Product Summary

The MAX3241CWI is a transceiver which has a proprietary low-dropout transmitter output stage enabling true RS-232 performance from a 3.0V to 5.5V supply with a dual charge pump. The device requires only four small 0.1μF external chargepump capacitors. The MAX3241CWI is guaranteed to run at data rates of 120kbps while maintaining RS-232 output levels. The applications of the include Notebook, Subnotebook, and Palmtop Computers, High-Speed Modems, Battery-Powered Equipment, Hand-Held Equipment, Peripherals, Printers.

Parametrics

MAX3241CWI absolute maximum ratings: (1)VCC: -0.3V to +6V; (2)V+: -0.3V to +7V; (3)V-: +0.3V to -7V; (4)V+ + V-: +13V; (5)Input Voltages; (6)T_IN, SHDN, EN: -0.3V to +6V; (7)MBAUD: -0.3V to (VCC + 0.3V); (8)R_IN: ±25V; (9)Output Voltages, T_OUT: ±13.2V; R_OUT: -0.3V to (VCC + 0.3V); (10)Short-Circuit Duration, T_OUT: Continuous.

Features

MAX3241CWI features: (1)Low Supply Current: 300μA (MAX3222/MAX3232/MAX3241); 500μA (MAX3237); (2)Guaranteed Data Rate: 120kbps (MAX3222/MAX3232/MAX3241); 250kbps (MAX3237—Normal Operation) 1Mbps (MAX3237—MegaBaud Operation); (3)1μA Low-Power Shutdown with Receivers Active (MAX3222/MAX3237/MAX3241); (4)Flow-Through Pinout (MAX3237); (5)Meets EIA/TIA-232 Specifications Down to 3.0V; (6)Guaranteed Mouse Driveability (MAX3241); (7)Pin Compatible with Industry-Standard MAX232 (MAX3232); Pin Compatible with Industry-Standard MAX242 (MAX3222); (8)Guaranteed Slew Rate: 6V/μs (MAX3222/MAX3232/MAX3237/MAX3241); 24V/μs (MAX3237—MegaBaud Operation).

Diagrams

MAX3241CWI block diagram

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MAX3241CWI
MAX3241CWI

Maxim Integrated Products

RS-232 Interface IC

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Negotiable 
MAX3241CWI+T
MAX3241CWI+T

Maxim Integrated Products

RS-232 Interface IC 3-5.5V 1Mbps Transceiver

Data Sheet

0-785: $2.30
785-1000: $2.29
MAX3241CWI-T
MAX3241CWI-T

Maxim Integrated Products

RS-232 Interface IC

Data Sheet

Negotiable 
MAX3241CWI+
MAX3241CWI+

Maxim Integrated Products

RS-232 Interface IC 3-5.5V 1Mbps Transceiver

Data Sheet

0-1: $5.27
1-25: $3.51
25-50: $2.55
50-100: $2.54