ICL3224E: ±15kV ESD Protected, 2-Tx, 2-Rx, 250kbps, RS-232 Transceiver with Enhanced Automatic Powerdown

The Intersil ICL32XXE devices are 3.0V to 5.5V 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 PDAs, Palmtops, 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 enhanced automatic powerdown functions, reduce the standby supply current to a 1µA trickle. Small footprint 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. This family is fully compatible with 3.3V only systems, mixed 3.3V and 5.0V systems, and 5.0V only systems.

The ICL3244E is a 3 driver, 5 receiver device that provides a complete serial port suitable for laptop or notebook computers. It also includes a noninverting always-active receiver for "wake-up" capability.

These devices, feature an enhanced automatic powerdown function which powers down the on-chip powersupply and driver circuits. This occurs when all receiver and transmitter inputs detect no signal transitions for a period of 30 seconds. These devices power back up, automatically, whenever they sense a transition on any transmitter or receiver input.

Key Features
  • Pb-Free Plus Anneal Available (RoHS Compliant)
  • ESD Protection for RS-232 I/O Pins to ±15kV (IEC61000)
  • Manual and Enhanced Automatic Powerdown Features
  • Drop in Replacements for MAX3224E, MAX3226E, MAX3244E
  • Meets EIA/TIA-232 and V.28/V.24 Specifications at 3V
  • RS-232 Compatible with VCC = 2.7V
  • Latch-Up Free
  • On-Chip Voltage Converters Require Only Four External 0.1µF Capacitors
  • Guaranteed Mouse Driveability (ICL3244E)
  • "Ready to Transmit" Indicator Output (ICL3224E/26E)
  • Receiver Hysteresis For Improved Noise Immunity
  • Guaranteed Minimum Data Rate 250kbps
  • Guaranteed Minimum Slew Rate 6V/µs
  • Wide Power Supply Range Single +3V to +5.5V
  • Low Supply Current in Powerdown State 1µA
Applications
  • Any System Requiring RS-232 Communication Ports
    • Battery Powered, Hand-Held, and Portable Equipment
    • Laptop Computers, Notebooks, Palmtops
    • Modems, Printers and other Peripherals
    • Digital Cameras
    • Cellular/Mobile Phones
Typical Diagram
Application Notes
TitleTypeUpdatedSizeOther Languages
AN9863: 3V to +5.5V, 250k-1Mbps, RS-232 Transmitters/ReceiversPDF13 Nov 201495 KB
Datasheets
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ICL3224E, ICL3226E, ICL3244E DatasheetPDF22 Dec 2014399 KB
Order Information
Part NumberPackage TypeWeight(g)PinsMSL RatingPeak Temp (°C)RoHS Status
ICL3224ECA20 Ld SSOP0.15120240
ICL3224ECA-T20 Ld SSOP T+R0.15120240
ICL3224ECAZ20 Ld SSOP0.151202260RoHS
ICL3224ECAZ-T20 Ld SSOP T+R0.151202260RoHS
ICL3224ECP20 Ld PDIP1.520N/ANA
ICL3224EIA20 Ld SSOP0.151201240
ICL3224EIA-T20 Ld SSOP T+R0.151201240
ICL3224EIAZ20 Ld SSOP0.151202260RoHS
ICL3224EIAZ-T20 Ld SSOP T+R0.151202260RoHS
ICL3224E, ICL3226E, ICL3244E Datasheet 22 Dec 2014
20 Ld SSOP T+R ISL43240
20 Ld PDIP ISL83204A
ICL3224E IBIS Model 06 Nov 2014
ICL3224E
AN9863: 3V to +5.5V, 250k-1Mbps, RS-232 Transmitters/Receivers 13 Nov 2014