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MAXIM INTEGRATED / ANALOG DEVICES MAX3218EAP RS-232 Transceiver

The MAX3218 transceiver is designed for battery-powered communications requiring two drivers and two receivers with ultra-low power consumption. Operating from 1.8V to 4.25V, it maintains true RS-232 and EIA/TIA-562 voltage levels. Features include AutoShutdown™ to reduce supply current to 1pA when inactive, automatic operation based on input signals, and three-state outputs for multiple device bus sharing. It supports data rates up to 120kbps, making it ideal for portable electronics, subnotebooks, PDAs, and cell phones, with a power-efficient design powered directly from various batteries or supplies.

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MAXIM INTEGRATED / ANALOG DEVICES MAX3218EAP RS-232 Transceiver Specifications:

  • Supply Voltage Range: 1.8V to 4.25V
  • Supply Current in AutoShutdown: 1pA
  • Supply Current in Normal Mode: 20-3.0mA
  • Data Rate: 120kbps guaranteed
  • Receiver Input Voltage Range: -25V to +25V
  • Transmitter Output Swing: ±6V to ±7V with load
  • Power Dissipation: 640mW at 70°C in SSOP package, derated above this temperature
  • Operating Temperature Range: 0°C to +70°C (MAX3218CPP, MAX3218CAP), -40°C to +85°C (MAX3218EPP, MAX3218EAP)
  • Communication Standards: EIA/TIA-232E, EIA/TIA-562
  • Package Types: DIP (20-pin), SSOP (20-pin), Dice

Buy the Maxim Series MAX3218 RS-232 Transceiver: MAX3218EAP

Purchase the Maxim MAX3218EAP RS-232 transceiver online today and benefit from ultra-low power operation essential for portable devices. Designed to operate from 1.8V to 4.25V, it features AutoShutdown™ to minimize power consumption to 1pA when inactive, making it ideal for battery-powered systems like PDAs, subnotebooks, and cellular phones. With guaranteed 120kbps data rate and support for multiple communication standards, this transceiver ensures high-speed data transfer with low power draw and reliable performance for portable communication solutions.

Buy Maxim MAX3218EAP now and experience unmatched reliability and-performance in battery-powered RS-232 communication systems.

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