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MAXIM INTEGRATED PRODUCTS MAX3222E/MAX3232E/MAX3237E/MAX3241E† /MAX3246E ±15kV ESD-Protected Down to 10nA 3.0V to 5.5V Up to 1Mbps True RS-232 Transceivers handbook
The Maxim MAX3222E, MAX3232E, MAX3237E, MAX3241E and MAX3246E devices are low‑power, high‑speed RS‑232 transceivers with +15 kV ESD protection and operation from a 3.0 V to 5.5 V supply. They feature internal dual charge pumps, shutdown modes with ultra‑low quiescent current, and are offered in compact SO, SSOP, TQFN and UCSP packages.
These transceivers are suited for a range of applications such as printers, smart phones, DSL modems, battery‑powered equipment, and notebook/sub‑notebook computers. The datasheet provides absolute maximum ratings, electrical characteristics, timing specifications, pin descriptions, ordering information and package dimensions.
Maxim 1MBPS specifications
| Supply voltage range | 3.0 V to 5.5 V |
|---|---|
| Maximum data rate | Up to 1 Mbps (MegaBaud mode) |
| Shutdown supply current (MAX3222E) | 1 pA |
| Operating temperature range | -40 °C to +85 °C |
All Maxim 1MBPS documents by type
Ratings, dimensions and ordering codes, for selection and design work.
- MAXIM INTEGRATED PRODUCTS MAX3222E/MAX3232E/MAX3237E/MAX3241E† /MAX3246E ±15kV ESD-Protected Down to 10nA 3.0V to 5.5V Up to 1Mbps True RS-232 Transceivers handbook 29 p
- MAXIM INTEGRATED PRODUCTS MAX3222/MAX3232/MAX3237/MAX3241* 3.0V to 5.5V Low-Power up to 1Mbps True RS-232 Transceivers Using Four 0.1 F External Capacitors handbook 17 p
Questions answered in these manuals
What supply voltage range is required for the devices?
The transceivers operate from a 3.0 V to 5.5 V supply.
What is the highest data rate these devices can achieve?
They support up to 1 Mbps in MegaBaud mode, with 250 kbps guaranteed in normal mode.
What voltage range do these transceivers operate over?
They operate from 3.0 V up to 5.5 V.
How low can the shutdown supply current be?
The shutdown supply current is less than 1 pA.
