
_______________General Description
The MAX3221/MAX3223/MAX3243 achieve 1A supply
current with Maxim’s revolutionary AutoShutdown fea-
ture. When the MAX3221/MAX3223/MAX3243 do not
sense a valid signal level on their receiver inputs, the
on-board power supply and drivers shut down. This
occurs if the RS-232 cable is disconnected or if the
transmitters of the connected peripheral are turned off.
The system turns on again when a valid level is applied
to any RS-232 receiver input. As a result, the system
saves power without changes to the existing BIOS or
operating system.
The MAX3221/MAX3223/MAX3243 transceivers are 3V-
powered EIA/TIA-232 and V.28/V.24 communications
interfaces intended for notebook computer applica-
tions. A proprietary, high-efficiency, dual charge-pump
power supply and a low-dropout transmitter combine to
deliver true RS-232 performance from a single +3.0V to
+5.5V supply. A guaranteed data rate of 120kbps pro-
vides compatibility with popular software for communi-
cating with personal computers.
The MAX3221/MAX3223/MAX3243 require only 0.1F
capacitors in 3.3V operation, and can operate from input
voltages ranging from +3.0V to +5.5V. They are ideal for
3.3V-only systems, mixed 3.3V and 5.0V systems, or
5.0V-only systems that require true RS-232 performance.
The MAX3221 is a 1-driver/1-receiver 16-pin SSOP ver-
sion of the 20-pin MAX3223 (2-driver/2-receiver). The
MAX3243 3-driver/5-receiver, complete serial port is
ideal for notebook or subnotebook computers. The
MAX3243 includes one complementary always-active
receiver. This receiver can monitor an external device
(such as a modem) in shutdown, without forward bias-
ing the protection diodes in a UART that may have VCC
completely removed.
Next Generation Device Features
For Space-Constrained Applications:
MAX3228/MAX3229: +2.5V to +5.5V RS-232
Transceivers in UCSP
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
Package)
For Low-Voltage or Data Cable Applications:
MAX3380E/MAX3381E: +2.5V to +5.5V, 1A,
2 Tx/2 Rx RS-232 Transceivers with ±15kV ESD-
Protected I/O and Logic Pins
________________________Applications
Notebook, Subnotebook, and Palmtop Computers
Battery-Powered Equipment
Hand-Held Equipment
Peripherals
Printers
MAX3221/MAX3223/MAX3243
*
1A Supply-Current, True +3V to +5.5V
RS-232 Transceivers with AutoShutdown
________________________________________________________________ Maxim Integrated Products
1
19-0306; Rev 8; 10/03
PART
MAX3221CAE
MAX3221EUE
-40°C to +85°C
0°C to +70°C
TEMP RANGE
PIN-PACKAGE
16 SSOP
16 TSSOP
* .
Future product—contact factory for availability.
AutoShutdown and UCSP are trademarks of Maxim Integrated
Products, Inc.
Typical Operating Circuits appear at end of data sheet.
MAX3223EPP
-40°C to +85°C
20 Plastic DIP
MAX3223EAP
-40°C to +85°C
20 SSOP
MAX3243CWI
0°C to +70°C
28 Wide SO
MAX3243CAI
0°C to +70°C
28 SSOP
MAX3243EWI
-40°C to +85°C
28 Wide SO
MAX3243EAI
-40°C to +85°C
28 SSOP
MAX3223CPP
MAX3223CAP
0°C to +70°C
20 Plastic DIP
20 SSOP
______________Ordering Information
_____________________Selector Guide
MAX3221
MAX3223
MAX3243
1
2
3
1
2
3.0 to 5.5
5
Yes
PART
Tx
Rx
VCC RANGE (V) AutoShutdown
MAX3221CUE
0°C to +70°C
16 TSSOP
MAX3221EAE
-40°C to +85°C
16 SSOP
MAX3223CUP
0°C to +70°C
20 TSSOP
MAX3223EUP
-40°C to +85°C
20 TSSOP
MAX3243CUI
0°C to +70°C
28 TSSOP
MAX3243EUI
-40°C to +85°C
28 TSSOP
For pricing, delivery, and ordering information, please contact Maxim/Dallas Direct! at
1-888-629-4642, or visit Maxim’s website at www.maxim-ic.com.