Datasheet
ICL3224E, ICL3226E, ICL3244E
±15kV ESD Protected, +3V to +5.5V, 1µA, 250kbps, RS-232 Transceivers with
Enhanced Automatic Powerdown
The ICL3224E, ICL3226E, and ICL3244E devices are
3.0V to 5.5V powered RS-232 transmitters/receivers
that meet ElA/TIA-232 and V.28/V.24 specifications,
Features
• Pb-Free Plus Anneal Available (RoHS Compliant)
• ESD protection for RS-232 I/O pins to 15kV
(IEC61000)
even at V = 3.0V. They provide 15kV ESD
CC
protection (IEC61000-4-2 Air Gap and Human Body
Model) on transmitter outputs and receiver inputs
(RS-232 pins). Targeted applications are PDAs,
Palmtops, and notebook and laptop computers where
the low operational power 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.
• Manual and enhanced automatic powerdown
• Drop in replacements for MAX3224E, MAX3226E,
MAX3244E
• Meets EIA/TIA-232 and V.28/V.24 specifications at
3V
• RS-232 compatible with V = 2.7V
CC
• Latch-up free
• On-chip voltage converters require only four
external 0.1µF capacitors
• Ensured mouse driveability (ICL3244E)
• “Ready to Transmit” indicator output
(ICL3224E/ICL3226E)
The ICL3244E is a 3-driver, 5-receiver device that
provides a complete serial port suitable for laptop or
notebook computers. It also includes a noninverting
always-active receiver for “wake-up” capability.
• Receiver hysteresis for improved noise immunity
• Ensured minimum data rate 250kbps
• Ensured minimum slew rate 6V/µs
The ICL3224E, ICL3226E, and ICL3244E 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
○ Battery powered, hand-held, and portable
equipment
Table 1 summarizes the features of the device
represented by this datasheet and AN9863
summarizes the features of each device comprising
the ICL32xxE 3V family.
○ Laptop computers, notebooks, palmtops
○ Modems, printers, and other peripherals
○ Digital cameras
○ Cellular/mobile phones
Related Literature
For a full list of related documents, visit our website:
• ICL3224E, ICL3226E, and ICL3244E device pages
FN4899 Rev.7.00
Jun.11.19
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