AVAILABLE
Functional Diagrams
Pin Configurations appear at end of data sheet.
Functional Diagrams continued at end of data sheet.
UCSP is a trademark of Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.
For pricing, delivery, and ordering information, please contact Maxim Direct
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General Description
The MAX202E–MAX213E, MAX232E/MAX241E line
drivers/receivers are designed for RS-232 and V.28
communications in harsh environments. Each transmitter
output and receiver input is protected against ±15kV
electrostatic discharge (ESD) shocks, without latchup.
The various combinations of features are outlined in the
Selector Guide. The drivers and receivers for all ten
devices meet all EIA/TIA-232E and CCITT V.28
specifications at data rates up to 120kbps, when loaded
in accordance with the EIA/TIA-232E specification.
The MAX211E/MAX213E/MAX241E are available in 28-
pin SO packages, as well as a 28-pin SSOP that uses
60% less board space. The MAX202E/MAX232E come
in 16-pin TSSOP, narrow SO, wide SO, and DIP
packages. The MAX203E comes in a 20-pin DIP/SO
package, and needs no external charge-pump
capacitors. The MAX205E comes in a 24-pin wide DIP
package, and also eliminates external charge-pump
capacitors. The MAX206E/MAX207E/MAX208E come in
24-pin SO, SSOP, and narrow DIP packages. The
MAX232E/MAX241E operate with four 1F capacitors,
while the MAX202E/MAX206E/MAX207E/MAX208E/
MAX211E/MAX213E operate with four 0.1F capacitors,
further reducing cost and board space.
________________________Applications
Notebook, Subnotebook, and Palmtop Computers
Battery-Powered Equipment
Hand-Held Equipment
Next-Generation Device Features
For Low-Voltage Applications
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 a UCSP
Package)
For Low-Power Applications
MAX3221/MAX3223/MAX3243: 1A Supply
Current, True +3V to +5.5V RS-232 Transceivers
with Auto-Shutdown
For Space-Constrained Applications
MAX3233E/MAX3235E: ±15kV ESD-Protected,
1A, 250kbps, +3.0V/+5.5V, Dual RS-232
Transceivers with Internal Capacitors
For Low-Voltage or Data Cable Applications
MAX3380E/MAX3381E: +2.35V to +5.5V, 1A,
2Tx/2Rx RS-232 Transceivers with ±15kV ESD-
Protected I/O and Logic Pins
±15kV ESD-Protected, +5V RS-232 Transceivers
Selector Guide
Pin Configurations and Typical Operating Circuits appear at
end of data sheet.
Yes
PART
NO. OF RS-232
DRIVERS
NO. OF RS-232
RECEIVERS
ACTIVE IN
SHUTDOWN
NO. OF
EXTERNAL
CAPACITORS
(F)
LOW-POWER
SHUTDOWN
TTL TRI-
STATE
MAX202E
2
0
4 (0.1)
No
MAX203E
2
0
None
No
MAX205E
5
0
None
Yes
MAX206E
4
3
0
4 (0.1)
Yes
MAX207E
5
3
0
4 (0.1)
No
MAX208E
4
0
4 (0.1)
No
MAX211E
4
5
0
4 (0.1)
Yes
MAX213E
4
5
2
4 (0.1)
Yes
MAX232E
2
0
4 (1)
No
MAX241E
4
5
0
4 (1)
Yes
AutoShutdown and UCSP are trademarks of Maxim Integrated
Products, Inc.
Ordering Information
16 Narrow SO
0°C to +70°C
MAX202ECSE
0°C to +70°C
MAX202ECPE
PIN-PACKAGE
TEMP RANGE
PART
16 Plastic DIP
Ordering Information continued at end of data sheet.
Selector Guide
19-0175; Rev 6; 3/05
Pin Configurations and Typical Operating Circuits appear at
end of data sheet.
Yes
MAX202E–MAX213E,
MAX232E/MAX241E