MAX3243CUI+T

Product Overview

• Category: Integrated Circuit
• Use: MAX3243CUI+T is a 3V to 5.5V, 1Mbps, RS-232 transceiver with auto-shutdown and ±15kV ESD protection.
• Characteristics: It features low power consumption, small package size, and high ESD protection, making it suitable for industrial and consumer applications.
• Package: The MAX3243CUI+T comes in a 28-pin TSSOP package.
• Essence: This transceiver facilitates serial communication between microcontrollers and peripherals using the RS-232 protocol.
• Packaging/Quantity: Available in tape and reel packaging with quantities of 2500 units per reel.

Specifications

• Voltage Range: 3V to 5.5V
• Data Rate: 1Mbps
• ESD Protection: ±15kV
• Package Type: 28-pin TSSOP
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C

Detailed Pin Configuration

The MAX3243CUI+T has 28 pins, including VCC, GND, RS-232 inputs and outputs, and control pins. A detailed pinout diagram can be found in the datasheet.

Functional Features

• Auto-Shutdown: Enters low-power shutdown mode when not actively transmitting or receiving data.
• ESD Protection: Provides ±15kV ESD protection on RS-232 I/O pins.
• Wide Voltage Range: Operates from 3V to 5.5V, making it suitable for various applications.

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages

• Low power consumption
• Small package size
• High ESD protection
• Wide voltage range

Disadvantages

• Limited to RS-232 communication
• Requires external level translation for different logic voltage standards

Working Principles

The MAX3243CUI+T translates TTL/CMOS logic levels to RS-232 voltage levels, allowing seamless communication between microcontrollers and RS-232 compatible devices. Its auto-shutdown feature helps conserve power when not in use.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The MAX3243CUI+T is commonly used in industrial automation, instrumentation, and consumer electronics. It enables reliable communication between microcontrollers and RS-232-based peripherals, such as sensors, displays, and communication modules.

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

• MAX3232EIDR+: Similar functionality with a smaller 16-pin SSOP package.
• MAX3222EEUP+: Lower power consumption and wider temperature range with a 16-pin TSSOP package.

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