General Description

The MAX3387E 3V powered TIA/EIA-232 and V.28/V.24 is a communications interface with low power require

ments, high data-rate capabilities, and enhanced electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection. The MAX3387E has three receivers and three transmitters. All RS-232 inputs and outputs are protected to ±15kV using the IEC 1000-4-2 Air-Gap Discharge method, ±8kV using the IEC 1000-4-2 Contact Discharge method, and ±15kV using the Human Body Model.

Features

♦VLPin for Compatibility with Mixed-Voltage Systems

♦±15kV ESD Protection on Rx Inputs and Tx Outputs

♦Low 300µA Supply Current

♦Guaranteed 250kbps Data Rate

♦1µA AutoShutdown Plus™ with Receivers Active

♦Meets TIA/EIA-232 Specifications Down to 3.0V

Applications

Subnotebook/Palmtop Computers

PDAs and PDA Cradles

Cell Phone Data Cables

Battery-Powered Equipment

Hand-Held Equipment

Peripherals