Product Summary

The max3241cai is a Low-Power true RS-232 performance transceiver from a 3.0V to 5.5V supply with a dual charge pump. The device requires only four small 0.1μF external chargepump capacitor. The max3241cai is guaranteed to run at data rates of 120kbps while maintaining RS-232 output levels. The device is guaranteed to run at data rates of 250kbps in the normal operating mode and 1Mbps in the MegaBaud. operating mode, while maintaining RS-232 output levels. The applications of the max3241cai include Notebook, Subnotebook, and Palmtop Computers, High-Speed Modems, Battery-Powered Equipment, Hand-Held Equipment, Peripherals, Printers.

Parametrics

max3241cai absolute maximum ratings: (1)VCC: -0.3V to +6V; (2)V+: -0.3V to +7V; (3)V-: +0.3V to -7V; (4)V+ + V-: +13V; (5)Input Voltages, T_IN, SHDN, EN: -0.3V to +6V; MBAUD: -0.3V to (VCC + 0.3V); R_IN: ±25V; (6)Output Voltages, T_OUT: ±13.2V; R_OUT: -0.3V to (VCC + 0.3V); (7)Short-Circuit Duration, T_OUT: Continuous.

Features

max3241cai features: (1)Low Supply Current: 300μA (MAX3222/MAX3232/MAX3241); 500μA (MAX3237); (2)Guaranteed Data Rate: 120kbps (MAX3222/MAX3232/MAX3241); 250kbps (MAX3237—Normal Operation); 1Mbps (MAX3237—MegaBaud Operation); (3)1μA Low-Power Shutdown with Receivers Active (MAX3222/MAX3237/MAX3241); (4)Flow-Through Pinout (MAX3237); (5)Meets EIA/TIA-232 Specifications Down to 3.0V; (6)Guaranteed Mouse Driveability (MAX3241); (7)Pin Compatible with Industry-Standard MAX232 (MAX3232); (8)Pin Compatible with Industry-Standard MAX242 (MAX3222); (9)Guaranteed Slew Rate: 6V/μs (MAX3222/MAX3232/MAX3237/MAX3241); 24V/μs (MAX3237—MegaBaud Operation).

Diagrams

max3241cai block diagram

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MAX3241CAI-T
MAX3241CAI-T

Maxim Integrated Products

RS-232 Interface IC

Data Sheet

Negotiable 
MAX3241CAI+T
MAX3241CAI+T

Maxim Integrated Products

RS-232 Interface IC 3-5.5V 1Mbps Transceiver

Data Sheet

0-1665: $2.17
1665-2000: $2.17
MAX3241CAI+
MAX3241CAI+

Maxim Integrated Products

RS-232 Interface IC 3-5.5V 1Mbps Transceiver

Data Sheet

0-1: $5.27
1-25: $3.51
25-50: $2.55
50-100: $2.51
MAX3241CAI
MAX3241CAI

Maxim Integrated Products

RS-232 Interface IC

Data Sheet

Negotiable