Product Summary

The MAX212CAG is a transceiver. It is intended for 3V-powered EIA/TIA-232E and V.28/V.24 communication interfaces where 3 drivers and 5 receivers are needed with minimum power consumption. The operating voltage range extends from 3.6V down to 3.0V while still maintaining true RS-232 and EIA/TIA-562 voltage levels. The applications of the MAX212CAG include Computers, Notebooks/ Palmtops/ Subnotebooks, Printers, Peripherals and Instruments.

Parametrics

MAX212CAG aboslute maximum ratings: (1)Supply Voltages, VCC: -0.3V to +4.6V; V+: (VCC - 0.3V) to +7.4V; V- : -7.4V to +2.0V; LN: -0.3V to (V+ + 1.0V); LP: (V- - 1.0V) to (V+ + 0.3V); (2)Input Voltages, T_IN, SD, EN: -0.3V to (V+ + 0.3V); R_IN: ±25V; (3)Output Voltages, T_OUT: ±15V; R_OUT: -0.3V to (V+ + 0.3V); (4)Short-Circuit Duration, T_OUT: Continuous; (5)Continuous Power Dissipation: 941mW; (6)Lead Temperature (soldering, 10sec): +300℃.

Features

MAX212CAG features: (1)Operates from Single +3.0V to +3.6V Supply; (2)24-Pin SSOP or Wide SO Packages; (3)Meets All EIA/TIA-232E & EIA/TIA-562 Specifications; (4)3mA Max Supply Current (Unloaded); (5)1μA Low-Power Shutdown Mode; (6)All Receivers Active During Low-Power Shutdown; (7)Mouse Compatible at 3.0V; (8)Low-Cost, Surface-Mount External Components; (9)120kbps Guaranteed Data Rate-LapLink Compatible; (10)Three-State Receiver Outputs; (11)Evaluation Kit Available; (12)Flow-Through Pinout.

Diagrams

MAX212CAG typical operating circuit

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