General Description
The MAX3222E/MAX3232E/MAX3237E/MAX3241E/MAX3246E +3.0V-powered EIA/TIA-232 and V.28/V.24 communications interface devices feature low power consumption, high data-rate capabilities, and enhanced electrostatic-discharge (ESD) protection.

Features
♦ ESD Protection for RS-232 I/O Pins
   (MAX3222E/MAX3232E/MAX3241E/MAX3246E)
      ±15kV—Human Body Model
      ±8kV—IEC 1000-4-2, Contact Discharge
      ±9kV (MAX3246E Only)—IEC 1000-4-2, Contact
         Discharge
      ±15kV—IEC 1000-4-2, Air-Gap Discharge
♦ ESD Protection for all Logic and Receiver I/O Pins
   (MAX3237E)
   ±15kV—Human Body Model
   ±8kV—IEC 1000-4-2, Contact Discharge
   ±15kV–IEC 1000-4-2, Air-Gap Discharge
♦ ESD Protection for Transmitter Output Pins
   (MAX3237E)
   ±15kV—Human Body Model
♦ Guaranteed Data Rate
   250kbps (MAX3222E/MAX3232E/MAX3241E/
   MAX3246E/MAX3237E, Normal Operation)
   1Mbps (MAX3237E, MegaBaud Operation)
♦ Latchup Free
♦ Low-Power Shutdown with Receivers Active
   1µA (MAX3222E/MAX3241E/MAX3246E)
   10nA (MAX3237E)
♦ Flow-Through Pinout (MAX3237E)
♦ Guaranteed Mouse Drivability (MAX3241E)
♦ Meets EIA/TIA-232 Specifications Down to +3.0V

Applications
   Battery-Powered Equipment
   Printers
   Cell Phones
   Smart Phones
   Cell-Phone Data Cables
   xDSL Modems
   Notebook, Subnotebook, and Palmtop Computers