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MAX3221/MAX3223/
MAX3243
+3V to +5.5V RS-232
Transceivers with AutoShutdown
General Description
Benefits and Features
● Integrated Charge Pump Circuitry Simplifies Power
The MAX3221/MAX3223/MAX3243 achieve 1µA supply
current with Maxim’s revolutionary AutoShutdown™
feature. When the MAX3221/MAX3223/MAX3243 do not
sense a valid signal level on their receiver inputs, the on-
board power supply and drivers shut down. This occurs
if the RS-232 cable is disconnected or if the transmitters
of the connected peripheral are turned off. The system
turns on again when a valid level is applied to any RS-232
receiver input.
Requirements
• Eliminates the Need for a ±12 Supply
• Operation From a Single +3.3V or +5V Supply
● 1µA Supply Current in Shutdown Mode Saves Power
• AutoShutdown Feature is Enabled After No Activity
on Receiver Inputs for 30µs
• Software Control Option for Shutdown
The MAX3221/MAX3223/MAX3243 require only 0.1µF
capacitors in 3.3V operation, and can operate from input
voltages ranging from +3.0V to +5.5V.
Ordering Information
PART
TEMP RANGE
0°C to +70°C
0°C to +70°C
-40°C to +85°C
-40°C to +85°C
0°C to +70°C
0°C to +70°C
0°C to +70°C
-40°C to +85°C
-40°C to +85°C
-40°C to +85°C
0°C to +70°C
0°C to +70°C
0°C to +70°C
-40°C to +85°C
-40°C to +85°C
-40°C to +85°C
PIN-PACKAGE
16 SSOP
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.
MAX3221CAE
MAX3221CUE
MAX3221EAE
†
16 TSSOP
16 SSOP
†
The MAX3221 is a 1-driver/1-receiver 16-pin SSOP
version of the 20-pin 2-driver/2-receiver MAX3223.
MAX3221EUE
MAX3223CPP
MAX3223CAP
16 TSSOP
20 Plastic DIP
20 SSOP
The MAX3243 is a 3-driver/5-receiver with a complementary
always-active receiver for external monitoring in a variety
of 28 pin packages. See Order Information table for
package offerings.
MAX3223CUP
MAX3223EPP
MAX3223EAP
MAX3223EUP
MAX3243CWI
MAX3243CAI
MAX3243CUI
MAX3243EWI
MAX3243EAI
MAX3243EUI
20 TSSOP
20 Plastic DIP
20 SSOP
Applications
● Battery-Powered Equipment
● Hand-Held Equipment
● Peripherals
20 TSSOP
28 Wide SO
28 SSOP
● Portable Diagnostics Equipment
28 TSSOP
28 Wide SO
28 SSOP
Selector Guide
PART
Tx Rx
V
RANGE (V) AutoShutdown
CC
28 TSSOP
MAX3221
MAX3223
MAX3243
1
2
3
1
2
5
3.0 to 5.5
Yes
Yes
Yes
†
Future product—contact factory for availability.
3.0 to 5.5
3.0 to 5.5
Pin Configurations appear at end of data sheet.
Typical Operating Circuits appear at end of data sheet.
AutoShutdown and UCSP are trademarks of Maxim Integrated
Products, Inc.
19-0306; Rev 10; 5/19