Maxim Integrated (MAX218EAP+) Transceiver RS232, 1.8V-4.25V supply

Product Overview The MAX218EAP+ is a 1.8V to 4.25V powered, true RS232 dual transceiver in 20 pin SSOP package. This transceiver is intended for battery powered EIA/TIA-232E and V.28/V.24 communications interfaces that need two drivers and two receivers with minimum power consumption. It provides a wide 1.8V to 4.25V operating voltage range while maintaining true RS232 and EIA/TIA-562 voltage levels. The MAX218 runs from two alkaline, NiCd or NiMH cells without any form of voltage regulator. A shutdown mode reduces current consumption to 1µA. While shut down, both receivers can remain active or can be disabled under logic control, permitting a system that incorporates the CMOS MAX218 to monitor external devices. The 120Kbps data rate provides compatibility with popular software for communicating with personal computers. Three state drivers are provided on all receiver outputs so that multiple receivers generally of different interface standards can be wire-ORed at the UART. Operating temperature range from -40°C to 85°C On-board DC to DC converters Supply current is 1.9mA Applications Communications & Networking, Portable Devices Product Information Device Type: Transceiver IC Interface Type: RS232 No. of Drivers: 2Drivers No. of Receivers: 2Receivers Supply Voltage Min: 1.8V Supply Voltage Max: 4.25V Driver Case Style: SSOP No. of Pins: 20Pins Operating Temperature Min: -40°C Operating Temperature Max: 85°C Product Range: - Automotive Qualification Standard: - MSL: MSL 1 - Unlimited IC Generic Number: MAX218