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RS-232 Drivers/Receivers MAX220-MAX249 General Description Benefits and Features 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.
The MAX225, MAX233, MAX235, and MAX245/MAX246/
MAX247 use no external components and are
recommended for applications where printed circuit
board space is critical.
The MAX220-MAX249 are offered in 26 different packages with temperatures from 0 to +70°C up to -55°C to
+125°C. See ordering information table at the end of the
data sheet for all package and temperature options. Saves Board Space Applications of data sheet. • Integrated Charge Pump Circuitry
• Eliminates the Need for a Bipolar ±12V Supply
• Enables Single Supply Operation from +5V Supply • Integrated Capacitors (MAX223, MAX233, MAX235,
MAX245-MAX247)
Saves Power for Reduced Power Requirements • 5µW Shutdown Mode
Ordering Information and Selection Table appears at end • Interface Translation
• Multidrop RS-232 Networks
• Portable Diagnostics Equipment
AutoShutdown and UCSP are trademarks of Maxim Integrated
Products, Inc. MAX220/MAX232/MAX232A Pin Configuration and Typical Operating Circuit
+5V INPUT C3 TOP VIEW
C5
C1+ 1 + 16 VCC V+ 2 C2-5 C1 15 GND C1-3
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