The MAX3224EEEAP is a 3V-powered EIA/TIA-232 and V.28/V.24 communications interface with automatic shutdown/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. These devices achieve a 1?A supply current using Maxim?s AutoShutdown Plus? feature. These devices 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. The MAX3224E 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 0.1?F capacitors for operation from a 3.3V supply. The MAX3224E features a logic level output (READY) that asserts when the charge pump is regulating and the device is ready to begin transmitting.

Applications:
Notebook, Subnotebook, and Palmtop Computers
Cellular Phones
Battery Powered Equipment
Hand-Held Equipment
Peripherals
Printers

Datasheet Available:Maxim MAX3224EEAP

SSOP 20 package. Manufactured by Maxim.
A20428