General Description

The MAX3212 uses Maxim’s new proprietary AutoShutdown mode to reduce supply current to 1µA. The MAX3212, with 3 RS-232 drivers and 5 RS-232 receivers, is intended for 2.7V to 3.6V-powered EIA/TIA-232E and V.28/V.24 serial interface. True RS-232 levels are maintained across the operating range. A guaranteed data rate of 235kbps provides compatibility with popular software for communicating with personal computers.

Features

BETTER THAN BIPOLAR!

♦ 1µA Supply Current Using AutoShutdown

♦ Operates from Single +2.7V to +3.6V Supply

♦ 28-Pin SSOP or Wide SO Packages

♦ Meets All EIA/TIA-232E & EIA/TIA-562 Specifications

♦ Mouse Driveability–Guaranteed

♦ Low-Cost, Surface-Mount External Components

♦ 235kbps Guaranteed Data Rate– LapLink™ Compatible

♦ +5V Logic Compatible

♦ Complementary Receiver Output Always Active

♦ Flow-Through Pinout

Applications

Notebook and Palmtop Computers

Peripherals

Instruments

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