MAX13223E
±70V Fault-Protected, 3.0V to 5.5V,
2Tx/2Rx RS-232 Transceiver
General Description
Benefits and Features
● Robust Protection to Withstand Load Dumps,
Miswiring, and Connector Failures
• ±70V Fault Protection
The MAX13223E is a +3.0V to +5.5V-powered EIA/TIA-232
and V.28 communications interface with fault protection
on the RS-232 line interface. This allows shorts of the
transmitter outputs and receiver inputs to voltages in the
±70V range without adversely affecting the MAX13223E.
• Overvoltage Current Limiting
• Current Protection at Transmitter Outputs
• Thermal Shutdown Protection
The MAX13223E achieves 1μA supply current using
Maxim’s AutoShutdown™ feature. The MAX13223E
automatically enters a low-power shutdown mode when
the RS-232 cable is disconnected or the receivers
are inactive. The device turns on again when a valid
transition at any receiver input is sensed. A proprietary,
high-efficiency, dual charge-pump power supply and a
low-dropout transmitter combine to deliver true RS-232
performance from a single +3.0V to +5.5V supply.
● Flexible Power Requirements Simplify Design
• +3.0V to +5.5V Single Supply Voltage
• True RS-232 Performance (Up to 250kbps) Even
from +3.0V Supply Voltage
● AutoShutdown Simplifies Power Savings
• Automatically Enters Shutdown Mode if RS-232
Cable is Disconnected or Receivers are Inactive
Automatically Activates from Shutdown When Any
Valid Transition is Sensed
The MAX13223E has two receivers and two drivers and is
guaranteed to run at data rates of 250kbps for one trans-
mitter switching while maintaining RS-232 output levels.
• 1µA Typical Shutdown Current
Ordering Information
The MAX13223E operates from input voltages ranging from
+3.0V to +5.5V and is available in a 20-pin, 6.5mm x 4.4mm,
TSSOP package. The MAX13223E is specified over the
-40°C to +85°C temperature range.
PART
TEMP RANGE
PIN-PACKAGE
20 TSSOP
MAX13223EEUP+
-40°C to +85°C
+Denotes a lead(Pb)-free/RoHS-compliant package.
Typical Operating Circuit
Applications
V
CC
● Telematics Equipment
● Base Stations
C
BYPASS
0.1µF
● Utility Meters
V
CC
V+
V-
C1+
● Industrial Equipment
● Telecomm Equipment
● POS Terminal Equipment
C3
C4
C1
C2
C1-
MAX13223E
C2+
C2-
T1OUT
T2OUT
T1IN
RS-232
OUTPUTS
TTL/CMOS
INPUTS
T2IN
R1OUT
R1IN
R2IN
5kΩ
TTL/CMOS
OUTPUTS
RS-232
INPUTS
R2OUT
5kΩ
TO POWER-
MANAGEMENT
UNIT
EN
INVALID
V
FORCEOFF
FORCEON
CC
GND
AutoShutdown is a trademark of Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.
19-4585; Rev 3; 2/15