General Description
The MAX13234E–MAX13237E are +3V to +5.5V pow-
ered EIA/TIA-232 and V.28/V.24 communications inter-
faces with high data-rate capabilities (up to 3Mbps), a
flexible logic voltage interface, and enhanced electro-
static discharge (ESD) protection. All receiver inputs
and transmitter outputs are protected to ±15kV IEC
61000–4-2 Air Gap Discharge, ±8kV IEC 61000-4-2
Contact Discharge, and ±15kV Human Body Model.
The MAX13234E/MAX13235E have two receivers and
two transmitters, while the MAX13236E/MAX13237E
have a single receiver and transmitter. The transmitters
have a low-dropout transmitter output stage, delivering
true RS-232 performance from a +3V to +5.5V supply
based on a dual charge pump. The charge pump
requires only four small 0.1µF capacitors for operation
from a +3.3V supply.
All devices achieve a 1µA supply current using Maxim’s
AutoShutdown Plus™ feature. These devices automati-
cally enter a low-power shutdown mode when the
RS-232 cable is disconnected or the devices driving
the transmitter and receiver inputs are inactive for more
than 30s.
The MAX13234E–MAX13237E are available in space-
saving TQFN and TSSOP packages and operate over
the -40°C to +85°C extended temperature range.
Applications
Features
♦Data Rate Up to 3Mbps
♦Low-Voltage Logic Interface
♦+3V to +5.5V Supply Voltage
♦AutoShutdown Plus
♦1µA Shutdown Current
MAX13234E–MAX13237E
3Mbps RS-232 Transceivers with
Low-Voltage Interface
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Maxim Integrated Products
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Ordering Information/Selector Guide
19-4343; Rev 0; 10/08
For pricing, delivery, and ordering information, please contact Maxim Direct at 1-888-629-4642,
or visit Maxim’s website at www.maxim-ic.com.
EVALUATION KIT
AVAILABLE
PART DRIVERS/
RECEIVERS
MAXIMUM
DATA RATE TEMP RANGE PIN-PACKAGE
MAX13234EEUP+ 2 x 2 250kbps -40°C to +85°C 20 TSSOP
MAX13234EETP+ 2 x 2 250kbps -40°C to +85°C 20 TQFN-EP*
MAX13235EEUP+ 2 x 2 3Mbps -40°C to +85°C 20 TSSOP
MAX13235EETP+ 2 x 2 3Mbps -40°C to +85°C 20 TQFN-EP*
MAX13236EETE+ 1 x 1 250kbps -40°C to +85°C 16 TQFN-EP*
MAX13237EETE+ 1 x 1 3Mbps -40°C to +85°C 16 TQFN-EP*
Telematics
GPS Systems
Industrial Systems
Portable Devices
Wireless Modules
POS Systems
Communication Systems
Data Cables
AutoShutdown Plus is a registered trademark of Maxim
Integrated Products, Inc.
Functional Diagrams continued at end of data sheet.
+
Denotes a lead-free/RoHS-compliant package.
*
EP = Exposed pad.
Functional Diagrams
LOGIC-LEVEL TRANSLATION
T2IN
T1IN
R1OUT
R2OUT
FORCEOFF
FORCEON
READY
C1+
C1-
C2+
C2-
VLVCC
1.62V to VCC 3.0V to 5.5V
V+
V-
CBYPASS2
GND
RS-232
OUTPUTS
RS-232
INPUTS
TTL/CMOS
OUTPUTS
TTL/CMOS
INPUTS
T1OUT
T2OUT
R1IN
R2IN
MAX13234E
MAX13235E
5kΩ
5kΩ
C4
C3
C1
C2
CBYPASS1
MAX13234E–MAX13237E
3Mbps RS-232 Transceivers with
Low-Voltage Interface
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ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(VCC = +3V to +5.5V, VL= +1.62V to VCC, TA= -40°C to +85°C, C1–C4 = 0.1µF, VCC = VL, tested at 3.3V ±10%. Typical values are
at TA= +25°C.) (Note 2)
Stresses beyond those listed under “Absolute Maximum Ratings” may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings only, and functional
operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those indicated in the operational sections of the specifications is not implied. Exposure to
absolute maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
Note 1: Package thermal resistances were obtained using the method described in JEDEC specification JESD51-7, using a four-
layer board. For detailed information on package thermal considerations, refer to www.maxim-ic.com/thermal-tutorial.
(All voltages referenced to GND.)
VCC ...................................................................... -0.3V to +6.0V
VL......................................................................... -0.3V to +6.0V
V+ ........................................................................ -0.3V to +7.0V
V- ......................................................................... +0.3V to -7.0V
(V+) + |(V-)| ..................................................................... +13.0V
T_IN, FORCEOFF, FORCEON ..................... -0.3V to (VL+ 0.3V)
R_IN ................................................................................... ±25V
T_OUT.............................................................................. ±13.2V
R_OUT, READY ........................................... -0.3V to (VL+ 0.3V)
Short-Circuit Duration
T_OUT to GND ......................................................... Continuous
Continuous Power Dissipation (TA= +70°C)
16-Pin TQFN (derate 20.8mW/°C above +70°C) ..... 1666mW
20-Pn TSSOP (derate 10.9mW/°C above +70°C) ...... 879mW
20-Pin TQFN (derate 21.3mW/°C above +70°C) ..... 1702mW
Junction-to-Case Thermal Resistance (θJC) (Note 1)
16-Pin TQFN ................................................................. 2°C/W
20-Pin TSSOP ............................................................. 20°C/W
20-Pin TQFN ................................................................. 2°C/W
Junction-to-Ambient Thermal Resistance (θJA) (Note 1)
16-Pin TQFN ............................................................... 30°C/W
20-Pin TSSOP ............................................................. 73°C/W
20-Pin TQFN ............................................................... 29°C/W
Operating Temperature Range
MAX1323x Operating Temperature Range .... -40°C to +85°C
MAX1323x Operating Temperature Range .. -40°C to +105°C
Storage Temperature Range ........................... -65°C to +160°C
Lead Temperature (soldering, 10s) .................................+300ºC
PARAMETER SYMBOL CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS
Supply Voltage VCC 3 5.5 V
Logic Supply Voltage VL1.62 VCC V
FORCEOFF = FORCEON = VL, no loads 0.3 1 mA
VL = 0V 1 10
VCC Supply Current ICC AutoShutDown Plus, FORCEOFF = VL,
FORCEON = GND, all R_IN idle, all T_IN
idle.
110µA
VCC Shutdown Current ICCSH FORCEOFF = GND 1 10 µA
VL Supply Current ILVCC = +5.5V 1 10 µA
VL Shutdown Current ILSH FORCEOFF = GND 1 10 µA
LOGIC INPUTS (T_IN, FORCEON, FORCEOFF, Referred to VL)
Input Threshold Low VIL Tested at room temperature only 1/3 x VLV
Input Threshold High VIH Tested at room temperature only 2/3 x VLV
Input Hysteresis 60 mV
Input Leakage Current ±0.01 ±1 µA
RECEIVER OUTPUTS (READY)
Output-Voltage Low VOL IOUT = 0.8mA 0.4 V
Output-Voltage High VOH IOUT = -0.5mA VL - 0.6 VL - 0.1 V
MAX13234E–MAX13237E
3Mbps RS-232 Transceivers with
Low-Voltage Interface
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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
(VCC = +3V to +5.5V, VL= +1.62V to VCC, TA= -40°C to +85°C, C1–C4 = 0.1µF, VCC = VL, tested at 3.3V ±10%. Typical values are
at TA= +25°C.) (Note 2)
PARAMETER SYMBOL CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS
RECEIVER INPUTS
Input-Voltage Range - 25 +25 V
VCC = +3.3V 0.6 1.2
Input Threshold Low VIL TA = +25°C VCC = +5V 0.8 1.5 V
VCC = +3.3V 1.5 2.4
Input Threshold High VIH TA = +25°C VCC = +5V 1.8 2.4 V
Input Hysteresis 0.5 V
Input Resistance 357kΩ
TRANSMITTER OUTPUTS
Output-Voltage Swing All transmitter outputs loaded with 3kΩ to
GND ±5 ±5.4 V
Output Resistance VCC = V+ = V- = 0V, transmitter outputs =
±2V 300 10M Ω
Output Short-Circuit Current -60 +60 mA
Output Leakage Current VCC = 0V or +3V to +5.5V, VOUT = ±12V,
transmitters disabled -25 +25 µA
AutoShutdown Plus (FORCEON = GND, FORCEOFF = VL)
Positive threshold, Figure 1 2.7 V
Receiver Input Threshold Valid
Level Negative threshold, Figure 1 -2.7 V
Receiver Input Threshold
Invalid Level Figure 1 -0.3 +0.3 V
Receiver or Transmitter Edge-to-
Transmitters Enabled tWU VL = 5V, Figure 1 (Note 3) 100 µs
Receiver or Transmitter Edge-to-
Transmitters Shutdown tAUTOSHDN VL = 5V, Figure 1 (Note 3) 15 30 60 s
TIMING CHARACTERISTICS (MAX13234E/MAX13236E)
Maximum Data Rate RL = 3kΩ, CL = 1000pF, one transmitter
switching 250 kbps
Receiver Propagation Delay tRPHL,
tRPLH CL = 150pF, Figures 2, 3 0.15 µs
Transmitter Skew |tTPHL -
tTPLH|Figures 4, 5 (Note 4) 100 ns
Receiver Skew |tRPHL -
tRPLH|Figures 2, 3 50 ns
MAX13234E–MAX13237E
3Mbps RS-232 Transceivers with
Low-Voltage Interface
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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
(VCC = +3V to +5.5V, VL= +1.62V to VCC, TA= -40°C to +85°C, C1–C4 = 0.1µF, VCC = VL, tested at 3.3V ±10%. Typical values are
at TA= +25°C.) (Note 2)
PARAMETER SYMBOL CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS
Transition-Region Slew Rate
VCC = +3.3V, TA = +25°C, RL = 3kΩ to 7kΩ,
measured from +3V to -3V or -3V to +3V,
one transmitter switching, CL = 150pF to
1000pF
6 30 V/µs
TIMING CHARACTERISTICS (MAX13235E/MAX13237E)
RL = 3kΩ, CL = 250pF, one transmitter
switching 1
Maximum Data Rate RL = 3kΩ, CL = 150pF, one transmitter
switching 3
Mbps
Receiver Propagation Delay tRPHL,
tRPLH CL = 150pF, Figures 2, 3 0.15 µs
Transmitter Skew |tTPHL –
tTPLH|Figures 4, 5 (Note 4) 25 ns
Receiver Skew |tRPHL –
tRPLH|Figures 2, 3 50 ns
Transition-Region Slew Rate
VCC = +3.3V, TA = +25°C, RL = 3kΩ to 7kΩ,
measured from T_OUT = +3V to -3V or -3V
to +3V, one transmitter switching, CL =
150pF to 1000pF
24 150 V/µs
ESD PROTECTION
Human Body Model ±15
IEC 61000-4-2 Air Discharge ±15R_IN, T_OUT to GND
IEC 61000-4-2 Contact Discharge ±8
kV
Note 2: All devices are 100% production tested at TA= +85°C. All temperature limits are guaranteed by design.
Note 3: A transmitter/receiver edge is defined as a transition through the transmitter/receiver input-logic thresholds.
Note 4: Transmitter skew is measured at the transmitter zero cross points.
MAX13234E–MAX13237E
3Mbps RS-232 Transceivers with
Low-Voltage Interface
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Test Circuits/Timing Diagram
0
V+
V-
V+
V-
VCC
0
READY
TRANSMITTER
INPUTS
RECEIVER
INPUTS
TRANSMITTER
OUTPUTS
VCC
tAUTOSHDN tWU tWU
tAUTOSHDN
Figure 1. AutoShutdown Plus, and READY Timing Diagram
CL
T_OUT R_OUTR_INT_IN
Figure 2. Receiver Test Circuit
MAX13234E–MAX13237E
3Mbps RS-232 Transceivers with
Low-Voltage Interface
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Test Circuits/Timing Diagram (continued)
0
tTPHL
0
VO
-VO
T_IN
T_OUT
-3V
3V
tF
0
tTPLH
3V
-3V
tR
SRF = 6/tFSRR = 6/tR
VL/2 VL/2
VL
tR, tF ≤ 10ns
Figure 5. Transmitter Propagation Delay
CL
T_OUTT_IN
RL
VO
Figure 4. Transmitter Test Circuit
VOH
VOL
R_IN
R_OUT
1.3V
tRPHL
1.7V
tRPLH
tR, tF ≤ 10ns
VL/2 VL/2
Figure 3. Receiver Propagation Delay
MAX13234E–MAX13237E
3Mbps RS-232 Transceivers with
Low-Voltage Interface
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Typical Operating Characteristics
(VCC = VL= 3.3V, TA= +25°C, unless otherwise noted.)
TRANSMITTER OUTPUT VOLTAGE
vs. LOAD CAPACITANCE
MAX13234E toc01
LOAD CAPACITANCE (pF)
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
500 20001000 1500
-4
-2
0
2
4
6
-6
0 2500
MAX13234E/MAX13236E
RL = 3kΩ
T1 AT 250kbps
V+
V-
TRANSMITTER OUTPUT VOLTAGE
vs. LOAD CAPACITANCE
MAX13234E toc02
LOAD CAPACITANCE (pF)
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
100 250150 200
-4
-2
0
2
4
6
-6
50 300
MAX13235E/MAX13237E
RL = 3kΩ
T1 AT 3Mbps
V+
V-
SLEW RATE vs. LOAD CAPACITANCE
MAX13234E toc03
LOAD CAPACITANCE (pF)
SLEW RATE (V/µs)
500 20001000 1500
6
7
8
10
5
9
11
12
4
0 2500
MAX13234E/MAX13236E
RL = 3kΩ
SR+
SR-
SLEW RATE vs. LOAD CAPACITANCE
MAX13234E toc04
LOAD CAPACITANCE (pF)
SLEW RATE (V/µs)
100 250150 200
50
55
60
70
45
65
75
40
50 300
MAX13235E/MAX13237E
RL = 3kΩ
SR+
SR-
VCC SUPPLY CURRENT
vs. LOAD CAPACITANCE
MAX13234E toc05
LOAD CAPACITANCE (pF)
SUPPLY CURRENT (mA)
500 20001000 1500
10
15
25
5
20
30
0
0 2500
MAX13234ERL = 3kΩ
T1 AT 250kbps
T2 AT 15.6kbps
VCC SUPPLY CURRENT
vs. LOAD CAPACITANCE
MAX13234E toc06
LOAD CAPACITANCE (pF)
SUPPLY CURRENT (mA)
100 250150 200
15
20
30
35
10
25
40
5
50 300
MAX13235ERL = 3kΩ
T1 AT 3Mbps
T2 AT 187.5kbps
TRANSMITTER SKEW
vs. LOAD CAPACITANCE
MAX13234E toc07
LOAD CAPACITANCE (pF)
TRANSMITTER SKEW (ns)
500 20001000 1500
30
50
90
110
130
10
70
150
-10
0 2500
MAX13234E/MAX13236E
RL = 3kΩ
1 TRANSMITTER
OPERATING AT 250kbps
TRANSMITTER SKEW
vs. LOAD CAPACITANCE
MAX13234E toc08
LOAD CAPACITANCE (pF)
TRANSMITTER SKEW (ns)
150 200100
3
4
6
7
8
2
1
5
9
0
50 250
MAX13235E/MAX13237E
RL = 3kΩ
1 TRANSMITTER
OPERATING AT 3Mbps
READY TURN-ON TIME
vs. TEMPERATURE
MAX13234E toc09
TEMPERATURE (°C)
READY TURN-ON TIME (µs)
-15 6010 35
50
60
70
80
90
100
40
-40 85
MAX13234E–MAX13237E
3Mbps RS-232 Transceivers with
Low-Voltage Interface
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READY TURN-OFF TIME
vs. TEMPERATURE
MAX13234E toc10
TEMPERATURE (°C)
READY TURN-OFF TIME (µs)
-15 6010 35
0.6
0.8
1.0
1.6
1.8
0.2
0.4
1.2
1.4
2.0
0
-40 85
SUPPLY CURRENT vs. DATA RATE
MAX13234E toc11
DATA RATE (kbps)
SUPPLY CURRENT (mA)
0.1 10.01
10
15
25
30
5
20
35
0
0.001 10
MAX13235E
1 TRANSMITTER
OPERATING
RL = 3kΩ, CL = 150pF
LOGIC-INPUT THRESHOLD vs. VL
MAX13234E toc12
VL (V)
LOGIC-INPUT THRESHOLD (V)
3.5 4.52.5
1.5
1.7
2.1
2.3
1.3
0.9
1.1
0.7
1.9
2.5
0.5
1.5 5.5
VCC = 5.5V
VIH
VIL
TRANSMITTER OUTPUT VOLTAGE
vs. SUPPLY VOLTAGE
MAX13234E toc13
SUPPLY COLTAGE (V)
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
3.5 4.54.0 5.0
-4
-2
2
4
6
-6
0
8
-8
3.0 5.5
MAX13235E/MAX13237E
RL = 3kΩ, CL = 150pF
1 TRANSMITTER
OPERATING AT 1Mbps
V+
V-
TRANSMITTER OUTPUT VOLTAGE
vs. LOAD CURRENT
MAX13234E toc14
LOAD CURRENT (mA)
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
264
-4
-2
2
4
6
-6
0
8
-8
08
1 TRANSMITTER
OPERATING, DC
V+
V-
Typical Operating Characteristics (continued)
(VCC = VL= 3.3V, TA= +25°C, unless otherwise noted.)
MAX13234E–MAX13237E
3Mbps RS-232 Transceivers with
Low-Voltage Interface
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Pin Descriptions
PIN
MAX13234E/
MAX13235E
MAX13236E/
MAX13237E
TSSOP TQFN-EP TQFN-EP
NAME FUNCTION
1 19 14 READY
Ready to Transmit Output, Active-High. READY is enabled
high when V- goes below -4V and the device is ready to
transmit.
2 1 16 C1+ Positive Terminal of the Voltage Doubler Charge-Pump
Capacitor
3 20 15 V+ +5.5V Generated by the Charge Pump
4 2 1 C1- Negative Terminal of the Voltage Doubler Charge-Pump
Capacitor
5 3 2 C2+ Positive Terminal of the Inverting Charge-Pump Capacitor
6 4 3 C2- Negative Terminal of the Inverting Charge-Pump Capacitor
7 5 4 V- -5.5V Generated by the Charge Pump
8 6 — T2OUT RS-232 Transmitter Output 2
— — 5 RIN RS-232 Receiver Input
9 7 — R2IN RS-232 Receiver Input 2
— — 6 ROUT CMOS Receiver Output. VL referred logic.
10 8 — R2OUT CMOS Receiver Output 2. VL referred logic.
11 9 7 VLLogic-Level Supply. All CMOS inputs and outputs are related
to this supply.
— — 8 TIN CMOS Transmitter Input. VL referred logic.
12 10 — T2IN CMOS Transmitter Input 2. VL referred logic.
13 11 — T1IN CMOS Transmitter Input 1. VL referred logic.
14 12 9 FORCEON
FORCEON Input, Active-High. VL referenced logic. Drive
FORCEON high to override automatic circuitry keeping
transmitters on (FORCEOFF must be high).
See Table 1.
15 13 — R1OUT CMOS Receiver Output 1. VL referred logic.
— — 10 TOUT RS-232 Transmitter Output
16 14 — R1IN RS-232 Receiver Input 1
17 15 — T1OUT RS-232 Transmitter Output 1
18 16 11 GND Ground
19 17 12 VCC +3V to +5.5V Supply Voltage
20 18 13 FORCEOFF
FORCEOFF Input, Active-Low. VL referenced logic. Drive
FORCEOFF low to shut down transmitters and on-board
charge pumps. All receiver and transmitter outputs are tri-
stated. This overrides all automatic circuitry and FORCEON
(Table 1).
— — — EP Exposed Pad. Connect EP to GND or leave unconnected.
MAX13234E–MAX13237E
3Mbps RS-232 Transceivers with
Low-Voltage Interface
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Detailed Description
VL Logic Supply Input
The MAX13234E–MAX13237E feature a separate logic
supply input (VL) that sets the receiver’s output level
(VOH), and sets the transmitter’s input thresholds (VIL,
VIH). This feature allows flexibility in interfacing to
UARTs or communication controllers that have different
logic levels. Connect this input to the host logic supply
(1.62V ≤VL≤VCC).
Dual Charge-Pump Voltage Converter
The internal power supply consists of a regulated dual
charge pump that provides output voltages of +5.5V
and -5.5V (inverting charge pump), over the +3.0V to
+5.5V range. The charge pump operates in discontinu-
ous mode: if the output voltages are less than +5.5V,
the charge pump is enabled; if the output voltages
exceed +5.5V, the charge-pump is disabled. The
charge pumps require flying capacitors (C1, C2) and
reservoir capacitors (C3, C4) to generate the V+ and V-
supplies. The READY output is low when the charge
pumps are disabled in shutdown mode. The READY
signal asserts high when V- goes below -4V.
RS-232 Transmitters
The transmitters are inverting level translators that con-
vert CMOS-logic levels to ±5.0V EIA/TIA-232 levels.
The MAX13234E/MAX13236E guarantee a 250kbps
data rate with worst-case loads of 3kΩin parallel with
1000pF. The MAX13235E/MAX13237E guarantee a
1Mbps data rate with worst-case loads of 3kΩin paral-
lel with 250pF, and a 3Mbps data rate with worst-case
loads of 3kΩin parallel with 150pF. Transmitters can be
paralleled to drive multiple receivers. When FORCEOFF
is driven to ground or when the AutoShutdown Plus cir-
cuitry senses that all receiver and transmitter inputs are
inactive for more than 30s, the transmitters are disabled
and the outputs go into a high-impedance state. When
powered off or shut down, the outputs can be driven to
±12V. The transmitter inputs do not have pullup resis-
tors. Connect unused inputs to GND or VL.
RS-232 Receivers
The receivers convert RS-232 signals to CMOS-logic
output levels. The MAX13234E–MAX13237E have
inverting outputs that are active when in shutdown
(FORCEOFF = GND) (Table 1).
AutoShutdown Plus Mode
Drive FORCEOFF high and FORCEON low to invoke
AutoShutdown Plus mode. When these devices do not
sense a valid signal transition on any receiver and
transmitter input for 30s, the onboard charge pumps
are shut down, reducing supply current to 1µA. This
occurs if the RS-232 cable is disconnected or
if the devices driving the transmitter and receiver
inputs are inactive for more than 30s. The
MAX13234E–MAX13237E turn on again when a valid
transition is applied to any RS-232 receiver or transmit-
ter input. As a result, the system saves power without
requiring any control.
Figure 6 and Table 1 summarize the MAX13234E–
MAX13237E operating modes. The FORCEON and
FORCEOFF inputs override AutoShutdown Plus circuit-
ry. When neither control is asserted, the IC selects
between these states automatically based on the last
receiver or transmitter input edge received.
Hardware-Controlled Shutdown
Drive FORCEOFF low to place the MAX13234E–
MAX13237E into shutdown mode.
FORCEON
MASTER SHDN LINE
0.1µF1MΩ
FORCEOFF
MAX13234E
MAX13235E
MAX13236E
MAX13237E
POWER-
MANAGEMENT
UNIT
Figure 7. AutoShutdown Plus Initial Turn-On to Wake Up a
Mouse or Another System
MAX13234E–MAX13237E
3Mbps RS-232 Transceivers with
Low-Voltage Interface
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Table 1. Transceiver Mode Control
FORCEOFF FORCEON R_IN or T_IN
EDGE WITHIN 30s T_OUT R_OUT TRANSCEIVER STATUS
0 X X High-Impedance Active Shutdown (Forced Off)
1 1 X Active Active Normal Operation (Forced On)
1 0 Yes Active Active Normal Operation in AutoShutdown Plus
1 0 No High-Impedance Active Shutdown in AutoShutdown Plus
X = Don’t Care.
R_IN
T_IN
R
S
30s
TIMER
EDGE
DETECT
EDGE
DETECT
FORCEOFF
FORCEON
POWERDOWN*
AUTOSHDN
FORCEOFF
FORCEON
* POWERDOWN IS ONLY AN INTERNAL SIGNAL.
IT CONTROLS THE OPERATIONAL STATUS OF
THE TRANSMITTERS AND THE POWER SUPPLIES.
Figure 6. AutoShutdown Plus and Shutdown Logic
MAX13234E–MAX13237E
3Mbps RS-232 Transceivers with
Low-Voltage Interface
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CHARGE-CURRENT
LIMIT RESISTOR
DISCHARGE
RESISTANCE
STORAGE
CAPACITOR
Cs
100pF
RC
1MΩ
RD
1500Ω
HIGH-
VOLTAGE
DC
SOURCE
DEVICE
UNDER
TEST
Figure 8a. Human Body ESD Test Model
IP 100%
90%
36.8%
tRL TIME
tDL
CURRENT WAVEFORM
PEAK-TO-PEAK RINGING
(NOT DRAWN TO SCALE)
Ir
10%
0
0
AMPERES
Figure 8b. Human Body Current Waveform
CHARGE-CURRENT
LIMIT RESISTOR
DISCHARGE
RESISTANCE
STORAGE
CAPACITOR
Cs
150pF
RC
50MΩ to 100MΩ
RD
330Ω
HIGH-
VOLTAGE
DC
SOURCE
DEVICE
UNDER
TEST
Figure 9a. IEC61000-4-2 ESD Test Model
tr = 0.7ns to 1ns
30ns
60ns
t
100%
90%
10%
IPEAK
I
Figure 9b. IEC61000-4-2 ESD Generator Current Waveform
±15kV ESD Protection
ESD-protection structures are incorporated on all pins
to protect against electrostatic discharges encountered
during handling and assembly. The driver outputs and
receiver inputs of the MAX13234E–MAX13237E have
extra protection against static electricity. Maxim’s engi-
neers have developed state-of-the-art structures to pro-
tect these pins against ESD of ±15kV without damage.
The ESD structures withstand high ESD in all states:
normal operation, shutdown, and powered down. After
an ESD event, Maxim’s E versions keep working without
latchup. ESD protection can be tested in various ways;
the transmitter outputs and receiver inputs of this prod-
uct family are characterized for protection to the follow-
ing limits:
1) ±15V Using the Human Body Model
2) ±15kV Using IEC 61000-4-2 Air-Gap Method
3) ±8kV Using IEC 61000-4-2 Contact-Discharge
Method
ESD Test Conditions
ESD performance depends on a variety of conditions.
Contact Maxim for a reliability report that documents
test setup, test methodology, and test results.
Human Body Model
Figure 8a shows the Human Body Model and Figure 8b
shows the current waveform it generates when dis-
charged into a low impedance. This model consists of
a 100pF capacitor charged to the ESD voltage of inter-
est, which is then discharged into the test device
through a 1.5kΩresistor.
IEC 61000-4-2
The IEC 61000-4-2 standard covers ESD testing and
performance of finished equipment; it does not specifi-
cally refer to integrated circuits. The MAX13234E–
MAX13237E helps design equipment that meets Level
4 (the highest level) of IEC 61000-4-2, without the need
for additional ESD-protection components. The major
difference between tests done using the Human Body
Model and IEC 61000-4-2 is higher peak current in IEC
61000-4-2, because series resistance is lower in the
IEC 61000-4-2 model. Hence, the ESD withstand volt-
age measured to IEC 61000-4-2 is generally lower than
that measured using the Human Body Model. Figure 9a
shows the IEC 61000-4-2 model and Figure 9b shows
the current waveform for the 8kV, IEC 61000-4-2, Level
4, ESD Contact-Discharge Method.
The Air-Gap Method involves approaching the device
with a charged probe. The Contact-Discharge Method
connects the probe to the device before the probe is
energized.
Applications Information
Capacitor Selection
The capacitor type used for C1–C4 is not critical for
proper operation; polarized or non-polarized capacitors
can be used. The charge pump requires 0.1µF capaci-
tors for VCC = +3.3V operation. For other supply volt-
ages, see Table 2 for required capacitor values. Do not
use values smaller than those listed in Table 2.
Increasing the capacitor values (e.g., by a factor of 2)
reduces ripple on the transmitter outputs and slightly
reduces power consumption. C2, C3, and C4 can be
increased without changing C1’s value. However, do
not increase C1 without also increasing the values
of C2, C3, C4, CBYPASS1, and CBYPASS2 to maintain
the proper ratios (C1 to the other capacitors). When
using the minimum required capacitor values, make
sure the capacitor value does not degrade excessively
with temperature. If in doubt, use capacitors with a
larger nominal value. The capacitor’s equivalent series
resistance (ESR), usually rises at low temperatures
influencing the amount of ripple on V+ and V-.
Power-Supply Decoupling
In most circumstances, a 0.1µF VCC bypass capacitor
and a 1µF VLbypass capacitor are adequate. In appli-
cations that are sensitive to power-supply noise, use
capacitors of the same value as charge-pump capaci-
tor C1. Connect bypass capacitors as close to the IC
as possible.
Transmitter Outputs when Exiting
Shutdown
Figure 10 shows two transmitter outputs when exiting
shutdown mode. As they become active, the two trans-
mitter outputs are shown going to opposite RS-232 lev-
els (one transmitter input is high, the other is low). Each
transmitter is loaded with 3kΩin parallel with 1000pF.
The transmitter outputs display no ringing or undesir-
able transients as they come out of shutdown. Note that
the transmitters are enabled only when the magnitude
of V- exceeds approximately -3V.
MAX13234E–MAX13237E
3Mbps RS-232 Transceivers with
Low-Voltage Interface
______________________________________________________________________________________ 13
VCC
(V)
C1, CBYPASS2
(µF)
CBYPASS1
(µF)
C2, C3, C4
(µF)
3.0 to 3.6 0.22 0.22 0.22
3.15 to 3.6 0.1 0.1 0.1
4.5 to 5.5 0.047 1 0.33
3.0 to 5.5 0.22 1 1
Table 2. Required Minimum Capacitance
Values
5
µ
s/div
T1OUT
FORCEON = FORCEOFF
T2OUT
READY
5V/div
0
2V/div
0
5V/div
0
VCC = 3.3V
C1–C4 = 0.1µF
Figure 10. Transmitter Outputs when Exiting Shutdown or
Powering Up
MAX13234E–MAX13237E
3Mbps RS-232 Transceivers with
Low-Voltage Interface
14 ______________________________________________________________________________________
2
µ
s/div
T1IN
T1OUT
R1OUT
3V/div
5V/div
5V/div
VCC = 3.3V
Figure 12. Loopback Test Results at 120kbps
100ns/div
T1IN
T1OUT
R1OUT
3.3V/div
5V/div
3.3V/div
VCC = 3.3V
Figure 13. Loopback Test Results at 3Mbps
T_IN
R_OUT
FORCEON
FORCEOFF
C1+
C1-
C2+
C2-
*C3 CAN BE RETURNED TO VCC OR GND.
VLVCC
1.62V to VCC VCC
V+
V-
CBYPASS2
GND
T_OUT
R_IN
MAX13236E
MAX13237E
5kΩ
C4
1000pF
C3*
C1
C2
CBYPASS1
VCC
Figure 11. Loopback Test Circuit
Chip Information
PROCESS: BiCMOS
High Data Rates
The MAX13234E–MAX13237E maintain the RS-232 ±5V
minimum transmitter output voltage even at high data
rates. Figure 11 shows a transmitter loopback test cir-
cuit. Figure 12 shows a loopback test result at
120kbps, and Figure 13 shows the same test at 3Mbps.
In Figure 12, all transmitters were driven simultaneously
at 120kbps into RS-232 loads in parallel with 1000pF.
In Figure 13, a single transmitter was driven at 3Mbps,
and all transmitters were loaded with an RS-232 receiv-
er in parallel with 150pF.
MAX13234E–MAX13237E
3Mbps RS-232 Transceivers with
Low-Voltage Interface
______________________________________________________________________________________ 15
Pin Configurations
MAX13236E
MAX13237E
*EP
*EXPOSED PAD. CONNECT EP TO GND.
TOP VIEW
1
12
2
11
3
10
4
9
FORCEON
TOUT
GND
VCC
V-
C2-
C2+
C1-
RIN
ROUT
VL
TIN
5
6
7
8
16
15
14
13
C1+
V+
READY
FORCEOFF
TQFN
+
MAX13234E
MAX13235E
T1OUT
GND
VCC
FORCEOFF
17
18
19
20
4
3
2
1
C1-
R1IN
165
C2+
V+
C1+
READY
TSSOP
+
T2IN
T1IN
FORCEON
R1OUT
12
13
14
15
9
8
7
6
R2IN
VL
1110
R2OUT
T2OUT
V-
C2-
MAX13234E
MAX13235E
*EP
*EXPOSED PAD. CONNECT EP TO GND.
TOP VIEWTOP VIEW
2
14
3
13
4
12
5
11
T1IN
FORCEON
R1OUT
R1IN
V-
C2-
C2+
C1-
1
15
T1OUTC1+
R2IN
R2OUT
VL
T2IN
7
8
9
10
19
18
17
16
READY
T2OUT
620
V+
FORCEOFF
VCC
GND
TQFN
+
Functional Diagrams (continued)
LOGIC-LEVEL TRANSLATION
T_IN
R_OUT
FORCEOFF
FORCEON
READY
C1+
C1-
C2+
C2-
VLVCC
1.62V to VCC 3.0V to 5.5V
V+
V-
CBYPASS2
GND
RS-232
OUTPUT
RS-232
INPUT
TTL/CMOS
OUTPUT
TTL/CMOS
INPUT
T_OUT
R_IN
MAX13236E
MAX13237E
5kΩ
C4
C3
C1
C2
CBYPASS1
MAX13234E–MAX13237E
3Mbps RS-232 Transceivers with
Low-Voltage Interface
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PACKAGE TYPE PACKAGE CODE DOCUMENT NO.
20 TSSOP U20-2 21-0066
20 TQFN-EP* T2055-5 21-0140
16 TQFN-EP* T1655-2 21-0140
Package Information
For the latest package outline information and land patterns, go to www.maxim-ic.com/packages.
*
EP = Exposed Pad.
