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FN4899.6
ICL3224E, ICL3226E, ICL3244E
+/-15kV ESD Protected, +3V to +5.5V,
1Microamp, 250kbps, RS-232
Transceivers with Enhanced Automatic
Powerdown
The Intersil ICL32XXE devices are 3.0V to 5.5V powered
RS-232 transmitters/receivers which meet ElA/TIA-232 and
V.28/V.24 specifications, even at V
CC
= 3.0V. Additionally,
they provide
±15kV ESD protection (IEC61000-4-2 Air Gap
and Human Body Model) on transmitter outputs and receiver
inputs (RS-232 pins). Targeted applications are PDAs,
Palmtops, and notebook and laptop computers where the
low operational, and even lower standby, power consumption
is critical. Efficient on-chip charge pumps, coupled with
manual and enhanced automatic powerdown functions,
reduce the standby supply current to a 1µA trickle. Small
footprint packaging, and the use of small, low value
capacitors ensure board space savings as well. Data rates
greater than 250kbps are guaranteed at worst case load
conditions. This family is fully compatible with 3.3V only
systems, mixed 3.3V and 5.0V systems, and 5.0V only
systems.
The ICL3244E is a 3 driver, 5 receiver device that provides a
complete serial port suitable for laptop or notebook
computers. It also includes a noninverting always-active
receiver for “wake-up” capability.
These devices, feature an enhanced automatic
powerdown function which powers down the on-chip power-
supply and driver circuits. This occurs when all receiver and
transmitter inputs detect no signal transitions for a period of
30 seconds. These devices power back up, automatically,
whenever they sense a transition on any transmitter or
receiver input.
Table 1 summarizes the features of the devices represented
by this data sheet, while Application Note AN9863
summarizes the features of each device comprising the
ICL32XXE 3V family.
Features
• Pb-Free Plus Anneal Available (RoHS Compliant)
• ESD Protection for RS-232 I/O Pins to
±15kV (IEC61000)
• Manual and Enhanced Automatic Powerdown Features
• Drop in Replacements for MAX3224E, MAX3226E,
MAX3244E
• Meets EIA/TIA-232 and V.28/V.24 Specifications at 3V
• RS-232 Compatible with V
CC
= 2.7V
• Latch-Up Free
• On-Chip Voltage Converters Require Only Four External
0.1µF Capacitors
• Guaranteed Mouse Driveability (ICL3244E)
• “Ready to Transmit” Indicator Output (ICL3224E/26E)
• Receiver Hysteresis For Improved Noise Immunity
• Guaranteed Minimum Data Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250kbps
• Guaranteed Minimum Slew Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6V/µs
• Wide Power Supply Range. . . . . . . . Single +3V to +5.5V
• Low Supply Current in Powerdown State. . . . . . . . . . .1µA
Applications
• Any System Requiring RS-232 Communication Ports
- Battery Powered, Hand-Held, and Portable Equipment
- Laptop Computers, Notebooks, Palmtops
- Modems, Printers and other Peripherals
- Digital Cameras
- Cellular/Mobile Phones
Related Literature
• Technical Brief TB363 “Guidelines for Handling and
Processing Moisture Sensitive Surface Mount Devices
(SMDs)”
TABLE 1. SUMMARY OF FEATURES
PART
NUMBER
NO. OF
Tx.
NO. OF
Rx.
NO. OF
MONITOR Rx.
(R
OUTB
)
DATA
RATE
(kbps)
Rx. ENABLE
FUNCTION?
READY
OUTPUT?
MANUAL
POWER-
DOWN?
ENHANCED
AUTOMATIC
POWERDOWN
FUNCTION?
ICL3224E 2 2 0 250 No Yes Yes Yes
ICL3226E 1 1 0 250 No Yes Yes Yes
ICL3244E 3 5 1 250 No No Yes Yes
Data Sheet February 27, 2006
CAUTION: These devices are sensitive to electrostatic discharge; follow proper IC Handling Procedures.
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