DATASHEET
ICL3221E, ICL3222E, ICL3223E, ICL3232E, ICL3241E, ICL3243E
±15kV ESD Protected, +3V to +5.5V, 1µA, 250kbps, RS-232 Transmitters/Receivers
FN4910
Rev 23.00
Sep 24, 2018
The ICL3221E, ICL3222E, ICL3223E, ICL3232E, ICL3241E,
and ICL3243E are 3.0V to 5.5V powered RS-232
transmitters/receivers which meet ElA/TIA-232 and
Features
• ESD protection for RS-232 I/O pins to ±15kV
(IEC61000)
V.28/V.24 specifications, even at V = 3.0V.
CC
• Drop-in replacements for the MAX3221E,
MAX3222E, MAX3223E, MAX3232E, MAX3241E,
MAX3243E, and SP3243E
Additionally, they provide ±15kV ESD protection
(IEC61000-4-2 Air Gap and Human Body Model) on
transmitter outputs and receiver inputs (RS-232 pins).
Targeted applications are notebook and laptop
computers in which the low operational power
• The ICL3221E is a low-power, pin-compatible
upgrade for the 5V MAX221E
consumption and even lower standby power
• The ICL3222E is a low-power, pin-compatible
upgrade for the 5V MAX242E and SP312E
consumption is critical. Efficient on-chip charge pumps,
coupled with manual and automatic power-down
functions (except for the ICL3232E), 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.
• The ICL3232E is a low-power upgrade for the
HIN232E, ICL232, and pin-compatible competitor
devices
• RS-232 compatible with V
CC
= 2.7V
• Meets EIA/TIA-232 and V.28/V.24 specifications at 3V
• Latch-up free
• On-chip voltage converters require only four
The ICL324XE are 3-driver, 5-receiver devices that
provide a complete serial port suitable for laptop or
notebook computers. Both devices also include
noninverting always-active receivers for “wake-up”
capability.
external 0.1µF capacitors at V
= 3.3V
CC
• Manual and automatic power-down features
• Guaranteed mouse driveability (ICL324xE only)
• Receiver hysteresis for improved noise immunity
• Guaranteed minimum data rate: 250kbps
• Wide power supply range: single +3V to +5.5V
• Low supply current in power-down state: 1µA
• Pb-free available (RoHS compliant)
The ICL3221E, ICL3223E, and ICL3243E feature an
automatic power-down function that powers down the
on-chip power supply and driver circuits. Power-down
occurs when an attached peripheral device is shut off
or the RS-232 cable is removed, conserving system
power automatically without changes to the hardware
or operating system. These devices power up again
when a valid RS-232 voltage is applied to any receiver
input.
Applications
• Any system requiring RS-232 communication ports
- Battery powered, hand-held, and portable
equipment
- Laptop computers and notebooks
- Modems, printers, and other peripherals
- Digital cameras
Table 1 summarizes the features of the devices
represented by this datasheet, and AN9863
summarizes the features of each device in the
ICL32xxE 3V family.
- Cellular/mobile phones
Related Literature
For a full list of documents, visit our website:
• ICL3221E, ICL3222E, ICL3223E, ICL3232E,
ICL3241E, and ICL3243E product information
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