19-1339; Rev 9; 2/07

±15kV ESD-Protected, 1µA, 1Mbps, 3.0V to 5.5V,

RS-232 Transceivers with AutoShutdown Plus
________________General Description __Next Generation Device Features

MAX3224E–MAX3227E/MAX3244E/MAX3245E †
The MAX3224E/MAX3225E/MAX3226E/MAX3227E/ ♦ For Space-Constrained Applications:
MAX3244E/MAX3245E are 3V-powered EIA/TIA-232 MAX3228E/MAX3229E: ±15kV ESD-Protected,
and V.28/V.24 communications interfaces with automat-
+2.5V to +5.5V, RS-232 Transceivers in UCSP™
ic shutdown/wakeup features, high data-rate capabili-
ties, and enhanced electrostatic discharge (ESD) MAX3222E/MAX3232E/MAX3241E/MAX3246E:
protection. All transmitter outputs and receiver inputs ±15kV ESD-Protected, Down to 10nA, +3.0V to
are protected to ±15kV using IEC 1000-4-2 Air-Gap +5.5V, Up to 1Mbps, True RS-232 Transceivers
Discharge, ±8kV using IEC 1000-4-2 Contact Discharge, (MAX3246E Available in UCSP)
and ±15kV using the Human Body Model.
♦ For Low-Voltage or Data Cable Applications:
All devices achieve a 1µA supply current using Maxim’s
revolutionary AutoShutdown Plus™ feature. These MAX3380E/MAX3381E: +2.35V to +5.5V, 1µA,
devices automatically enter a low-power shutdown 2Tx/2Rx RS-232 Transceivers with ±15kV
mode when the RS-232 cable is disconnected or the ESD-Protected I/O and Logic Pins
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 Ordering Information
they sense a valid transition at any transmitter or receiv-
er input. AutoShutdown Plus saves power without TEMP PIN PKG
PART
changes to the existing BIOS or operating system. RANGE PKG CODE
The MAX3225E/MAX3227E/MAX3245E also feature 20 TQFN-
T2055-5
MAX3224ECTP 0°C to +70°C EP*
MegaBaud™ operation, guaranteeing 1Mbps for high-
speed applications such as communicating with ISDN MAX3224ECUP 0°C to +70°C 20 TSSOP —
modems. The MAX3224E/MAX3226E/MAX3244E guar-
MAX3224ECAP 0°C to +70°C 20 SSOP —
antee 250kbps operation. The transceivers have a pro-
prietary low-dropout transmitter output stage enabling MAX3224ECPP
20 Plastic
—
0°C to +70°C DIP
true RS-232 performance from a +3.0V to +5.5V supply
with a dual charge pump. The charge pump requires 20 TQFN-
only four small 0.1µF capacitors for operation from a MAX3224EETP -40°C to +85°C T2055-5
EP*
3.3V supply. The MAX3224E–MAX3227E feature a logic-
level output (READY) that asserts when the charge MAX3224EEUP -40°C to +85°C 20 TSSOP —
pump is regulating and the device is ready to begin MAX3224EEAP -40°C to +85°C 20 SSOP —
transmitting. 20 Plastic
MAX3224EEPP -40°C to +85°C —
All devices are available in a space-saving TQFN, DIP
SSOP, and TSSOP (MAX3224E/MAX3225E/MAX3244E/ MAX3224EAAP -40°C to +125°C 20 SSOP —
MAX3245E) packages.
*EP = Exposed paddle.
________________________Applications Ordering Information continued at end of data sheet.
Notebook, Subnotebook, and Palmtop Computers
Cellular Phones _____________________ Selector Guide
Battery-Powered Equipment
NO. OF GUARANTEED Auto-
Hand-Held Equipment READY
PART DRIVERS/ DATA RATE Shutdown
OUTPUT
Peripherals RECEIVERS (bps) Plus

Printers MAX3224E 2/2 250k ✔ ✔

MAX3225E 2/2 1M ✔ ✔
†C U.S. nurs ; 4,634; 4,777;
MAX3226E 1/1 250k ✔ ✔
4,792; 4,8974; 4,991; 5,640; a er
pg. MAX3227E 1/1 1M ✔ ✔
AutoShutdown Plus, MegaBaud, and UCSP are trademarks of MAX3244E 3/5 250k — ✔
Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. MAX3245E 3/5 1M — ✔

________________________________________________________________ Maxim Integrated Products 1

For pricing, delivery, and ordering information, please contact Maxim Direct at 1-888-629-4642,
or visit Maxim’s website at www.maxim-ic.com.
 ±15kV ESD-Protected, 1µA, 1Mbps, 3.0V to 5.5V,
RS-232 Transceivers with AutoShutdown Plus
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
MAX3224E–MAX3227E/MAX3244E/MAX3245E †

VCC to GND ..............................................................-0.3V to +6V 20-Pin TQFN (derate 21.3mW/°C above +70°C) ....1702.1mW
V+ to GND (Note 1) ..................................................-0.3V to +7V 20-Pin Plastic DIP (derate 11.11mW/°C above +70°C) ...889mW
V- to GND (Note 1) ...................................................+0.3V to -7V 20-Pin SSOP (derate 8.00mW/°C above +70°C) .........640mW
V+ + ⏐V-⏐(Note 1) ................................................................+13V 20-Pin TSSOP (derate 10.9mW/°C above +70°C) .......879mW
Input Voltages 28-Pin Wide SO (derate 12.5mW/°C above +70°C)............1W
T_IN, FORCEON, FORCEOFF to GND ................ -0.3V to +6V 28-Pin SSOP (derate 9.52mW/°C above +70°C) .........762mW
R_IN to GND ....................................................................±25V 28-Pin TSSOP (derate 12.8mW/°C above +70°C) .......1026mW
Output Voltages 36-Pin TQFN (derate 26.3mW/°C above +70°C)...........2105mW
T_OUT to GND.............................................................±13.2V Operating Temperature Ranges
R_OUT, INVALID, READY to GND .........-0.3V to (VCC + 0.3V) MAX32_ _EC_ _ .................................................0°C to +70°C
Short-Circuit Duration MAX32_ _EE_ _................................................-40°C to +85°C
T_OUT to GND .......................................................Continuous MAX32_ _EAA_ ..............................................-40°C to +125°C
Continuous Power Dissipation (TA = +70°C) Storage Temperature Range .............................-65°C to +160°C
16-Pin SSOP (derate 7.14mW/°C above +70°C) .........571mW Lead Temperature (soldering, 10s) .................................+300°C
16-Pin TSSOP (derate 9.4mW/°C above +70°C) ......754.7mW
16-Pin TQFN (derate 20.8mW/°C above +70°C) ....1666.7mW
Note 1: V+ and V- can have maximum magnitudes of 7V, but their absolute difference cannot exceed 13V.
Stresses beyond those listed under “Absolute Maximum Ratings” may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings only, and functional
operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those indicated in the operational sections of the specifications is not implied. Exposure to
absolute maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(VCC = +3V to +5.5V, C1–C4 = 0.1µF, tested at 3.3V ±10%; C1 = 0.047µF, C2–C4 = 0.33µF, tested at 5.0V ±10%; TA = TMIN to TMAX,
unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at TA = +25°C.)
PARAMETER SYMBOL CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS
DC CHARACTERISTICS (VCC = 3.3V or 5.0V, TA = +25°C)
Supply Current, FORCEON = GND, FORCEOFF = VCC,
1 10 µA
AutoShutdown Plus all R_IN idle, all T_IN idle
Supply Current, Shutdown FORCEOFF = GND 1 10 µA
Supply Current,
FORCEON = FORCEOFF = VCC, no load 0.3 1 mA
AutoShutdown Plus Disabled
LOGIC INPUTS AND RECEIVER OUTPUTS
Input Logic Threshold Low T_IN, FORCEON, FORCEOFF 0.8 V
T_IN, FORCEON, VCC = 3.3V 2
Input Logic Threshold High V
FORCEOFF VCC = 5.0V 2.4
Transmitter Input Hysteresis 0.5 V
Input Leakage Current T_IN, FORCEON, FORCEOFF ±0.01 ±1 µA
R_OUT (MAX3244E/MAX3245E), receivers
Output Leakage Current ±0.05 ±10 µA
disabled
Output Voltage Low IOUT = 1.6mA 0.4 V
Output Voltage High IOUT = -1.0mA VCC - 0.6 VCC - 0.1 V
RECEIVER INPUTS
Input Voltage Range -25 +25 V
VCC = 3.3V 0.6 1.2
Input Threshold Low TA = +25°C V
VCC = 5.0V 0.8 1.5
VCC = 3.3V 1.5 2.4
Input Threshold High TA = +25°C V
VCC = 5.0V 1.8 2.4
Input Hysteresis 0.5 V
Input Resistance TA = +25°C 3 5 7 kΩ

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RS-232 Transceivers with AutoShutdown Plus
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)

MAX3224E–MAX3227E/MAX3244E/MAX3245E †
(VCC = +3V to +5.5V, C1–C4 = 0.1µF, tested at 3.3V ±10%; C1 = 0.047µF, C2–C4 = 0.33µF, tested at 5.0V ±10%; TA = TMIN to TMAX,
unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at TA = +25°C.)
PARAMETER SYMBOL CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS
TRANSMITTER OUTPUTS
All transmitter outputs loaded with 3kΩ to
Output Voltage Swing ±5 ±5.4 V
ground
Output Resistance VCC = V+ = V- = 0, transmitter outputs = ±2V 300 10M Ω
Output Short-Circuit Current ±60 mA
VCC = 0 or 3V to 5.5V, VOUT = ±12V,
Output Leakage Current ±25 µA
Transmitters disabled
MOUSE DRIVEABILITY (MAX3244E/MAX3245E)
T1IN = T2IN = GND, T3IN = VCC,
T3OUT loaded with 3kΩ to GND,
Transmitter Output Voltage ±5 V
T1OUT and T2OUT loaded with
2.5mA each
ESD PROTECTION
IEC 1000-4-2 Air Discharge ±15
R_IN, T_OUT IEC 1000-4-2 Contact Discharge ±8 kV
Human Body Model ±15
AutoShutdown Plus (FORCEON = GND, FORCEOFF = VCC)
Receiver Input Threshold to Positive threshold 2.7
Figure 4a V
INVALID Output High Negative threshold -2.7
Receiver Input Threshold to
Figure 4a -0.3 +0.3 V
INVALID Output Low
INVALID, READY
Output Voltage Low IOUT = -1.6mA 0.4 V
(MAX3224E–MAX3227E)
INVALID, READY
Output Voltage High IOUT = -1.0mA VCC - 0.6 V
(MAX3224E–MAX3227E)
Receiver Positive or Negative
tINVH VCC = 5V, Figure 4b 1 µs
Threshold to INVALID High
Receiver Positive or Negative
tINVL VCC = 5V, Figure 4b 30 µs
Threshold to INVALID Low
Receiver or Transmitter Edge to
tWU VCC = 5V, Figure 5b (Note 2) 100 µs
Transmitters Enabled
Receiver or Transmitter Edge to
tAUTOSHDN VCC = 5V, Figure 5b (Note 2) 15 30 60 s
Transmitters Shutdown

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RS-232 Transceivers with AutoShutdown Plus
TIMING CHARACTERISTICS—MAX3224E/MAX3226E/MAX3244E
MAX3224E–MAX3227E/MAX3244E/MAX3245E †

(VCC = +3V to +5.5V, C1–C4 = 0.1µF, tested at 3.3V ±10%; C1 = 0.047µF, C2–C4 = 0.33µF, tested at 5.0V ±10%; TA = TMIN to TMAX,
unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at TA = +25°C.)
PARAMETER SYMBOL CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS
RL = 3kΩ, CL = 1000pF,
Maximum Data Rate 250 kbps
one transmitter switching
tPHL 0.15
Receiver Propagation Delay R_IN to R_OUT, CL = 150pF µs
tPLH 0.15
Receiver Output Enable Time Normal operation (MAX3244E only) 200 ns
Receiver Output Disable Time Normal operation (MAX3244E only) 200 ns
Transmitter Skew ⏐ tPHL - tPLH ⏐ (Note 3) 100 ns
Receiver Skew ⏐ tPHL - tPLH ⏐ 50 ns
VCC = 3.3V, TA = +25°C,
RL = 3kΩ to 7kΩ,
CL = 150pF
Transition-Region Slew Rate measured from +3V to -3V 6 30 V/µs
to 1000pF
or -3V to +3V, one trans-
mitter switching

TIMING CHARACTERISTICS—MAX3225E/MAX3227E/MAX3245E
(VCC = +3V to +5.5V, C1–C4 = 0.1µF, tested at 3.3V ±10%; C1 = 0.047µF, C2–C4 = 0.33µF, tested at 5.0V ±10%; TA = TMIN to TMAX,
unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at TA = +25°C.)
PARAMETER SYMBOL CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS
RL = 3kΩ, CL = 1000pF,
250
one transmitter switching
VCC = 3.0V to 4.5V, RL = 3kΩ,
Maximum Data Rate 1000 kbps
CL = 250pF, one transmitter switching
VCC = 4.5V to 5.5V, RL = 3kΩ,
1000
CL = 1000pF, one transmitter switching
tPHL 0.15
Receiver Propagation Delay R_IN to R_OUT, CL = 150pF µs
tPLH 0.15
Receiver Output Enable Time Normal operation (MAX3245E only) 200 ns
Receiver Output Disable Time Normal operation (MAX3245E only) 200 ns
Transmitter Skew ⏐ tPHL - tPLH ⏐ (Note 3) 25 ns
Receiver Skew ⏐ tPHL - tPLH ⏐ 50 ns
VCC = 3.3V, TA = +25°C,
RL = 3kΩ to 7kΩ, CL = 150pF to 1000pF,
Transition-Region Slew Rate 24 150 V/µs
measured from +3V to -3V or -3V to +3V,
one transmitter switching
Note 2: A transmitter/receiver edge is defined as a transition through the transmitter/receiver input logic thresholds.
Note 3: Transmitter skew is measured at the transmitter zero cross points.

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RS-232 Transceivers with AutoShutdown Plus
__________________________________________Typical Operating Characteristics

MAX3224E–MAX3227E/MAX3244E/MAX3245E †
(VCC = +3.3V, 250kbps data rate, 0.1µF capacitors, all transmitters loaded with 3kΩ and CL, TA = +25°C, unless otherwise noted.)
MAX3224E/MAX3226E MAX3224E/MAX3226E
TRANSMITTER OUTPUT VOLTAGE MAX3224E/MAX3226E OPERATING SUPPLY CURRENT
vs. LOAD CAPACITANCE SLEW RATE vs. LOAD CAPACITANCE vs. LOAD CAPACITANCE
6 16 45
MAX3224-7/44/45E-01

MAX3224-7/44/45E-03
MAX3224-7/44/45E-02
5 40
VOUT+ 14
TRANSMITTER OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)

4
35 250kbps
3 12

SUPPLY CURRENT (mA)

T1 TRANSMITTING AT 250kbps
SLEW RATE (V/μs)
2 -SLEW 30
T2 (MAX3224E) TRANSMITTING AT 15.6kbps 10 120kbps
1
+SLEW 25
0 8
20
-1
6 20kbps
-2 15
-3 4
10
-4
VOUT- 2 T1 TRANSMITTING AT 250kbps
-5 5
FOR DATA RATES UP TO 250kbps T2 (MAX3224E) TRANSMITTING AT 15.6kbps
-6 0 0
0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000
LOAD CAPACITANCE (pF) LOAD CAPACITANCE (pF) LOAD CAPACITANCE (pF)

MAX3225E/MAX3227E MAX3225E/MAX3227E
TRANSMITTER OUTPUT VOLTAGE MAX3225E/MAX3227E OPERATING SUPPLY CURRENT
vs. LOAD CAPACITANCE SLEW RATE vs. LOAD CAPACITANCE vs. LOAD CAPACITANCE
7.5 80 100
MAX3224-7/44/45E-04

MAX3224-7/44/45E-05

MAX3224-7/44/45E-06
1 TRANSMITTER AT FULL DATA RATE
90
70
TRANSMITTER OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)

1 TRANSMITTER AT 1/16 DATA RATE

5.0 80 (MAX3225E)
2Mbps 60 LOAD = 3kΩ + CL
SUPPLY CURRENT (mA)

1.5Mbps 70
SLEW RATE (V/μs)

2.5 1Mbps -SLEW

50 60 2Mbps
1 TRANSMITTER AT FULL DATA RATE
+SLEW
0 1 TRANSMITTER AT 1/16 DATA RATE 40 50
(MAX3225E) 1.5Mbps
LOAD = 3kΩ + CL 40
1.5Mbps 1Mbps 30
-2.5 2Mbps 30
20 1Mbps
20
-5.0
10 1 TRANSMITTER AT 1Mbps
10
1 TRANSMITTER AT 62.5kbps (MAX3225E)
-7.5 0 0
0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500
LOAD CAPACITANCE (pF) LOAD CAPACITANCE (pF) LOAD CAPACITANCE (pF)

MAX3225E/MAX3227E MAX3224E–MAX3227E MAX3224E–MAX3227E

TRANSMITTER SKEW READY TURN-ON TIME READY TURN-OFF TIME
vs. LOAD CAPACITANCE vs. TEMPERATURE vs. TEMPERATURE
50 38 200
MAX3224-7/44/45E-07

MAX3224-7/44/45E-08

MAX3224-7/44/45E-09

45 1 TRANSMITTER AT 512kbps
36 180
1 TRANSMITTER AT 30kbps
40 (MAX3225E) 160
READY TURN-OFF TIME (ns)

34
READY TURN-ON TIME (μs)
TRANSMITTER SKEW (ns)

35 LOAD = 3kΩ + CL 140

32
30 120
30
25 100
28
20 80
AVERAGE: 10 PARTS 26
15 60
10 24 40
5 22 20
0 20 0
0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 -40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 -40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100
LOAD CAPACITANCE (pF) TEMPERATURE (°C) TEMPERATURE (°C)

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RS-232 Transceivers with AutoShutdown Plus
_____________________________Typical Operating Characteristics (continued)
MAX3224E–MAX3227E/MAX3244E/MAX3245E †

(VCC = +3.3V, 250kbps data rate, 0.1µF capacitors, all transmitters loaded with 3kΩ and CL, TA = +25°C, unless otherwise noted.)
MAX3244E MAX3244E
TRANSMITTER OUTPUT VOLTAGE MAX3244E OPERATING SUPPLY CURRENT
vs. LOAD CAPACITANCE SLEW RATE vs. LOAD CAPACITANCE vs. LOAD CAPACITANCE
6 14 60
MAX3224-7/44/45E-10

MAX3224-7/44/45E-12
MAX3224-7/44/45E-11
5 1 TRANSMITTER AT 250kbps
VOUT+
TRANSMITTER OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)

12 2 TRANSMITTERS AT 15.6kbps
4 50
3

SUPPLY CURRENT (mA)

1 TRANSMITTER AT 250kbps 10
SLEW RATE (V/μs)

2 40 250kbps
2 TRANSMITTERS AT 15.6kbps 120kbps
1 8
0 30
-1 6 20kbps
-2 20
4
-3
-4 2 10
VOUT-
-5
-6 0 0
0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000
LOAD CAPACITANCE (pF) LOAD CAPACITANCE (pF) LOAD CAPACITANCE (pF)

MAX3245E
TRANSMITTER OUTPUT VOLTAGE MAX3245E
vs. LOAD CAPACITANCE SLEW RATE vs. LOAD CAPACITANCE
7.5 70

MAX3224-7/44/45E-14
MAX3224-7/44/45E-13
TRANSMITTER OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)

60
5.0
2Mbps 50
SLEW RATE (V/μs)

2.5 1.5Mbps 1Mbps

1 TRANSMITTER AT FULL DATA RATE 40

0 2 TRANSMITTERS AT 1/16 DATA RATE
30
-2.5 1.5Mbps 1Mbps
2Mbps 20

-5.0 10 1 TRANSMITTER AT 1Mbps

2 TRANSMITTERS AT 62.5kbps
-7.5 0
0 400 800 1200 1600 2000 0 400 800 1200 1600 2000
LOAD CAPACITANCE (pF) LOAD CAPACITANCE (pF)

MAX3245E MAX3245E
OPERATING SUPPLY CURRENT TRANSMITTER SKEW
vs. LOAD CAPACITANCE vs. LOAD CAPACITANCE
100 50
MAX3224-7/44/45E-16
MAX3224-7/44/45E-15

90 45
80 40
TRANSMITTER SKEW (ns)
SUPPLY CURRENT (mA)

70 35
2Mbps
60 30
1.5Mbps 25
50
40 20
30 1Mbps 15
20 10
1 TRANSMITTER AT FULL DATA RATE
10 5
2 TRANSMITTERS AT 1/16 DATA RATE
0 0
0 400 800 1200 1600 2000 0 1000 2000 3000
LOAD CAPACITANCE (pF) LOAD CAPACITANCE (pF)
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______________________________________________________________ Pin Description

MAX3224E–MAX3227E/MAX3244E/MAX3245E †
PIN

MAX3224E MAX3226E
MAX3225E MAX3227E
MAX3244E
MAX3245E NAME FUNCTION
MAX3245E
(TQFN)
DIP/ SO/ SSOP/ TSSOP
SSOP/
TQFN SSOP/ TQFN
TSSOP
TSSOP

Ready to Transmit Output,

active-high. READY is
19 1 14 1 — — READY enabled high when V- goes
below -4V and the device is
ready to transmit.
Positive Terminal of Voltage-
1 2 16 2 28 31 C1+ Doubler Charge-Pump
Capacitor

20 3 15 3 27 30 +5.5V generated by the

V+
charge pump

Negative Terminal of
2 4 1 4 24 26 C1- Voltage-Doubler Charge-
Pump Capacitor

Positive Terminal of
3 5 2 5 1 33 C2+ Inverting Charge-Pump
Capacitor

Negative Terminal of
4 6 3 6 2 34 C2- Inverting Charge-Pump
Capacitor

5 7 4 7 3 35 V- -5.5V Generated by the

Charge Pump
6, 15 8, 17 10 13 9, 10, 11 7, 8, 9 T_OUT RS-232 Transmitter Outputs
7, 14 9, 16 5 8 4-8 1-5 R_IN RS-232 Receiver Inputs
15, 16, 17, TTL/CMOS Receiver
8, 13 10, 15 6 9 15-19 R_OUT
19, 20 Outputs
Valid Signal Detector
Output, active low. A logic
9 11 7 10 21 23 INVALID high indicates that a valid
RS-232 level is present on a
receiver input.

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______________________________________________________________ Pin Description
MAX3224E–MAX3227E/MAX3244E/MAX3245E †

PIN

MAX3224E MAX3226E
MAX3225E MAX3227E MAX3244E
MAX3245E NAME FUNCTION
MAX3245E
TQFN
DIP/ SSOP/ TSSOP
DIP/
SSOP/
TQFN SSOP/ TQFN
TSSOP
TSSOP

TTL/CMOS Transmitter
10, 11 12, 13 8 11 12-14 11, 12, 13 T_IN
Inputs
Force-On Input, Active High.
Drive high to override
AutoShutdown Plus, keeping
12 14 9 12 23 25 FORCEON transmitters and receivers
on (FORCEOFF must be
high) (Table 1).
16 18 11 14 25 27 GND Ground

VCC +3.0V to +5.5V Single

17 19 12 15 26 29
Supply Voltage

Force-Off Input, Active Low.

Drive low to shut down
transmitters, receivers
(except R2OUTB), and
18 20 13 16 22 24 FORCEOFF charge pump. This
overrides AutoShutdown
Plus and FORCEON (Table
1).

TTL/CMOS Noninverting
— — — — 20 21 R2OUTB Complementary Receiver
Outputs. Always active.

6, 10, 14,
No Connection. Not
— — — — — 18, 22, 28, N.C.
internally connected.
32, 36

Exposed Paddle. Solder the

exposed paddle to the
EP — EP — — EP EP
ground plane or leave
unconnected.

_______________Detailed Description enabled; if the output voltages exceed 5.5V, the

Dual Charge-Pump Voltage Converter
The MAX3224E–MAX3227E/MAX3244E/MAX3245E’s
internal power supply consists of a regulated dual
charge pump that provides output voltages of +5.5V
(doubling charge pump) and -5.5V (inverting charge
pump), over the +3.0V to +5.5V range. The charge
pump operates in discontinuous mode: if the output
voltages are less than 5.5V, the charge pump is
charge-pump is disabled. Each charge pump requires
a flying capacitor (C1, C2) and a reservoir capacitor
(C3, C4) to generate the V+ and V- supplies.
The READY output (MAX3224E–MAX3227E) is low
when the charge pumps are disabled in shutdown
mode. The READY signal asserts high when V- goes
below -4V.

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MAX3224E–MAX3227E/MAX3244E/MAX3245E †
POWER- FORCEOFF VCC
MANAGEMENT
UNIT OR FORCEON
KEYBOARD INVALID
CONTROLLER
PROTECTION
DIODE
PREVIOUS
MAX3244E RS-232
MAX3245E VCC

Rx I

UART 5kΩ

Tx

GND SHDN = GND

I/O
CPU CHIP
WITH RS-232
UART
a) OLDER RS-232: POWERED-DOWN UART DRAWS CURRENT FROM ACTIVE
RECEIVER OUTPUT IN SHUTDOWN.

VCC

TO LOGIC
μP TRANSITION
DETECTOR

Figure 1. Interface Under Control of PMU I

MAX3244E
MAX3245E
PROTECTION
DIODE
R2OUTB
RS-232 Transmitters
The transmitters are inverting level translators that VCC
convert CMOS-logic levels to 5.0V EIA/TIA-232 levels.
Rx R2OUT R2IN
The MAX3224E/MAX3226E/MAX3244E guarantee a
250kbps data rate (1Mbps, for the MAX3225E/MAX3227E/ THREE-STATED
UART 5kΩ
MAX3245E) with worst-case loads of 3kΩ in parallel with
1000pF, providing compatibility with PC-to-PC com- T1OUT
T1IN
munication software (such as LapLink™). Transmitters Tx
can be paralleled to drive multiple receivers. Figure 1
GND FORCEOFF = GND
shows a complete system connection.
When FORCEOFF is driven to ground or when the Auto-
Shutdown Plus circuitry senses that all receiver and
transmitter inputs are inactive for more than 30s, the b) NEW MAX3244E/MAX3245E: IN SHUTDOWN, R2OUTB IS USED TO MONITOR
transmitters are disabled and the outputs go into a high- EXTERNAL DEVICES AND R2OUT IS THREE STATED, ELIMINATING A CURRENT
impedance state. When powered off or shut down, the PATH THROUGH THE UART'S PROTECTION DIODE.
outputs can be driven to ±12V. The transmitter inputs
do not have pullup resistors. Connect unused inputs to Figure 2. The MAX3244E/MAX3245E detect RS-232 activity
GND or VCC. when the UART and interface are shut down.
LapLink is a trademark of Traveling Software.

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RS-232 Transceivers with AutoShutdown Plus
MAX3224E–MAX3227E/MAX3244E/MAX3245E †

Table 1. Output Control Truth Table

R_OUT
RECEIVER OR
VALID (MAX3224E/ R_OUT R2OUTB
OPERATION TRANSMITTER
FORCEON FORCEOFF RECEIVER T_OUT MAX3225E/ (MAX3244E/ (MAX3244E/
STATUS EDGE WITHIN
LEVEL MAX3226E/ MAX3245E) MAX3245E)
30s
MAX3227E)
Shutdown
X 0 X X High-Z Active High-Z Active
(Forced Off)
Normal
Operation 1 1 X X Active Active Active Active
(Forced On)
Normal
Operation
0 1 X Yes Active Active Active Active
(AutoShutdown
Plus)
Shutdown (Auto-
0 1 X No High-Z Active Active Active
Shutdown Plus)
Normal
INVALID* 1 Yes X Active Active Active Active
Operation
Normal
INVALID* 1 X Yes Active Active Active Active
Operation
Shutdown INVALID* 1 No No High-Z Active Active Active
Normal
Operation INVALID* INVALID** Yes X Active Active Active Active
(AutoShutdown)
Shutdown
INVALID* INVALID** No X High-Z Active High-Z Active
(AutoShutdown)

X = Don’t care
* INVALID connected to FORCEON
** INVALID connected to FORCEON and FORCEOFF

RS-232 Receivers The MAX3224E–MAX3227E/MAX3244E/MAX3245E fea-

The receivers convert RS-232 signals to CMOS-logic
output levels. The MAX3224E–MAX3227E feature
inverting outputs that always remain active (Table 1).
The MAX3244E/MAX3245E have inverting three-state
outputs that are high impedance when shut down
(FORCEOFF = GND) (Table 1).
The MAX3244E/MAX3245E feature an extra, always
active, noninverting output, R2OUTB. R2OUTB output
monitors receiver activity while the other receivers are
high impedance, allowing ring indicator applications to
be monitored without forward biasing other devices
connected to the receiver outputs. This is ideal for sys-
tems where V CC is set to ground in shutdown to
accommodate peripherals such as UARTs (Figure 2).
ture an INVALID output that is enabled low when no
valid RS-232 voltage levels have been detected on all
receiver inputs. Because INVALID indicates the receiv-
er input’s condition, it is independent of FORCEON and
FORCEOFF states (Figures 3 and 4).
AutoShutdown Plus Mode
The MAX3224E–MAX3227E/MAX3244E/MAX3245E
achieve a 1µA supply current with Maxim’s AutoShutdown
Plus feature, which operates when FORCEOFF is high
and a FORCEON is low. When these devices do not
sense a valid signal transition on any receiver and trans-
mitter input for 30s, the on-board charge pumps are
shut down, reducing supply current to 1µA. This occurs
if the RS-232 cable is disconnected or if the connected

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RS-232 Transceivers with AutoShutdown Plus

MAX3224E–MAX3227E/MAX3244E/MAX3245E †
+0.3V EDGE
T_IN FORCEOFF
DETECT

R_IN S
30μs 30s AUTOSHDN
TIMER INVALID EDGE TIMER
R R_IN
-0.3V DETECT R

INVALID ASSERTED IF ALL RECEIVER INPUTS ARE BETWEEN +0.3V AND -0.3V FOR
AT LEAST 30μs. FORCEON

Figure 3a. INVALID Functional Diagram, INVALID Low Figure 3c. AutoShutdown Plus Logic

+2.7V FORCEOFF
POWERDOWN*

R_IN FORCEON
30μs
AUTOSHDN
TIMER INVALID
R
-2.7V
* POWERDOWN IS ONLY AN INTERNAL SIGNAL.
IT CONTROLS THE OPERATIONAL STATUS OF
INVALID DEASSERTED IF ANY RECEIVER INPUT HAS BEEN BETWEEN +2.7V AND -2.7V
THE TRANSMITTERS AND THE POWER SUPPLIES.
FOR LESS THAN 30μs.

Figure 3b. INVALID Functional Diagram, INVALID High Figure 3d. Power-Down Logic

When shut down, the device’s charge pumps turn off,

Table 2. INVALID Truth Table V+ is pulled to VCC, V- is pulled to ground, the transmit-
ter outputs are high impedance, and READY
RS-232 SIGNAL (MAX3224E–MAX3227E) is driven low. The time
PRESENT AT ANY INVALID OUTPUT required to exit shutdown is typically 100µs (Figure 8).
RECEIVER INPUT
By connecting FORCEON to INVALID, the MAX3224E–
Yes High MAX3227E/MAX3244E/MAX3245E shut down when no
No Low valid receiver level and no receiver or transmitter edge is
detected for 30s, and wake up when a valid receiver
level or receiver or transmitter edge is detected.
peripheral transmitters are turned off, and the UART dri-
ving the transmitter inputs is inactive. The system turns
on again when a valid transition is applied to any
RS-232 receiver or transmitter input. As a result, the sys- INVALID HIGH
tem saves power without changes to the existing BIOS +2.7V
or operating system.
RECEIVER INPUT LEVELS

INDETERMINATE
Figures 3a and 3b depict valid and invalid RS-232 +0.3V
receiver voltage levels. INVALID indicates the receiver 0 INVALID LOW
input’s condition, and is independent of FORCEON and -0.3V
FORCEOFF states. Figure 3 and Tables 1 and 2 sum-
marize the operating modes of the MAX3224E– INDETERMINATE
MAX3227E/MAX3244E/MAX3245E. FORCEON and -2.7V
FORCEOFF override AutoShutdown Plus circuitry. INVALID HIGH
When neither control is asserted, the IC selects
between these states automatically based on the last
receiver or transmitter input edge received.
Figure 4a. Receiver Positive/Negative Thresholds for INVALID

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RS-232 Transceivers with AutoShutdown Plus
MAX3224E–MAX3227E/MAX3244E/MAX3245E †

RECEIVER INVALID
INPUTS } REGION

TRANSMITTER
INPUTS

TRANSMITTER
OUTPUTS

INVALID VCC
tINVL
OUTPUT tINVH
0 tAUTOSHDN
tAUTOSHDN
tWU tWU

*VCC
READY
0

V+

VCC
0

V-

*MAX3224E–MAX3227E

Figure 4b. AutoShutdown Plus, INVALID, and READY Timing Diagram

By connecting FORCEON and FORCEOFF to INVALID, discharges encountered during handling and assembly.
the MAX3224E–MAX3227E/MAX3244E/MAX3245E shut The driver outputs and receiver inputs of the
down when no valid receiver level is detected and MAX3224E–MAX3227E/MAX3244E/MAX3245E have extra
wake up when a valid receiver level is detected (same protection against static electricity. Maxim’s engineers
functionality as AutoShutdown feature on MAX3221E/ have developed state-of-the-art structures to protect
MAX3223E/MAX3243E).
A mouse or other system with AutoShutdown Plus may
need time to wake up. Figure 5 shows a circuit that POWER- MASTER SHDN LINE
MANAGEMENT
forces the transmitters on for 100ms, allowing enough UNIT 0.1μF 1MΩ
time for the other system to realize that the MAX3244E/
MAX3245E is awake. If the other system outputs valid
FORCEOFF FORCEON
RS-232 signal transitions within that time, the RS-232
ports on both systems remain enabled.
MAX3224E
Software-Controlled Shutdown MAX3225E
If direct software control is desired, use INVALID to MAX3226E
indicate DTR or ring indicator signal. Tie FORCEOFF MAX3227E
and FORCEON together to bypass the AutoShutdown MAX3244E
Plus so the line acts like a SHDN input. MAX3245E

±15kV ESD Protection

As with all Maxim devices, ESD-protection structures are Figure 5. AutoShutdown Plus Initial Turn-On to Wake Up a
incorporated on all pins to protect against electrostatic Mouse or Another System

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RS-232 Transceivers with AutoShutdown Plus

MAX3224E–MAX3227E/MAX3244E/MAX3245E †
RC 1MΩ RD 1500Ω RC 50MΩ to 100MΩ RD 330Ω

CHARGE-CURRENT DISCHARGE CHARGE CURRENT DISCHARGE

LIMIT RESISTOR RESISTANCE LIMIT RESISTOR RESISTANCE

HIGH- DEVICE HIGH- DEVICE

VOLTAGE Cs STORAGE UNDER VOLTAGE Cs STORAGE UNDER
DC 100pF CAPACITOR TEST DC 150pF CAPACITOR TEST
SOURCE SOURCE

Figure 6a. Human Body ESD Test Model Figure 7a. IEC 1000-4-2 ESD Test Model

IP 100% Ir PEAK-TO-PEAK RINGING 100%

90% (NOT DRAWN TO SCALE)
90%

AMPERES

36.8%
I PEAK

10%
0
0 TIME
tRL
tDL
CURRENT WAVEFORM
10%

Figure 6b. Human Body Current Waveform

t r = 0.7ns to 1ns t
30ns

these pins against ESD of ±15kV without damage. The 60ns

ESD structures withstand high ESD in all states: normal
operation, shutdown, and powered down. After an ESD
event, Maxim’s E versions keep working without
latchup, whereas competing RS-232 products can
latch and must be powered down to remove latchup.
ESD protection can be tested in various ways; the
transmitter outputs and receiver inputs of this product
family are characterized for protection to the following
limits:
1) ±15kV using the Human Body Model
2) ±8kV using the Contact-Discharge Method specified
in IEC 1000-4-2
3) ±15kV using IEC 1000-4-2’s Air-Gap Method.
Figure 7b. IEC 1000-4-2 ESD Generator Current Waveform
ESD Test Conditions
ESD performance depends on a variety of conditions.
Contact Maxim for a reliability report that documents
test setup, test methodology, and test results.
Human Body Model
Figure 6a shows the Human Body Model and Figure 6b
shows the current waveform it generates when dis-
charged into a low impedance. This model consists of
a 100pF capacitor charged to the ESD voltage of inter-
est, which is then discharged into the test device
through a 1.5kΩ resistor.

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RS-232 Transceivers with AutoShutdown Plus
IEC 1000-4-2
MAX3224E–MAX3227E/MAX3244E/MAX3245E †

The IEC 1000-4-2 standard covers ESD testing and per-

5V/div FORCEON = FORCEOFF
formance of finished equipment; it does not specifically 0
refer to integrated circuits. The MAX3224E–MAX3227E, T1OUT

MAX3244E/MAX3245E help you design equipment that

meets Level 4 (the highest level) of IEC 1000-4-2, with-
out the need for additional ESD-protection components. 2V/div
0
The major difference between tests done using the
Human Body Model and IEC 1000-4-2 is higher peak
current in IEC 1000-4-2, because series resistance is
lower in the IEC 1000-4-2 model. Hence, the ESD with- VCC = 3.3V T2OUT
5V/div
stand voltage measured to IEC 1000-4-2 is generally C1–C4 = 0.1μF READY
0
lower than that measured using the Human Body
Model. Figure 7a shows the IEC 1000-4-2 model and 5μs/div

Figure 7b shows the current waveform for the 8kV, IEC

1000-4-2, Level 4, ESD Contact-Discharge Method.
Figure 8. Transmitter Outputs when Exiting Shutdown or
The Air-Gap Method involves approaching the device Powering Up
with a charged probe. The Contact-Discharge Method
connects the probe to the device before the probe is can be used. The charge pump requires 0.1µF capaci-
energized. tors for 3.3V operation. For other supply voltages, see
Machine Model Table 3 for required capacitor values. Do not use val-
The Machine Model for ESD tests all pins using a ues smaller than those listed in Table 3. Increasing the
200pF storage capacitor and zero discharge resis- capacitor values (e.g., by a factor of 2) reduces ripple
tance. Its objective is to emulate the stress caused by on the transmitter outputs and slightly reduces power
contact that occurs with handling and assembly during consumption. C2, C3, and C4 can be increased without
manufacturing. Of course, all pins require this protec- changing C1’s value. However, do not increase C1
tion during manufacturing, not just RS-232 inputs and without also increasing the values of C2, C3, C4,
outputs. Therefore, after PC board assembly, the and CBYPASS, to maintain the proper ratios (C1 to
Machine Model is less relevant to I/O ports. the other capacitors).
When using the minimum required capacitor values,
__________Applications Information make sure the capacitor value does not degrade
excessively with temperature. If in doubt, use capaci-
Capacitor Selection
tors with a larger nominal value. The capacitor’s equiv-
The capacitor type used for C1–C4 is not critical for
alent series resistance (ESR), which usually rises at low
proper operation; polarized or nonpolarized capacitors
temperatures, influences the amount of ripple on V+
and V-.
Table 3. Required Minimum Capacitance Power-Supply Decoupling
Values In most circumstances, a 0.1µF VCC bypass capacitor
is adequate. In applications that are sensitive to power-
VCC C1, CBYPASS C2, C3, C4 supply noise, use a capacitor of the same value as
(V) (µF) (µF) charge-pump capacitor C1. Connect bypass capaci-
3.0 to 3.6 0.22 0.22 tors as close to the IC as possible.
3.15 to 3.6 0.1 0.1
Transmitter Outputs
4.5 to 5.5 0.047 0.33
when Exiting Shutdown
3.0 to 5.5 0.22 1 Figure 8 shows two transmitter outputs when exiting
shutdown mode. As they become active, the two trans-
mitter outputs are shown going to opposite RS-232 lev-
els (one transmitter input is high, the other is low). Each

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RS-232 Transceivers with AutoShutdown Plus
transmitter is loaded with 3kΩ in parallel with 1000pF.

MAX3224E–MAX3227E/MAX3244E/MAX3245E †
The transmitter outputs display no ringing or undesir-
able transients as they come out of shutdown. Note that
T1IN 5V/div
the transmitters are enabled only when the magnitude
of V- exceeds approximately -3V.
High Data Rates
The MAX3224E/MAX3226E/MAX3244E maintain the 5V/div
T1OUT
RS-232 ±5.0V minimum transmitter output voltage even
at high data rates. Figure 9 shows a transmitter loop-
back test circuit. Figure 10 shows a loopback test result
5V/div
at 120kbps, and Figure 11 shows the same test at R1OUT
250kbps. For Figure 10, all transmitters were driven VCC = 3.3V
simultaneously at 120kbps into RS-232 loads in parallel
2μs/div
with 1000pF. For Figure 11, a single transmitter was dri-
ven at 250kbps, and all transmitters were loaded with
an RS-232 receiver in parallel with 250pF. Figure 10. MAX3224E/MAX3226E/MAX3244E Loopback Test
Result at 120kbps
The MAX3225E/MAX3227E/MAX3245E maintain the
RS-232 ±5.0V minimum transmitter output voltage at
data rates up to 1Mbps (MegaBaud). Figure 12 shows
a loopback test result with a single transmitter driven at
T1IN 5V/div
1Mbps and all transmitters loaded with an RS-232
receiver in parallel with 250pF.

T1OUT 5V/div

VCC
5V/div
CBYPASS R1OUT
VCC = 3.3V

VCC
2μs/div
C1+ V+
C1 C3*
C1- MAX3224E Figure 11. MAX3224E/MAX3226E/MAX3244E Loopback Test
MAX3225E Result at 250kbps
C2+ MAX3226E V-
C2 MAX3227E C4
C2- MAX3244E
MAX3245E
T1IN 5V/div
T_ IN T_ OUT

R_ OUT R_ IN T1OUT 5V/div

FORCEON 5kΩ 1000pF

VCC FORCEOFF 5V/div

R1OUT
GND
VCC = 3.3V

200ns/div
*C3 CAN BE RETURNED TO VCC OR GND.

Figure 12. MAX3225E/MAX3227E/MAX3245E Loopback Test

Figure 9. Loopback Test Circuit Result at 1Mbps

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RS-232 Transceivers with AutoShutdown Plus
MAX3224E–MAX3227E/MAX3244E/MAX3245E †

+3.3V
26
0.1μF
VCC
28 27
C1+
C1 V+
C3
0.1μF 24 0.1μF
C1- COMPUTER SERIAL PORT

1 MAX3244E 3
C2+ V-
C2 MAX3245E C4
0.1μF 2 0.1μF
C2-

14 T1IN T1OUT 9 +V

LOGIC 13 T2IN T2OUT 10 +V

INPUTS

12 T3IN T3OUT 11 -V

GND
20 R2OUTB

19 R1OUT R1IN 4 Tx

5kΩ

18 R2OUT R2IN 5

LOGIC 5kΩ
OUTPUTS
17 R3OUT R3IN 6 RS-232
INPUTS
5kΩ

16 R4OUT R4IN 7

5kΩ
SERIAL
15 R5OUT R5IN 8 MOUSE

23 5kΩ
FORCEON

VCC 22
FORCEOFF

TO POWER-
21
MANAGEMENT INVALID GND
UNIT
25

Figure 13a. Mouse Driver Test Circuit

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RS-232 Transceivers with AutoShutdown Plus
Mouse Driveability

MAX3224E–MAX3227E/MAX3244E/MAX3245E †
6 The MAX3244E/MAX3245E are specifically designed to

MAX2343E-FIG15
5 power serial mice while operating from low-voltage
TRANSMITTER OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)

4 VOUT+ power supplies. They have been tested with leading

VCC = 3.0V
3 mouse brands from manufacturers such as Microsoft
2 and Logitech. The MAX3244E/MAX3245E successfully
1 VOUT+
drove all serial mice tested and met their respective
0 current and voltage requirements. The MAX3244E/
-1 MAX3245E dual charge pump ensures the transmitters
-2 supply at least ±5V during worst-case conditions.
VCC VOUT-
-3 Figure 13b shows the transmitter output voltages under
-4 VOUT-
increasing load current. Figure 13a shows a typical
-5 mouse connection.
-6
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Interconnection with 3V and 5V Logic
LOAD CURRENT PER TRANSMITTER (mA) The MAX3224E–MAX3227E/MAX3244E/MAX3245E can
directly interface with various 5V logic families, includ-
Figure 13b. MAX324_E Transmitter Output Voltage vs. Load
Current per Transmitter ing ACT and HCT CMOS. See Table 4 for more informa-
tion on possible combinations of interconnections.
Table 5 lists other Maxim ESD-powered transceivers.

Table 4. Logic Family Compatibility with Various Supply Voltages

SYSTEM VCC SUPPLY
POWER-SUPPLY VOLTAGE COMPATIBILITY
VOLTAGE (V) (V)
3.3 3.3 Compatible with all CMOS families
5 5 Compatible with all TTL and CMOS families
5 3.3 Compatible with ACT and HCT CMOS, and with AC, HC, or CD4000 CMOS

Table 5. ±15kV ESD-Protected, 3.0V to 5.5V Powered RS-232 Transceivers from Maxim
SUPPLY Human IEC 1000-4-2 IEC 1000-4-2
NO. SUPPLY Auto- GUARANTEED
VOLTAGE Auto- Body Contact Air-Gap
PART OF CURRENT Shutdown DATA RATE
RANGE Shutdown Model Discharge Discharge
Tx/Rx (µA) Plus (kbps)
(V) (kV) (kV) (kV)
MAX3241E +3.0 to +5.5 3/5 300 — — ±15 ±8 ±15 250
MAX3243E +3.0 to +5.5 3/5 1 — Yes ±15 ±8 ±15 250
MAX3244E +3.0 to +5.5 3/5 1 Yes — ±15 ±8 ±15 250
MAX3245E +3.0 to +5.5 3/5 1 Yes — ±15 ±8 ±15 1Mbps
MAX3232E +3.0 to +5.5 2/2 300 — — ±15 ±8 ±15 250
MAX3222E +3.0 to +5.5 2/2 300 — — ±15 ±8 ±15 250
MAX3223E +3.0 to +5.5 2/2 1 — Yes ±15 ±8 ±15 250
MAX3224E +3.0 to +5.5 2/2 1 Yes — ±15 ±8 ±15 250
MAX3225E +3.0 to +5.5 2/2 1 Yes — ±15 ±8 ±15 1Mbps
MAX3221E +3.0 to +5.5 1/1 1 — Yes ±15 ±8 ±15 250
MAX3226E +3.0 to +5.5 1/1 1 Yes — ±15 ±8 ±15 250
MAX3227E +3.0 to +5.5 1/1 1 Yes — ±15 ±8 ±15 1Mbps

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RS-232 Transceivers with AutoShutdown Plus
___________________________________________________Typical Operating Circuits
MAX3224E–MAX3227E/MAX3244E/MAX3245E †

+3.3V
+3.3V
15 CBYPASS 26
CBYPASS 0.1μF
0.1μF
VCC VCC
2 C1+ 3 28 C1+ 27
C1 V+ C1 V+
C3
0.1μF 4 0.1μF 24 C3
C1- 0.1μF C1- 0.1μF
MAX3226E*
5 7 1 3
C2+ MAX3227E V- C4 C2+ MAX3244E*** V-
C2 C2 C4
6 0.1μF 2 MAX3245E
0.1μF C2- 0.1μF C2- 0.1μF

11 T1IN T1OUT 13 14 T1IN T1OUT 9

9 R1OUT R1IN 8 13 T2IN T2OUT 10

5kΩ 12 T3IN T3OUT 11

TO POWER- 22 FORCEOFF
1 READY AutoShutdown INVALID 10 AutoShutdown INVALID 21
MANAGEMENT
Plus UNIT 23 FORCEON Plus

12 FORCEON FORCEOFF 16
VCC
GND 20 R2OUTB
14
19 R1OUT R1IN 4
+3.3V
19
CBYPASS 0.1μF
VCC 18 R2OUT R2IN 5
2 C1+ 3
C1 V+
C3
0.1μF 4 C1- 0.1μF
MAX3224E** 17 R3OUT R3IN 6
5 7
C2+ MAX3225E V- C4
C2
6 0.1μF
0.1μF C2-
16 R4OUT R4IN 7
13 T1IN T1OUT 17

TTL/CMOS RS-232
INPUTS OUTPUTS
12 T2IN T2OUT 8
15 R5OUT R5IN 8

15 R1OUT R1IN 16 GND

25
TTL/CMOS 5kΩ RS-232
OUTPUTS INPUTS
10 R2OUT R2IN 9

5kΩ

READY AutoShutdown INVALID 11 TO POWER-

1 *MAX3226E/MAX3227E PIN OUT REFERS TO SSOP/TSSOP PACKAGES.
Plus MANAGEMENT
UNIT **MAX3224E/MAX3225E PIN OUT REFERS TO DIP/ SSOP/TSSOP PACKAGES.
14 FORCEON FORCEOFF 20 ***MAX3244E/MAX3245E PIN OUT REFERS TO SO/SSOP/TSSOP PACKAGES.
VCC
GND
18

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RS-232 Transceivers with AutoShutdown Plus
___________________________________________________________ Pin Configurations

MAX3224E–MAX3227E/MAX3244E/MAX3245E †
READY 1 16 FORCEOFF READY 1 20 FORCEOFF C2+ 1 28 C1+
C1+ 2 15 VCC C1+ 2 19 VCC C2- 2 27 V+
V+ 3 14 GND V+ 3 18 GND V- 3 26 VCC
C1- 4 MAX3226E 13 T1OUT C1- 4 17 T1OUT R1IN 4 25 GND
MAX3227E
C2+ 5 12 FORCEON C2+ 5 MAX3224E 16 R1IN R2IN 5 24 C1-
MAX3225E MAX3244E
C2- 6 11 T1IN C2- 6 15 R1OUT R3IN 6 MAX3245E 23 FORCEON
V- 7 10 INVALID V- 7 14 FORCEON R4IN 7 22 FORCEOFF
R1IN 8 9 R1OUT T2OUT 8 13 T1IN R5IN 8 21 INVALID
R2IN 9 12 T2IN T1OUT 9 20 R2OUTB
SSOP/TSSOP
R2OUT 10 11 INVALID T2OUT 10 19 R1OUT
T3OUT 11 18 R2OUT
FORCEON

DIP/SSOP/TSSOP T3IN 12 17 R3OUT

R1OUT
T1OUT

TOP VIEW
R1IN

T1IN

T2IN 13 16 R4OUT
15 14 13 12 11 T1IN 14 15 R5OUT

10 T2IN SO/SSOP/TSSOP
GND 16

VCC 17 9 INVALID

FORCEOFF 18 8 R2OUT TOP VIEW

MAX3224E
N.C.

N.C.

N.C.
C2+

C1+

VCC
C2-

V+
V-

READY 19 MAX3225E 7 R2IN

36 35 34 33 32 31 30 29 28
V+ 20 EXPOSED PADDLE 6 T2OUT
R1IN 1 27 GND
R2IN 2 26 C1-
1 2 3 4 5 R3IN 3 25 FORCEON
C1+

C1-

C2+

C2-

V-

R4IN 4 24 FORCEOFF
R5IN 5 23 INVALID
TQFN MAX3245E
N.C. 6 22 N.C.
FORCEON

T1OUT 7 21 R2OUTB
T1OUT

TOP VIEW
GND

R1OUT
VCC

T2OUT 8 EXPOSED PADDLE 20

T3OUT 9 19 R2OUT
12 11 10 9
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
R3OUT
N.C.
T3IN
T2IN
T1IN
N.C.
R5OUT
R4OUT

N.C.

FORCEOFF 13 8 T1IN

TQFN
READY 14 7 INVALID

MAX3226E
V+ 15 6 R1OUT
MAX3227E

C1+ 16 EXPOSED PADDLE 5 R1IN

1 2 3 4
C1-

C2+

C2-

V-

TQFN

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___________________________________________Ordering Information (continued)
MAX3224E–MAX3227E/MAX3244E/MAX3245E †

TEMP PIN PKG TEMP PIN PKG

PART PART
RANGE PKG CODE RANGE PKG CODE
MAX3225ECUP 0°C to +70°C 20 TSSOP — 16 TQFN-
MAX3227EETE -40°C to +85°C EP* T1655-2
20 TQFN-
MAX3225ECTP 0°C to +70°C T2055-5
EP* 16
MAX3227EEUE -40°C to +85°C —
MAX3225ECAP 0°C to +70°C 20 SSOP — TSSOP

20 Plastic MAX3227EAAE -40°C to +125°C 16 SSOP —

MAX3225ECPP 0°C to +70°C —
DIP 28 Wide
MAX3244ECWI 0°C to +70°C —
20 TQFN - SO
MAX3225EETP -40°C to +85°C T2055-5
EP* MAX3244ECAI 0°C to +70°C 28 SSOP
MAX3225EEUP -40°C to +85°C 20 TSSOP — 28
MAX3244ECUI 0°C to +70°C —
MAX3225EEAP -40°C to +85°C 20 SSOP — TSSOP

20 Plastic 28 Wide
MAX3225EEPP -40°C to +85°C — MAX3244EEWI -40°C to +85°C —
DIP SO
MAX3225EAAP -40°C to +125°C 20 SSOP — MAX3244EEAI -40°C to +85°C 28 SSOP —
16 TQFN- 28
MAX3226ECTE 0°C to +70°C T1655-2 MAX3244EEUI -40°C to +85°C —
EP* TSSOP
MAX3226ECUE 0°C to +70°C 16 TSSOP — 28 Wide
MAX3245ECWI 0°C to +70°C —
MAX3226ECAE 0°C to +70°C 16 SSOP — SO
MAX3226EEAE -40°C to +85°C 16 SSOP — MAX3245ECAI 0°C to +70°C 28 SSOP —
16 TQFN- 36 TQFN-
MAX3226EETE -40°C to +85°C EP* T1655-2 MAX3245ECTX 0°C to +70°C T3666-3
EP*
MAX3226EEUE -40°C to +85°C 16 TSSOP — MAX3245EEAI -40°C to +85°C 28 SSOP —
MAX3226EAAE -40°C to +125°C 16 SSOP — 28 WIDE
MAX3245EEWI -40°C to +85°C —
MAX3227ECAE 0°C to +70°C 16 SSOP — SO
16 TQFN- 28
MAX3227ECTE 0°C to +70°C EP* T1655-2 MAX3245EEUI -40°C to +85°C —
TSSOP
16 36 TQFN-
MAX3227ECUE 0°C to +70°C — MAX3245EETX -40°C to +85°C T3666-3
TSSOP EP*
MAX3227EEAE -40°C to +85°C 16 SSOP —
*EP = Exposed paddle.

___________________ Chip Information

MAX3224E TRANSISTOR COUNT: 1129
MAX3225E TRANSISTOR COUNT: 1129
MAX3226E TRANSISTOR COUNT: 1129
MAX3227E TRANSISTOR COUNT: 1129
MAX3244E/MAX3245E TRANSISTOR COUNT: 1335
PROCESS: BICMOS

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RS-232 Transceivers with AutoShutdown Plus
Package Information

MAX3224E–MAX3227E/MAX3244E/MAX3245E †
(The package drawing(s) in this data sheet may not reflect the most current specifications. For the latest package outline information,
go to www.maxim-ic.com/packages.)

QFN THIN.EPS

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RS-232 Transceivers with AutoShutdown Plus
Package Information
MAX3224E–MAX3227E/MAX3244E/MAX3245E †

(The package drawing(s) in this data sheet may not reflect the most current specifications. For the latest package outline information,
go to www.maxim-ic.com/packages.)

TSSOP4.40mm.EPS

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RS-232 Transceivers with AutoShutdown Plus
Package Information

MAX3224E–MAX3227E/MAX3244E/MAX3245E †
(The package drawing(s) in this data sheet may not reflect the most current specifications. For the latest package outline information,
go to www.maxim-ic.com/packages.)

SSOP.EPS
2 1

INCHES MILLIMETERS
DIM MIN MAX MIN MAX INCHES MILLIMETERS
A 0.068 0.078 1.73 1.99 MIN MAX MIN MAX N
A1 0.002 0.008 0.05 0.21 D 0.239 0.249 6.07 6.33 14L
B 0.010 0.015 0.25 0.38 D 0.239 0.249 6.07 6.33 16L
C 0.004 0.008 0.09 0.20 D 0.278 0.289 7.07 7.33 20L
E H D SEE VARIATIONS D 0.317 0.328 8.07 8.33 24L
D 0.397 0.407 10.07 10.33 28L
E 0.205 0.212 5.20 5.38
e 0.0256 BSC 0.65 BSC
H 0.301 0.311 7.65 7.90
L 0.025 0.037 0.63 0.95
0∞ 8∞ 0∞ 8∞

C
B
e A1 L

NOTES:
1. D&E DO NOT INCLUDE MOLD FLASH.
2. MOLD FLASH OR PROTRUSIONS NOT TO EXCEED .15 MM (.006").
PROPRIETARY INFORMATION
3. CONTROLLING DIMENSION: MILLIMETERS. TITLE:

4. MEETS JEDEC MO150. PACKAGE OUTLINE, SSOP, 5.3 MM

5. LEADS TO BE COPLANAR WITHIN 0.10 MM. APPROVAL DOCUMENT CONTROL NO. REV.
1
21-0056 C 1

SOICW.EPS
INCHES MILLIMETERS
N DIM MIN MAX MIN MAX
A 0.093 0.104 2.35 2.65
A1 0.004 0.012 0.10 0.30
B 0.014 0.019 0.35 0.49
C 0.009 0.013 0.23 0.32
e 0.050 1.27
E H
E 0.291 0.299 7.40 7.60
H 0.394 0.419 10.00 10.65
L 0.016 0.050 0.40 1.27

VARIATIONS:
1
INCHES MILLIMETERS
TOP VIEW DIM MIN MAX MIN MAX N MS013
D 0.398 0.413 10.10 10.50 16 AA
D 0.447 0.463 11.35 11.75 18 AB
D 0.496 0.512 12.60 13.00 20 AC
D 0.598 0.614 15.20 15.60 24 AD
D D 0.697 0.713 17.70 18.10 28 AE

A C

e B A1 0∞-8∞
L
FRONT VIEW
SIDE VIEW

PROPRIETARY INFORMATION
TITLE:

PACKAGE OUTLINE, .300" SOIC

APPROVAL DOCUMENT CONTROL NO. REV.
1
21-0042 B 1

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RS-232 Transceivers with AutoShutdown Plus
Package Information (continued)
MAX3224E–MAX3227E/MAX3244E/MAX3245E †

(The package drawing(s) in this data sheet may not reflect the most current specifications. For the latest package outline information,
go to www.maxim-ic.com/packages.)

PDIPN.EPS

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RS-232 Transceivers with AutoShutdown Plus
Package Information (continued)

MAX3224E–MAX3227E/MAX3244E/MAX3245E †
(The package drawing(s) in this data sheet may not reflect the most current specifications. For the latest package outline information,
go to www.maxim-ic.com/packages.)

QFN THIN.EPS

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RS-232 Transceivers with AutoShutdown Plus
Package Information (continued)
MAX3224E–MAX3227E/MAX3244E/MAX3245E †

(The package drawing(s) in this data sheet may not reflect the most current specifications. For the latest package outline information,
go to www.maxim-ic.com/packages.)

Revision History
Pages changed at Rev 4: 1, 12, 20, 25, 26

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