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MAX3224E/MAX3225E/
MAX3226E/MAX3227E/
MAX3244E/MAX3245E
±15kV ESD-Protected, 1μA, 1Mbps,
3.0V to 5.5V, RS-232 Transceivers
with AutoShutdown Plus
General Description
Next Generation Device Features
● For Space-Constrained Applications:
The MAX3224E/MAX3225E/MAX3226E/MAX3227E/
MAX3244E/MAX3245E are 3V-powered EIA/TIA-232 and
V.28/V.24 communications interfaces with automatic shut-
down/wakeup features, high data-rate capabilities, and
enhanced electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection. All
transmitter outputs and receiver inputs are protected to
±15kV using IEC 1000-4-2 Air-Gap Discharge, ±8kV using
IEC 1000-4-2 Contact Discharge, and ±15kV using the
Human Body Model.
MAX3228E/MAX3229E: ±15kV ESD-Protected,
+2.5V to +5.5V, RS-232 Transceivers in UCSP™
MAX3222E/MAX3232E/MAX3241E/MAX3246E:
±15kV ESD-Protected, Down to 10nA, +3.0V to
+5.5V, Up to 1Mbps, True RS-232 Transceivers
(MAX3246E Available in UCSP)
● For Low-Voltage or Data Cable Applications:
MAX3380E/MAX3381E: +2.35V to +5.5V, 1μA,
2Tx/2Rx RS-232 Transceivers with ±15kV
ESD-Protected I/O and Logic Pins
All devices achieve a 1μA supply current using Maxim’s
revolutionary AutoShutdown Plus™ feature. These devic-
es automatically enter a low-power shutdown mode when
the RS-232 cable is disconnected or the transmitters of
the connected peripherals are inactive, and the UART
driving the transmitter inputs is inactive for more than 30
seconds. They turn on again when they sense a valid
transition at any transmitter or receiver input.
AutoShutdown Plus saves power without changes to the
existing BIOS or operating system.
Ordering Information
PART
TEMP RANGE
0°C to +70°C
PIN-PACKAGE
20 TQFN-EP*
20 TSSOP
MAX3224ECTP+
MAX3224ECUP+
MAX3224ECAP+
MAX3224ECPP+
MAX3224EETP+
MAX3224EEUP+
MAX3224EEAP+
MAX3224EEPP+
MAX3224EAAP+
0°C to +70°C
0°C to +70°C
20 SSOP
0°C to +70°C
20 Plastic DIP
20 TQFN-EP*
20 TSSOP
The MAX3225E/MAX3227E/MAX3245E also fea-
ture MegaBaud™ operation, guaranteeing 1Mbps for
high-speed applications such as communicating with
ISDN modems. The MAX3224E/MAX3226E/MAX3244E
guarantee 250kbps operation. The transceivers have a
proprietary low-dropout transmitter output stage enabling
true RS-232 performance from a +3.0V to +5.5V supply
with a dual charge pump. The charge pump requires only
four small 0.1μF capacitors for operation from a 3.3V
supply. The MAX3224E–MAX3227E feature a logic-level
output (READY) that asserts when the charge pump is
regulating and the device is ready to begin transmitting.
-40°C to +85°C
-40°C to +85°C
-40°C to +85°C
-40°C to +85°C
-40°C to +125°C
20 SSOP
20 Plastic DIP
20 SSOP
+Denotes a lead(Pb)-free/RoHS-compliant package.
*EP = Exposed pad.
Ordering Information continued at end of data sheet.
Selector Guide
All devices are available in a space-saving TQFN,
SSOP, and TSSOP (MAX3224E/MAX3225E/MAX3244E/
MAX3245E) packages.
NO. OF
DRIVERS/
RECEIVERS
GUARANTEED
DATA RATE
(bps)
Auto-
Shutdown
Plus
READY
OUTPUT
PART
Applications
● Notebook, Subnotebook, and Palmtop Computers
● Cellular Phones
● Battery-Powered Equipment
● Hand-Held Equipment
● Peripherals
● Printers
● Automotive
MAX3224E
MAX3225E
MAX3226E
MAX3227E
MAX3244E
MAX3245E
2/2
2/2
1/1
1/1
3/5
3/5
250k
1M
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250k
1M
250k
1M
AutoShutdown Plus, MegaBaud, and UCSP are trademarks of
Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.
19-1339; Rev 11; 11/18