MAX3221IPWR TI Drivers, Receivers, Transceivers

The MAX3221IPWR is a single-channel RS-232 line driver/receiver from Texas Instruments, consisting of one driver and one receiver . It meets the requirements of TIA/EIA-232-F and operates from a single 3V to 5.5V supply . The device features ±15-kV HBM and IEC 61000-4-2 (air-gap) ESD protection, and ±8-kV IEC 61000-4-2 (contact) ESD protection on RS-232 pins . A dual charge pump and four small external capacitors allow operation, with a maximum driver output slew rate of 30 V/µs and data signaling rates up to 250 kbit/s . The device includes auto-powerdown functionality for power management, automatically entering low-power shutdown mode when the serial port is inactive . Housed in a 16-pin TSSOP (PW) package, it operates over -40°C to 85°C . Applications include battery-powered equipment, PDAs, notebook computers, and any system requiring single-channel RS-232 communication with auto-powerdown capability. In stock at HL Electronics – request a quote for fast delivery.