General Description
The MAX3228E/MAX3229E are +2.5V to +5.5V pow-
ered EIA/TIA-232 and V.28/V.24 communications inter-
faces with low power requirements, high data-rate
capabilities, and enhanced electrostatic discharge
(ESD) protection, in a chip-scale package (UCSP).
All transmitter outputs and receiver inputs are protect-
ed to ±15kV using IEC 1000-4-2 Air-Gap Discharge,
±8kV using IEC 1000-4-2 Contact Discharge, and
±15kV using the Human Body Model.
The MAX3228E/MAX3229E achieve a 1μA supply cur-
rent with Maxim’s AutoShutdown feature. They save
power without changes to existing BIOS or operating
systems by entering low-power shutdown mode when
the RS-232 cable is disconnected, or when the trans-
mitters of the connected peripherals are off.
The transceivers have a proprietary low-dropout trans-
mitter output stage, delivering RS-232 compliant perfor-
mance from a +3.1V to +5.5V supply, and RS-232
compatible performance with a supply voltage as low
as +2.5V. The dual charge pump requires only four
small 0.1μF capacitors for operation from a +3.0V sup-
ply. Each device is guaranteed to run at data rates of
250kbps while maintaining RS-232 output levels.
The MAX3228E/MAX3229E offer a separate power-sup-
ply input for the logic interface, allowing configurable
logic levels on the receiver outputs and transmitter
inputs. Operating over a +1.65V to V
CC
range, V
L
pro-
vides the MAX3228E/MAX3229E compatibility with mul-
tiple logic families.
The MAX3229E contains one receiver and one transmit-
ter. The MAX3228E contains two receivers and two
transmitters. The MAX3228E/MAX3229E are available
in tiny chip-scale packaging and are specified across
the extended industrial temperature range of -40°C to
+85°C.
Applications
Personal Digital Assistants
Cell Phone Data Lump Cables
Set-Top Boxes
Hand-Held Devices
Cell Phones
Features
6
5 Chip-Scale Packaging (UCSP)
ESD Protection for RS-232 I/O Pins:
±15kV—IEC 1000-4-2 Air-Gap Discharge
±8kV—IEC 1000-4-2 Contact Discharge
±15kV—Human Body Model
1μA Low-Power AutoShutdown
250kbps Guaranteed Data Rate
Meets EIA/TIA-232 Specifications Down to +3.1V
RS-232 Compatible to +2.5V Allows Operation
from Single Li+ Cell
Small 0.1μF Capacitors
Configurable Logic Levels
M
±15kV ESD-Protected +2.5V to +5.5V
RS-232 Transceivers in UCSP
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1
V
L
MAX3228E
5k
T2OUT
T2IN
TTL/CMOS
INPUTS
C2-
T1IN
C2+
C1-
C1+
A1
A5
C1
D1
A2
A3
A6
B6
B1
A4
E3
E4
E2
20
μ
A
20
μ
A
E1
C5
B5
V-
V+
V
CC
2.5V TO 5.5V
C4
0.1
μ
F
C3
0.1
μ
F
C1
0.1
μ
F
C
BYPASS
C2
0.1
μ
F
0.1
μ
F
FORCEOFF
FORCEON
INVALID
T1OUT
GND
V
L
TO POWER-
MANAGEMENT
UNIT
RS-232
OUTPUTS
V
L
V
L
V
L
1.65V TO 5.5V
V
L
5k
R2IN
R2OUT
TTL/CMOS
OUTPUTS
D6
C6
E6
E5
R1IN
R1OUT
RS-232
INPUTS
V
L
V
L
0.1
μ
F
Typical Operating Circuits
19-2139; Rev 1; 5/04
*Requires solder temperature profile described in the Absolute
Maximum Ratings section.
*UCSP reliability is integrally linked to the user’s assembly
methods, circuit board material, and environment. Refer to the
UCSP Reliabilitly Notice in the UCSP Reliability section of this
data sheet for more information.
Ordering Information
PART
TEMP RANGE
PIN-
PACKAGE
M A X3 2 2 8 E
E BV
M A X3 2 2 9 E
E BV
-40°C to +85°C
-40°C to +85°C
6 x 5 UCSP*
6 x 5 UCSP*
UCSP is a trademark of Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.
AutoShutdown is a trademark of Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.
Typical Operating Circuits continued at end of data sheet.
Pin Configurations appear at end of data sheet.