MAX3316E

The MAX3316EMAX3319E are 2.5V powered RS-232 compatible transceivers. These devices feature shutdown (MAX3317E), AutoShutdown Plus™ (MAX3318E/ MAX3319E), and enhanced electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection integrated into the chip. All transmitter outputs and receiver inputs are protected to ±15kV using the IEC 1000-4-2 Air-Gap Discharge method, ±8kV using the IEC 1000-4-2 Contact Discharge method, and ±15kV using the Human Body Model.

All MAX3316EMAX3319E are guaranteed at a data rate of 460kbps.

The transceivers have a proprietary low-dropout transmitter output stage enabling RS-232 compatible operation from a +2.25V to +3.0V supply with a dual charge pump. The charge pump requires only four 0.1F capacitors. The MAX3318E/MAX3319E feature a logiclevel output (READY) that asserts when the charge pump is regulating and the device is ready to begin transmitting.

The MAX3318E/MAX3319E achieve a 1A 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 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 MAX3317E also features a 1A shutdown mode that can be entered by driving SHDN low. The MAX3317E's receivers remain active while in shutdown mode, allowing external devices such as modems to be monitored using only 1A supply current.

These devices are available in space-saving packages: MAX3316E (16-pin SSOP and 20-pin TSSOP), MAX3317E/ MAX3318E (20-pin SSOP and 20-pin TSSOP), and MAX3319E (16-pin SSOP).