Datasheet
ICL3224, ICL3226, ICL3238
1µA, +3V to +5.5V, 250kbps, RS-232 Transceivers with Enhanced Automatic
Powerdown
The ICL3224, ICL3226, and ICL3238 (ICL32xx)
devices are 3.0V to 5.5V powered RS-232
transmitters/receivers that meet ElA/TIA-232 and
Features
• Pb-free (RoHS compliant)
• ±15kV ESD protected (human body model)
• Manual and enhanced automatic powerdown
V.28/V.24 specifications, even at V = 3.0V.
CC
Targeted applications are PDAs, Palmtops, and
notebook and laptop computers where low
operational power consumption and even lower
standby power consumption are critical. Efficient
on-chip charge pumps, coupled with manual and
enhanced automatic powerdown functions, reduce
the standby supply current to a 1µA trickle. Small
footprint packaging, and the use of small, low value
capacitors ensure board space savings. Data rates
greater than 250kbps are ensured at worst case load
conditions. This family is fully compatible with 3.3V
only systems, mixed 3.3V and 5.0V systems, and
5.0V only systems.
features
• Drop in replacements for MAX3224, MAX3226,
MAX3238
• Meets EIA/TIA-232 and V.28/V.24 specifications
at 3V
• Latch-up free
• RS-232 compatible with V = 2.7V
CC
• On-chip voltage converters require only four
external 0.1µF capacitors
• Flow-through pinout (ICL3238)
The ICL3238 is a 5 driver, 3 receiver device that
includes a noninverting always-active receiver for
Ring Indicator monitoring.
• “Ready to transmit” indicator output (ICL3224/26)
• Receiver hysteresis for improved noise immunity
• Ensured minimum data rate: 250kbps
• Ensured minimum slew rate: 6V/µs
The ICL32xx devices feature an enhanced automatic
powerdown function that powers down the on-chip
power supply and driver circuits. Powerdown occurs
when all receiver and transmitter inputs detect no
signal transitions for a period of 30s. These devices
power back up automatically whenever they sense a
transition on any transmitter or receiver input.
• Wide power supply range: Single +3V to +5.5V
• Low supply current in powerdown state: 1µA
Applications
• Any system requiring RS-232 communication ports
Table 1 summarizes the features of the devices
represented by this datasheet, and AN9863
summarizes the features of each device in the
ICL32xx 3V family.
○ Battery powered, hand-held, and portable
equipment
○ Laptop computers, Notebooks, Palmtops
○ Modems, printers and other peripherals
○ Digital cameras
Related Literature
For a full list of related documents, visit our website:
ICL3224, ICL3226, and ICL3238 device pages
○ Cellular/mobile phones
○ Data cradles
Table 1. Summary of Features
Number of
Enhanced
Number Number
Monitor Rx.
Data Rate
(kbps)
Rx. Enable
Function?
READY
Output?
Manual
Powerdown?
Automatic
Powerdown
Part Number
ICL3224
of Tx.
of Rx.
(ROUTB
)
2
1
5
2
1
3
0
0
1
250
250
250
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
ICL3226
ICL3238
FN4876 Rev.11.00
May.29.19
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