ISL3241E, ISL3243E
®
Data Sheet
May 13, 2010
FN6768.1
QFN Packaged, ±15kV ESD Protected,
+2.7V to +3.6V, 250kbps, RS-232
Transmitters/Receivers with Separate
Logic Supply Pin
Features
• V Pin for Compatibility in Mixed Voltage Systems
L
Adjusts Logic Output Levels and Input Thresholds for
Compatibility with Lower Supply Voltage Logic
The Intersil ISL324xE devices are 2.7V to 3.6V powered
RS-232 transmitters/receivers which meet ElA/TIA-232 and
• Parameters Specified for 10% Tolerance Supplies and Full
Industrial Temp Range
V.28/V.24 specifications, even at V
= 3.0V. Additionally,
CC
• Pb-free Small QFN (5mmx5mm) Package is 60% Smaller
than a 28 Lead TSSOP
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 POS
systems, and notebook and laptop computers where the low
operational, and even lower standby, power consumption is
critical. Efficient on-chip charge pumps, coupled with manual
and automatic power-down functions, reduce the standby
supply current to a 0.5µA trickle. Tiny 5mmx5mm Quad Flat
No-Lead (QFN) packaging and the use of small, low value
capacitors ensure board space savings as well. Data rates
greater than 250kbps are guaranteed at worst case load
conditions.
• ESD Protection for RS-232 I/O Pins to ±15kV (IEC61000)
• Meets EIA/TIA-232 and V.28/V.24 Specifications at 3V
• RS-232 Compatible with V
CC
= 2.7V
• On-Chip Voltage Converters Require Only Four External
0.1µF Capacitors
• Manual and Automatic Power-down Features
• Receiver Hysteresis for Improved Noise Immunity
• Guaranteed Minimum Data Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250kbps
• Low Supply Current in Power-down State . . . . . . . . 0.5µA
• Pb-Free (RoHS compliant)
ISL324xE are 3 driver, 5 receiver devices that, coupled with
the 5x5 QFN package, provide the industry’s smallest,
lowest power complete serial port. The 5x5 QFN requires
60% less board area than a 28 Ld TSSOP, and is nearly
20% thinner. These devices also include a noninverting
always-active receiver for “wake-up” capability.
Applications
• Any Space Constrained System Requiring RS-232 Ports
- Battery Powered, Hand-Held, and Portable Equipment
- POS Systems and Scanners
The ISL3243E features an automatic powerdown function
that powers down the on-chip power supply and driver
circuits. This 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. It powers up again when a valid RS-232
voltage is applied to any receiver input.
- Laptop Computers, Notebooks
- GPS Receivers
• Mixed Voltage Serial Ports
Related Literature
• Technical Brief TB363 “Guidelines for Handling and
Processing Moisture Sensitive Surface Mount Devices
The ISL324xE feature a V pin that adjusts the logic pin (see
L
“Pin Descriptions” on page 2) output levels and input
• ”Technical Brief TB379 “Thermal Characterization of
Packages for ICs”
thresholds to values compatible with the V
external logic (e.g., a UART).
powering the
CC
• Technical Brief TB389 “PCB Land Pattern Design and
Surface Mount Guidelines for QFN Packages”
Table 1 summarizes the features of the ISL324xE.
TABLE 1. SUMMARY OF FEATURES
LOGIC
NO. OF
DATA
RATE
(kbps)
MANUAL
POWER- POWERDOWN
DOWN?
YES
AUTOMATIC
NO. OF NO.OF SUPPLY (V ) MONITOR Rx.
Rx. ENABLE
FUNCTION? Pb-FREE?
L
PART NUMBER
ISL3241E
Tx.
3
Rx.
5
PIN?
YES
YES
(R
)
FUNCTION?
NO
OUTB
2
250
250
YES
NO
YES
YES
ISL3243E
3
5
1
YES
YES
CAUTION: These devices are sensitive to electrostatic discharge; follow proper IC Handling Procedures.
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