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.
Key Features
Applications/Uses
Single RS-232 Transceiver in a Small 16-Pin TSSOP Package
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RoHS/Lead-Free? Materials Analysis
MAX221CAE
SSOP;16 pin;
Dwg: 21-0056C (PDF)
Use pkgcode/variation: A16-2*