ISL83387E: ±15kV ESD Protected, +3V to +5.5V, 1µA, 250kbps, RS-232 Transceivers and a Separate Logic Supply

The Intersil ISL83387E is a 3.0V to 5.5V powered RS-232 transceiver which meets ElA/TIA-232 and V.28/V.24 specifications, even at VCC = 3.0V. Additionally, it provides ±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 1mA trickle. TSSOP 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.

The ISL83387E features a VL pin that adjusts the logic pin output levels and input thresholds to values compatible with the VCC powering the external logic (e.g., a UART).

This device includes an enhanced automatic powerdown function which powers down the on-chip power-supply and driver circuits. This occurs when all receiver and transmitter inputs detect no signal transitions for a period of 30 seconds. It power back up, automatically, whenever it senses a transition on any transmitter or receiver input.

Key Features
  • VL Supply Pin for Compatibility with Mixed Voltage Systems
  • ESD Protection for RS-232 I/O Pins to ±15kV (IEC61000)
  • Low Power, Pin Compatible Upgrade for MAX3387E
  • Manual and Enhanced Automatic Powerdown Features
  • Meets EIA/TIA-232 and V.28/V.24 Specifications at 3V
  • On-Chip Charge Pumps Require Only Four External 0.1µF Capacitors
  • Receivers Stay Active in Powerdown
  • Very Low Supply Current 300µA
  • Guaranteed Minimum Data Rate 250kbps
  • Wide Power Supply Range Single +3V to +5.5V
  • Low Supply Current in Powerdown State <1µA
  • Pb-Free Plus Anneal Available (RoHS Compliant)
Applications
  • Any System Requiring RS-232 Communication Ports
    • Battery Powered, Hand-Held, and Portable Equipment
    • Laptop Computers, Notebooks, Palmtops
    • Digital Cameras
    • PDA's and PDA Cradles
    • 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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ISL83387E DatasheetPDF17 Nov 2014313 KB
Order Information
Part NumberPackage TypeWeight(g)PinsMSL RatingPeak Temp (°C)RoHS Status
ISL83387EIV24 Ld TSSOP0.09241240
ISL83387EIV-T24 Ld TSSOP T+R0.09241240
ISL83387EIVZ24 Ld TSSOP0.09243260RoHS
ISL83387EIVZ-T24 Ld TSSOP T+R0.09243260RoHS
ISL83387E Datasheet 17 Nov 2014
24 Ld TSSOP ICL3207E
ISL83387E IBIS Model 12 Nov 2014
ISL83387E
AN9863: 3V to +5.5V, 250k-1Mbps, RS-232 Transmitters/Receivers 13 Nov 2014