ICL3241E

Features:

• ESD Protection for RS-232 I/O Pins to ±15kV (IEC61000)
• Drop in Replacements for MAX3221E, MAX3222E, MAX3223E, MAX3232E, MAX3241E, MAX3243E, SP3243E
• ICL3221E is a Low Power, Pin Compatible Upgrade for 5V MAX221E
• ICL3222E is a Low Power, Pin Compatible Upgrade for 5V MAX242E, and SP312E
• ICL3232E is a Low Power Upgrade for HIN232E, ICL232 and Pin Compatible Competitor Devices
• RS-232 Compatible with VCC = 2.7V
• Meets EIA/TIA-232 and V.28/V.24 Specifications at 3V
• Latch-Up Free
• On-Chip Voltage Converters Require Only Four External 0.1µF Capacitors
• Manual and Automatic Powerdown Features
• Guaranteed Mouse Driveability (ICL324XE Only)
• Receiver Hysteresis For Improved Noise Immunity
• Guaranteed Minimum Data Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250kbps
• Wide Power Supply Range . . . . . . . Single +3V to +5.5V
• Low Supply Current in Powerdown State. . . . . . . . . . .1µA
• Pb-Free Plus Anneal Available (RoHS Compliant)

Application

• Any System Requiring RS-232 Communication Ports
- Battery Powered, Hand-Held, and Portable Equipment
- Laptop Computers, Notebooks, Palmtops
- Modems, Printers and other Peripherals
- Digital Cameras
- Cellular/Mobile Phones

Pinout






Specifications

V_CC to GND.................................................................... -0.3V to 6V
V₊ to GND ......................................................................-0.3V to 7V
V_- to GND.................................................................... +0.3V to -7V
V₊ to V_- ................................................................................... 14V
Input Voltages
T_IN, FORCEOFF, FORCEON, EN, SHDN ........................... -0.3V to 6V
R_IN ........................................................................................ ±25V
Output Voltages
T_OUT .................................................................................. ±13.2V
R_OUT, INVALID.................................................. -0.3V to V_CC +0.3V
Short Circuit Duration
T_OUT ........................................................................... Continuous
ESD Rating ................................................ See Specification Table

Description

The Intersil ICL3241E devices are 3.0V to 5.5V powered RS-232 transmitters/receivers which meet ElA/TIA-232 and V.28/V.24 specifications, even at VCC = 3.0V. Additionally, they provide 15kV ESD protection (IEC61000-4-2 Air Gap and Human Body Model) on transmitter outputs and receiver inputs (RS-232 pins). Targeted applications are PDAs, Palmtops, and notebook and laptop computers where the low operational, and even lower standby, power consumption is critical. Efficient on-chip charge pumps, coupled with manual and automatic powerdown functions (except for the ICL3232E), reduce the standby supply current to a 1A trickle. Small footprint packaging, and the use of small, low value capacitors ensure board space savings as well. Data rates greater than 250kbps are guaranteed at worst case load conditions. This family of the ICL3241E  is fully compatible with 3.3V-only systems, mixed 3.3V and 5.0V systems, and 5.0V-only systems. The ICL324XE are 3-driver, 5-receiver devices that provide a complete serial port suitable for laptop or notebook computers. Both devices also include noninverting always-active receivers for wake-up capability. The ICL3241E, feature an automatic powerdown function which powers down the on-chip power-supply and driver circuits. This occurs when an attached peripheral device is shut off or the RS-232 cable is removed, conserving system power automatically without changes to the hardware or operating system. These devices power up again when a valid RS-232 voltage is applied to any receiver input. Table 1 summarizes the features of the devices represented by this data sheet, while Application Note AN9863 summarizes the features of each device comprising the ICL3241E 3V family.