Product Summary

The MAX3241EAI is a transceiver 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 MAX3241EAI is guaranteed to run at data rates of 120kbps while maintaining RS-232 output levels. The applications of the MAX3241EAI include Notebook, Subnotebook, and Palmtop, Computers, High-Speed Modems, Battery-Powered Equipment, Hand-Held Equipment, Peripherals, Printers.

Parametrics

MAX3241EAI 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, T_IN, SHDN, EN: -0.3V to +6V; MBAUD: -0.3V to (VCC + 0.3V); (6)R_IN: ±25V; (7)Output Voltages, T_OUT: ±13.2V; R_OUT: -0.3V to (VCC + 0.3V); (8)Short-Circuit Duration, T_OUT: Continuous.

Features

MAX3241EAI 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

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MAX3241EAI
MAX3241EAI

Maxim Integrated Products

RS-232 Interface IC

Data Sheet

Negotiable 
MAX3241EAI+
MAX3241EAI+

Maxim Integrated Products

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

Data Sheet

0-1: $7.48
1-25: $5.02
25-50: $3.64
50-100: $3.59
MAX3241EAI+T
MAX3241EAI+T

Maxim Integrated Products

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

Data Sheet

0-1664: $3.07
1664-2000: $3.07
MAX3241EAI-T
MAX3241EAI-T

Maxim Integrated Products

RS-232 Interface IC

Data Sheet

Negotiable