INTERSIL ISL3241EIRZ

ISL3241E, ISL3243E
®
Data Sheet
May 13, 2010
FN6768.1
QFN Packaged, ±15kV ESD Protected,
+2.7V to +3.6V, 250kbps, RS-232
Transmitters/Receivers with Separate
Logic Supply Pin
Features
The Intersil ISL324xE devices are 2.7V to 3.6V 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 POS
systems, 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 power-down functions, reduce the standby
supply current to a 0.5µA trickle. Tiny 5mmx5mm Quad Flat
No-Lead (QFN) 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.
• Parameters Specified for 10% Tolerance Supplies and Full
Industrial Temp Range
ISL324xE are 3 driver, 5 receiver devices that, coupled with
the 5x5 QFN package, provide the industry’s smallest,
lowest power complete serial port. The 5x5 QFN requires
60% less board area than a 28 Ld TSSOP, and is nearly
20% thinner. These devices also include a noninverting
always-active receiver for “wake-up” capability.
• Low Supply Current in Power-down State . . . . . . . . 0.5µA
• VL Pin for Compatibility in Mixed Voltage Systems
Adjusts Logic Output Levels and Input Thresholds for
Compatibility with Lower Supply Voltage Logic
The ISL3243E features an automatic powerdown function
that 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. It powers up again when a valid RS-232
voltage is applied to any receiver input.
The ISL324xE feature a VL pin that adjusts the logic pin (see
“Pin Descriptions” on page 2) output levels and input
thresholds to values compatible with the VCC powering the
external logic (e.g., a UART).
• Pb-free Small QFN (5mmx5mm) Package is 60% Smaller
than a 28 Lead TSSOP
• ESD Protection for RS-232 I/O Pins to ±15kV (IEC61000)
• Meets EIA/TIA-232 and V.28/V.24 Specifications at 3V
• RS-232 Compatible with VCC = 2.7V
• On-Chip Voltage Converters Require Only Four External
0.1µF Capacitors
• Manual and Automatic Power-down Features
• Receiver Hysteresis for Improved Noise Immunity
• Guaranteed Minimum Data Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250kbps
• Pb-Free (RoHS compliant)
Applications
• Any Space Constrained System Requiring RS-232 Ports
- Battery Powered, Hand-Held, and Portable Equipment
- POS Systems and Scanners
- Laptop Computers, Notebooks
- GPS Receivers
• Mixed Voltage Serial Ports
Related Literature
• Technical Brief TB363 “Guidelines for Handling and
Processing Moisture Sensitive Surface Mount Devices
• ”Technical Brief TB379 “Thermal Characterization of
Packages for ICs”
• Technical Brief TB389 “PCB Land Pattern Design and
Surface Mount Guidelines for QFN Packages”
Table 1 summarizes the features of the ISL324xE.
TABLE 1. SUMMARY OF FEATURES
NO. OF NO. OF
PART NUMBER
Tx.
Rx.
LOGIC
SUPPLY (VL)
PIN?
NO. OF
MONITOR Rx.
(ROUTB)
DATA
RATE
(kbps)
Rx. ENABLE
FUNCTION?
Pb-FREE?
MANUAL
POWERDOWN?
AUTOMATIC
POWERDOWN
FUNCTION?
ISL3241E
3
5
YES
2
250
YES
YES
YES
NO
ISL3243E
3
5
YES
1
250
NO
YES
YES
YES
1
CAUTION: These devices are sensitive to electrostatic discharge; follow proper IC Handling Procedures.
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ISL3241E, ISL3243E
Ordering Information
PART NUMBER
(Note)
PART
MARKING
TEMP. RANGE
(°C)
PACKAGE
(Pb-Free)
PKG.
DWG. #
ISL3241EIRZ
ISL3241 EIRZ
-40 to +85
32 Ld 5X5 QFN
L32.5x5B
ISL3241EIRZ-T*
ISL3241 EIRZ
-40 to +85
32 Ld 5X5 QFN (Tape & Reel)
L32.5x5B
ISL3243EIRZ
ISL3243 EIRZ
-40 to +85
32 Ld 5X5 QFN
L32.5x5B
ISL3243EIRZ-T*
ISL3243 EIRZ
-40 to +85
32 Ld 5X5 QFN (Tape & Reel)
L32.5x5B
* Please refer to TB347 for details on reel specifications.
NOTE: These Intersil Pb-free plastic packaged products employ special Pb-free material sets, molding compounds/die attach materials, and 100%
matte tin plate plus anneal (e3 termination finish, which is RoHS compliant and compatible with both SnPb and Pb-free soldering operations).
Intersil Pb-free products are MSL classified at Pb-free peak reflow temperatures that meet or exceed the Pb-free requirements of IPC/JEDEC J
STD-020
Pinouts
R1IN
R2IN
32
31
30
1
2
R3IN
3
R4IN
4
PD
29
28
VL
C2-
25
VCC
V-
26
V+
NC
27
C1+
VL
28
VCC
29
V+
C230
C1+
V31
C2+
NC
32
C2+
ISL3243E
(32 LEAD QFN)
TOP VIEW
ISL3241E
(32 LEAD QFN)
TOP VIEW
27
26
25
24
GND
R1IN
1
24
GND
23
C1-
R2IN
2
23
C1-
22
EN
R3IN
3
22
FORCEON
21
SHDN
R4IN
4
21
FORCEOFF
20
INVALID
PD
R1OUT
T2OUT
7
18
R1OUT
T3OUT
8
17
R2OUT
T3OUT
8
17
R2OUT
11
12
13
14
15
16
9
10
11
T2IN
10
T2IN
9
12
13
14
15
16
NC
18
R3OUT
7
R4OUT
T2OUT
R5OUT
R2OUTB
T1IN
19
T3IN
6
NC
T1OUT
NC
R2OUTB
R3OUT
19
R4OUT
6
T1OUT
R5OUT
5
T1IN
R5IN
T3IN
R1OUTB
5
NC
20
R5IN
Pin Descriptions
PIN
VCC
FUNCTION
System power supply input (2.7V to 3.6V).
VL
Logic power supply. Sets the VOH of all the logic outputs and the switching point of all logic inputs. Keep VL greater than 1.6V (1.8V
- 10%) and less than or equal to VCC. Power up VL after VCC
V+
Internally generated positive transmitter supply (typically +5.5V).
V-
Internally generated negative transmitter supply (typically -5.5V).
GND
Ground connection. This is also the potential of the thermal pad (PD).
C1+
External capacitor (voltage doubler) is connected to this lead.
C1-
External capacitor (voltage doubler) is connected to this lead.
C2+
External capacitor (voltage inverter) is connected to this lead.
C2-
External capacitor (voltage inverter) is connected to this lead.
TIN
TTL/CMOS compatible transmitter Inputs. The VL voltage sets the input switching point.
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Pin Descriptions (Continued)
PIN
TOUT
RIN
ROUT
ROUTB
INVALID
FUNCTION
±15kV ESD Protected, RS-232 level (nominally ±5.5V) transmitter outputs.
±15kV ESD Protected, RS-232 compatible receiver inputs.
TTL/CMOS level receiver outputs. Swings between GND and VL.
TTL/CMOS level, noninverting, always enabled receiver outputs. Swings between GND and VL.
Active low output that indicates if no valid RS-232 levels are present on any receiver input. Swings between GND and VL.
FORCEOFF Active low to shut down transmitters and on-chip power supply. This overrides any automatic circuitry and FORCEON (see Table 2).
The VL voltage sets the input switching point.
FORCEON
EN
SHDN
Active high input to override automatic powerdown circuitry thereby keeping transmitters active. (FORCEOFF must be high). The
VL voltage sets the input switching point.
Active low receiver enable control. The VL voltage sets the input switching point.
Active low input to shut down transmitters and on-board power supply, to place device in low power mode. The VL voltage sets the
input switching point.
NC
No Connection
PD
Exposed Thermal Pad. Connect to GND.
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Typical Operating Circuits
ISL3241E
+3.3V
+
C1
0.1µF
C2
0.1µF
T1IN
T2IN
T3IN
R1OUTB
R2OUTB
TTL/CMOS
LOGIC
LEVELS
R1OUT
0.1µF
0.1µF
26
28
C1+
+
23
C129
C2+
+
30
C212
VCC
25
VL V+
VT1
11
T2
10
T3
31
+ C3
0.1µF
C1
0.1µF
C2
0.1µF
C4
0.1µF
+
T1OUT
7
8
T2OUT
T1IN
RS-232
LEVELS
0.1µF
+
6
T2IN
T3IN
19
0.1µF
28
+
C1+
26
VCC
25
VL
23
C129
C2+
+
30
C2-
27
V+
V-
12
T1
11
T2
31
+
C3
0.1µF
C4
0.1µF
+
6
T1OUT
7
T2OUT
T3
10
+1.8V
+
RS-232
LEVELS
8
T3OUT
19
R2OUTB
18
1
17
TTL/CMOS
LOGIC
LEVELS
R2IN
5kΩ
R2OUT
14
4
R4OUT
R4
17
13
RS-232
LEVELS
15
R4OUT
5kΩ
R5
R3IN
R5OUT
4
24
VCC
TO POWER
CONTROL
LOGIC
21
20
RS-232
LEVELS
R4IN
5kΩ
13
GND
4
5kΩ
14
22
SHDN
3
R4
R5IN
R2IN
5kΩ
R3OUT
5
EN
2
R3
R4IN
5kΩ
R1IN
5kΩ
R2
R3IN
5kΩ
1
R1
3
R3
21
R1OUT
2
R3OUT
22
18
R1IN
5kΩ
15
VCC
+3.3V
T3OUT
R2
R5OUT
+1.8V
+
27
20
R1
R2OUT
ISL3243E
5
5kΩ
R5
R5IN
FORCEON
FORCEOFF
INVALID
GND
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Absolute Maximum Ratings
Thermal Information
VCC to Ground. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -0.3V to 6V
VL to Ground . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -0.3V to (VCC + 0.3V)
V+ to Ground . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -0.3V to 7V
V- to Ground. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +0.3V to -7V
V+ to V- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14V
Input Voltages
TIN, FORCEOFF, FORCEON, EN, SHDN . . . . . . . . . -0.3V to 6V
RIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ±25V
Output Voltages
TOUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ±13.2V
ROUT, INVALID. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -0.3V to (VL + 0.3V)
Short Circuit Duration
TOUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Continuous
ESD Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . See “ESD PERFORMANCE” on page 7
Thermal Resistance (Typical, Notes 1, 2) θJA (°C/W) θJC (°C/W)
32 Ld QFN Package. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
32
1.8
Maximum Junction Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +150°C
Maximum Storage Temperature Range . . . . . . . . . -65°C to +150°C
Pb-free Reflow Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . see link below
http://www.intersil.com/pbfree/Pb-FreeReflow.asp
Operating Conditions
Temperature Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -40°C to 85°C
CAUTION: Do not operate at or near the maximum ratings listed for extended periods of time. Exposure to such conditions may adversely impact product reliability and
result in failures not covered by warranty.
NOTES:
1. θJA is measured in free air with the component mounted on a high effective thermal conductivity test board with “direct attach” features. See
Tech Brief TB379 for details.
2. For θJC, the “case temp” location is the center of the exposed metal pad on the package underside.
Electrical Specifications
Test Conditions: VCC = 3V to 3.6V, VL = 1.8V ±10%, C1 to C4 = 0.1µF, Unless Otherwise Specified.
Typicals are at TA = +25°C, VCC = 3.3V, VL = 1.8V, Unless Otherwise Specified
PARAMETER
TEST CONDITIONS
TEMP
(°C)
MIN
(Note 3)
TYP
MAX
(Note 3)
UNITS
Full
2.7
-
3.6
V
DC CHARACTERISTICS
Operating Voltage Range
Supply Current, Automatic
Powerdown
All RIN Open, FORCEON = GND, FORCEOFF = VL
VL = VCC (ISL3243E Only)
Full
-
0.5
3
µA
Supply Current, Powerdown
All RIN Open, FORCEOFF = SHDN = GND, VL = VCC
Full
-
0.5
3
µA
Supply Current,
All Outputs Unloaded,
Automatic Powerdown Disabled FORCEON = FORCEOFF = SHDN = VL, VCC = VL = 3.0V
25
-
0.3
1.0
mA
Full
-
0.3
1.5
mA
Full
-
-
0.5
V
LOGIC AND TRANSMITTER INPUTS; RECEIVER AND LOGIC OUTPUTS
Input Logic Threshold Low
TIN, FORCEON, FORCEOFF, EN, SHDN
Input Logic Threshold High
TIN, FORCEON, FORCEOFF, EN, SHDN
VL = VCC = 3V
VL = VCC = 3.6V
Full
-
-
0.8
V
Full
1.25
-
-
V
Full
2.0
-
-
V
-
±0.01
±1.0
µA
Input Leakage Current
TIN, FORCEON, FORCEOFF, EN, SHDN
Full
Output Leakage Current
FORCEOFF = GND (ISL3243E) or EN = VL (ISL3241E)
Full
-
±0.05
±10
µA
Output Voltage Low
(See Figure 21)
IOUT = 250µA, ROUT, ROUTB, INVALID
Full
-
-
0.45
V
IOUT = 1.6mA, VL = VCC, ROUT, ROUTB, INVALID
Full
-
-
0.4
V
Output Voltage High
(See Figure 21)
IOUT = -250µA, ROUT, ROUTB, INVALID
Full
VL - 0.25
VL - 0.1
-
V
IOUT = -1.0mA, VL = VCC, ROUT, ROUTB, INVALID
Full
VL - 0.6
VL - 0.1
-
V
AUTOMATIC POWERDOWN (ISL3243E Only, FORCEON = GND, FORCEOFF = VL)
Receiver Input Thresholds to
Enable Transmitters
ISL3243E Powers Up (See Figure 10)
Full
-2.7
-
2.7
V
Receiver Input Thresholds to
Disable Transmitters
ISL3243E Powers Down (See Figure 10)
Full
-0.3
-
0.3
V
25
-
20
-
µs
Receiver Threshold to
Transmitters Enabled Delay (tWU)
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Electrical Specifications
Test Conditions: VCC = 3V to 3.6V, VL = 1.8V ±10%, C1 to C4 = 0.1µF, Unless Otherwise Specified.
Typicals are at TA = +25°C, VCC = 3.3V, VL = 1.8V, Unless Otherwise Specified (Continued)
TEMP
(°C)
MIN
(Note 3)
TYP
MAX
(Note 3)
UNITS
Receiver Positive or Negative
Threshold to INVALID High
Delay (tINVH)
25
-
0.7
-
µs
Receiver Positive or Negative
Threshold to INVALID Low
Delay (tINVL)
25
-
20
-
µs
PARAMETER
TEST CONDITIONS
RECEIVER INPUTS
Input Voltage Range
Input Threshold Low
Full
-25
-
25
V
VCC ≥ 2.7V
Full
-
-
0.6
V
VCC ≥ 3V
Full
-
-
0.8
V
Full
2.0
1.5
-
V
Input Threshold High
Input Hysteresis
25
-
0.5
-
V
Input Resistance
Full
3
5
7
kΩ
Full
±5.0
±5.4
-
V
TRANSMITTER OUTPUTS
Output Voltage Swing (VO)
All Transmitter Outputs Loaded with 3kΩ to
Ground
Output Resistance
VCC = VL = V+ = V- = 0V, Transmitter Output = ±2V
Full
±4.0
±4.7
-
V
Full
300
10M
-
Ω
Full
-
±35
±60
mA
VOUT = ±12V, VCC = VL = 0V or 3V to 3.6V,
Automatic Powerdown or FORCEOFF = SHDN = GND
Full
-
-
±25
µA
RL = 3kΩ, CL = 1000pF, One Transmitter Switching
Full
250
400
-
kbps
RL = 3kΩ, CL = 200pF, VCC = 3.15V, One Transmitter
Switching
Full
-
1.3
-
Mbps
Receiver Input to Receiver Output,
CL = 30pF, RIN = ±3V (See Figure 2)
25
-
0.23
0.55
µs
VCC = 2.7V
Output Short-Circuit Current
Output Leakage Current
TIMING CHARACTERISTICS
Maximum Data Rate
Receiver Propagation Delay
tPHL
tPLH
Receiver Skew
|tPHL - tPLH|
Transmitter Propagation Delay
Transmitter Input to Transmitter Output,
CL = 1000pF, RL = 3kΩ (See Figure 1)
(Note 4)
tPHL
tPLH
Transmitter Skew
Receiver Output Enable Time
Receiver Output Disable Time
|tPHL - tPLH|
From EN or FORCEOFF, VL = VCC, RL = 1kΩ, CL = 15pF
(See Figure 3)
Transmitter Output Enable Time From SHDN or FORCEOFF, RL = 3kΩ, CL = 1000pF
From Powerdown
Transition Region Slew Rate
VCC = 3V to 3.6V, RL = 3kΩ to 7kΩ,
Measured From 3V to -3V or -3V to 3V
CL = 150pF to
2500pF
CL = 150pF to
1000pF
6
Full
-
0.26
0.6
µs
25
-
0.16
0.55
µs
Full
-
0.18
0.6
µs
25
-
70
300
ns
Full
-
80
350
ns
25
-
0.7
1.5
µs
Full
-
0.8
1.7
µs
25
-
0.7
1.5
µs
Full
-
0.8
1.7
µs
25
-
20
500
ns
Full
-
20
550
ns
25
-
120
-
ns
25
-
200
-
ns
25
-
20
-
µs
25
4
12
30
V/µs
Full
4
11
30
V/µs
25
6
18
30
V/µs
Full
6
17
30
V/µs
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Electrical Specifications
Test Conditions: VCC = 3V to 3.6V, VL = 1.8V ±10%, C1 to C4 = 0.1µF, Unless Otherwise Specified.
Typicals are at TA = +25°C, VCC = 3.3V, VL = 1.8V, Unless Otherwise Specified (Continued)
TEMP
(°C)
MIN
(Note 3)
TYP
MAX
(Note 3)
UNITS
Human Body Model
25
-
±15
-
kV
IEC61000-4-2 Contact Discharge
25
-
±8
-
kV
PARAMETER
TEST CONDITIONS
ESD PERFORMANCE
RS-232 Pins (TOUT, RIN)
All Pins
IEC61000-4-2 Air Gap Discharge
25
-
±15
-
kV
Human Body Model
25
-
±2
-
kV
Machine Model
25
-
±200
-
V
NOTES:
3. Parameters with MIN and/or MAX limits are 100% tested at +25°C, unless otherwise specified. Temperature limits established by characterization
and are not production tested.
4. Transmitter propagation delays are measured at the transmitter output 0V crossing points.
Test Circuits and Waveforms
VL
SHDN
OR
FORCEOFF
VL
TIN
TIN
1.5V
1.5V
0V
TOUT
D
tPHL
tPLH
+VO
TOUT
RL
SIGNAL
GENERATOR
CL
0V
0V
-VO
SKEW = |tPHL - tPLH|
FIGURE 1A. TEST CIRCUIT
FIGURE 1B. MEASUREMENT POINTS
FIGURE 1. DRIVER PROPAGATION DELAY AND SKEW
+3V
EN = GND
OR
FORCEOFF = VL
RIN
RIN
1.5V
-3V
ROUT
R
1.5V
tPLH
tPHL
VOH
CL
SIGNAL
GENERATOR
50%
ROUT
50%
VOL
SKEW = |tPHL - tPLH|
FIGURE 2A. TEST CIRCUIT
FIGURE 2B. MEASUREMENT POINTS
FIGURE 2. RECEIVER PROPAGATION DELAY AND SKEW
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Test Circuits and Waveforms (Continued)
EN
OR
FORCEOFF
VL
FORCEOFF
50%
50%
0V
SIGNAL
GENERATOR
VCC
OR
GND
RIN
1kΩ
ROUT
R
FORCEON
OR SHDN
VL
VL
SW
GND
VL
EN
CL
50%
50%
0V
tPHZ
tPZH
OUTPUT HIGH
VOH - 0.3V
PARAMETER
RIN
SW
tPHZ and tPZH
GND
GND
tPLZ and tPZL
VCC
VL
VOH
50%
ROUT
0V
tPZL
tPLZ
VL
ROUT
50%
OUTPUT LOW
FIGURE 3A. TEST CIRCUIT
VOL + 0.3V V
OL
FIGURE 3B. MEASUREMENT POINTS
FIGURE 3. RECEIVER ENABLE AND DISABLE TIMES
Detailed Description
The ISL324xE operate from a single +2.7V to +3.6V supply,
guarantee a 250kbps minimum data rate, require only four
small external 0.1µF capacitors, feature low power
consumption, and meet all ElA RS-232 and V.28
specifications even with VCC = 3.0V. The circuit is divided
into three sections: The charge pump, the transmitters, and
the receivers.
Charge-Pump
Intersil’s new ISL324xE devices utilize regulated on-chip
dual charge pumps as voltage doublers, and voltage
inverters to generate ±5.5V transmitter supplies from a VCC
supply as low as 3.0V. This allows them to maintain RS-232
compliant output levels over the ±10% tolerance range of
3.3V powered systems. The efficient on-chip power supplies
require only four small, external 0.1µF capacitors for the
voltage doubler and inverter functions. The charge pumps
operate discontinuously (i.e., they turn off as soon as the V+
and V- supplies are pumped up to the nominal values),
resulting in significant power savings.
Transmitters
The transmitters are proprietary, low dropout, inverting
drivers that translate logic input levels to EIA/TIA-232 output
levels. Coupled with the on-chip ±5.5V supplies, these
transmitters deliver true RS-232 levels over a wide range of
single supply system voltages.
All transmitter outputs disable and assume a high
impedance state when the device enters the power-down
mode (see Table 2). These outputs may be driven to ±12V
when disabled.
The devices guarantee a 250kbps data rate for full load
conditions (3kΩ and 1000pF), VCC ≥ 3.0V, with one
8
transmitter operating at full speed. Under more typical
conditions of VCC ≥ 3.3V, RL = 3kΩ, and CL = 200pF, one
transmitter easily operates at greater than 1Mbps.
The transmitter input switching threshold is set by the
voltage applied to the VL pin, so tying VL to a voltage lower
than VCC reduces the Tx input VIH and VIL to values
compatible with logic ICs (e.g., UARTs and µcontrollers)
powered by the VL voltage (see Figure 9 and Table 3).
Transmitter inputs float if left unconnected (there are no
pull-up resistors), and may cause supply current increases.
Connect unused inputs to GND for the best performance.
Receivers
All the ISL324xE devices contain standard inverting
receivers that three-state via the EN or FORCEOFF control
lines. Additionally, these products include noninverting
“monitor” receivers (denoted by the ROUTB label) that are
always active, regardless of the state of any control lines. All
the receivers convert RS-232 signals to CMOS output levels,
swinging between GND and VL, and accept inputs up to
±25V while presenting the required 3kΩ to 7kΩ input
impedance (see Figure 4) even if the power is off
(VCC = 0V). The receivers’ Schmitt trigger input stage uses
hysteresis to increase noise immunity and decrease errors
due to slow input signal transitions.
VL
RXOUT
RXIN
-25V ≤ VRIN ≤ +25V
5kΩ
GND ≤ VROUT ≤ VL
GND
FIGURE 4. INVERTING RECEIVER CONNECTIONS
The ISL3241E inverting receivers disable only when EN is
driven high. ISL3243E receivers disable during forced
(manual) powerdown, but not during automatic powerdown
(see Table 2).
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TABLE 2. POWER-DOWN AND ENABLE LOGIC TRUTH TABLE (NOTE: “H” = VL)
RS-232
SIGNAL
PRESENT
AT
RECEIVER
INPUT?
SHDN OR
FORCEOFF FORCEON
EN
TRANSMITTER RECEIVER
ROUTB
INVALID
INPUT
INPUT
INPUT
OUTPUTS
OUTPUTS OUTPUTS OUTPUT
MODE OF OPERATION
ISL3241E
N/A
L
N/A
L
High-Z
Active
Active
N/A
Manual Power-down
N/A
L
N/A
H
High-Z
High-Z
Active
N/A
Manual Power-down w/Rcvr. Disabled
N/A
H
N/A
L
Active
Active
Active
N/A
Normal Operation
N/A
H
N/A
H
Active
High-Z
Active
N/A
Normal Operation w/Rcvr. Disabled
NO
H
H
N.A.
Active
Active
Active
L
Normal Operation
(Auto Powerdown Disabled)
YES
H
L
N.A.
Active
Active
Active
H
Normal Operation
(Auto Power-down Enabled)
NO
H
L
N.A.
High-Z
Active
Active
L
Power-down Due to Auto Power-down
Logic
YES
L
X
N.A.
High-Z
High-Z
Active
H
Manual Power-down
NO
L
X
N.A.
High-Z
High-Z
Active
L
Manual Power-down
ISL3243E
ISL324xE monitor receivers remain active even during
manual powerdown, making them extremely useful for Ring
Indicator monitoring. Standard receivers driving powered
down peripherals must be disabled to prevent current flow
through the peripheral’s protection diodes (see Figures 5
and 6). This renders them useless for wake up functions, but
the corresponding monitor receiver can be dedicated to this
task as shown in Figure 6.
Low Power Operation
These 3V devices require a nominal supply current of
0.3mA, even at VCC = 3.6V, during normal operation (not in
power-down mode). This is considerably less than the 5mA
to 11mA current required by comparable 5V RS-232 devices,
allowing users to reduce system power simply by switching
to this new family.
VCC
VCC
VCC
CURRENT
FLOW
VOUT = VCC
Rx
POWERED
DOWN
UART
Tx
GND
SHDN = GND
OLD
RS-232 CHIP
FIGURE 5. POWER DRAIN THROUGH POWERED DOWN
PERIPHERAL
Power-down Functionality
The already low current requirement drops significantly
when the device enters powerdown mode. In powerdown,
supply current drops to less than 1µA, because the on-chip
charge pump turns off (V+ collapses to VCC, V- collapses to
GND), and the transmitter outputs three-state. Inverting
receiver outputs disable only in manual powerdown
(ISL3243E) or when EN = VL (ISL3241E); refer to Table 2 for
details. This micro-power mode makes the ISL324xE ideal
for battery powered and portable applications.
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VCCL
FORCEOFF
PWR
MGT
LOGIC
VCCI
TRANSITION
DETECTOR
VL
TO
WAKE-UP
LOGIC
VCC
VCCI
VCCL
INVALID
VCC
VL
VCC
ISL324XE
VCC
FORCEON
ISL3243E
R2OUTB
RX
POWERED
DOWN
UART
VOUT = HI-Z
R2OUT
TX
I/O
UART
R2IN
CPU
T1IN
FORCEOFF = GND
OR
SHDN = GND, EN = VL
T1OUT
FIGURE 6. DISABLED RECEIVERS PREVENT POWER DRAIN
Software Controlled (Manual) Powerdown
The devices in this family provide pins that allow the user to
force the IC into the low power, standby state.
On the ISL3241E, the powerdown control is via a simple
shutdown (SHDN) pin. Driving this pin high enables normal
operation, while driving it low forces the IC into it’s
powerdown state. Connect SHDN to VL if the powerdown
function isn’t needed. Note that all the receiver outputs
remain controlled by EN during shutdown (see Table 2). For
the lowest power consumption during powerdown, the
receivers should also be disabled by driving the EN input
high (see next section, and Figures 5 and 6).
The ISL3243E utilizes a two pin approach where the
FORCEON and FORCEOFF inputs determine the IC’s
mode. For always enabled operation, FORCEON and
FORCEOFF are both strapped high. To switch between
active and powerdown modes, under logic or software
control, only the FORCEOFF input need be driven. The
FORCEON state isn’t critical, as FORCEOFF dominates
over FORCEON. Nevertheless, if strictly manual control over
powerdown is desired, the user must strap FORCEON high
to disable the automatic powerdown circuitry. ISL3243E
inverting (standard) receiver outputs also disable when the
device is in manual powerdown, thereby eliminating the
possible current path through a shutdown peripheral’s input
protection diode (see Figures 5 and 6).
Connecting FORCEOFF and FORCEON together disables
the automatic powerdown feature, enabling them to function
as a manual SHUTDOWN input (see Figure 7).
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FIGURE 7. CONNECTIONS FOR MANUAL POWERDOWN
WHEN NO VALID RECEIVER SIGNALS ARE
PRESENT
With any of the above control schemes, the time required to
exit powerdown, and resume transmission is only 20µs. A
mouse, or other application, may need more time to wake up
from shutdown. If automatic power-down is being utilized,
the RS-232 device will reenter power-down if valid receiver
levels aren’t reestablished within 20µs of the ISL3243E
powering up. Figure 8 illustrates a circuit that keeps the
ISL3243E from initiating automatic power-down for 100ms
after powering up. This gives the slow-to-wake peripheral
circuit time to reestablish valid RS-232 output levels.
POWER
MANAGEMENT
UNIT
MASTER POWERDOWN LINE
0.1µF
FORCEOFF
1MΩ
FORCEON
ISL3243E
FIGURE 8. CIRCUIT TO PREVENT AUTO POWERDOWN FOR
100ms AFTER FORCED POWERUP
VL Logic Supply Input
Note: Power-up VCC before powering up the VL supply.
The ISL324xE feature a VL pin that powers the logic input
and output pins. These pins interface with “logic” devices
such as UARTs, ASICs, and μcontrollers, and today most of
these devices use power supplies significantly lower than
3.3V. Thus, the logic device’s low VOH might not exceed the
VIH of a 3.3V powered ISL324xE logic input, or a 3.3V
receiver output high level might overdrive and damage the
input diodes on an input of a 1.8V powered logic device, as
shown in Figure 9. Connecting the VL pin to the power
supply of the logic device (see Figure 9) reduces the
ISL324xE’s logic input switching points, and limits the
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receiver output high voltage, to values compatible with the
logic device’s I/O levels. Tailoring the ISL324XE’s logic pin
input switching points and output levels to the supply voltage
of the UART, ASIC, or µcontroller eliminates the need for a
level shifter/translator between the two ICs.
TABLE 3. VIH AND VIL vs VL FOR VCC = 3.3V
VL (V)
VIH (V)
VIL (V)
1.6
0.85
0.8
1.8
0.95
0.9
2.5
1.25
1.2
VL may range from 1.6V to VCC, and Table 3 indicates the
ISL324xE’s typical VIH and VIL levels for several VL values.
Note that the VL supply current increases significantly when
VL exceeds VCC (see Figure 20).
down resistors), the INVALID logic detects the invalid levels
and drives the output low. The power management logic
then uses this indicator to power-down the interface block.
Reconnecting the cable restores valid levels at the receiver
inputs, INVALID switches high, and the power management
logic wakes up the interface block. INVALID can also be
used to indicate the DTR or RING INDICATOR signal, as
long as the other receiver inputs are floating, or driven to
GND (as in the case of a powered down driver).
2.7V
INDETERMINATE - POWERDOWN MAY OR
MAY NOT OCCUR
0.3V
INVALID LEVEL - POWER-DOWN OCCURS AFTER 20μs
-0.3V
INDETERMINATE - POWERDOWN MAY OR
MAY NOT OCCUR
If logic translation isn’t required, connect VL to VCC.
VCCI = +3.3V
VCCL = +1.8V
VALID RS-232 LEVEL - ISL3243E IS ACTIVE
-2.7V
VALID RS-232 LEVEL - ISL3243E IS ACTIVE
FIGURE 10. DEFINITION OF VALID RS-232 RECEIVER LEVELS
VIH ≥ 2V
TIN
ROUT
VOH ≤ 1.8V
TXD
INPUT
DIODE
VOH ≥ 3V
RXD
GND
GND
RS-232 IC WITH NO
VL PIN
UART/PROCESSOR
VCCI = +3.3V
VCCL = +1.8V
RECEIVER
INPUTS
VL
TIN
ROUT
INVALID switches low after invalid levels have persisted on
all of the receiver inputs for more than 20µs (see Figure 11).
INVALID switches back high 1µs after detecting a valid
RS-232 level on a receiver input. INVALID operates in all
modes (forced or automatic power-down, or forced on), so it
is also useful for systems employing manual power-down
circuitry. When automatic powerdown is utilized, INVALID = 0
indicates that the ISL3243E is in powerdown mode.
VIH ≤ 1V
TXD
VOH ≤ 1.8V
INPUT
DIODE
VOH ≤ 1.8V
RXD
GND
INVALID
} REGION
GND
TRANSMITTER
OUTPUTS
INVALID
OUTPUT
VL
0
tINVL
tINVH
AUTOPWDN
PWR UP
V+
ISL324xE
UART/PROCESSOR
FIGURE 9. USING VL PIN TO ADJUST LOGIC LEVELS
VCC
0
INVALID Output (ISL3243E Only)
The INVALID output always indicates whether or not a valid
RS-232 signal (see Figure 10) is present at any of the
receiver inputs (see Table 2), giving the user an easy way to
determine when the interface block should power down.
Invalid receiver levels occur whenever the driving
peripheral’s outputs are shut off (powered down) or when the
RS-232 interface cable is disconnected. In the case of a
disconnected interface cable where all the receiver inputs
are floating (but pulled to GND by the internal receiver pull
11
V-
FIGURE 11. AUTOMATIC POWERDOWN AND INVALID
TIMING DIAGRAMS
Automatic Power-down (ISL3243E Only)
Even greater power savings is available by using the
ISL3243E which features an automatic power-down
function. When no valid RS-232 voltages (see Figure 11) are
sensed on any receiver input for 20µs, the charge pump and
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transmitters power-down, thereby reducing supply current to
less than 1µA. Invalid receiver levels occur whenever the
driving peripheral’s outputs are shut off (powered down) or
when the RS-232 interface cable is disconnected. The
ISL3243E powers back up whenever it detects a valid
RS-232 voltage level on any receiver input. This automatic
power-down feature provides additional system power
savings without changes to the existing operating system.
Automatic power-down operates when the FORCEON input
is low, and the FORCEOFF input is high. Tying FORCEON
high disables automatic power-down, but manual
power-down is always available via the overriding
FORCEOFF input. Table 2 summarizes the automatic
power-down functionality.
The time to recover from automatic power-down mode is
typically 20µs.
5V/DIV.
FORCEOFF
T1
2V/DIV.
T2
VCC = +3.3V, VL = 1.8V
C1 TO C4 = 0.1µF
TIME (20µs/DIV.)
FIGURE 12. TRANSMITTER OUTPUTS WHEN EXITING
POWERDOWN
Capacitor Selection
Operation Down to 2.7V
The charge pumps require 0.1µF, or greater, capacitors for
proper operation. Increasing the capacitor values (by a
factor of 2) reduces ripple on the transmitter outputs and
slightly reduces power consumption.
ISL324xE transmitter outputs meet RS-562 levels (±3.7V), at
the full data rate, with VCC as low as 2.7V. RS-562 levels
typically ensure inter operability with RS-232 devices.
When using minimum required capacitor values, make sure
that capacitor values do not degrade excessively with
temperature. If in doubt, use capacitors with a larger nominal
value. The capacitor’s equivalent series resistance (ESR)
usually rises at low temperatures and it influences the
amount of ripple on V+ and V-.
The ISL324xE maintain the RS-232 ±5V minimum
transmitter output voltages even at high data rates.
Figure 13 details a transmitter loopback test circuit, and
Figure 14 illustrates the loopback test result at 120kbps. For
this test, all transmitters were simultaneously driving RS-232
loads in parallel with 1000pF, at 120kbps. Figure 15 shows
the loopback results for a single transmitter driving 1000pF
and an RS-232 load at 250kbps. The static transmitters were
also loaded with an RS-232 receiver.
Power Supply Decoupling
In most circumstances a 0.1µF bypass capacitor is
adequate. In applications that are particularly sensitive to
power supply noise, decouple VCC and VL to ground with a
capacitor of the same value as the charge-pump capacitor C1.
Connect the bypass capacitor as close as possible to the IC.
Transmitter Outputs when Exiting
Power-down
Figure 12 shows the response of two transmitter outputs
when exiting powerdown mode. As they activate, the two
transmitter outputs properly go to opposite RS-232 levels,
with no glitching, ringing, nor undesirable transients. Each
transmitter is loaded with 3kΩ in parallel with 1000pF. Note
that the transmitters enable only when the magnitude of V+
and V- exceeds approximately 3V.
High Data Rates
VCC
+
0.1µF
+
C1
0.1µF
VCC
C1+
VL
V+
C1C2
+
ISL324xE
EN
C2TIN
FORCEON
VL
+
C3
C4
+
TOUT
RIN
ROUT
VL
V-
C2+
+
1000pF
5kΩ
FORCEOFF OR SHDN
FIGURE 13. TRANSMITTER LOOPBACK TEST CIRCUIT
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allowing any latchup mechanism to activate, and don’t
interfere with RS-232 signals as large as ±25V.
3V/DIV.
T1IN
Human Body Model (HBM) Testing
As the name implies, this test method emulates the ESD
event delivered to an IC during human handling. The tester
delivers the charge through a 1.5kΩ current limiting resistor,
making the test less severe than the IEC61000 test which
utilizes a 330Ω limiting resistor. The HBM method
determines an ICs ability to withstand the ESD transients
typically present during handling and manufacturing. Due to
the random nature of these events, each pin is tested with
respect to all other pins. The RS-232 pins on “E” family
devices can withstand HBM ESD events to ±15kV.
5V/DIV.
T1OUT
3V/DIV.
R1OUT
VCC = +3.3V, VL = 1.8V
C1 TO C4 = 0.1µF
4µs/DIV.
FIGURE 14. LOOPBACK TEST AT 120kbps
3V/DIV.
T1IN
5V/DIV.
T1OUT
3V/DIV.
R1OUT
IEC61000-4-2 Testing
The IEC61000 test method applies to finished equipment,
rather than to an individual IC. Therefore, the pins most likely
to suffer an ESD event are those that are exposed to the
outside world (the RS-232 pins in this case), and the IC is
tested in its typical application configuration (power applied)
rather than testing each pin-to-pin combination. The lower
current limiting resistor coupled with the larger charge
storage capacitor yields a test that is much more severe than
the HBM test. The extra ESD protection built into this
device’s RS-232 pins allows the design of equipment
meeting level 4 criteria without the need for additional board
level protection on the RS-232 port.
AIR-GAP DISCHARGE TEST METHOD
VCC = +3.3V, VL = 1.8V
C1 TO C4 = 0.1µF
2µs/DIV.
FIGURE 15. LOOPBACK TEST AT 250kbps
Interconnection to 1.8V, and 2.5V Logic
Standard 3.3V powered RS-232 devices interface well with
3V powered TTL compatible logic families (e.g., ACT and
HCT).
The ISL324xE VL supply pin allows interconnection to 1.8V
or 2.5V logic. By connecting VL to the same supply (1.8V or
2.5V) powering the logic device, the ISL324XE logic outputs
will swing from GND to the logic VCC.
For this test method, a charged probe tip moves toward the
IC pin until the voltage arcs to it. The current waveform
delivered to the IC pin depends on approach speed,
humidity, temperature, etc., so it is difficult to obtain
repeatable results. The “E” device RS-232 pins withstand
±15kV air-gap discharges.
CONTACT DISCHARGE TEST METHOD
During the contact discharge test, the probe contacts the
tested pin before the probe tip is energized, thereby
eliminating the variables associated with the air-gap
discharge. The result is a more repeatable and predictable
test, but equipment limits prevent testing devices at voltages
higher than ±8kV. All “E” family devices survive ±8kV contact
discharges on the RS-232 pins.
±15kV ESD Protection
All pins on ISL324xE devices include ESD protection
structures, but the RS-232 pins (transmitter outputs and
receiver inputs) incorporate advanced structures which allow
them to survive ESD events up to ±15kV. The RS-232 pins
are particularly vulnerable to ESD damage because they
typically connect to an exposed port on the exterior of the
finished product. Simply touching the port pins, or
connecting a cable, can cause an ESD event that might
destroy unprotected ICs. These new ESD structures protect
the device whether or not it is powered up, protect without
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Typical Performance Curves
VCC = 3.3V, VL = 1.8V, TA = +25°C
TRANSMITTER OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
6
25
RL = 3kΩ
+VOUT
4
SLEW RATE (V/µs)
20
2
1 TRANSMITTER AT 250kbps
OTHER TRANSMITTERS AT 30kbps
RL = 3kΩ ON ALL TOUTS
0
-2
15
+SLEW
-SLEW
10
-VOUT
-4
-6
0
1000
2000
3000
4000
5
5000
0
1000
2000
LOAD CAPACITANCE (pF)
FIGURE 16. TRANSMITTER OUTPUT VOLTAGE vs LOAD
CAPACITANCE
40
SUPPLY CURRENT (mA)
7
1 TRANSMITTER SWITCHING
OTHER TRANSMITTERS STATIC
RL = 3kΩ ON ALL TOUTS
30
120kbps
25
20
20kbps
5
4
3
2
15
1
10
1000
0
2000
4000
3000
0
5000
0
0.5
1.0
1.5
LOAD CAPACITANCE (pF)
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V)
FIGURE 18. SUPPLY CURRENT vs LOAD CAPACITANCE
WHEN TRANSMITTING DATA
FIGURE 19. SUPPLY CURRENT vs SUPPLY VOLTAGE
50
10
RECEIVER OUTPUT CURRENT (mA)
NO LOAD
ALL OUTPUTS STATIC
VCC = 3.3V
40
IL (nA)
5000
NO LOAD, VL = VCC
ALL OUTPUTS STATIC
6
250kbps
35
30
VL ≤ VCC
20
VL > VCC
10
VOL, VL = 3.3V
9
0
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
VL (V)
FIGURE 20. VL SUPPLY CURRENT vs VL VOLTAGE
14
4.0
VOH, VL = 3.3V
VOL, VL = 2.5V
8
7
6
VOH, VL = 2.5V
5
VOL, VL = 1.8V
4
VOL, VL = 1.6V
3
2
VOH, VL = 1.8V
VOH, VL = 1.6V
1
0
4000
FIGURE 17. SLEW RATE vs LOAD CAPACITANCE
SUPPLY CURRENT (mA)
45
3000
LOAD CAPACITANCE (pF)
0
0
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.3
RECEIVER OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
FIGURE 21. RECEIVER OUTPUT CURRENT vs RECEIVER
OUTPUT VOLTAGE
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Die Characteristics
SUBSTRATE AND QFN THERMAL PAD POTENTIAL (POWERED UP):
GND
TRANSISTOR COUNT:
464
PROCESS:
Si Gate BiCMOS
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Package Outline Drawing
L32.5x5B
32 LEAD QUAD FLAT NO-LEAD PLASTIC PACKAGE
Rev 2, 11/07
4X 3.5
5.00
28X 0.50
A
B
6
PIN 1
INDEX AREA
6
PIN #1 INDEX AREA
32
25
1
5.00
24
3 .30 ± 0 . 15
17
(4X)
8
0.15
9
16
0.10 M C A B
+ 0.07
32X 0.40 ± 0.10
TOP VIEW
4 32X 0.23 - 0.05
BOTTOM VIEW
SEE DETAIL "X"
0.10 C
C
0 . 90 ± 0.1
BASE PLANE
SEATING PLANE
0.08 C
( 4. 80 TYP )
( 28X 0 . 5 )
SIDE VIEW
(
3. 30 )
(32X 0 . 23 )
C
0 . 2 REF
5
( 32X 0 . 60)
0 . 00 MIN.
0 . 05 MAX.
DETAIL "X"
TYPICAL RECOMMENDED LAND PATTERN
NOTES:
1. Dimensions are in millimeters.
Dimensions in ( ) for Reference Only.
2. Dimensioning and tolerancing conform to AMSE Y14.5m-1994.
3. Unless otherwise specified, tolerance : Decimal ± 0.05
4. Dimension b applies to the metallized terminal and is measured
between 0.15mm and 0.30mm from the terminal tip.
5. Tiebar shown (if present) is a non-functional feature.
6. The configuration of the pin #1 identifier is optional, but must be
located within the zone indicated. The pin #1 identifier may be
either a mold or mark feature.
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