The Intersil ICL32X7 devices are 3.0V to 5.5V powered RS-232 transmitters (five)/receivers (three) which meet ElA/TIA-232 and V.28/V.24 specifications, even at VCC = 3.0V. Targeted applications are ISDN Terminal Adaptors, PDAs, Palmtops, peripherals, and notebook and laptop computers where the low operational, and even lower standby, power consumption is critical. The ICL3217’s efficient on-chip charge pumps, coupled with an automatic powerdown function, reduces the standby supply current to a 1µA trickle. Small footprint packaging, and the use of small, low value capacitors ensure board space savings as well. Data rates greater than 250kbps are guaranteed at worst case load conditions. This family is fully compatible with 3.3V only systems, mixed 3.3V and 5.0V systems, and 5.0V only systems, and is a lower power, pin-for-pin replacement for ‘207 and ‘237 type devices.

Features

• Pb-Free Plus Anneal Available (RoHS Compliant) (see Ordering Information)

• ±15kV ESD Protected (Human Body Model)

• 5V Lower Power Replacement for MAX207, HIN207, HIN237

• Meets EIA/TIA-232 and V.28/V.24 Specifications at 3V

• Latch-Up Free

• On-Chip Voltage Converters Require Only Four External 0.1µF Capacitors

• Automatic Powerdown (ICC = 1µA, ICL3217 Only)

• Receiver Hysteresis For Improved Noise Immunity

• Guaranteed Minimum Data Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250kbps

• Guaranteed Minimum Slew Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6V/µs

• Wide Power Supply Range . . . . . . . Single +3V to +5.5V

Applications

• Any System Requiring RS-232 Communication Ports

- Battery Powered, Hand-Held, and Portable Equipment

- Laptop Computers, Notebooks, Palmtops

- Modems, Printers and other Peripherals

- ISDN Terminal Adaptors and Set Top Boxes