The LTC1474/LTC1475 series are high efficiency step-down converters with internal P-channel MOSFET power switches that draw only 10µA typical DC supply current at no load while maintaining output voltage. The LTC1474 uses logic-controlled shutdown while the LTC1475 features pushbutton on/off. The low supply current coupled with Burst Mode™ operation enables the LTC1474/LTC1475 to maintain high efficiency over a wide range of loads. These features, along with their capability of 100% duty cycle for low dropout and wide input supply range, make the LTC1474/LTC1475 ideal for moderate current (up to 300mA) battery-powered applications. The peak switch current is user-programmable with an optional sense resistor (defaults to 325mA minimum if not used) providing a simple means for optimizing the design for lower current applications. The peak current control also provides short-circuit protection and excellent startup behavior. A low-battery detector that remains functional in shutdown is provided . The LTC1474/LTC1475 series availability in 8-lead MSOP and SO packages and need for few additional components provide for a minimum area solution.Applications Cellular Telephones and Wireless Modems 4mA to 20mA Current Loop Step-Down Converter Portable Instruments Battery-Operated Digital Devices Battery Chargers Inverting Converters Intrinsic Safety Applications

The LTC1474/LTC1475 series are high efficiency step-down converters with internal P-channel MOSFET power switches that draw only 10µA typical DC supply current at no load while maintaining output voltage. The LTC1474 uses logic-controlled shutdown while the LTC1475 features pushbutton on/off.The low supply current coupled with Burst Mode™ operation enables the LTC1474/LTC1475 to maintain high efficiency over a wide range of loads. These features, along with their capability of 100% duty cycle for low dropout and wide input supply range, make the LTC1474/LTC1475 ideal for moderate current (up to 300mA) battery-powered applications.The peak switch current is user-programmable with an optional sense resistor (defaults to 325mA minimum if not used) providing a simple means for optimizing the design for lower current applications. The peak current control also provides short-circuit protection and excellent start-up behavior. A low-battery detector that remains functional in shutdown is provided.The LTC1474/LTC1475 series availability in 8-lead MSOP and SO packages and need for few additional components provide for a minimum area solution.Applications Cellular Telephones and Wireless Modems 4mA to 20mA Current Loop Step-Down Converter Portable Instruments Battery-Operated Digital Devices Battery Chargers Inverting Converters Intrinsic Safety Applications

The LTC1628/LTC1628-PG are high performance dual step-down switching regulator controllers that drive all N-channel synchronous power MOSFET stages. A constant frequency current mode architecture allows adjustment of the frequency up to 300kHz. Power loss and noise due to the ESR of the input capacitors are minimized by operating the two controller output stages out of phase.OPTI-LOOP compensation allows the transient response to be optimized over a wide range of output capacitance and ESR values. The precision 0.8V reference and power good output indicator are compatible with future microprocessor generations, and a wide 3.5V to 30V (36V maximum) input supply range encompasses all battery chemistries.A RUN/SS pin for each controller provides both soft-start and optional timed, short-circuit shutdown. Current foldback limits MOSFET dissipation during short-circuit conditions when overcurrent latchoff is disabled. Output overvoltage protection circuitry latches on the bottom MOSFET until VOUT returns to normal. The FCB mode pin can select among Burst Mode, constant frequency mode and continuous inductor current mode or regulate a secondary winding. The LTC1628-PG includes a power good output pin that replaces the FLTCPL, fault coupling control pin of the LTC1628.Applications Notebook and Palmtop Computers, PDAs Battery Chargers Portable Instruments Battery-Operated Digital Devices DC Power Distribution Systems

The LTC1643A is a Hot Swap™ controller that allows a board to be safely inserted and removed from a live PCI-Bus slot. Two external N-channel transistors control the 3.3V and 5V supplies while on-chip switches control the –12V and 12V supplies. All supply voltages can be ramped up at a programmable rate. An electronic circuit breaker protects all four supplies against overcurrent faults. The foldback current limit feature limits current spikes and power dissipation when shorts occur and allows boards with large capacitances to be powered up without tripping the circuit breaker. The PWRGD output indicates when all of the supply voltages are within tolerance and the FAULT output indicates an overcurrent condition. The ON(LTC1643AH)/ON (LTC1643AL/ LTC1643AL-1) pin is used to cycle the board power or reset the circuit breaker. The LTC1643AL-1 has the ±12V power good comparators disabled.The LTC1643A is available in a 16-pin narrow SSOP package.Applications PCI-Based Servers CompactPCI Compliant Boards

The LTC1690 is a low power receiver/driver pair that is compatible with the requirements of RS485 and RS422. The receiver offers a fail-safe feature that guarantees a high receiver output state when the inputs are left open, shorted together or terminated with no signal present. No external components are required to ensure the high receiver output state. Separate driver output and receiver input pins allow full duplex operation. Excessive power dissipation caused by bus contention or faults is prevented by a thermal shutdown circuit which forces the driver outputs into a high impedance state. The LTC1690 is fully specified over the commercial and industrial temperature ranges. The LTC1690 is available in 8-Pin SO, MSOP and PDIP packages. Applications Battery-Powered RS485/RS422 Applications Low Power RS485/RS422 Transceiver Level Translator Line Repeater

The LTC1753 is a high power, high efficiency switching regulator controller optimized for 5V input to a digitally programmable 1.3V-3.5V output. The internal 5-bit DAC programs the output voltage from 1.3V to 2.05V in 50mV increments and from 2.1V to 3.5V in 100mV increments. The precision internal reference and an internal feedback system provide an output accuracy of ±1.5% at room temperature and typically ±2% over temperature, load current and line voltage shifts. The LTC1753 uses a synchronous switching architecture with two external N-channel output devices, providing high efficiency and eliminating the need for a high power, high cost P-channel device. Additionally, it senses the output current across the on-resistance of the upper N-channel FET, providing an adjustable current limit without an external low value sense resistor.The LTC1753 free-runs at 300kHz and can be synchronized to a faster external clock if desired. It provides a phase lead compensation scheme and under harsh loading conditions, the PWM duty cycle can be momentarily forced to 0% or 100% to reduce the output voltage recovery time.Applications Power Supply for Pentium® III, AMD-K6®-2, SPARC, ALPHA and PA-RISC Microprocessors High Power 5V to 1.3V-3.5V Regulators

The MAX1403 18-bit, low-power, multichannel, serial-output analog-to-digital converter (ADC) features matched 200µA current sources for sensor excitation. This ADC uses a sigma-delta modulator with a digital decimation filter to achieve 16-bit accuracy. The digital filter's user-selectable decimation factor allows the conversion resolution to be reduced in exchange for a higher output data rate. True 16-bit performance is achieved at an output data rate of up to 480sps. In addition, the modulator sampling frequency may be optimized for either lowest power dissipation or highest throughput rate. The MAX1403 operates from +3V.This device offers three fully differential input channels that may be independently programmed with a gain between +1V/V and +128V/V. Furthermore, it can compensate an input-referred DC offset up to 117% of the selected full-scale range. These three differential channels may also be configured to operate as five pseudo-differential input channels. Two additional, fully differential system-calibration channels are provided for gain and offset error correction.The MAX1403 can be configured to sequentially scan all signal inputs and provide the results via the serial interface with minimum communications overhead. When used with a 2.4576MHz or 1.024MHz master clock, the digital decimation filter can be programmed to produce zeros in its frequency response at the line frequency and associated harmonics, ensuring excellent line rejection without the need for further postfiltering.The MAX1403 is available in a 28-pin SSOP package.ApplicationsLoop-Powered SystemsPortable Industrial InstrumentsPortable Weight ScalesPressure Sensors and Transducers

The MAX1406 is an RS-232 IC designed to meet the stringent electrostatic discharge (ESD) requirements of the European community. 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.The MAX1406 has three RS-232 transmitters and three RS-232 receivers, and is optimized for operation in printer, modem, and telecom applications. It is guaranteed to run at data rates up to 230kbps, providing compatibility with popular software for communicating with personal computers. Power-supply current is less than 500µA for IDD and ISS, and less than 1mA for ICC.The MAX1406 is pin and functionally compatible with the industry-standard MC145406, so existing designs can instantly become Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) compliant. The MAX1406 is available in DIP and SO packages, and in a tiny SSOP that reduces board space.ApplicationsEquipment Meeting IEC 1000-4-2InstrumentsModemsPrintersTelecommunications

The MAX1406 is an RS-232 IC designed to meet the stringent electrostatic discharge (ESD) requirements of the European community. 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.The MAX1406 has three RS-232 transmitters and three RS-232 receivers, and is optimized for operation in printer, modem, and telecom applications. It is guaranteed to run at data rates up to 230kbps, providing compatibility with popular software for communicating with personal computers. Power-supply current is less than 500µA for IDD and ISS, and less than 1mA for ICC.The MAX1406 is pin and functionally compatible with the industry-standard MC145406, so existing designs can instantly become Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) compliant. The MAX1406 is available in DIP and SO packages, and in a tiny SSOP that reduces board space.ApplicationsEquipment Meeting IEC 1000-4-2InstrumentsModemsPrintersTelecommunications

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.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.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.The MAX3221 is a 1-driver/1-receiver 16-pin SSOP version of the 20-pin 2-driver/2-receiver MAX3223.The MAX3243 is a 3-driver/5-receiver with a complementary always-active receiver for external monitoring in a variety of 28 pin packages. Please see order information table for package offerings.ApplicationsBattery-Powered EquipmentHand-Held EquipmentPeripheralsPortable Diagnostics Equipment

The MAX3224E/MAX3225E/MAX3226E/MAX3227E/MAX3244E/MAX3245E are 3V-powered EIA/TIA-232 and V.28/V.24 communications interfaces 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.All devices achieve a 1µA supply current using Maxim's revolutionary 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 MAX3225E/MAX3227E/MAX3245E also feature 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.All devices are available in a space-saving TQFN, SSOP, and TSSOP (MAX3224E/MAX3225E/MAX3244E/MAX3245E) packages.ApplicationsAutomotiveBattery-Powered EquipmentCellular PhonesHandheld EquipmentNotebook, Subnotebook, and Palmtop ComputersPeripheralsPrinters

The MAX3224E/MAX3225E/MAX3226E/MAX3227E/MAX3244E/MAX3245E are 3V-powered EIA/TIA-232 and V.28/V.24 communications interfaces 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.All devices achieve a 1µA supply current using Maxim's revolutionary 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 MAX3225E/MAX3227E/MAX3245E also feature 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.All devices are available in a space-saving TQFN, SSOP, and TSSOP (MAX3224E/MAX3225E/MAX3244E/MAX3245E) packages.ApplicationsAutomotiveBattery-Powered EquipmentCellular PhonesHandheld EquipmentNotebook, Subnotebook, and Palmtop ComputersPeripheralsPrinters

The MAX3224E/MAX3225E/MAX3226E/MAX3227E/MAX3244E/MAX3245E are 3V-powered EIA/TIA-232 and V.28/V.24 communications interfaces 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.All devices achieve a 1µA supply current using Maxim's revolutionary 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 MAX3225E/MAX3227E/MAX3245E also feature 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.All devices are available in a space-saving TQFN, SSOP, and TSSOP (MAX3224E/MAX3225E/MAX3244E/MAX3245E) packages.ApplicationsAutomotiveBattery-Powered EquipmentCellular PhonesHandheld EquipmentNotebook, Subnotebook, and Palmtop ComputersPeripheralsPrinters

The MAX3224E/MAX3225E/MAX3226E/MAX3227E/MAX3244E/MAX3245E are 3V-powered EIA/TIA-232 and V.28/V.24 communications interfaces 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.All devices achieve a 1µA supply current using Maxim's revolutionary 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 MAX3225E/MAX3227E/MAX3245E also feature 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.All devices are available in a space-saving TQFN, SSOP, and TSSOP (MAX3224E/MAX3225E/MAX3244E/MAX3245E) packages.ApplicationsAutomotiveBattery-Powered EquipmentCellular PhonesHandheld EquipmentNotebook, Subnotebook, and Palmtop ComputersPeripheralsPrinters

The MAX3224E/MAX3225E/MAX3226E/MAX3227E/MAX3244E/MAX3245E are 3V-powered EIA/TIA-232 and V.28/V.24 communications interfaces 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.All devices achieve a 1µA supply current using Maxim's revolutionary 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 MAX3225E/MAX3227E/MAX3245E also feature 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.All devices are available in a space-saving TQFN, SSOP, and TSSOP (MAX3224E/MAX3225E/MAX3244E/MAX3245E) packages.ApplicationsAutomotiveBattery-Powered EquipmentCellular PhonesHandheld EquipmentNotebook, Subnotebook, and Palmtop ComputersPeripheralsPrinters

The MAX3222/MAX3232/MAX3237/MAX3241 transceivershave a proprietary low-dropout transmitter outputstage enabling true RS-232 performance from a 3.0V to5.5V supply with a dual charge pump. The devices requireonly four small 0.1µF external charge-pump capacitors.The MAX3222, MAX3232, and MAX3241 are guaranteedto run at data rates of 120kbps while maintaining RS-232output levels. The MAX3237 is guaranteed to run at datarates of 250kbps in normal operating mode and 1Mbps inthe MegaBaud™ operating mode.The MAX3222/MAX3232 have 2 receivers and 2 drivers.The MAX3222 and MAX3232 are pin, package, and functionallycompatible with the industry-standard MAX242and MAX232, respectively.The MAX3241 has 5 receivers and 3 drivers, while theMAX3237 has 3 receivers and 5 drivers. Receivers R1(MAX3237/MAX3241) and R2 (MAX3241) have extraoutputs in addition to their standard outputs. These extraoutputs are always active, allowing external devices to bemonitored without forward biasing the protection diodes incircuitry that may have VCC completely removed.The MAX3222, MAX3232, and MAX3241 are available inspace-saving TSSOP and SSOP packages with operatingtemperatures of either -40°C to +85°C or 0°C to 70°C.ApplicationsBattery-Powered EquipmentHandheld EquipmentHigh-Speed ModemsNotebook, Subnotebook, and Palmtop ComputersPeripheralsPrinters

The MAX3222/MAX3232/MAX3237/MAX3241 transceivershave a proprietary low-dropout transmitter outputstage enabling true RS-232 performance from a 3.0V to5.5V supply with a dual charge pump. The devices requireonly four small 0.1µF external charge-pump capacitors.The MAX3222, MAX3232, and MAX3241 are guaranteedto run at data rates of 120kbps while maintaining RS-232output levels. The MAX3237 is guaranteed to run at datarates of 250kbps in normal operating mode and 1Mbps inthe MegaBaud™ operating mode.The MAX3222/MAX3232 have 2 receivers and 2 drivers.The MAX3222 and MAX3232 are pin, package, and functionallycompatible with the industry-standard MAX242and MAX232, respectively.The MAX3241 has 5 receivers and 3 drivers, while theMAX3237 has 3 receivers and 5 drivers. Receivers R1(MAX3237/MAX3241) and R2 (MAX3241) have extraoutputs in addition to their standard outputs. These extraoutputs are always active, allowing external devices to bemonitored without forward biasing the protection diodes incircuitry that may have VCC completely removed.The MAX3222, MAX3232, and MAX3241 are available inspace-saving TSSOP and SSOP packages with operatingtemperatures of either -40°C to +85°C or 0°C to 70°C.ApplicationsBattery-Powered EquipmentHandheld EquipmentHigh-Speed ModemsNotebook, Subnotebook, and Palmtop ComputersPeripheralsPrinters

The MAX3222/MAX3232/MAX3237/MAX3241 transceivershave a proprietary low-dropout transmitter outputstage enabling true RS-232 performance from a 3.0V to5.5V supply with a dual charge pump. The devices requireonly four small 0.1µF external charge-pump capacitors.The MAX3222, MAX3232, and MAX3241 are guaranteedto run at data rates of 120kbps while maintaining RS-232output levels. The MAX3237 is guaranteed to run at datarates of 250kbps in normal operating mode and 1Mbps inthe MegaBaud™ operating mode.The MAX3222/MAX3232 have 2 receivers and 2 drivers.The MAX3222 and MAX3232 are pin, package, and functionallycompatible with the industry-standard MAX242and MAX232, respectively.The MAX3241 has 5 receivers and 3 drivers, while theMAX3237 has 3 receivers and 5 drivers. Receivers R1(MAX3237/MAX3241) and R2 (MAX3241) have extraoutputs in addition to their standard outputs. These extraoutputs are always active, allowing external devices to bemonitored without forward biasing the protection diodes incircuitry that may have VCC completely removed.The MAX3222, MAX3232, and MAX3241 are available inspace-saving TSSOP and SSOP packages with operatingtemperatures of either -40°C to +85°C or 0°C to 70°C.ApplicationsBattery-Powered EquipmentHandheld EquipmentHigh-Speed ModemsNotebook, Subnotebook, and Palmtop ComputersPeripheralsPrinters

The MAX3222/MAX3232/MAX3237/MAX3241 transceivershave a proprietary low-dropout transmitter outputstage enabling true RS-232 performance from a 3.0V to5.5V supply with a dual charge pump. The devices requireonly four small 0.1µF external charge-pump capacitors.The MAX3222, MAX3232, and MAX3241 are guaranteedto run at data rates of 120kbps while maintaining RS-232output levels. The MAX3237 is guaranteed to run at datarates of 250kbps in normal operating mode and 1Mbps inthe MegaBaud™ operating mode.The MAX3222/MAX3232 have 2 receivers and 2 drivers.The MAX3222 and MAX3232 are pin, package, and functionallycompatible with the industry-standard MAX242and MAX232, respectively.The MAX3241 has 5 receivers and 3 drivers, while theMAX3237 has 3 receivers and 5 drivers. Receivers R1(MAX3237/MAX3241) and R2 (MAX3241) have extraoutputs in addition to their standard outputs. These extraoutputs are always active, allowing external devices to bemonitored without forward biasing the protection diodes incircuitry that may have VCC completely removed.The MAX3222, MAX3232, and MAX3241 are available inspace-saving TSSOP and SSOP packages with operatingtemperatures of either -40°C to +85°C or 0°C to 70°C.ApplicationsBattery-Powered EquipmentHandheld EquipmentHigh-Speed ModemsNotebook, Subnotebook, and Palmtop ComputersPeripheralsPrinters

The MAX3222/MAX3232/MAX3237/MAX3241 transceivershave a proprietary low-dropout transmitter outputstage enabling true RS-232 performance from a 3.0V to5.5V supply with a dual charge pump. The devices requireonly four small 0.1µF external charge-pump capacitors.The MAX3222, MAX3232, and MAX3241 are guaranteedto run at data rates of 120kbps while maintaining RS-232output levels. The MAX3237 is guaranteed to run at datarates of 250kbps in normal operating mode and 1Mbps inthe MegaBaud™ operating mode.The MAX3222/MAX3232 have 2 receivers and 2 drivers.The MAX3222 and MAX3232 are pin, package, and functionallycompatible with the industry-standard MAX242and MAX232, respectively.The MAX3241 has 5 receivers and 3 drivers, while theMAX3237 has 3 receivers and 5 drivers. Receivers R1(MAX3237/MAX3241) and R2 (MAX3241) have extraoutputs in addition to their standard outputs. These extraoutputs are always active, allowing external devices to bemonitored without forward biasing the protection diodes incircuitry that may have VCC completely removed.The MAX3222, MAX3232, and MAX3241 are available inspace-saving TSSOP and SSOP packages with operatingtemperatures of either -40°C to +85°C or 0°C to 70°C.ApplicationsBattery-Powered EquipmentHandheld EquipmentHigh-Speed ModemsNotebook, Subnotebook, and Palmtop ComputersPeripheralsPrinters