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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 1μF capacitors,
while the MAX202E/MAX206E/MAX207E/MAX208E/
MAX211E/MAX213E operate with four 0.1μF 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: 1μA Supply
Current, True +3V to +5.5V RS-232 Transceivers
with Auto-Shutdown
For Space-Constrained Applications
MAX3233E/MAX3235E: ±15kV ESD-Protected,
1μA, 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, 1μA,
2Tx/2Rx RS-232 Transceivers with ±15kV ESD-
Protected I/O and Logic Pins
M
±15kV ESD-Protected, +5V RS-232 Transceivers
Selector Guide
19-0175; Rev 5; 10/03
Ordering Information, Pin Configurations, and Typical
Operating Circuits appear at end of data sheet.
Yes
PART
NO. OF RS-232
DRIVERS
NO. OF RS-232
RECEIVERS
RECEIVERS
ACTIVE IN
SHUTDOWN
NO. OF
EXTERNAL
CAPACITORS
(μF)
LOW-POWER
SHUTDOWN
TTL TRI-
STATE
MAX202E
2
2
5
4
5
4
4
4
2
4
2
2
5
3
3
4
5
5
2
5
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
4 (0.1)
None
None
4 (0.1)
4 (0.1)
4 (0.1)
4 (0.1)
4 (0.1)
4 (1)
4 (1)
No
No
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes
No
MAX203E
MAX205E
MAX206E
MAX207E
MAX208E
MAX211E
MAX213E
MAX232E
MAX241E
AutoShutdown and UCSP are trademarks of Maxim Integrated
Products, Inc.