MAX221

+5V, 1µA, Single RS-232 Transceiver with AutoShutdown

Industry's Smallest, Low-Power Single RS-232 Transceiver

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Active: In Production.

Description

The MAX221 is a +5V-powered, single transmit/receive RS-232 and V.28 communications interface with automatic shutdown/wake-up features and high data rate capabilities.

The MAX221 achieves a low 1µA supply current with Maxim's revolutionary AutoShutdown™ feature. AutoShutdown saves power without changes to the existing BIOS or operating system by entering low-power shutdown mode when the RS-232 cable is disconnected, or when the transmitter of the connected peripheral is off. The MAX221 wakes up and drives the active-low INVALID pin high when an active RS-232 cable is connected, signaling the host that a peripheral is connected to the communications port.

The MAX221 is available in a 16-pin SSOP package as well as a 16-pin TSSOP that uses 50% less board space than a 16-pin SO. For an equivalent RS-232 transceiver with enhanced ±15kV ESD protection, refer to the MAX221E data sheet.
 

Data Sheet

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Key Features

  • Single RS-232 Transceiver in a Small 16-Pin TSSOP Package
  • 1µA Supply Current
  • AutoShutdown Saves Power Without Changes to BIOS
  • Guaranteed 250kbps Data Rate
 

Applications/Uses

  • Industrial Systems
  • Maintenance/Diagnostic Ports
  • Set-Top Boxes
  • Telecommunications
   

Key Specifications:

RS-232 Line Driver/Receivers
Part Number VSUPPLY
(V)
Tx Rx Data Rate
(kbps)
ICC
(mA)
Internal Charge Pump Ext. Caps Cap. Value
(µF)
Rx Active in Shutdn Package/Pins Budgetary Price
min typ nom See Notes
MAX221  5 1 1 250 5 Yes 4 0.1 1
SSOP/16
TSSOP/16
$1.20 @1k
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Pricing Notes:
This pricing is BUDGETARY, for comparing similar parts. Prices are in U.S. dollars and subject to change. Quantity pricing may vary substantially and international prices may differ due to local duties, taxes, fees, and exchange rates. For volume-specific prices and delivery, please see the price and availability page or contact an authorized distributor.


Diagram

MAX221: Typical Operating Circuit
Typical Operating Circuit

Application Notes

Tutorial 2141   Determining Clock Accuracy Requirements for UART Communications

Product Guides

Interface (PDF)

Reliability Reports

Reliability Report: MAX221.pdf
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Software/Models

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Ordering Information

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Part Number Free
Sample
Buy Status Explanations for product status codes Package:
TYPE PINS FOOTPRINT
DRAWING  CODE/VAR *
Temp RoHS/Lead-Free?
Materials Analysis
MAX221CAE    
Active SSOP;16 pin;50 mm²
Outline Drawing:21-0056 (PDF)
Land Pattern: 90-0106 (PDF)
Use pkgcode/variation: A16-2*
0°C to +70°C See data sheet
MAX221CAE+  
Active SSOP;16 pin;50 mm²
Outline Drawing:21-0056 (PDF)
Land Pattern: 90-0106 (PDF)
Use pkgcode/variation: A16+2*
0°C to +70°C RoHS/Lead-Free: Lead Free
Materials Analysis
MAX221CAE+T    
Active SSOP;16 pin;50 mm²
Outline Drawing:21-0056 (PDF)
Land Pattern: 90-0106 (PDF)
Use pkgcode/variation: A16+2*
0°C to +70°C RoHS/Lead-Free: Lead Free
Materials Analysis
MAX221CAE-T    
Active SSOP;16 pin;50 mm²
Outline Drawing:21-0056 (PDF)
Land Pattern: 90-0106 (PDF)
Use pkgcode/variation: A16-2*
0°C to +70°C See data sheet
MAX221CUE    
Active TSSOP;16 pin;33.4 mm²
Outline Drawing:21-0066 (PDF)
Land Pattern: 90-0117 (PDF)
Use pkgcode/variation: U16-2*
0°C to +70°C RoHS/Lead-Free: No
Materials Analysis
MAX221CUE+  
Active TSSOP;16 pin;33.4 mm²
Outline Drawing:21-0066 (PDF)
Land Pattern: 90-0117 (PDF)
Use pkgcode/variation: U16+2*
0°C to +70°C RoHS/Lead-Free: Lead Free
Materials Analysis
MAX221CUE+T    
Active TSSOP;16 pin;33.4 mm²
Outline Drawing:21-0066 (PDF)
Land Pattern: 90-0117 (PDF)
Use pkgcode/variation: U16+2*
0°C to +70°C RoHS/Lead-Free: Lead Free
Materials Analysis
MAX221CUE-T    
Active TSSOP;16 pin;33.4 mm²
Outline Drawing:21-0066 (PDF)
Land Pattern: 90-0117 (PDF)
Use pkgcode/variation: U16-2*
0°C to +70°C RoHS/Lead-Free: No
Materials Analysis
MAX221EAE    
Active SSOP;16 pin;50 mm²
Outline Drawing:21-0056 (PDF)
Land Pattern: 90-0106 (PDF)
Use pkgcode/variation: A16-2*
-40°C to +85°C See data sheet
MAX221EAE+  
Active SSOP;16 pin;50 mm²
Outline Drawing:21-0056 (PDF)
Land Pattern: 90-0106 (PDF)
Use pkgcode/variation: A16+2*
-40°C to +85°C RoHS/Lead-Free: Lead Free
Materials Analysis
Part Number Free
Sample
Buy Status Explanations for product status codes Package:
TYPE PINS FOOTPRINT
DRAWING  CODE/VAR *
Temp RoHS/Lead-Free?
Materials Analysis
MAX221EAE+T    
Active SSOP;16 pin;50 mm²
Outline Drawing:21-0056 (PDF)
Land Pattern: 90-0106 (PDF)
Use pkgcode/variation: A16+2*
-40°C to +85°C RoHS/Lead-Free: Lead Free
Materials Analysis
MAX221EAE-T    
Active SSOP;16 pin

Land Pattern: Not Available

-40°C to +85°C See data sheet
MAX221EUE    
Active TSSOP;16 pin;33.4 mm²
Outline Drawing:21-0066 (PDF)
Land Pattern: 90-0117 (PDF)
Use pkgcode/variation: U16-2*
-40°C to +85°C RoHS/Lead-Free: No
Materials Analysis
MAX221EUE+  
Active TSSOP;16 pin;33.4 mm²
Outline Drawing:21-0066 (PDF)
Land Pattern: 90-0117 (PDF)
Use pkgcode/variation: U16+2*
-40°C to +85°C RoHS/Lead-Free: Lead Free
Materials Analysis
MAX221EUE+T    
Active TSSOP;16 pin;33.4 mm²
Outline Drawing:21-0066 (PDF)
Land Pattern: 90-0117 (PDF)
Use pkgcode/variation: U16+2*
-40°C to +85°C RoHS/Lead-Free: Lead Free
Materials Analysis
MAX221EUE-T    
Active TSSOP;16 pin;33.4 mm²
Outline Drawing:21-0066 (PDF)
Land Pattern: 90-0117 (PDF)
Use pkgcode/variation: U16-2*
-40°C to +85°C RoHS/Lead-Free: No
Materials Analysis

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Notes and Comments

Available in a 16-pin TSSOP package

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