General Description

The MAX1488E quad, low-power line driver is designed for EIA/TIA-232, EIA/TIA-562, and CCITT V.28 communications in harsh environments. Each transmitter output is protected against ±15kV electrostatic discharge (ESD) shocks. The inputs are TTL and CMOS compatible with minimal loading. The outputs feature internally controlled slew-rate limiting and current limiting. This device has a guaranteed 120kbps data rate. Power supply current is less than 180µA over a ±4.5V to ±13.2V supply voltage range.

Features

♦ ESD Protection:

±15kV—Human Body Model

±6kV—IEC801-2, Contact Discharge

±15kV—IEC801-2, Air-Gap Discharge

♦ Latchup Free, Even During an ESD Event

♦ Low 85µA Supply Current from IEE or ICC

♦ Guaranteed 120kbps Data Rate

♦ No External Capacitors Required for Slew-Rate Limiting

♦ Pin Compatible with MC1488, MC14C88, SN75188, SN75C188, DS1488, and DS14C88

Applications

PC Motherboards

Modems

Interface Data Terminal Equipment (DTE) with Data Circuit-Terminating Equipment (DCE)

Equipment Meeting IEC1000-4-2 (formerly IEC801-2) or ±15kV ESD Protection