SLLS686D October   2005  – July 2024 MAX3221E

PRODUCTION DATA  

  1.   1
  2. Features
  3. Applications
  4. Description
  5. Pin Configuration and Functions
  6. Specifications
    1. 5.1  Absolute Maximum Ratings
    2. 5.2  ESD Ratings
    3. 5.3  ESD Ratings - IEC Specifications
    4. 5.4  Recommended Operating Conditions
    5. 5.5  Thermal Information
    6. 5.6  Electrical Characteristics
    7. 5.7  Electrical Characteristics: Driver
    8. 5.8  Electrical Characteristics: Receiver
    9. 5.9  Electrical Characteristics: Auto-Power Down
    10. 5.10 Switching Characteristics: Driver
    11. 5.11 Switching Characteristics: Receiver
    12. 5.12 Switching Characteristics: Auto-Power Down
    13. 5.13 Typical Characteristics
  7. Parameter Measurement Information
  8. Detailed Description
    1. 7.1 Overview
    2. 7.2 Functional Block Diagram
    3. 7.3 Feature Description
      1. 7.3.1 Power
      2. 7.3.2 RS-232 Driver
      3. 7.3.3 RS-232 Receiver
      4. 7.3.4 RS-232 Status
    4. 7.4 Device Functional Modes
  9. Application and Implementation
    1. 8.1 Application Information
    2. 8.2 Typical Application
      1. 8.2.1 Design Requirements
      2. 8.2.2 Detailed Design Procedure
      3. 8.2.3 Application Curves
    3. 8.3 Power Supply Recommendations
    4. 8.4 Layout
      1. 8.4.1 Layout Guidelines
      2. 8.4.2 Layout Example
  10. Device and Documentation Support
    1. 9.1 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
    2. 9.2 Support Resources
    3. 9.3 Trademarks
    4. 9.4 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    5. 9.5 Glossary
  11. 10Revision History
  12. 11Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

Package Options

Mechanical Data (Package|Pins)
Thermal pad, mechanical data (Package|Pins)
Orderable Information

Typical Characteristics

TA = 25°C; VCC = 3.3V

MAX3221E Receiver VOL vs Load Current
Figure 5-1 Receiver VOL vs Load Current
MAX3221E Driver VOH vs Load Current
Figure 5-3 Driver VOH vs Load Current
MAX3221E Receiver VOH vs Load Current
Figure 5-2 Receiver VOH vs Load Current
MAX3221E Driver VOL vs Load Current
Figure 5-4 Driver VOL vs Load Current