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Texas Instruments MAX202 Dual RS-232 Line Driver/Receiver Datasheet
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.
Texas Instruments MAX202 specifications
| Supply voltage range (VCC) | 4.5 V – 5.5 V |
|---|---|
| ESD protection (Human‑Body Model) | +15 kV |
| Driver output slew rate | 30 V/µs |
| Typical supply current (no load) | 15 mA |
| Input high‑level voltage (VIH) | 2 V |
| Input low‑level voltage (VIL) | 0.8 V |
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Ratings, dimensions and ordering codes, for selection and design work.
Questions answered in these manuals
What ESD protection does the MAX202 provide?
It includes +15 kV ESD protection on the RS‑232 bus pins (Human‑Body Model).
From: Texas Instruments MAX202 Dual RS-232 Line Driver/Receiver Datasheet
What supply voltage does the MAX202 require?
The device operates from a 5‑V supply, with a recommended range of 4.5 V to 5.5 V.
From: Texas Instruments MAX202 Dual RS-232 Line Driver/Receiver Datasheet
How much ESD protection does the MAX202 provide?
It includes +15 kV Human‑Body Model ESD protection on the RS‑232 bus pins.
What supply voltage range can the MAX202 operate from?
The recommended supply voltage range is 4.5 V to 5.5 V.