General Description

The MAX221E is a +5V powered, single transmit/receive RS-232 and V.28 communications interface with automatic shutdown/wake-up features and high data rate capabilities.

Features

♦ Single RS-232 Transceiver in a Small 16-Pin TSSOP

♦ ESD Protection for RS-232 I/O Pins

   ±15kV—Human Body Model

   ±8kV—IEC 1000-4-2, Contact Discharge

   ±15kV—IEC 1000-4-2, Air-Gap Discharge

♦ Latchup Free

♦ 1µA Supply Current

♦ AutoShutdown Saves Power without Changes

   to BIOS

♦ Guaranteed 250kbps Data Rate

Applications

   Maintenance/Diagnostic Ports

   Industrial Systems

   Telecommunications

   Set-Top Boxes