General Description

The MAX3188/MAX3189 single RS-232 transmitters in a SOT23-6 package are for space- and cost-constrained applications requiring minimal RS-232 communications. These devices consume only 150µA of supply current from ±4.5V to ±6V supplies. RS-232 data transmission is guaranteed up to 250kbps with the MAX3188 and up to 1Mbps with the MAX3189.

Features

♦ Small 6-Pin SOT23 Package

♦ 150µA Supply Current

♦ Shutdown Reduces Supply Current to 1µA

♦ Guaranteed Data Rate

   1Mbps (MAX3189)

   250kbps (MAX3188)

♦ Three-State RS-232 Transmitter Output

♦ No External Components Required

Applications

   Diagnostic Ports

   Telecommunications

   Networking Equipment

   Set-Top Boxes

   Digital Cameras

   Hand-Held Equipment