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MAXIM INTEGRATED / ANALOG DEVICES MAX3241ECAI RS-232 Transceiver

The MAX3241E is a high-performance RS-232 transceiver with low power consumption, supporting data rates up to 250kbps and withstands electrostatic discharge up to +15kV. Designed for portable, notebook, and subnotebook computers, it features a dual charge pump generating +5.5V and -5.5V supplies with minimal external components. It provides robust protection for transmitter and receiver lines, ensuring reliable communication in harsh environments, while consuming as little as 10nA in shutdown mode. Its compatibility with 3.0V to 5.5V power supplies makes it ideal for low-voltage and data cable applications.

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MAXIM INTEGRATED / ANALOG DEVICES MAX3241ECAI RS-232 Transceiver Specifications:

  • Supply Voltage: 3.0V to 5.5V
  • Maximum Data Rate: 250kbps
  • ESD Protection: +15kV Human Body Model, +8kV Contact Discharge, +15kV Air-Gap Discharge
  • Power Consumption: as low as 10nA in shutdown mode
  • Transmitter Output Voltage Swing: Meets EIA/TIA-562 levels
  • Receiver Output Voltage Low: 0.4V
  • Receiver Input Voltage Range: -25V to +25V
  • Charge Pump Capacitors: 0.1uF to 0.22uF depending on device
  • Thermal Characteristics: Derating for packages from 6 x 6 UCSP to 28-pin SSOP
  • Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C
  • Protection: Overvoltage, ESD, and short-circuit protection
  • Input/Output Type: CMOS, TTL compatible
  • Additional Features: Low power shutdown, active receiver disables, driver outputs high impedance during shutdown
  • Applications: PC-to-PC communication, data cable interfaces, portable equipment, modems

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Purchase the Maxim MAX3241ECAI RS-232 transceiver online today for your serial communication needs. This device offers high data rates up to 250kbps, robust +15kV ESD protection, and ultra-low power consumption, particularly 10nA in shutdown mode. Its dual charge pump generates the necessary voltages from 3.0V to 5.5V power supplies, ensuring compatibility with low-voltage systems. Ideal for portable, notebook, and data cable applications, it guarantees durable performance in harsh environments, simplifying integration with its small form factor and robust safeguard features.

Order your Maxim MAX3241ECAI serial communication IC today and enjoy reliable, low-voltage data transfer with excellent ESD protection for your projects.

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