MAX202 is a TI-launched 5V dual RS-232 line driver/receiver with ±15kV ESD protection, which meets or exceeds the requirements of TIA/EIA-232-F and ITU v.28 standards, operates at 5V VCC supply and can achieve data transmission rates of up to 120 kbit/s.
The MAX202 provides two RS‑232 line drivers and two line receivers in a single 5‑V device, featuring a dual charge‑pump and +15‑kV ESD protection on all serial‑port pins. It meets TIA/EIA‑232‑F and ITU‑V.28 standards and operates up to 120 kbit/s with a typical supply voltage of 5 V.
Typical applications include battery‑powered systems such as PDAs, notebooks, laptops, palmtop PCs and hand‑held equipment. Ordering information, package drawings and design guidelines are available on the Texas Instruments website.
| Supply voltage range | 4.5 V – 5.5 V |
|---|---|
| ESD protection rating | +15 kV (Human‑Body Model) |
It includes +15 kV ESD protection on the RS‑232 bus pins (Human‑Body Model).
The device operates from a 5‑V supply, with a recommended range of 4.5 V to 5.5 V.