The Intersil ICL32XXE devices are 3.0V to 5.5V powered RS-232 transmitters/receivers which meet ElA/TIA-232 and V.28/V.24 specifications, even at VCC = 3.0V. Additionally, they provide ±15kV ESD protection (IEC61000-4-2 Air Gap and Human Body Model) on transmitter outputs and receiver inputs (RS-232 pins). Targeted applications are PDAs, Palmtops, and notebook and laptop computers where the low operational, and even lower standby, power consumption is critical. Efficient on-chip charge pumps, coupled with manual and enhanced automatic powerdown functions, reduce the standby supply current to a 1µA trickle. Small footprint packaging, and the use of small, low value capacitors ensure board space savings as well. Data rates greater than 250kbps are guaranteed at worst case load conditions. This family is fully compatible with 3.3V only systems, mixed 3.3V and 5.0V systems, and 5.0V only systems.

FEATUREs
• Pb-Free Plus Anneal Available (RoHS Compliant)
• ESD Protection for RS-232 I/O Pins to ±15kV (IEC61000)
• Manual and Enhanced Automatic Powerdown Features
• Drop in Replacements for MAX3224E, MAX3226E, MAX3244E
• Meets EIA/TIA-232 and V.28/V.24 Specifications at 3V
• RS-232 Compatible with VCC = 2.7V
• Latch-Up Free
• On-Chip Voltage Converters Require Only Four External 0.1µF Capacitors
• Guaranteed Mouse Driveability (ICL3244E)
• “Ready to Transmit” Indicator Output (ICL3224E/26E)
• Receiver Hysteresis For Improved Noise Immunity
• Guaranteed Minimum Data Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250kbps
• Guaranteed Minimum Slew Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6V/µs
• Wide Power Supply Range. . . . . . . . Single +3V to +5.5V
• Low Supply Current in Powerdown State . . . . . . . . . . .1µA

APPLICATIONs
• Any System Requiring RS-232 Communication Ports
   - Battery Powered, Hand-Held, and Portable Equipment
   - Laptop Computers, Notebooks, Palmtops
   - Modems, Printers and other Peripherals
   - Digital Cameras
   - Cellular/Mobile Phones