General Description

The MAX1406 is an RS-232 IC designed to meet the stringent electrostatic discharge (ESD) requirements of the European community. All transmitter outputs and receiver inputs are protected to ±15kV using IEC1000-4-2 Air-Gap Discharge, ±8kV using IEC 1000-4-2 Contact Discharge, and ±15kV using the Human Body Model.

Features

♦ Enhanced ESD Protection:

±15kV Human Body Model

±8kV IEC1000-4-2, Contact Discharge

±15kV IEC1000-4-2, Air-Gap Discharge

♦ Latchup Free During an ESD Event

♦ 16-Pin SSOP or SO Packages

♦ Guaranteed 230kbps Data Rate

♦ Flow-Through Pinout

♦ Pin Compatible with MC145406

Applications

Telecommunications

Modems

Printers

Instruments

Equipment Meeting IEC1000-4-2