General Description
The MAX221 is a +5V-powered, single transmit/receive RS-232 and V.28 communications interface with automatic shutdown/wake-up features and high data rate capabilities.

Features
♦ Single RS-232 Transceiver in a Small 16-Pin
   TSSOP Package
♦ 1µA Supply Current
♦ AutoShutdown Saves Power Without
   Changes to BIOS
♦ Guaranteed 250kbps Data Rate

Applications
   Maintenance/Diagnostic Ports
   Industrial Systems
   Telecommunications
   Set-Top Boxes