General Description

The MAX3316–MAX3319 transceivers have a proprietary low-dropout transmitter output stage enabling RS-232-compatible performance from +2.25V to +3.0V with a dual-charge pump. These devices require only four 0.1µF capacitors, and are guaranteed to operate at data rates up to 460kbps.

Features

♦ AutoShutdown Plus (MAX3318/MAX3319)

♦ 300µA Operating Supply Current

♦ 1µA Low-Power Shutdown with Receivers Active

♦ Guaranteed 460kbps Data Rate

♦ Guaranteed 4V/µs Slew Rate

♦ RS-232 Compatible Down to 2.25V

Applications

   Palmtop Computers

   Hand-Held Instruments

   Pagers

   Cellular Phones

   GPS

   Handy Terminals

   Hand-Held Electronic Books