvailableMAX3244ECAI+SSOP,;28 pin;81.6 mm²0°C to +70°CSee data sheet
MAX3244ECAI+ActiveSSOP,;28 pin;81.6 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX3244ECAI+TActiveSSOP,;28 pin;81.6 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX3244ECAI-TNo Longer AvailableMAX3244ECAI+TSSOP,;28 pin;81.6 mm²0°C to +70°CSee data sheet
MAX3244ECUINo Longer AvailableMAX3244ECUI+TSSOP,;28 pin;64.7 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX3244ECUI+ActiveTSSOP,;28 pin;64.7 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX3244ECUI+TActiveTSSOP,;28 pin;64.7 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX3244ECUI-TNo Longer AvailableMAX3244ECUI+TTSSOP;28 pin0°C to +70°CSee data sheet
MAX3244ECWINo Longer AvailableMAX3244ECWI+SOIC(W),;28 pin;192.8 mm²0°C to +70°CNo
MAX3244ECWI+ActiveSOIC(W),;28 pin;192.8 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX3244ECWI+TActiveSOIC(W),;28 pin;192.8 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX3244ECWI+TG1ZActiveSOIC(W),;28 pin;192.8 mm²0°C to +70°CLead Free
MAX3244ECWI-TNo Longer AvailableMAX3244ECWI+TW.SO;28 pin0°C to +70°CSee data sheet
MAX3244EEAINo Longer AvailableMAX3244EEAI+SSOP,;28 pin;81.6 mm²-40°C to +85°CSee data sheet
MAX3244EEAI+ActiveSSOP,;28 pin;81.6 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX3244EEAI+TActiveSSOP,;28 pin;81.6 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX3244EEAI-TNo Longer AvailableMAX3244EEAI+TSSOP;28 pin-40°C to +85°CSee data sheet
MAX3244EEUINo Longer AvailableMAX3244EEUI+TSSOP,;28 pin;64.7 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX3244EEUI+ActiveTSSOP,;28 pin;64.7 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX3244EEUI+TActiveTSSOP,;28 pin;64.7 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX3244EEUI-TNo Longer AvailableMAX3244EEUI+TTSSOP;28 pin-40°C to +85°CSee data sheet
MAX3244EEWINo Longer AvailableMAX3244EEWI+SOIC(W),;28 pin;192.8 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX3244EEWI+ActiveSOIC(W),;28 pin;192.8 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX3244EEWI+TActiveSOIC(W),;28 pin;192.8 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX3244EEWI-TNo Longer AvailableMAX3244EEWI+TW.SO;28 pin-40°C to +85°CSee data sheet
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