The MAX3221/MAX3223/MAX3243 achieve 1µA supply current with Maxim’s revolutionary AutoShutdown™ feature. When the MAX3221/MAX3223/MAX3243 do not sense a valid signal level on their receiver inputs, the on-board power supply and drivers shut down. This occurs if the RS-232 cable is disconnected or if the transmitters of the connected peripheral are turned off. The system turns on again when a valid level is applied to any RS-232 receiver input. The MAX3221/MAX3223/MAX3243 require only 0.1µF capacitors in 3.3V operation, and can operate from input voltages ranging from +3.0V to +5.5V. A proprietary, high-efficiency, dual charge-pump power supply and a low-dropout transmitter combine to deliver true RS-232 performance from a single +3.0V to +5.5V supply. The MAX3221 is a 1-driver/1-receiver 16-pin SSOP version of the 20-pin 2-driver/2-receiver MAX3223. The MAX3243 is a 3-driver/5-receiver with a complementary always-active receiver for external monitoring in a variety of 28 pin packages. Please see order information table for package offerings.
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MAX3221-MAX3243 Data Sheet | MAX3221-MAX3243.pdf |
Part Number | VSUPPLY (V) | Tx | Rx | Data Rate (kbps) | ICC (mA) | Internal Charge Pump | Ext. Caps | Cap. Value (µF) | Rx Active in Shutdn | Package/Pins | Budgetary Price |
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MAX3221 | 3.3 5 | 1 | 1 | 120 | 0.3 | Yes | 4 | 0.1 | 1 | SSOP/16 TSSOP/16 | $1.67 @1k |
MAX3223 | 2 | 2 | 2 | PDIP(N)/20 SSOP/20 TSSOP/20 | $2.56 @1k | ||||||
MAX3243 | 3 | 5 | 1 | SOIC(W)/28 SSOP/28 TSSOP/28 | $4.45 @1k | ||||||
Part Number | Status | Recommended Replacement | Package | Temp | RoHS |
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MAX3221CAE | No Longer Available | MAX3221CAE+ | SSOP,;16 pin;50 mm² | 0°C to +70°C | No |
MAX3221CAE+ | Active | SSOP,;16 pin;50 mm² | 0°C to +70°C | Lead Free | |
MAX3221CAE+T | Active | SSOP,;16 pin;50 mm² | 0°C to +70°C | Lead Free | |
MAX3221CAE-T | No Longer Available | MAX3221CAE+T | SSOP,;16 pin;50 mm² | 0°C to +70°C | No |
MAX3221CUE | No Longer Available | MAX3221CUE+ | TSSOP,;16 pin;33.4 mm² | 0°C to +70°C | No |
MAX3221CUE+ | Active | TSSOP,;16 pin;33.4 mm² | 0°C to +70°C | Lead Free | |
MAX3221CUE+T | Active | TSSOP,;16 pin;33.4 mm² | 0°C to +70°C | Lead Free | |
MAX3221CUE-T | No Longer Available | MAX3221CUE+T | TSSOP;16 pin | 0°C to +70°C | See data sheet |
MAX3221EAE | No Longer Available | MAX3221EAE+ | SSOP,;16 pin;50 mm² | -40°C to +85°C | No |
MAX3221EAE+ | Active | SSOP,;16 pin;50 mm² | -40°C to +85°C | Lead Free | |
Part Number | Status | Recommended Replacement | Package | Temp | RoHS |
MAX3221EAE+T | Active | SSOP,;16 pin;50 mm² | -40°C to +85°C | Lead Free | |
MAX3221EAE-T | No Longer Available | MAX3221EAE+T | SSOP,;16 pin;50 mm² | -40°C to +85°C | No |
MAX3221EUE | No Longer Available | MAX3221EUE+ | TSSOP,;16 pin;33.4 mm² | -40°C to +85°C | No |
MAX3221EUE+ | Active | TSSOP,;16 pin;33.4 mm² | -40°C to +85°C | Lead Free | |
MAX3221EUE+T | Active | TSSOP,;16 pin;33.4 mm² | -40°C to +85°C | Lead Free | |
MAX3221EUE-T | No Longer Available | MAX3221EUE+T | TSSOP;16 pin | -40°C to +85°C | See data sheet |