MAXIM MAX3235ECPP

19-1473; Rev 0; 4/99
±15kV ESD-Protected, 1µA, 250kbps, 3.3V/5V, Dual
RS-232 Transceivers with Internal Capacitors
____________________________Features
The MAX3233E/MAX3235E are EIA/TIA-232 and V.28/V.24
communications interfaces with automatic shutdown/
wake-up 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, to ±8kV
using IEC 1000-4-2 Contact Discharge, and to ±15kV
using the Human Body Model. The MAX3233E operates
from a +3.3V supply; the MAX3235E operates from +5.0V.
♦ ESD Protection for RS-232 I/O Pins
±15kV—Human Body Model
±8kV—IEC 1000-4-2, Contact Discharge
±15kV—IEC 1000-4-2, Air-Gap Discharge
♦ Latchup Free
♦ 1µA Supply Current
♦ AutoShutdown Plus—1997 EDN Magazine
Innovation of the Year
♦ Single-Supply Operation
+3.0V to +3.6V (MAX3233E)
+4.5V to +5.5V (MAX3235E)
♦ 250kbps Guaranteed Data Rate
♦ 6V/µs Guaranteed Slew Rate
♦ Meets EIA/TIA-232 Specifications Down to 3.0V
(MAX3233E)
♦ Internal Charge-Pump Capacitors
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 following two conditions occur: either
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 MAX3233E/MAX3235E have internal dual charge
pumps requiring no external capacitors. Both transceivers have a proprietary low-dropout transmitter output stage that enables true RS-232 performance from a
+3.0V to +3.6V supply for the MAX3233E or a +4.5V to
+5.5V supply for the MAX3235E. These devices are
guaranteed to operate up to 250kbps. Both are available in space-saving 20-pin wide SO or plastic DIP
packages.
________________________Applications
Subnotebook and Palmtop Computers
Cellular Phones
Battery-Powered Equipment
Hand-Held Equipment
Peripherals
Embedded Systems
Pin Configuration/
Functional Diagram
R2OUT
INVALID
T2IN
T1IN
FORCEON
R1OUT
T1OUT
_______________Ordering Information
R1IN
PART
TEMP. RANGE
PIN-PACKAGE
MAX3233ECWP
0°C to +70°C
20 SO
MAX3233ECPP
0°C to +70°C
20 Plastic DIP
MAX3233EEWP
-40°C to +85°C
20 SO
MAX3233EEPP
-40°C to +85°C
20 Plastic DIP
Ordering Information continued at end of data sheet.
AutoShutdown Plus is a trademark of Maxim Integrated Products.
VCC
FORCEOFF
1
2
20
MAX3233E
MAX3235E
19
3
18
4
17
5
16
6
CHARGE
PUMP
15
7
14
8
13
9
12
10
11
R2IN
T2OUT
GND
VC2C2+
C1C1+
V+
V+
SO/DIP
†Covered by U.S. Patent numbers 4,636,930; 4,679,134; 4,777,577;
4,797,899; 4,809,152; 4,897,774; 4,999,761; 5,649,210; and other
patents pending.
Typical Operating Circuit appears at end of data sheet.
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MAX3233E †/MAX3235E †
________________General Description
MAX3233E/MAX3235E
±15kV ESD-Protected, 1µA, 250kbps, 3.3V/5V, Dual
RS-232 Transceivers with Internal Capacitors
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
VCC to GND (MAX3233E).........................................-0.3V to +4V
VCC to GND (MAX3235E).........................................-0.3V to +6V
V+ to GND (Note 1) ..................................................-0.3V to +7V
V- to GND (Note 1) ...................................................+0.3V to -7V
V+ + |V-| (Note 1).................................................................+13V
Input Voltages
T_IN, FORCEON, FORCEOFF to GND....................-0.3V to +6V
R_IN to GND ...................................................................±25V
Output Voltages
T_OUT to GND.............................................................±13.2V
R_OUT, INVALID to GND ......................-0.3V to (VCC + 0.3V)
Short-Circuit Duration
T_OUT to GND ......................................................Continuous
Continuous Power Dissipation (TA = +70°C)
Wide SO (derate 10mW/°C above +70°C)..................800mW
Plastic DIP (derate 11.11mW/°C above +70°C) .........889mW
Operating Temperature Ranges
MAX323_EC_P ...................................................0°C to +70°C
MAX323_EE_P ................................................-40°C to +85°C
Storage Temperature Range .............................-65°C to +150°C
Lead Temperature (soldering, 10sec) .............................+300°C
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 = +3.0V to +3.6V for MAX3233E, VCC = +4.5V to +5.5V for MAX3235E; 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 for MAX3233E, VCC = 5.0V for MAX3235E, TA = +25°C.)
Supply Current,
AutoShutdown Plus
FORCEON = GND, FORCEOFF = VCC,
all R_IN idle, all T_IN idle
1
10
µA
Supply Current, Shutdown
FORCEOFF = GND
1
10
µA
Supply Current,
AutoShutdown Plus Disabled
FORCEON = FORCEOFF = VCC, no load
0.3
1
mA
0.8
V
LOGIC INPUTS AND RECEIVER OUTPUTS
Input Logic Threshold Low
T_IN, FORCEON, FORCEOFF
Input Logic Threshold High
T_IN, FORCEON,
FORCEOFF
VCC = 3.3V, MAX3233E
2
VCC = 5.0V, MAX3235E
2.4
Transmitter Input Hysteresis
V
0.5
Input Leakage Current
T_IN, FORCEON, FORCEOFF
Output Voltage Low
IOUT = 1.6mA
Output Voltage High
IOUT = -1.0mA
±0.01
V
±1
µA
0.4
V
VCC - 0.6 VCC - 0.1
V
RECEIVER INPUTS
Input Voltage Range
-25
Input Threshold Low
TA = +25°C
Input Threshold High
TA = +25°C
0.6
1.0
VCC = 5.0V, MAX3235E
0.8
1.3
1.5
2.4
VCC = 5.0V, MAX3235E
1.8
2.4
2
0.5
TA = +25°C
3
5
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V
V
VCC = 3.3V, MAX3233E
Input Hysteresis
Input Resistance
+25
VCC = 3.3V, MAX3233E
V
V
7
kΩ
±15kV ESD-Protected, 1µA, 250kbps, 3.3V/5V, Dual
RS-232 Transceivers with Internal Capacitors
(VCC = +3.0V to +3.6V for MAX3233E, VCC = +4.5V to +5.5V for MAX3235E; TA = TMIN to TMAX; unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at TA = +25°C.)
PARAMETER
SYMBOL
CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNITS
TRANSMITTER OUTPUTS
Output Voltage Swing
All transmitter outputs loaded with 3kΩ to
ground
±5
±5.4
Output Resistance
VCC = V+ = V- = 0, transmitter outputs = ±2V
300
10M
Output Short-Circuit Current
V
Ω
±60
VOUT = ± 12V
transmitters
disabled
Output Leakage Current
VCC = 0 or +3.0V to
3.6V (MAX3233E)
mA
±25
µA
VCC = 0 or +4.5V to
5.5V (MAX3235E)
±25
ESD PROTECTION
IEC1000-4-2 Air Discharge
R_IN, T_OUT
±15
IEC1000-4-2 Contact Discharge
±8
Human Body Model
±15
kV
AutoShutdown PLUS (FORCEON = GND, FORCEOFF = VCC)
Receiver Input Threshold to
INVALID Output High
Figure 3a
Receiver Input Threshold to
INVALID Output Low
Figure 3a
INVALID Output Voltage Low
IOUT = -1.6mA
INVALID, Output Voltage High
IOUT = -1.0mA
Receiver Positive or Negative
Threshold to INVALID High
tINVH
Figure 3b
Receiver Positive or Negative
Threshold to INVALID Low
tINVL
Figure 3b
Receiver or Transmitter Edge to
Transmitters Enabled
tWU
Figure 3b (Note 2)
Receiver or Transmitter Edge to
tAUTOSHDN Figure 3b (Note 2)
Transmitters Shut Down
Positive threshold
Negative threshold
2.7
-2.7
-0.3
0.3
V
0.4
V
VCC - 0.6
V
1
MAX3233E
70
MAX3235E
50
µs
µs
100
15
V
30
µs
60
sec
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MAX3233E/MAX3235E
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
TIMING CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
(VCC = +3.0V to +3.6V for MAX3233E, VCC = +4.5V to +5.5V for MAX3235E; TA = TMIN to TMAX; unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at TA = +25°C.)
PARAMETER
SYMBOL
CONDITIONS
MIN
RL = 3kΩ, CL = 1000pF,
one transmitter switching
Maximum Data Rate
tPHL
R_IN to R_OUT,
CL = 150pF
Receiver Propagation Delay
tPLH
TYP
MAX
UNITS
250
kbps
MAX3233E
70
MAX3235E
100
MAX3233E
250
MAX3235E
150
ns
Receiver Output Enable Time
Normal operation
200
ns
Receiver Output Disable Time
Normal operation
200
ns
(Note 3)
150
ns
 tPHL - tPLH 
Transmitter Skew
 tPHL - tPLH 
Receiver Skew
MAX3233E
180
MAX3235E
50
ns
ns
VCC = 3.3V (MAX3233E),
CL = 150pF
6
30
VCC = 5.0V (MAX3235E),
to 1000pF
TA = +25°C,
Transition-Region Slew Rate
= 3kΩ to 7kΩ,
Note 2: A transmitter/receiver edge is defined asRaLtransition
through the transmitter/receiver input logic thresholds.
Note 3: Transmitter skew is measured at the transmitter
zero
cross
measured
from
+3Vpoints.
to -3V CL = 150pF
4
30
to 2500pF
or -3V to +3V
V/µs
__________________________________________Typical Operating Characteristics
(VCC = +3.3V for MAX3233E, VCC = +5.0V for MAX3235E; 250kbps data rate; all transmitters loaded with 3kΩ and CL; TA = +25°C;
unless otherwise noted.)
OPERATING SUPPLY CURRENT
vs. LOAD CAPACITANCE
2.5
0
-2.5
VOUT-
-5.0
30
250kbps
25
20
120kbps
15
2000
3000
4000
LOAD CAPACITANCE (pF)
5000
SLEW RATE 10
8
SLEW RATE +
6
2
0
1000
12
20kbps
5
0
14
4
10
-7.5
-10.0
4
35
16
MAX3233E/35Etoc01
5.0
TRANSMITTER 1 AT DATA RATE
TRANSMITTER 2 AT 1/16 DATA RATE
40
SLEW RATE (V/µs)
VOUT+
45
SUPPLY CURRENT (mA)
7.5
MAX3233E/35Etoc01
10.0
SLEW RATE vs.
LOAD CAPACITANCE
MAX3233E/35E toc02
TRANSMITTER OUTPUT VOLTAGE vs.
LOAD CAPACITANCE
TRANSMITTER OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
MAX3233E/MAX3235E
±15kV ESD-Protected, 1µA, 250kbps, 3.3V/5V, Dual
RS-232 Transceivers with Internal Capacitors
0
0
1000
2000
3000
4000
LOAD CAPACITANCE (pF)
5000
0
1000
2000
3000
4000
LOAD CAPACITANCE (pF)
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5000
±15kV ESD-Protected, 1µA, 250kbps, 3.3V/5V, Dual
RS-232 Transceivers with Internal Capacitors
PIN
NAME
1
R2OUT
6
R1OUT
2
INVALID
3
T2N
4
T1IN
5
FORCEON
7
T1OUT
19
T2OUT
FUNCTION
TTL/CMOS Receiver Outputs
Invalid Signal Detector Output, active low. A logic high indicates that a valid RS-232
level is present on a receiver.
TTL/CMOS Transmitter Outputs
Force-On Input, active high. Drive high to override AutoShutdown Plus, keeping
transmitters and receivers active (FORCEOFF must be high) (Table 1).
RS-232 Transmitter Outputs
8
R1IN
20
R2IN
9
VCC
10
FORCEOFF
11, 12
V+
13
C1+
Positive terminal of the internal voltage-doubling charge-pump capacitor. Leave
unconnected or connect to an external 0.1µF capacitor. See Charge Pump Section.
14
C1-
Negative terminal of the internal voltage-doubling charge-pump capacitor. Leave
unconnected or connect to an external 0.1µF capacitor. See Charge Pump Section.
15
C2+
Positive terminal of the internal inverting charge-pump capacitor. Do not connect.
16
C2-
Negative terminal of the internal inverting charge-pump capacitor. Do not connect.
17
V-
18
GND
RS-232 Receiver Outputs
Supply Voltage (MAX3233E = +3.3V, MAX3235E = +5.0V)
Force-Off Input, active low. Drive low to shut down transmitters, receivers, and charge
pump. This overrides AutoShutdown Plus and FORCEON (Table 1).
+5.5V generated by the charge pump. Do not connect.
-5.5V generated by the charge pump. Do not connect.
Ground
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MAX3233E/MAX3235E
______________________________________________________________Pin Description
MAX3233E/MAX3235E
±15kV ESD-Protected, 1µA, 250kbps, 3.3V/5V, Dual
RS-232 Transceivers with Internal Capacitors
_______________Detailed Description
Dual Charge-Pump Voltage Converter
The MAX3233E/MAX3235E’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), with no external capacitors. The charge pump operates in discontinuous
mode: if the output voltages are less than 5.5V, the
charge pump is enabled; if the output voltages exceed
5.5V, the charge pump is disabled.
POWERMANAGEMENT
UNIT OR
KEYBOARD
CONTROLLER
FORCEOFF
FORCEON
INVALID
MAX3233E
MAX3235E
RS-232 Transmitters
The transmitters are inverting level translators that
convert CMOS-logic levels to 5.0V EIA/TIA-232 levels.
The devices guarantee a 250kbps data rate with worstcase loads of 3kΩ in parallel with 1000pF, providing
compatibility with PC-to-PC communication software
(such as LapLink™). Transmitters can be paralleled to
drive multiple receivers. Figure 1 shows a complete
system connection.
When FORCEOFF is driven to ground or when the AutoShutdown Plus circuitry senses that all receiver and
transmitter inputs are inactive for more than 30sec, the
transmitters are disabled and the outputs go into a highimpedance state. When powered off or shut down, the
outputs can be driven to ±12V. The transmitter inputs
do not have pull-up resistors. Connect unused inputs to
GND or VCC.
RS-232 Receivers
The receivers convert RS-232 signals to CMOS-logic
output levels. They feature inverting outputs that always
remain active (Table 1).
The MAX3233E/MAX3235E feature 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 receiver input’s condition, it is
independent of FORCEON and FORCEOFF states
(Figures 2 and 3).
AutoShutdown Plus Mode
The devices 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 or transmitter input for 30sec, 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 peripheral transmitters are turned off
and the UART driving the transmitter inputs is inactive.
The system turns on again when a valid transition is
CPU
I/O
CHIP
WITH
UART
RS-232
Figure 1. Interface Under Control of PMU
+0.3V
R_IN
-0.3V
80µs
TIMER
R
INVALID ASSERTED IF ALL RECEIVER INPUTS ARE BETWEEN +0.3V AND -0.3V FOR
AT LEAST 80µs.
Figure 2a. INVALID Functional Diagram, INVALID Low
+2.7V
R_IN
-2.7V
80µs
TIMER
R
INVALID
INVALID DEASSERTED IF ANY RECEIVER INPUT HAS BEEN ABOVE +2.7V OR BELOW
-2.7V FOR 1µs.
Figure 2b. INVALID Functional Diagram, INVALID High
LapLink is a trademark of Traveling Software.
6
INVALID
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±15kV ESD-Protected, 1µA, 250kbps, 3.3V/5V, Dual
RS-232 Transceivers with Internal Capacitors
MAX3233E/MAX3235E
Table 1. Output Control Truth Table
FORCEON
FORCEOFF
VALID
RECEIVER
LEVEL
Rx or Tx EDGE
WITHIN 30sec
T_OUT
R_OUT
Shutdown (Forced Off)
X
0
X
X
High-Z
Active
Normal Operation (Forced On)
1
1
X
X
Active
Active
Normal Operation
(AutoShutdown Plus)
0
1
X
Yes
Active
Active
Shutdown
(AutoShutdown Plus)
0
1
X
No
High-Z
Active
Normal Operation
INVALID*
1
Yes
X
Active
Active
Normal Operation
INVALID*
1
X
Yes
Active
Active
Shutdown
INVALID*
1
No
No
High-Z
Active
Normal Operation
(AutoShutdown)
INVALID*
INVALID**
Yes
X
Active
Active
Shutdown (AutoShutdown)
INVALID*
INVALID**
No
X
High-Z
Active
OPERATION STATUS
X = Don’t care
* INVALID connected to FORCEON
** INVALID connected to FORCEON and FORCEOFF
T_IN
EDGE
DETECT
FORCEOFF
FORCEOFF
R_IN
S
30sec
TIMER
EDGE
DETECT
AUTOSHDN*
R
FORCEON
POWERDOWN*
FORCEON
AUTOSHDN
* POWERDOWN IS ONLY AN INTERNAL SIGNAL. IT CONTROLS THE OPERATIONAL
STATUS OF THE TRANSMITTERS AND THE POWER SUPPLIES.
*AUTOSHDN IS ONLY AN INTERNAL SIGNAL.
Figure 2c. AutoShutdown Plus Logic
Figure 2d. Power-Down Logic
applied to any RS-232 receiver or transmitter input. As a
result, the system saves power without changes to the
existing BIOS or operating system.
Figures 2a and 2b depict invalid and valid RS-232
receiver voltage levels. INVALID indicates the receiver
input’s condition, and is independent of FORCEON and
FORCEOFF states. Figure 2 and Tables 1 and 2 summarize the operating modes. FORCEON and FORCE-
OFF override AutoShutdown Plus circuitry. When neither control is asserted, the IC selects between these
states automatically based on the last receiver or transmitter input edge received.
When shut down, the device’s charge pumps turn off,
V+ is pulled to VCC, V- is pulled to ground, and the
transmitter outputs are high impedance. The time
required to exit shutdown is typically 100µs (Figure 7).
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By connecting FORCEON to INVALID, the device shuts
down when no valid receiver level and no receiver or
transmitter edge is detected for 30sec. It wakes up
when a valid receiver level or receiver or transmitter
edge is detected.
By connecting FORCEON and FORCEOFF to INVALID,
the device shuts down when no valid receiver level is
detected and wakes up when a valid receiver level is
detected.
A system with AutoShutdown Plus may need time to
wake up. Figure 4 shows a circuit that forces the
transmitters on for 100ms, allowing enough time
for another system to realize that the MAX3233E/
INVALID HIGH
+2.7
RECEIVER INPUT LEVELS (V)
MAX3233E/MAX3235E
±15kV ESD-Protected, 1µA, 250kbps, 3.3V/5V, Dual
RS-232 Transceivers with Internal Capacitors
INDETERMINATE
MAX3235E is awake. If another system outputs valid
RS-232 signal transitions within that time, the RS-232
ports on both systems remain enabled.
Software-Controlled Shutdown
If direct software control is desired, use INVALID to
indicate DTR or Ring Indicator signal. Tie FORCEOFF
and FORCEON together to bypass the AutoShutdown
Plus so the line acts like a SHDN input.
±15kV ESD Protection
As with all Maxim devices, ESD-protection structures are
incorporated on all pins to protect against electrostatic
discharges encountered during handling and assembly.
The driver outputs and receiver inputs have extra protection against static electricity. Maxim’s engineers have
developed state-of-the-art structures to protect these
pins against ESD of ±15kV without damage. The ESD
structures withstand high ESD in all states: normal
operation, shutdown, and powered down. After an ESD
+0.3
0
Table 2. INVALID Truth Table
INVALID LOW
-0.3
INDETERMINATE
RS-232 SIGNAL
PRESENT AT ANY
RECEIVER INPUT
INVALID OUTPUT
INVALID HIGH
Yes
High
No
Low
-2.7
Figure 3a. Receiver Positive/Negative Thresholds for INVALID
RECEIVER
INPUTS
INVALID
} REGION
TRANSMITTER
INPUTS
TRANSMITTER
OUTPUTS
INVALID
OUTPUT
VCC
0
tINVL
tINVH
tAUTOSHDN
tAUTOSHDN
tWU
tWU
V+
VCC
0
V-
Figure 3b. AutoShutdown Plus, INVALID, and READY Timing Diagram
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±15kV ESD-Protected, 1µA, 250kbps, 3.3V/5V, Dual
RS-232 Transceivers with Internal Capacitors
RC 50M to 100M
MASTER SHDN LINE
0.1µF
1M
CHARGE CURRENT
LIMIT RESISTOR
RD 330Ω
DISCHARGE
RESISTANCE
FORCEOFF FORCEON
HIGHVOLTAGE
DC
SOURCE
MAX3233E
MAX3235E
Figure 4. AutoShutdown Plus Initial Turn-On to Wake Up
Another System
RC 1M
CHARGE-CURRENT
LIMIT RESISTOR
HIGHVOLTAGE
DC
SOURCE
Cs
100pF
Cs
150pF
STORAGE
CAPACITOR
DEVICE
UNDER
TEST
Figure 6a. IEC 1000-4-2 ESD Test Model
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
RD 1500Ω
DISCHARGE
RESISTANCE
DEVICE
UNDER
TEST
STORAGE
CAPACITOR
2) ±8kV using the Contact Discharge method specified
in IEC 1000-4-2
3) ±15kV using IEC 1000-4-2’s Air-Gap Discharge
method
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.
Figure 5a. Human Body ESD Test Model
IP 100%
90%
Ir
PEAK-TO-PEAK RINGING
(NOT DRAWN TO SCALE)
AMPERES
36.8%
10%
0
0
tRL
TIME
tDL
CURRENT WAVEFORM
Figure 5b. Human Body Current Waveform
event, Maxim’s E versions keep working without
latchup, whereas competing RS-232 products can
latch and must be powered down to remove latchup.
Human Body Model
Figure 5a shows the Human Body Model and Figure 5b
shows the current waveform it generates when discharged into a low impedance. This model consists of
a 100pF capacitor charged to the ESD voltage of interest, which is then discharged into the test device
through a 1.5kΩ resistor.
IEC 1000-4-2
The IEC 1000-4-2 standard covers ESD testing and performance of finished equipment; it does not specifically
refer to integrated circuits. The MAX3233E/MAX3235E
help you design equipment that meets Level 4 (the highest level) of IEC 1000-4-2, without the need for additional
ESD-protection components.
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 withstand
voltage measured to IEC 1000-4-2 is generally lower than
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MAX3233E/MAX3235E
POWERMANAGEMENT
UNIT
VCC
I
CBYPASS
100%
90%
VCC
I PEAK
MAX3233E/MAX3235E
±15kV ESD-Protected, 1µA, 250kbps, 3.3V/5V, Dual
RS-232 Transceivers with Internal Capacitors
MAX3233E
MAX3235E
T_ OUT
T_ IN
10%
R_ IN
R_ OUT
t r = 0.7ns to 1ns
t
30ns
5k
FORCEON
1000pF
60ns
VCC
Figure 6b. IEC 1000-4-2 ESD Generator Current Waveform
FORCEOFF
GND
Figure 8. Loopback Test Circuit
5V/div
0
FORCEON = FORCEOFF
T1OUT
2V/div
0
manufacturing. Of course, all pins require this protection during manufacturing, not just RS-232 inputs and
outputs. Therefore, after PC board assembly, the
Machine Model is less relevant to I/O ports.
__________Applications Information
Charge Pumps
10V/div
0
T2OUT
VCC = 3.3V
10µs/div
Figure 7. Transmitter Outputs when Exiting Shutdown or
Powering Up
that measured using the Human Body Model. Figure 6a
shows the IEC 1000-4-2 model, and Figure 6b shows the
current waveform for the ±8kV, IEC 1000-4-2, Level 4,
ESD contact-discharge test.
The air-gap test involves approaching the device with a
charged probe. The contact-discharge method connects
the probe to the device before the probe is energized.
Machine Model
The Machine Model for ESD tests all pins using a
200pF storage capacitor and zero discharge resistance. Its objective is to emulate the stress caused by
contact that occurs with handling and assembly during
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The MAX3233E/MAX3235E do not require external
capacitors to operate their internal charge pumps.
The MAX3235E can be operated down to 3.0V by paralleling the internal C1 capacitor with an external 0.1µF.
When using an external capacitor across the C1 terminals, check to confirm that the total supply voltage
measured from V+ to V- does not exceed the absolute
maximum voltage of 13V. With the external 0.1µF
capacitor added, the MAX3235E should not be used
with a supply greater than +3.9V.
Power-Supply Decoupling
In most applications, a 0.1µF VCC bypass capacitor is
adequate. Connect bypass capacitors as close to the
IC as possible.
Transmitter Outputs
when Exiting Shutdown
Figure 7 shows two transmitter outputs when exiting
shutdown mode. As they become active, the two transmitter outputs are shown going to opposite RS-232
levels (one transmitter input is high, the other is low).
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±15kV ESD-Protected, 1µA, 250kbps, 3.3V/5V, Dual
RS-232 Transceivers with Internal Capacitors
Figure 9, all transmitters were driven simultaneously at
120kbps into RS-232 loads in parallel with 1000pF. For
Figure 10, a single transmitter was driven at 250kbps,
and all transmitters were loaded with an RS-232 receiver in parallel with 250pF.
High Data Rates
Interconnection with 3V and 5V Logic
The MAX3233E/MAX3235E maintain the RS-232 ±5.0V
minimum transmitter output voltage even at high data
rates. Figure 8 shows a transmitter loopback test circuit. Figure 9 shows a loopback test result at 120kbps,
and Figure 10 shows the same test at 250kbps. For
The MAX3233E/MAX3235E can directly interface with
various 5V logic families, including ACT and HCT
CMOS. See Table 3 for more information on possible
combinations of interconnections.
5V/div
T1IN
5V/div
T1IN
5V/div
5V/div
T1OUT
T1OUT
5V/div
R1OUT
5V/div
R1OUT
VCC = 3.3V (MAX3233E), VCC = 5.0V (MAX3235E)
VCC = 3.3V (MAX3233E), VCC = 5.0V (MAX3235E)
2µs/div
2µs/div
Figure 10. Loopback Test Result at 250kbps
Figure 9. Loopback Test Result at 120kbps
Table 3. Logic Family Compatibility with Various Supply Voltages
DEVICE
LOGIC POWER-SUPPLY
VOLTAGE
(V)
VCC
SUPPLY VOLTAGE
(V)
MAX3233E
3.3
3.3
Compatible with all CMOS families
MAX3233E
5
3.3
Compatible with ACT and HCT CMOS, and
with AC, HC, or CD4000 CMOS
MAX3235E
3.3/5
5
Compatible with all TTL and CMOS families
COMPATIBILITY
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MAX3233E/MAX3235E
Each transmitter is loaded with 3kΩ in parallel with
1000pF. The transmitter outputs display no ringing or
undesirable transients as they come out of shutdown.
Note that the transmitters are enabled only when the
magnitude of V- exceeds approximately -3V.
MAX3233E/MAX3235E
±15kV ESD-Protected, 1µA, 250kbps, 3.3V/5V, Dual
RS-232 Transceivers with Internal Capacitors
Typical Operating Circuit
PART
VCC
CBYPASS
9
0.1µF
13 C1+
14 C115
16
TTL/CMOS
INPUTS
Ordering Information (continued)
C2+
MAX3235ECWP
VCC
MAX3235ECPP
MAX3235EEWP
MAX3235EEPP
11, 12
V+
MAX3233E
MAX3235E
V-
17
TEMP. RANGE
PIN-PACKAGE
0°C to +70°C
0°C to +70°C
-40°C to +85°C
-40°C to +85°C
20 SO
20 Plastic DIP
20 SO
20 Plastic DIP
C2-
4 T1IN
T1OUT
7
3 T2IN
T2OUT
19
6 R1OUT
R1IN
TTL/CMOS
OUTPUTS
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8
RS-232
INPUTS
5k
R2IN
1 R2OUT
RS-232
OUTPUTS
TRANSISTOR COUNT: 1129
20
5k
AUTOSHUTDOWN
PLUS
INVALID 2
FORCEOFF 10
FORCEON
VCC
5
GND
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