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

Product OverviewThe MAX218EAP+ is a 1.8V to 4.25V powered, true RS232 dual transceiver in 20 pinSSOP package. This transceiver is intended for battery powered EIA/TIA-232E andV.28/V.24 communications interfaces that need two drivers and two receivers withminimum power consumption. It provides a wide 1.8V to 4.25V operating voltagerange while maintaining true RS232 and EIA/TIA-562 voltage levels. The MAX218runs from two alkaline, NiCd or NiMH cells without any form of voltageregulator. 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 externaldevices. The 120Kbps data rate provides compatibility with popular software forcommunicating with personal computers. Three state drivers are provided on allreceiver outputs so that multiple receivers generally of different interfacestandards can be wire-ORed at the UART.Operating temperature range from -40°C to 85°COn-board DC to DC convertersSupply current is 1.9mAApplicationsCommunications & Networking, Portable DevicesProduct InformationDevice Type: TransceiverIC Interface Type: RS232No. of Drivers: 2DriversNo. of Receivers: 2ReceiversSupply Voltage Min: 1.8VSupply Voltage Max: 4.25VDriver Case Style: SSOPNo. of Pins: 20PinsOperating Temperature Min: -40°COperating Temperature Max: 85°CProduct Range: -Automotive Qualification Standard: -MSL: MSL 1 - UnlimitedIC Generic Number: MAX218