MAX3221E/MAX3223E/MAX3243E
±15kV ESD-Protected, 1µA, 3.0V to 5.5V, 250kbps,
RS-232 Transceivers with AutoShutdown
T1IN
T1OUT
R1OUT
VCC = 3.3V
2µs/div
Figure 11. Loopback Test Result at 250kbps
5V/div
5V/div
5V/div
6
5
4
3
VCC = 3.0V
VOUT+
2
1
VOUT+
0
-1
-2
-3
VCC
-4
VOUT-
VOUT-
-5
-6
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
LOAD CURRENT PER TRANSMITTER (mA)
Figure 12a. Transmitter Output Voltage vs. Load Current per
Transmitter
Table 5. Logic Family Compatibility with
Various Supply Voltages
SYSTEM
POWER-
SUPPLY
VOLTAGE
(V)
3.3
VCC SUPPLY
VOLTAGE
(V)
COMPATIBILITY
3.3
Compatible with all CMOS
families.
5
5
Compatible with all TTL and
CMOS-logic families.
Compatible with ACT and
5
3.3
HCT CMOS, and with TTL.
Incompatible with AC, HC,
or CD4000 CMOS.
Ordering Information (continued)
PART
TEMP RANGE PIN-PACKAGE
MAX3243ECWI+
0°C to +70°C
28 Wide SO
MAX3243ECAI+
0°C to +70°C
28 SSOP
MAX3243ECUI+
0°C to +70°C
28 TSSOP
MAX3243EEWI+
-40°C to +85°C 28 Wide SO
MAX3243EEAI+
-40°C to +85°C 28 SSOP
MAX3243EEUI+
-40°C to +85°C 28 TSSOP
MAX3243ECTJ+
0°C to +70°C
32 TQFN-EP*
MAX3243EETJ+
-40°C to +85°C 32 TQFN-EP*
*Exposed pad.
+Denotes a lead(Pb)-free/RoHS-compliant package.
Interconnection with 3V and 5V Logic
The MAX3221E/MAX3223E/MAX3243E can directly
interface with various 5V logic families, including ACT
and xHCT CMOS. See Table 5 for more information on
possible combinations of interconnections.
___________________Chip Information
PROCESS: BiCMOS
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