SLLS664E
August 2005 – June 2021
MAX3232E
PRODUCTION DATA
1
Features
2
Applications
3
Description
4
Revision History
5
Pin Configuration and Functions
6
Specifications
6.1
Absolute Maximum Ratings
6.2
ESD Ratings
6.3
ESD Ratings - IEC Specifications
6.4
Recommended Operating Conditions (1)
6.5
Thermal Information
6.6
Electrical Characteristics — Device (1)
6.7
Electrical Characteristics — Driver (1)
6.8
Electrical Characteristics — Receiver (1)
6.9
Switching Characteristics (1)
6.10
Typical Characteristics
7
Parameter Measurement Information
8
Detailed Description
8.1
Overview
8.2
Functional Block Diagram
8.3
Feature Description
8.3.1
Power
8.3.2
RS232 Driver
8.3.3
RS232 Receiver
8.4
Device Functional Modes
8.4.1
VCC Powered by 3 V to 5.5 V
8.4.2
VCC Unpowered, VCC = 0 V
9
Application and Implementation
9.1
Application Information
9.2
Typical Application
9.2.1
Design Requirements
9.2.2
Detailed Design Procedure
9.2.3
Application Curve
10
Power Supply Recommendations
11
Layout
11.1
Layout Guidelines
11.2
Layout Example
12
Device and Documentation Support
12.1
Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
12.2
Support Resources
12.3
Trademarks
12.4
Electrostatic Discharge Caution
12.5
Glossary
Package Options
Mechanical Data (Package|Pins)
DW|16
MSOI003I
PW|16
MPDS361A
DB|16
MPDS507A
D|16
MPDS178G
Thermal pad, mechanical data (Package|Pins)
DW|16
QFND313D
Orderable Information
slls664e_oa
slls664e_pm
1
Features
ESD protection for RS-232 bus pins
±15 kV (HBM)
±8 kV (IEC61000-4-2, Contact discharge)
±15 kV (IEC61000-4-2, Air-gap discharge)
Meets or exceeds the requirements of TIA/EIA-232-F and ITU V.28 standards
Operates with 3-V to 5.5-V V
CC
supply
Operates up to 250 kbit/s
Two drivers and two receivers
Low supply current: 300 μA (typical)
External capacitors: 4 × 0.1 μF
Accepts 5-V logic input with 3.3-V supply
Pin compatible to alternative high-speed devices (1 Mbit/s)
SN65C3232E (–40°C to +85°C)
SN75C3232E (0°C to 70°C)