General Description

The MAX220–MAX249 family of line drivers/receivers is

intended for all EIA/TIA-232E and V.28/V.24 communications

interfaces, particularly applications where ±12V is

not available.

These parts are especially useful in battery-powered systems,

since their low-power shutdown mode reduces

power dissipation to less than 5μW. The MAX225,

MAX233, MAX235, and MAX245/MAX246/MAX247 use

no external components and are recommended for applications

where printed circuit board space is critical.

Applications

Portable Computers

Low-Power Modems

Interface Translation

Battery-Powered RS-232 Systems

Multidrop RS-232 Networks