Max220 Max249 PDF

+5V-Powered, Multichannel
RS-232 Drivers/Receivers
MAX220MAX249
General Description
Benefits and Features
The MAX220MAX249 family of line drivers/receivers is

intended for all EIA/TIA-232E and V.28/V.24 communications interfaces, particularly applications where 12V is
not available.
The MAX225, MAX233, MAX235, and MAX245/MAX246/
MAX247 use no external components and are
recommended for applications where printed circuit
board space is critical.
The MAX220-MAX249 are offered in 26 different packages with temperatures from 0 to +70C up to -55C to
+125C. See ordering information table at the end of the
data sheet for all package and temperature options.
Saves Board Space
Applications
of data sheet.
Integrated Charge Pump Circuitry

Eliminates the Need for a Bipolar 12V Supply
Enables Single Supply Operation from +5V Supply
Integrated Capacitors (MAX223, MAX233, MAX235,

MAX245-MAX247)
Saves Power for Reduced Power Requirements
5W Shutdown Mode
Ordering Information and Selection Table appears at end
Interface Translation
Multidrop RS-232 Networks
Portable Diagnostics Equipment
AutoShutdown and UCSP are trademarks of Maxim Integrated
Products, Inc.
MAX220/MAX232/MAX232A Pin Configuration and Typical Operating Circuit

+5V INPUT
C3
TOP VIEW
C5
C1+ 1
16 VCC
V+ 2
C2- 5
C1
15 GND
C1- 3
C2+ 4
14 T1OUT
MAX220
MAX232
MAX232A
V- 6
C2
13 R1IN
12 R1OUT
10 T2IN
9
R2IN 8
TTL/CMOS
INPUTS
R2OUT
DIP/SO
CAPACITANCE (F)
DEVICE
C1 C2 C3 C4 C5
MAX220 0.047 0.33 0.33 0.33 0.33
MAX232
1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0
MAX232A 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1
16
VCC
+5V TO +10V
VOLTAGE DOUBLER
V-
-10V
C4
T1OUT 14
+5V
RS-232
OUTPUTS
400k
10 T2IN
T2OUT 7
12 R1OUT
R1IN 13
TTL/CMOS
OUTPUTS
5k
R2IN 8
9 R2OUT
5k
GND
15
19-4323; Rev 17; 1/15
V+ 2 +10V
3 C14
C2+
+10V TO -10V
5 C2- VOLTAGE INVERTER
+5V
400k
11 T1IN
11 T1IN
T2OUT 7
C1+
RS-232
INPUTS
MAX220MAX249
Absolute Maximum RatingsMAX220/222/232A/233A/242/243

16-Pin Narrow SO (derate 8.70mW/C above +70C) ...696mW
16-Pin Wide SO (derate 9.52mW/C above +70C)......762mW
18-Pin Wide SO (derate 9.52mW/C above +70C)......762mW
20-Pin Wide SO (derate 10.00mW/C above +70C)....800mW
20-Pin SSOP (derate 8.00mW/C above +70C) ..........640mW
16-Pin CERDIP (derate 10.00mW/C above +70C).....800mW
18-Pin CERDIP (derate 10.53mW/C above +70C).....842mW
Operating Temperature Ranges
MAX2_ _AC_ _, MAX2_ _C_ _ .............................0C to +70C
MAX2_ _AE_ _, MAX2_ _E_ _ ..........................-40C to +85C
MAX2_ _AM_ _, MAX2_ _M_ _ .......................-55C to +125C
Storage Temperature Range .............................-65C to +160C
Lead Temperature (soldering, 10s) .................................+300C
Soldering Temperature (reflow)
20 PDIP (P20M+1) .......................................................+225C
All other lead(Pb)-free packages.................................+260C
All other packages containing lead(Pb) ......................+240C
(Voltages referenced to GND.)

VCC ...........................................................................-0.3V to +6V
V+ (Note 1) ..................................................(VCC - 0.3V) to +14V
V- (Note 1) ..............................................................+0.3V to -14V
Input Voltages
TIN .............................................................-0.3V to (VCC - 0.3V)
RIN (Except MAX220) ........................................................30V
RIN (MAX220) ....................................................................25V
TOUT (Except MAX220) (Note 2) ......................................15V
TOUT (MAX220)..............................................................13.2V
Output Voltages
TOUT..................................................................................15V
ROUT........................................................-0.3V to (VCC + 0.3V)
Driver/Receiver Output Short Circuited to GND.........Continuous
Continuous Power Dissipation (TA = +70C)
16-Pin Plastic DIP (derate 10.53mW/C above +70C)..842mW
18-Pin Plastic DIP (derate 11.11mW/C above +70C)..889mW
20-Pin Plastic DIP (derate 8.00mW/C above +70C) ..440mW
Note 1: For the MAX220, V+ and V- can have a maximum magnitude of 7V, but their absolute difference cannot exceed 13V.
Note 2: Input voltage measured with TOUT in high-impedance state, VSHDN or VCC = 0V.
Stresses beyond those listed under Absolute Maximum Ratings may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings only, and functional
operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those indicated in the operational sections of the specifications is not implied. Exposure to
absolute maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
Electrical CharacteristicsMAX220/222/232A/233A/242/243
(VCC = +5V 10%, C1C4 = 0.1F MAX220, C1 = 0.047F, C2C4 = 0.33F, TA = TMIN to TMAX unless otherwise noted.) (Note 3)
PARAMETER
CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
1.4
MAX
UNITS
RS-232 TRANSMITTERS
Output Voltage Swing
All transmitter outputs loaded with 3k to GND
Input Logic-Low Voltage

Input Logic-High Voltage
1.4
All devices except MAX220
MAX220: VCC = +5.0V
0.8
40
VSHDN = 0V, MAX222/MAX242, shutdown,

MAX220
0.01
VCC = +5.5V, VSHDN = 0V, VOUT = 15V,

MAX222/MAX242
0.01
10
0.01
10
Output Leakage Current

VCC = V SHDN = 0V
VOUT = 15V
MAX220, V OUT = 12V
V
V
2.4
All except MAX220, normal operation

Logic Pullup/lnput Current
25
Data Rate
200
Transmitter Output Resistance
VCC = V+ = V- = 0V, VOUT = 2V
300
10M
Output Short-Circuit Current
VOUT = 0V
VOUT = 0V
22
MAX220
116
kbps
60
mA
RS-232 RECEIVERS
30
RS-232 Input Voltage Operating Range
MAX220
RS-232 Input Threshold Low
VCC = +5V
RS-232 Input Threshold High
VCC = +5V
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25
All except MAX243 R2IN
0.8
MAX243 R2IN (Note 4)
-3
1.3
V
V
All except MAX243 R2IN
1.8
2.4
MAX243 R2IN (Note 4)
-0.5
-0.1
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MAX220MAX249
Electrical CharacteristicsMAX220/222/232A/233A/242/243 (continued)

PARAMETER
CONDITIONS
All except MAX220/MAX243, VCC = +5V, no
hysteresis in shutdown
RS-232 Input Hysteresis
MIN
TYP
MAX
0.2
0.5
1.0
MAX220
RS-232 Input Resistance

TTL/CMOS Output Voltage Low
TTL/CMOS Output Voltage High
TTL/CMOS Output Short-Circuit Current
TTL/CMOS Output Leakage Current
TA = +25C (MAX220)
0.2
0.4
I OUT = 3.2mA
I OUT = 1.6mA (MAX220)
I OUT = -1.0mA
0.4
3.5
Sourcing VOUT = V GND
-2
-10
10
30
VSHDN = VCC or VEN = VCC (VSHDN = 0V for

MAX222), 0V VOUT VCC
MAX242
EN Input Threshold High
MAX242
2.0
Supply Voltage Range

No load
VCC Supply Current (VSHDN = VCC),
Figures 5, 6, 11, 19
3k load
both inputs
mA
10
1.4
0.8
1.4
A
V
V
5.5
0.5
MAX222/MAX232A/MAX233A/
MAX242/MAX243
10
MAX220
12
MAX222/MAX232A/MAX233A/
MAX242/MAX243
15
TA = +25C
0.1
mA
10
TA = 0C to +70C
50
TA = -40C to +85C
50
TA = -55C to +125C
35
100
1
1.4
0.8
Shutdown Supply Current
MAX222/
MAX242
SHDN Input Leakage Current
MAX222/MAX242
SHDN Threshold Low
MAX222/MAX242
SHDN Threshold High
MAX222/MAX242
Transition Slew Rate
CL = 50pF to 2500pF,
MAX222/MAX232A/
RL = 3k to 7k,
MAX233/MAX242/MAX243
VCC = +5V, TA =
+25C, measured
from +3V to -3V or MAX220
-3V to +3V
t PHLT, Figure 1
MAX222/MAX232A/
t PLHT, Figure 1
MAX222/MAX232A/
MAX220
Transmitter Propagation Delay TLL to

RS-232 (Normal Operation)
k
0.05
4.5
MAX220
MAX220
VCC - 0.2
Sinking V OUT = VCC
EN Input Threshold Low
0.3
MAX243
UNITS
2.0
1.4
12
V
30
V/s
1.5
30.0
1.3
3.5
10
1.5
3.5
10
MAX220MAX249
Electrical CharacteristicsMAX220/222/232A/233A/242/243 (continued)

PARAMETER
CONDITIONS
TYP
MAX
MAX222/MAX232A/MAX233/
MAX242/MAX243
0.5
MAX220
0.6
t PLHR, Figure 2
MAX242/MAX243
0.6
MAX220
0.8
Receiver Propagation Delay RS-232 to

TLL (Shutdown)
t PHLS, Figure 2
MAX242
0.5
10
t PHLS, Figure 2
MAX242
2.5
10
Receiver-Output Enable Time
t ER
MAX242, Figure 3
125
500
ns
Receiver-Output Disable Time
tDR
MAX242, Figure 3
160
500
ns
Transmitter-Output Enable Time

(SHDN Goes High)
t ET
MAX222/MAX242, 0.1F
caps (includes charge-pump
start-up), Figure 4
250
Transmitter-Output Disable Time

(SHDN Goes Low)
tDT
MAX222/MAX242,
0.1F caps, Figure 4
600
ns
Transmitter + to - Propagation Delay

Difference (Normal Operation)
t PHLT - tPLHT
MAX242/MAX243
300
MAX220
2000
MAX242/MAX243
100
MAX220
225
t PHLR, Figure 2
Receiver Propagation Delay RS-232 to
TLL (Normal Operation)
Receiver + to - Propagation Delay

Difference (Normal Operation)
t PHLR - tPLHR
MIN
UNITS
ns
ns
Note 3: All units are production tested at hot. Specifications over temperature are guaranteed by design.
Note 4: MAX243 R2OUT is guaranteed to be low when R2IN 0V or is unconnected.
Typical Operating Characteristics

MAX220/MAX222/MAX232A/MAX233A/MAX242/MAX243
2
0
0.1F
V- LOADED, NO LOAD ON V+
-2
1F
0.1F
-4
ALL CAPS
1F
VCC = +5.25V
8
ALL CAPS
0.1F
1F CAPS
V+
VCC = +4.75V
+5V
+5V
V+
MAX220-03
VCC = +5V
NO LOAD ON
TRANSMITTER OUTPUTS
(EXCEPT MAX220, MAX233A)
+10V
V+, V- VOLTAGE (V)
EITHER V+ OR V- LOADED
10
OUTPUT CURRENT (mA)
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
OUTPUT LOAD CURRENT

FLOWS FROM V+ TO V-
MAX220-02
1F
11
MAX220-01
10
MAX222/MAX242
ON-TIME EXITING SHUTDOWN
AVAILABLE OUTPUT CURRENT

vs. DATA RATE
OUTPUT VOLTAGE vs. LOAD CURRENT
0.1F CAPS
SHDN
0V
0V
1F CAPS
-6
0.1F CAPS
-8
V+ LOADED, NO LOAD ON V-
-10
0
10
15
LOAD CURRENT (mA)
20
25
V-
V-
-10V
4
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
500s/div
DATA RATE (kb/s)
MAX220MAX249
Absolute Maximum RatingsMAX223/MAX230MAX241

VCC ...........................................................................-0.3V to +6V
V+ ................................................................(VCC - 0.3V) to +14V
V- ............................................................................+0.3V to -14V
Input Voltages
TIN ............................................................-0.3V to (VCC + 0.3V)
RIN .....................................................................................30V
Output Voltages
TOUT ..................................................(V+ + 0.3V) to (V- - 0.3V)
ROUT........................................................-0.3V to (VCC + 0.3V)
Short-Circuit Duration, TOUT to GND ........................Continuous
14-Pin Plastic DIP (derate 10.00mW/C above +70C)....800mW
24-Pin Narrow Plastic DIP
(derate 13.33mW/C above +70C) ..........1.07W
24-Pin Plastic DIP (derate 9.09mW/C above +70C)......500mW
16-Pin Wide SO (derate 9.52mW/C above +70C).........762mW
20-Pin Wide SO (derate 10.00mW/C above +70C).......800mW
24-Pin Wide SO (derate 11.76mW/C above +70C).......941mW
28-Pin Wide SO (derate 12.50mW/C above +70C) .............1W

44-Pin Plastic FP (derate 11.11mW/C above +70C) .....889mW
14-Pin CERDIP (derate 9.09mW/C above +70C) ..........727mW
16-Pin CERDIP (derate 10.00mW/C above +70C) ........800mW
20-Pin CERDIP (derate 11.11mW/C above +70C) ........889mW
24-Pin Narrow CERDIP
(derate 12.50mW/C above +70C) ..............1W
24-Pin Sidebraze (derate 20.0mW/C above +70C)..........1.6W
28-Pin SSOP (derate 9.52mW/C above +70C).............762mW
MAX2 _ _ C _ _......................................................0C to +70C
MAX2 _ _ E _ _ ...................................................-40C to +85C
MAX2 _ _ M _ _......................................................-55C to +125C
Lead Temperature (soldering, 10s) .................................+300C
20 PDIP (P20M+1) .........................................................+225C
24 PDIP (P24M-1) ..........................................................+225C
All other lead(Pb)-free packages...................................+260C
All other packages containing lead(Pb) ...........................+240C
Electrical CharacteristicsMAX223/MAX230MAX241
(MAX223/230/232/234/236/237/238/240/241, V CC = +5V 10%; MAX233/MAX235, V CC = +5V 5% C1C4 = 1.0F;
MAX231/MAX239, VCC = +5V 10%; V+ = +7.5V to +13.2V; TA = TMIN to TMAX; unless otherwise noted.) (Note 5)
PARAMETER
CONDITIONS
All transmitter outputs loaded with 3k to ground
VCC Supply Current
No load,
TA = +25C
V+ Supply Current
MIN
TYP
5.0
7.3
5
10
MAX223/230/234238/240/241
15
MAX231/239
0.4
MAX231
1.8
MAX239
15
MAX223
15
50
MAX230/235/236/240/241
10
TA = +25C
TIN, EN, SHDN (MAX233); EN, SHDN (MAX230/235241)
0.8
TIN
2.0
EN, SHDN (MAX223);

EN, SHDN (MAX230/235/236/240/241)
2.4
Logic Pullup Current
VTIN = 0V
mA
mA
A
V
V
1.5
-30
UNITS
V
MAX232/233
Receiver Input Voltage

Operating Range
MAX
200
+30
MAX220MAX249
Electrical CharacteristicsMAX223/MAX230MAX241 (continued)

(MAX223/230/232/234/236/237/238/240/241, V CC = +5V 10%; MAX233/MAX235, V CC = +5V 5% C1C4 = 1.0F;
MAX231/MAX239, VCC = +5V 10%; V+ = +7.5V to +13.2V; TA = TMIN to TMAX; unless otherwise noted.) (Note 5)
PARAMETER
RS-232 Input Logic-Low Voltage
RS-232 Input Logic-High Voltage
CONDITIONS
TA = +25C,
VCC = +5V
TA = +25C,
VCC = +5V
MIN
TYP
Normal operation
VSHDN = +5V (MAX223)
VSHDN = 0V (MAX235/236/240/241)
0.8
1.2
Shutdown (MAX223)
VSHDN = 0V,
VEN = +5V (R4IN, R5IN)
0.6
1.5
Normal operation
VSHDN = 5V (MAX223)
VSHDN = 0V (MAX235/236/240/241)
1.7
Shutdown (MAX223)
VSHDN = 0V,
VEN = +5V (R4IN R5IN)
1.5
2.4
0.2
0.5
1.0
0.4
TA = +25C, VCC = +5V
IOUT = 1.6mA (MAX231/232/233, IOUT = 3.2mA)
IOUT = -1mA
0V ROUT VCC; VEN = 0V (MAX223);

VEN = VCC (MAX235241)
Receiver Output Enable Time
Normal
operation
MAX223
600
MAX235/236/239/240/241
400
Receiver Output Disable Time
Normal
operation
MAX223
900
MAX235/236/239/240/241
250
Propagation Delay
Normal operation
RS-232 IN to
TTL/CMOS OUT, VSHDN = 0V
CL = 150pF
(MAX223)
Transmitter Output Short-Circuit

Current
3.5
VCC - 0.4
0.05
V
10
ns
10
tPHLS
40
tPLHS
40
5.1
30
A
ns
0.5
MAX223/MAX230/MAX234241, TA = +25C, VCC = +5V,

RL = 3k to 7k CL = 50pF to 2500pF, measured from
+3V to -3V or -3V to +3V
V/s
MAX231/MAX232/MAX233, TA = +25C, VCC = +5V,

RL = 3k to 7k, CL = 50pF to 2500pF, measured from
+3V to -3V or -3V to +3V
VCC = V+ = V- = 0V, VOUT = 2V
2.4
V
VCC = +5V, no hysteresis in shutdown
UNITS
Transition Region Slew Rate
MAX
30
300
10
mA
mA
Note 5: All units are production tested at hot except for the MAX240, which is production tested at TA = +25C. Specifications over
temperature are guaranteed by design.
MAX220MAX249

MAX223/MAX230MAX241
TRANSMITTER OUTPUT VOLTAGE (VOH)
vs. LOAD CAPACITANCE AT
DIFFERENT DATA RATES
2 TRANSMITTERS
LOADED
7.2
6.5
4.5
160kb/s
80kb/s
20kb/s
6.6
TA = +25C
VCC = +5V
3 TRANSMITTERS LOADED
RL = 3k
C1C4 = 1F
6.4
6.2
6.0
0
5.5
5.0
500
1000
1500
2 TRANSMITTERS
LOADED
9.0
8.0
7.0
3 TRANSMITTERS
LOADED
4 TRANSMITTERS
LOADED
6.0
5.0
4.0
2000
2500
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
LOAD CAPACITANCE (pF)
TRANSMITTER OUTPUT
VOLTAGE (VOL) vs. VCC
TRANSMITTER OUTPUT VOLTAGE (VOL)

TRANSMITTER OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V+, V-)

vs. LOAD CURRENT
-7.0
TA = +25C
VCC = +5V
3 TRANSMITTERS LOADED
RL = 3k
C1C4 = 1F
-6.2
-6.4
VOL (V)
-6.6
-7.5
1 TRANSMITTER
LOADED
2 TRANSMITTERS
LOADED
-7.0
8
6
5.0
VCC (V)
5.5
-2
V+ LOADED,
NO LOAD
ON V-
-8
-7.6
4.5
-6
-7.4
-9.0
-4
-7.2
3 TRANSMITTERS
LOADED
TA = +25C
VCC = +5V
C1C4 = 1F
V- LOADED,
V+ AND VNO LOAD
EQUALLY
ON V+
LOADED
160kb/s
80kb/s
20kb/s
-6.8
10
MAX220-09
-6.0
MAX220-08
-6.5
TA = +25C
C1C4 = 1F
TRANSMITTER
LOADS =
3k || 2500pF
V+, V- (V)
4 TRANSMITTERS
LOADED
-8.5
TA = +25C
VCC = +5V
LOADED, RL = 3k
C1C4 = 1F
VCC (V)
-6.0
-8.0
6.8
SLEW RATE (V/s)
3 TRANSMITTERS
LOADED
TA = +25C
C1C4 = 1F
TRANSMITTER
4 TRANSMITTERS LOADS =
3k || 2500pF
LOADED
7.5
7.0
VOL (V)
VOH (V)
1 TRANSMITTER
LOADED
1 TRANSMITTER LOADED
11.0
10.0
7.0
MAX220-07
VOH (V)
8.0
12.0
MAX220-05
7.4
MAX220-04
8.5
TRANSMITTER SLEW RATE

vs. LOAD CAPACITANCE
MAX220-06
TRANSMITTER OUTPUT
VOLTAGE (VOH) vs. VCC
ALL TRANSMITTERS UNLOADED
-10
0
500
1000
1500
2500
2000
10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50
CURRENT (mA)
V+, V- WHEN EXITING SHUTDOWN

(1F CAPACITORS)
MAX220-13
V+
O
V-
VSHDN*
500ms/div
*SHUTDOWN POLARITY IS REVERSED
FOR NON MAX241 PARTS
MAX220MAX249
Absolute Maximum RatingsMAX225/MAX244MAX249

Supply Voltage (VCC) ...............................................-0.3V to +6V
Input Voltages
TIN ENA, ENB, ENR, ENT, ENRA,
ENRB, ENTA, ENTB..................................-0.3V to (VCC + 0.3V)
RIN .....................................................................................25V
TOUT (Note 6)....................................................................15V
ROUT........................................................-0.3V to (VCC + 0.3V)
Short Circuit Duration (one output at a time)
TOUT to GND ...........................................................Continuous
ROUT to GND...........................................................Continuous

28-Pin Wide SO (derate 12.50mW/C above +70C) .............1W
40-Pin Plastic DIP (derate 11.11mW/C above +70C) ...611mW
44-Pin PLCC (derate 13.33mW/C above +70C) ...........1.07W
MAX225C_ _, MAX24_C_ _ ..................................0C to +70C
MAX225E_ _, MAX24_E_ _ ...............................-40C to +85C
Lead Temperature (soldering,10s)) .................................+300C
40 PDIP (P40M-2) ..........................................................+225C
All other lead(Pb)-free packages...................................+260C
All other packages containing lead(Pb) ........................+240C
Note 6: Input voltage measured with transmitter output in a high-impedance state, shutdown, or VCC = 0V.
Electrical CharacteristicsMAX225/MAX244MAX249
(MAX225, VCC = +5.0V 5%; MAX244MAX249, VCC = +5.0V 10%, external capacitors C1C4 = 1F; TA = TMIN to TMAX; unless
otherwise noted.) (Note 7)
PARAMETER
CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNITS
1.4
0.8
RS-232 TRANSMITTERS
2
Normal operation
Logic Pullup/lnput Current
Tables 1a1d
Data Rate
Tables 1a1d, normal operation
All transmitter outputs loaded with 3k to GND
Output Leakage Current (Shutdown)
Tables 1a1d
Shutdown
5
1.4
10
50
0.01
120
64
7.5
A
kbps
V
VENA, VENB, VENT, VENTA,

VENTB = VCC, VOUT = 15V
0.01
25
VCC = 0V,
VOUT = 15V
0.01
25
VCC = V+ = V- = 0V, VOUT = 2V (Note 8)
300
10M
Output Short-Circuit Current
VOUT = 0V
30
mA
RS-232 RECEIVERS
RS-232 Input Voltage Operating Range
25
RS-232 Input Logic-Low Voltage
VCC = +5V
RS-232 Input Logic-High Voltage
VCC = +5V
VCC = +5V
0.8
0.2
3
1.3
2.4
0.5
1.0
0.2
0.4
IOUT = 3.2mA
IOUT = -1.0mA
3.5
VCC - 0.2
Sourcing VOUT = VGND
-2
-10
Sinking VOUT = VCC
10
30
Normal operation, outputs disabled,

Tables 1a1d, 0V VOUT VCC, VENR_ = VCC
1.8
TTL/CMOS Output Short-Circuit Current
0.05
V
mA
0.10
MAX220MAX249
Electrical CharacteristicsMAX225/MAX244MAX249 (continued)

(MAX225, VCC = +5.0V 5%; MAX244MAX249, VCC = +5.0V 10%, external capacitors C1C4 = 1F; TA = TMIN to TMAX; unless
otherwise noted.) (Note 7)
PARAMETER
CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNITS
POWER SUPPLY AND CONTROL LOGIC

Supply Voltage Range
No load
VCC Supply Current
(Normal Operation)
3k loads on
all outputs
MAX225
4.75
5.25
MAX244MAX249
4.5
5.5
MAX225
10
20
MAX244MAX249
11
30
MAX225
40
MAX244MAX249
57
TA = +25C
TA = TMIN to TMAX
50
Leakage current
Control Input
25
1
Logic-low voltage
Logic-high voltage
1.4
0.8
mA
A
A
V
2.4
1.4
10
30
tPHLT, Figure 1
1.3
3.5
tPLHT, Figure 1
1.5
3.5
tPHLR, Figure 2
0.6
1.5
tPLHR, Figure 2
0.6
1.5
tPHLS, Figure 2
0.6
10
tPLHS, Figure 2
3.0
10
Transmitter + to - Propagation
Delay Difference (Normal Operation)
tPHLT - tPLHT
350
ns
Receiver + to - Propagation
Delay Difference (Normal Operation)
tPHLR - tPLHR
350
ns
Receiver-Output Enable Time
tER, Figure 3
100
500
ns
Receiver-Output Disable Time
tDR, Figure 3
100
500
ns
AC CHARACTERISTICS
Transition Slew Rate
Transmitter Propagation Delay
TLL to RS-232 (Normal Operation)
Receiver Propagation Delay

TLL to RS-232 (Normal Operation)
Receiver Propagation Delay

TLL to RS-232 (Low-Power Mode)
Transmitter Enable Time
Transmitter Disable Time
CL = 50pF to 2500pF, RL = 3k to 7k, VCC = +5V,

TA = +25C, measured from +3V to -3V or -3V to +3V
V/s
tET
tDT, Figure 4
MAX246MAX249
(excludes charge-pump startup)
MAX225/MAX245MAX249
(includes charge-pump startup)
10
ms
100
ns
Note 7: All units production tested at hot. Specifications over temperature are guaranteed by design.
Note 8: The 300 minimum specification complies with EIA/TIA-232E, but the actual resistance when in shutdown mode or VCC =
0V is 10M as is implied by the leakage specification.
MAX220MAX249

MAX225/MAX244MAX249
V+ AND V- LOADED
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
14
EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLY

1F CAPACITORS
12
10
40kb/s DATA RATE

8 TRANSMITTERS
LOADED WITH 3k
8
6
VCC = +5V
EXTERNAL CHARGE PUMP
1F CAPACITORS
8 TRANSMITTERS
DRIVING 5k AND
2000pF AT 20kb/s
2
0
-2
LOAD CAPACITANCE (nF)
7.5
40kb/s
7.0
60kb/s
6.5
6.0
100kb/s
V+ AND V- LOADED
200kb/s
5.5
V+ LOADED
-10
0
8.0
V- LOADED
-8
VCC = +5V WITH ALL TRANSMITTERS DRIVEN

LOADED WITH 5k
10kb/s
20kb/s
8.5
EITHER V+ OR
V- LOADED
-4
-6
9.0
V+, V- (V)
VCC = +5V
MAX220-11
10
MAX220-10
TRANSMITTER SLEW RATE (V/s)
18
16
TRANSMITTER OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V+, V-)

OUTPUT VOLTAGE
vs. LOAD CURRENT FOR V+ AND V-
MAX220-12
TRANSMITTER SLEW RATE

vs. LOAD CAPACITANCE
10
15
20
25
LOAD CURRENT (mA)
30
ALL CAPACITIORS 1F
5.0
35
LOAD CAPACITANCE (nF)
MAX220MAX249
Test Circuits/Timing Diagrams

+3V
0V*
50%
50%
50%
50%
INPUT
+3V
INPUT
0V
VCC
OUTPUT
GND
V+
0V
V-
OUTPUT
tPLHT
tPLHR
tPLHS
tPHLR
tPHLS
tPHLT
*EXCEPT FOR R2 ON THE MAX243
WHERE -3V IS USED.
Figure 1. Transmitter Propagation-Delay Timing
Figure 2. Receiver Propagation-Delay Timing
EN
RX OUT
1k
RX
RX IN
VCC - 2V
SHDN
+3V
a) TEST CIRCUIT
0V
150pF
EN INPUT
OUTPUT DISABLE TIME (tDT)
+3V
0V
V+
+5V
EN
OUTPUT ENABLE TIME (tER)
0V
-5V
+3.5V
V-
RECEIVER
OUTPUTS
+0.8V
a) TIMING DIAGRAM
b) ENABLE TIMING
+3V
EN INPUT
EN
0V
1 OR 0
TX
OUTPUT DISABLE TIME (tDR)

VOH
50pF
VOH - 0.5V
RECEIVER
OUTPUTS
VOL
3k
VCC - 2V
VOL + 0.5V
b) TEST CIRCUIT
c) DISABLE TIMING
Figure 3. Receiver-Output Enable and Disable Timing
Figure 4. Transmitter-Output Disable Timing
MAX220MAX249
Control Pin Configuration Tables

Table 1a. MAX245 Control Pin Configurations
ENT
ENR
Normal Operation
All Active
All Active
Normal Operation
All Active
All High-Z
Shutdown
All High-Z
All Low-Power Receive Mode
Shutdown
All High-Z
All High-Z
OPERATION STATUS
TRANSMITTERS
RECEIVERS
Table 1b. MAX245 Control Pin Configurations

TRANSMITTERS
RECEIVERS
OPERATION
STATUS
TA1TA4
TB1TB4
Normal Operation
All Active
All Active
All Active
All Active
Normal Operation
All Active
All Active
RA1RA4 High-Z,
RA5 Active
RB1RB4 High-Z,
RB5 Active
Shutdown
All High-Z
All High-Z
All Low-Power
Receive Mode
All Low-Power
Receive Mode
Shutdown
All High-Z
All High-Z
RA1RA4 High-Z,
RA5 Low-Power
Receive Mode
RB1RB4 High-Z,
RB5 Low-Power
Receive Mode
ENT
ENR
RA1RA5
RB1RB5
Table 1c. MAX246 Control Pin Configurations

ENA
ENB
OPERATION
STATUS
TRANSMITTERS
RECEIVERS
TA1TA4
TB1TB4
Normal Operation
All Active
All Active
All Active
All Active
Normal Operation
All Active
All High-Z
All Active
RB1RB4 High-Z,
RB5 Active
Shutdown
All High-Z
All Active
RA1RA4 High-Z,
RA5 Active
All Active
Shutdown
All High-Z
All High-Z
RA1RA4 High-Z,
RA5 Low-Power
Receive Mode
RB1RB4 High-Z,
RA5 Low-Power
Receive Mode
RA1RA5
RB1RB5
MAX220MAX249
Table 1d. MAX247/MAX248/MAX249 Control Pin Configurations

TRANSMITTERS
ENTA ENTB ENRA ENRB
OPERATION
STATUS
RECEIVERS
MAX247
TA1TA4
TB1TB4
RA1RA4
RB1RB5
MAX248
TA1TA4
TB1TB4
RA1RA4
RB1RB4
MAX249
TA1TA3
TB1TB3
RA1RA5
RB1RB5
Normal Operation
All Active
All Active
All Active
All Active
Normal Operation
All Active
All Active
All Active
All High-Z, except

RB5 stays active on
MAX247
Normal Operation
All Active
All Active
All High-Z
All Active
Normal Operation
All Active
All Active
All High-Z
All High-Z, except

RB5 stays active on
MAX247
Normal Operation
All Active
All High-Z
All Active
All Active
Normal Operation
All Active
All High-Z
All Active
All High-Z, except

RB5 stays active on
MAX247
Normal Operation
All Active
All High-Z
All High-Z
All Active
Normal Operation
All Active
All High-Z
All High-Z
All High-Z, except

RB5 stays active on
MAX247
Normal Operation
All High-Z
All Active
All Active
All Active
Normal Operation
All High-Z
All Active
All Active
All High-Z, except

RB5 stays active on
MAX247
Normal Operation
All High-Z
All Active
All High-Z
All Active
Normal Operation
All High-Z
All Active
All High-Z
All High-Z, except

RB5 stays active on
MAX247
Shutdown
All High-Z
All High-Z
Low-Power
Receive Mode
Low-Power
Receive Mode
Shutdown
All High-Z
All High-Z
Low-Power
Receive Mode
All High-Z, except

RB5 stays active on
MAX247
Shutdown
All High-Z
All High-Z
All High-Z
Low-Power
Receive Mode
Shutdown
All High-Z
All High-Z
All High-Z
All High-Z, except

RB5 stays active on
MAX247
MAX220MAX249
Detailed Description
The MAX220MAX249 contain four sections: dual
charge-pump DC-DC voltage converters, RS-232 drivers, RS-232 receivers, and receiver and transmitter
enable control inputs.
Dual Charge-Pump Voltage Converter

The MAX220MAX249 have two internal charge-pumps
that convert +5V to 10V (unloaded) for RS-232 driver
operation. The first converter uses capacitor C1 to double the +5V input to +10V on C3 at the V+ output. The
second converter uses capacitor C2 to invert +10V to
-10V on C4 at the V- output.
A small amount of power may be drawn from the +10V
(V+) and -10V (V-) outputs to power external circuitry
(see the Typical Operating Characteristics section),
except on the MAX225 and MAX245MAX247, where
these pins are not available. V+ and V- are not regulated,
so the output voltage drops with increasing load current.
Do not load V+ and V- to a point that violates the minimum 5V EIA/TIA-232E driver output voltage when
sourcing current from V+ and V- to external circuitry.
When using the shutdown feature in the MAX222,
MAX225, MAX230, MAX235, MAX236, MAX240,
MAX241, and MAX245MAX249, avoid using V+ and Vto power external circuitry. When these parts are shut
down, V- falls to 0V, and V+ falls to +5V. For applications where a +10V external supply is applied to the V+
pin (instead of using the internal charge pump to generate +10V), the C1 capacitor must not be installed and
the SHDN pin must be connected to V CC . This is
because V+ is internally connected to VCC in shutdown
mode.
RS-232 Drivers
The typical driver output voltage swing is 8V when
loaded with a nominal 5k RS-232 receiver and VCC =
+5V. Output swing is guaranteed to meet the EIA/TIA232E and V.28 specification, which calls for 5V minimum driver output levels under worst-case conditions.
These include a minimum 3k load, VCC = +4.5V, and
maximum operating temperature. Unloaded driver output voltage ranges from (V+ -1.3V) to (V- +0.5V).
Input thresholds are both TTL and CMOS compatible.
The inputs of unused drivers can be left unconnected
since 400k input pullup resistors to VCC are built in
(except for the MAX220). The pullup resistors force the
outputs of unused drivers low because all drivers invert.
The internal input pullup resistors typically source 12A,
except in shutdown mode where the pullups are disabled. Driver outputs turn off and enter a high-impedance statewhere leakage current is typically
microamperes (maximum 25A)when in shutdown
mode, in three-state mode, or when device power is

removed. Outputs can be driven to 15V. The powersupply current typically drops to 8A in shutdown mode.
The MAX220 does not have pullup resistors to force the
outputs of the unused drivers low. Connect unused
inputs to GND or VCC.
The MAX239 has a receiver three-state control line, and
the MAX223, MAX225, MAX235, MAX236, MAX240,
and MAX241 have both a receiver three-state control
line and a low-power shutdown control. Table 2 shows
the effects of the shutdown control and receiver threestate control on the receiver outputs.
The receiver TTL/CMOS outputs are in a high-impedance, three-state mode whenever the three-state enable
line is high (for the MAX225/MAX235/MAX236/MAX239
MAX241), and are also high-impedance whenever the
shutdown control line is high.
When in low-power shutdown mode, the driver outputs
are turned off and their leakage current is less than 1A
with the driver output pulled to ground. The driver output
leakage remains less than 1A, even if the transmitter
output is backdriven between 0V and (VCC + 6V). Below
-0.5V, the transmitter is diode clamped to ground with
1k series impedance. The transmitter is also zener
clamped to approximately V CC + 6V, with a series
impedance of 1k.
The driver output slew rate is limited to less than 30V/s
as required by the EIA/TIA-232E and V.28 specifications. Typical slew rates are 24V/s unloaded and
10V/s loaded with 3 and 2500pF.
RS-232 Receivers
EIA/TIA-232E and V.28 specifications define a voltage
level greater than 3V as a logic 0, so all receivers invert.
Input thresholds are set at 0.8V and 2.4V, so receivers
respond to TTL level inputs as well as EIA/TIA-232E and
V.28 levels.
Table 2. Three-State Control of

Receivers
PART
SHDN SHDN
EN
EN(R)
RECEIVERS
MAX223
__
Low
High
High
X
Low
High
__
High Impedance
Active
High Impedance
MAX225
__
__
__
Low
High
High Impedance
Active
MAX235
MAX236
MAX240
Low
Low
High
__
__
Low
High
X
High Impedance
Active
High Impedance
MAX220MAX249
The receiver inputs withstand an input overvoltage up

to 25V and provide input terminating resistors with
nominal 5k values. The receivers implement Type 1
interpretation of the fault conditions of V.28 and
EIA/TIA-232E.
The receiver input hysteresis is typically 0.5V with a
guaranteed minimum of 0.2V. This produces clear output transitions with slow-moving input signals, even
with moderate amounts of noise and ringing. The
receiver propagation delay is typically 600ns and is
independent of input swing direction.
Low-Power Receive Mode

The low-power receive mode feature of the MAX223,
MAX242, and MAX245MAX249 puts the IC into shutdown mode but still allows it to receive information. This
is important for applications where systems are periodically awakened to look for activity. Using low-power
receive mode, the system can still receive a signal that
will activate it on command and prepare it for communication at faster data rates. This operation conserves
system power.
Negative ThresholdMAX243
The MAX243 is pin compatible with the MAX232A, differing only in that RS-232 cable fault protection is removed
on one of the two receiver inputs. This means that control
lines such as CTS and RTS can either be driven or left
unconnected without interrupting communication.
Different cables are not needed to interface with different
pieces of equipment.
The input threshold of the receiver without cable fault
protection is -0.8V rather than +1.4V. Its output goes
positive only if the input is connected to a control line
that is actively driven negative. If not driven, it defaults
to the 0 or OK to send state. Normally the MAX243s
other receiver (+1.4V threshold) is used for the data line
(TD or RD) while the negative threshold receiver is connected to the control line (DTR DTS CTS RTS, etc.).
Other members of the RS-232 family implement the
optional cable fault protection as specified by EIA/TIA232E specifications. This means a receiver output goes
high whenever its input is driven negative left unconnected or shorted to ground. The high output tells the
serial communications IC to stop sending data. To
avoid this the control lines must either be driven or
connected with jumpers to an appropriate positive voltage level.
ShutdownMAX222MAX242
On the MAX222 MAX235 MAX236 MAX240 and
MAX241 all receivers are disabled during shutdown.
On the MAX223 and MAX242 two receivers continue to
operate in a reduced power mode when the chip is in
shutdown. Under these conditions the propagation
delay increases to about 2.5s for a high-to-low input
transition. When in shutdown, the receiver acts as a
CMOS inverter with no hysteresis. The MAX223 and
MAX242 also have a receiver output enable input (EN
for the MAX242 and EN for the MAX223) that allows
receiver output control independent of SHDN (SHDN
for MAX241). With all other devices SHDN (SHDN for
MAX241) also disables the receiver outputs.
The MAX225 provides five transmitters and five
receivers while the MAX245 provides ten receivers and
eight transmitters. Both devices have separate receiver
and transmitter-enable controls. The charge pumps
turn off and the devices shut down when a logic high is
applied to the ENT input. In this state, the supply current drops to less than 25A and the receivers continue
to operate in a low-power receive mode. Driver outputs
enter a high-impedance state (three-state mode). On
the MAX225 all five receivers are controlled by the
ENR input. On the MAX245 eight of the receiver outputs are controlled by the ENR input while the remaining two receivers (RA5 and RB5) are always active.
RA1RA4 and RB1RB4 are put in a three-state mode
when ENR is a logic high.
Receiver and Transmitter Enable

Control Inputs
The MAX225 and MAX245MAX249 feature transmitter
and receiver enable controls.
The receivers have three modes of operation: full-speed
receive (normal active) three-state (disabled) and lowpower receive (enabled receivers continue to function
at lower data rates). The receiver enable inputs control
the full-speed receive and three-state modes. The
transmitters have two modes of operation: full-speed
transmit (normal active) and three-state (disabled). The
transmitter enable inputs also control the shutdown
mode. The device enters shutdown mode when all
transmitters are disabled. Enabled receivers function in
the low-power receive mode when in shutdown.
MAX220MAX249
Tables 1a1d define the control states. The MAX244

has no control pins and is not included in these tables.
The MAX246 has ten receivers and eight drivers with
two control pins, each controlling one side of the
device. A logic high at the A-side control input (ENA)
causes the four A-side receivers and drivers to go into
a three-state mode. Similarly, the B-side control input
(ENB) causes the four B-side drivers and receivers to
go into a three-state mode. As in the MAX245, one Aside and one B-side receiver (RA5 and RB5) remain
active at all times. The entire device is put into shutdown mode when both the A and B sides are disabled
(ENA = ENB = +5V).
The MAX247 provides nine receivers and eight drivers
with four control pins. The ENRA and ENRB receiver
enable inputs each control four receiver outputs. The
ENTA and ENTB transmitter enable inputs each control
four drivers. The ninth receiver (RB5) is always active.
The device enters shutdown mode with a logic high on
both ENTA and ENTB.
The MAX248 provides eight receivers and eight drivers
with four control pins. The ENRA and ENRB receiver
enable inputs each control four receiver outputs. The
ENTA and ENTB transmitter enable inputs control four
drivers each. This part does not have an always-active
receiver. The device enters shutdown mode and transmitters go into a three-state mode with a logic high on
both ENTA and ENTB.
The MAX249 provides ten receivers and six drivers with

four control pins. The ENRA and ENRB receiver enable
inputs each control five receiver outputs. The ENTA
and ENTB transmitter enable inputs control three drivers each. There is no always-active receiver. The
device enters shutdown mode and transmitters go into
a three-state mode with a logic high on both ENTA and
ENTB. In shutdown mode, active receivers operate in a
low-power receive mode at data rates up to 20kb/s.
Applications Information
Figures 5 through 25 show pin configurations and typical operating circuits. In applications that are sensitive
to power-supply noise, VCC should be decoupled to
ground with a capacitor of the same value as C1 and
C2 connected as close as possible to the device.
MAX220MAX249
+5V INPUT
C3
TOP VIEW
C5
C1+ 1
V+ 2
C2+ 4
C2- 5
C1
15 GND
C1- 3
14 T1OUT
MAX220
MAX232
MAX232A
V- 6
C2
13 R1IN
+5V
400k
11 T1IN
12 R1OUT
11 T1IN
T2OUT 7
TTL/CMOS
INPUTS
10 T2IN
9
R2IN 8
16
VCC
C1+
+5V TO +10V
3 C1VOLTAGE DOUBLER
4
C2+
+10V TO -10V
5 C2- VOLTAGE INVERTER
1
16 VCC
R2OUT
DIP/SO
V-
-10V
C4
T1OUT 14
+5V
RS-232
OUTPUTS
400k
10 T2IN
T2OUT 7
12 R1OUT
R1IN 13
TTL/CMOS
OUTPUTS
CAPACITANCE (F)
DEVICE
C1 C2 C3 C4 C5
MAX220 0.047 0.33 0.33 0.33 0.33
MAX232
1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0
MAX232A 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1
V+ 2 +10V
RS-232
INPUTS
5k
R2IN 8
9 R2OUT
5k
GND
15
Figure 5. MAX220/MAX232/MAX232A Pin Configuration and Typical Operating Circuit

+5V INPUT C3
ALL CAPACITORS = 0.1F
TOP VIEW
C5
17
VCC
3 +10V
C1+
+5V TO +10V
V+
4 C1- VOLTAGE DOUBLER
5
C2+
7 -10V
+10V TO -10V
V6 C2C4
VOLTAGE INVERTER
2
(N.C.) EN 1
(N.C.) EN 1
18 SHDN
19 VCC
18 GND
17 VCC
V+ 3
V+ 3
16 GND
C1- 4
15 T1OUT
C2+ 5
14 R1IN
C2- 6
C2+ 5
MAX222
MAX242
C2- 6
13 R1OUT
V- 7
12 T1IN
T2OUT 8
11 T2IN
R2IN 9
10 R2OUT
DIP/SO
C1
20 SHDN
C1+ 2
C1+ 2
C1- 4
C2
16 N.C.
+5V
400k
12 T1IN
15 R1IN
+5V
17 T1OUT
MAX222
MAX242
V- 7
14 R1OUT
T2OUT 8
13 N.C.
R2IN 9
12 T1IN
R2OUT 10
11 T2IN
SSOP
TTL/CMOS
INPUTS
400k
11 T2IN
(EXCEPT MAX220)
T1OUT 15
T2OUT 8
13 R1OUT
R1IN 14
TTL/CMOS
OUTPUTS
RS-232
INPUTS
5k
R2IN 9
10 R2OUT
1 (N.C.) EN
( ) ARE FOR MAX222 ONLY.

PIN NUMBERS IN TYPICAL OPERATING CIRCUIT ARE FOR DIP/SO PACKAGES ONLY.
RS-232
OUTPUTS
(EXCEPT MAX220)
5k
SHDN
GND
18
16
Figure 6. MAX222/MAX242 Pin Configurations and Typical Operating Circuit
MAX220MAX249
+5V
TOP VIEW
0.1F
28
+5V
VCC
27
VCC
400k
+
ENR 1
28 VCC
ENR 2
27 VCC
T1IN 3
26 ENT
T2IN 4
R1OUT 5
24 T4IN
23 T5IN
R3OUT 7
22 R4OUT
21 R5OUT
R2IN 9
20 R5IN
R1IN 10
19 R4IN
T1OUT 11
18 T3OUT
T2OUT 12
17 T4OUT
GND 13
16 T5OUT
GND 14
15 T5OUT
SO
T1OUT
+5V
11
400k
T2IN
T2OUT
+5V
25 T3IN
MAX225
R2OUT 6
R3IN
T1IN
12
400k
T3IN
25
T3OUT
+5V
18
400k
T4IN
24
T4OUT
+5V
17
400k
T5OUT
T5IN
23
16
ENT
26
T5OUT
R1OUT
R1IN
15
10
5k
R2OUT
R2IN
5k
R3OUT
MAX225 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

5 RECEIVERS
5 TRANSMITTERS
2 CONTROL PINS
1 RECEIVER ENABLE (ENR)
1 TRANSMITTER ENABLE (ENT)
R3IN
5k
R4OUT
22
R4IN
19
5k
R5OUT
21
R5IN
20
5k
PINS (ENR, GND, VCC, T5OUT) ARE INTERNALLY CONNECTED.

CONNECT EITHER OR BOTH EXTERNALLY. T5OUT IS A SINGLE DRIVER.
1
2
ENR
ENR
GND
13
GND
14
Figure 7. MAX225 Pin Configuration and Typical Operating Circuit
MAX220MAX249
+5V INPUT
TOP VIEW
1.0F
12
11
VCC
+5V TO +10V
VOLTAGE DOUBLER
C1+
1.0F
14
C115
C2+
1.0F
16 C2-
1.0F
V+
+10V TO -10V
VOLTAGE INVERTER
V-
13
17
1.0F
+5V
400k
7 T1IN
T1
+
T3OUT 1
28 T4OUT
T1OUT 2
27 R3IN
T2OUT 3
25 SHDN (SHDN)
R2OUT 5
T2IN 6
+5V
400k
6 T2IN
26 R3OUT
R2IN 4
24 EN (EN)
MAX223
MAX241
T1IN 7
GND 10
19 R5OUT*
VCC 11
18 R5IN*
C1+ 12
17 V-
V+ 13
16 C2-
C1- 14
15 C2+
Wide SO/
SSOP
RS-232
OUTPUTS
T3
T3OUT 1
+5V
400k
21 T4IN
20 T3IN
T2OUT 3
400k
20 T3IN
23 R4IN*
R1IN 9
T2
+5V
TTL/CMOS
INPUTS
22 R4OUT*
R1OUT 8
T1OUT 2
21 T4IN
8 R1OUT
T4
R1
T4OUT 28
R1IN 9
5k
5 R2OUT
R2
R2IN 4
5k
LOGIC
OUTPUTS
26 R3OUT
R3
R3IN 27
5k
22 R4OUT
R4
RS-232
INPUTS
R4IN 23
5k
19 R5OUT
R5
*R4 AND R5 IN MAX223 REMAIN ACTIVE IN SHUTDOWN.

NOTE: PIN LABELS IN ( ) ARE FOR MAX241.
24 EN (EN)
GND
R5IN 18
5k
SHDN 25
(SHDN)
10
Figure 8. MAX223/MAX241 Pin Configuration and Typical Operating Circuit
MAX220MAX249
+5V INPUT
1.0F
TOP VIEW
1.0F
T3OUT
20 T4OUT
T1OUT 2
19 T5IN
T2OUT 3
18 N.C.
T2IN 4
T1IN 5
1.0F
11
+10V TO -10V
C2+
12
C2- VOLTAGE INVERTER
15 T4IN
VCC 7
14 T3IN
C1+ 8
13 V-
V+ 9
12 C2-
C1- 10
11 C2+
13
V-
1.0F
400k
5 T1IN
T1OUT 2
T1
+5V
16 T5OUT
GND 6
1.0F
9
+5V
17 SHDN
MAX230
7
VCC
V+
+5V TO +10V
VOLTAGE DOUBLER
8 C1+
10 C1-
400k
4 T2IN
T2OUT 3
T2
+5V
400k
TTL/CMOS
INPUTS
14 T3IN
T3OUT 1
T3
+5V
RS-232
OUTPUTS
400k
15 T4IN
+5V
T4OUT 20
T4
400k
DIP/SO
19 T5IN
T5OUT 16
T5
N.C. x 18
17
GND
SHDN
+5V INPUT
TOP VIEW
+7.5V TO +12V
1.0F
13 (15)
1
2
1.0F
C+ 1
CV-
2
3
T2OUT 4
14 V+
C+ 1
13 VCC
C- 2
R2IN 5
11 T1OUT
10 R1IN
R2OUT 6
R1OUT
T2IN 7
T1IN
T2OUT 4
14 GND
13 T1OUT
11 R1OUT
T2IN 7
10 T1IN
N.C. 8
N.C.
DIP
SO
V-
14
(16)
3
C2
1.0F
T1IN
T1OUT 11
T1
(13)
+5V
TTL/CMOS
INPUTS
RS-232
OUTPUTS
400k
12 R1IN
R2IN 5
R2OUT 6
V+
400k
(10)
15 VCC
MAX231
C1-
VCC
+12V TO -12V
VOLTAGE CONVERTER
+5V
16 V+
V- 3
12 GND
MAX231
C1+
(11)
T2IN
R1OUT
T2OUT 4
T2
R1IN 10
R1
TTL/CMOS
OUTPUTS
5k
6 R2OUT
(12)
RS-232
INPUTS
R2IN 5
R2
5k
GND
PIN NUMBERS IN ( ) ARE FOR SO PACKAGE.
12 (14)
Figure 10. MAX231 Pin Configurations and Typical Operating Circuit
MAX220MAX249
+5V INPUT
1.0F
TOP VIEW
7
VCC
+5V
400k
T2IN
T1IN 2
19 R2IN
R1OUT 3
GND 6
RS-232
OUTPUTS
400k
1
T2IN
R1OUT
T2OUT 18
R1IN 4
16 C215 C2+
VCC 7
(V+) C1+
TTL/CMOS
INPUTS
17 V-
MAX233
MAX233A
T1OUT 5
T1IN
+5V
18 T2OUT
R1IN 4
T1OUT 5
20 R2OUT
14 V+ (C1-)
5k
TTL/CMOS
OUTPUTS
20 R2OUT
13 C1- (C1+)
GND 9
12 V- (C2+)
(V-) CS- 10
11 C2+ (C2-)
DIP/SO
8 (13)
DO NOT MAKE
CONNECTIONS TO 13 (14)
THESE PINS
12 (10)
INTERNAL -10V
17
POWER SUPPLY
INTERNAL +10V
POWER SUPPLY
RS-232
INPUTS
R2IN 19
5k C2+ 11 (12)
C1+
C1-
C2+
V-
C2-
V14 (8) V+
CSGND
15
16
10 (11)
GND
PIN NAMES IN ( ) ARE FOR SO PACKAGE.
Figure 11. MAX233/MAX233A Pin Configuration and Typical Operating Circuit

+5V INPUT
1.0F
TOP VIEW
7
1.0F
9
10
T1OUT 1
1.0F
16 T3OUT
T2OUT 2
C1C2+
11 C2-
12 V-
VCC 6
11 C2-
C1+ 7
10 C2+
9
V+ 8
4 T1IN
13 T3IN
GND 5
C1-
+10V TO -10V
VOLTAGE INVERTER
1.0F
8
V+
V-
12
1.0F
400k
14 T4IN
MAX234
6
VCC
+5V TO +10V
VOLTAGE DOUBLER
+5V
15 T4OUT
T2IN 3
T1IN 4
C1+
T1
T1OUT
T2OUT
+5V
400k
3 T2IN
T2
+5V
TTL/CMOS
INPUTS
RS-232
OUTPUTS
400k
13 T3IN
T3
T3OUT
16
T4OUT
15
+5V
DIP/SO
400k
14 T4IN
T4
GND
5
MAX220MAX249
+5V INPUT
TOP VIEW
1.0F
12
+5V
VCC
400k
8 T1IN
T1
T1OUT 3
T2
T2OUT 4
+5V
400k
7 T2IN
+5V
400k
T4OUT 1
TTL/CMOS
INPUTS
23 R3OUT
T1OUT 3
22 T5IN
T2OUT 4
21 SHDN
MAX235
T3OUT 2
T3
RS-232
OUTPUTS
+5V
24 R3IN
T3OUT 2
R2IN 5
15 T3IN
400k
16 T4IN
+5V
20 EN
T4OUT 1
T4
22 T5IN
400k
T5OUT 19
T5
19 T5OUT
R2OUT 6
T2IN 7
18 R4IN
T1IN 8
17 R4OUT
R1OUT 9
16 T4IN
R1IN 10
15 T3IN
GND 11
14 R5OUT
VCC 12
13 R5IN
DIP
9 R1OUT
R1IN 10
T1
5k
6 R2OUT
R2IN 5
R2
5k
TTL/CMOS
OUTPUTS
23 R3OUT
R3IN 24
R3
RS-232
INPUTS
5k
17 R4OUT
R4IN 18
R4
5k
14 R5OUT
R5IN 13
R5
5k
20 EN
SHDN
21
GND
11
MAX220MAX249
TOP VIEW
+5V INPUT
1.0F
9
10
1.0F
12
13
1.0F
1.0F
VCC
+5V TO +10V
VOLTAGE DOUBLER
C1+
C1-
V+
C2+
V-
+10V TO -10V
VOLTAGE INVERTER
14 C2-
11
15
1.0F
+5V
400k
7 T1IN
T3OUT 1
24 T4OUT
T1OUT 2
23 R2IN
T2OUT 3
22 R2OUT
21 SHDN
R1IN 4
R1OUT 5
MAX236
+5V
400k
6 T2IN
TTL/CMOS
INPUTS
19 T4IN
T1IN 7
18 T3IN
GND 8
17 R3OUT
16 R3IN
C1+ 10
15 V-
V+ 11
14 C2-
C1- 12
13 C2+
RS-232
OUTPUTS
+5V
400k
18 T3IN
T3OUT 1
T3
+5V
400k
19 T4IN
VCC 9
T2OUT 3
T2
20 EN
T2IN 6
T1OUT 2
T1
5 R1OUT
T4OUT 24
T4
R1IN 4
R1
5k
DIP/SO
TTL/CMOS
OUTPUTS
22 R2OUT
R2IN 23
R2
RS-232
INPUTS
5k
17 R3OUT
R3IN 16
R3
5k
20 EN
SHDN
21
GND
8
MAX220MAX249
TOP VIEW
+5V INPUT
1.0F
10
1.0F
12
13
1.0F
14
1.0F
9
VCC
+5V TO +10V
VOLTAGE DOUBLER
C1+
C1C2+
V+
V-
+10V TO -10V
VOLTAGE INVERTER
C2-
11
15
1.0F
+5V
T3OUT 1
400k
24 T4OUT
T1OUT 2
23 R2IN
T2OUT 3
22 R2OUT
R1IN 4
R1OUT 5
7 T1IN
T2IN 6
+5V
20 T5OUT
19 T4IN
T1IN 7
18 T3IN
GND 8
17 R3OUT
VCC 9
16 R3IN
C1+ 10
15 V-
V+ 11
14 C2-
C1- 12
13 C2+
T1OUT
T2OUT
T3OUT
T4OUT
24
T5OUT
20
400k
6 T2IN
21 T5IN
MAX237
T1
+5V
T2
400k
TTL/CMOS
INPUTS
18 T3IN
+5V
T3
RS-232
OUTPUTS
400k
19 T4IN
+5V
T4
400k
21 T5IN
DIP/SO
5 R1OUT
T5
R1
R1IN
5k
TTL/CMOS
OUTPUTS
22 R2OUT
R2
R2IN
23
RS-232
INPUTS
5k
17 R3OUT
R3
R3IN
16
5k
GND
8
MAX220MAX249
TOP VIEW
+5V INPUT
1.0F
1.0F
9
10
1.0F
12
13
1.0F
14
VCC
+5V TO +10V
VOLTAGE DOUBLER
C1+
C1-
V+
C2+
V-
+10V TO -10V
VOLTAGE INVERTER
C2-
11
15
1.0F
+5V
400k
T2OUT 1
5 T1IN
24 T3OUT
T1
T1OUT
T2OUT
+5V
23 R3IN
T1OUT 2
400k
22 R3OUT
R2IN 3
T1IN 5
18 T2IN
21 T4IN
R2OUT 4
MAX238
20 T4OUT
R1OUT 6
19 T3IN
R1IN 7
18 T2IN
GND 8
17 R4OUT
VCC 9
16 R4IN
C1+ 10
15 V-
V+ 11
14 C2-
C1- 12
13 C2+
T2
+5V
TTL/CMOS
INPUTS
RS-232
OUTPUTS
400k
19 T3IN
T3
T3OUT
24
T4OUT
20
+5V
400k
21 T4IN
6 R1OUT
T4
R1
R1IN
5k
DIP/SO
4 R2OUT
R2
TTL/CMOS
OUTPUTS
R2IN
3
RS-232
INPUTS
5k
22 R3OUT
R3
R3IN
23
5k
17 R4OUT
R4
R4IN
16
5k
GND
8
MAX220MAX249
TOP VIEW
+7.5V TO +13.2V
INPUT
+5V INPUT
1.0F
4
6
1.0F
VCC
C1+
V+
V-
+10V TO -10V
VOLTAGE INVERTER
C1-
8
1.0F
+5V
400k
24 T1IN
R1OUT 1
T1
T1OUT
19
T2OUT
20
T3OUT
13
+5V
24 T1IN
400k
R1IN 2
23 T2IN
GND 3
22 R2OUT
23 T2IN
MAX239
T2
+5V
21 R2IN
VCC 4
V+ 5
TTL/CMOS
INPUTS
RS-232
OUTPUTS
400k
20 T2OUT
16 T3IN
C+ 6
19 T1OUT
C- 7
18 R3IN
V- 8
17 R3OUT
R5IN 9
16 T3IN
R5OUT 10
15 N.C.
R4OUT 11
14 EN
1 R1OUT
T3
R1
R1IN
5k
22 R2OUT
R2
R2IN 21
13 T3OUT
R4IN 12
5k
DIP/SO
TTL/CMOS
OUTPUTS
17 R3OUT
R3
R3IN 18
RS-232
INPUTS
5k
11 R4OUT
R4
R4IN 12
5k
10 R5OUT
R5
R5IN 9
5k
15
N.C.
14 EN
GND
3
MAX220MAX249
+5V INPUT
1.0F
TOP VIEW
25
19
VCC
+5V TO +10V
VOLTAGE DOUBLER
C1+
1.0F
27
C128
C2+
1.0F
29 C2-
1.0F
V+
+5V TO -10V
VOLTAGE INVERTER
V-
26
30
1.0F
+5V
400k
15 T1IN
+5V
T1
N.C.
R2IN
N.C.
T2OUT
T1OUT
T3OUT
T4OUT
R3IN
R3OUT
T5IN
N.C.
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
TTL/CMOS
INPUTS
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
MAX240
44
43
42
41
40
39
38
37
36
35
34
N.C.
SHDN
EN
T5OUT
R4IN
R4OUT
T4IN
T3IN
R5OUT
R5IN
N.C.
T3
2 T5IN
16 R1OUT
N.C.
N.C.
C1+
V+
C1C2+
C2
VN.C.
N.C.
N.C.
T3OUT
T4OUT
T5OUT
41
R1IN
17
RS-232
OUTPUTS
400k
38 T4IN
+5V
T2OUT
400k
T4
400k
T5
R1
5k
13 R2OUT
R2
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
N.C.
R2OUT
T2IN
T1IN
R1OUT
R1IN
GND
VCC
N.C.
N.C.
N.C.
T2
37 T3IN
+5V
400k
14 T2IN
+5V
T1OUT
R2IN 10
5k
TTL/CMOS
OUTPUTS
3 R3OUT
R3
R3IN 4
5k
RS-232
INPUTS
Plastic FP
39 R4OUT
R4
R4IN 40
5k
36 R5OUT
R5
R5IN 35
5k
42 EN
GND
SHDN
43
18
MAX220MAX249
+5V INPUT
TOP VIEW
0.1F
C1+ 1
16 VCC
3 C14
C2+
0.1F
5 C2-
MAX243
V- 6
11 T1IN
T2OUT 7
10 T2IN
9
R2IN 8
V+
+10V TO -10V
VOLTAGE INVERTER
V-
+10V
-10V
0.1F
400k
13 R1IN
T1OUT 14
11 T1IN
12 R1OUT
C2- 5
16
VCC
+5V TO +10V
VOLTAGE DOUBLER
+5V
14 T1OUT
C1- 3
C2+ 4
0.1F
15 GND
V+ 2
C1+
0.1F
+5V
TTL/CMOS
INPUTS
RS-232
OUTPUTS
400k
T2OUT 7
10 T2IN
R2OUT
DIP/SO
R1IN 13
12 R1OUT
TTL/CMOS
OUTPUTS
5k
9 R2OUT
RECEIVER INPUT
-3V
OPEN
+3V
R1 OUTPUT
HIGH
HIGH
LOW
R2 OUTPUT
HIGH
LOW
LOW
RS-232
INPUTS
R2IN 8
5k
GND
15
MAX220MAX249
+5V
TOP VIEW
1F
1F
20
VCC
+5V TO +10V VOLTAGE DOUBLER
1F
RB5IN
TB4OUT
TB3OUT
TB2OUT
TB1OUT
TA1OUT
TA2OUT
TA3OUT
TA4OUT
RA4IN
RA5IN
21
1F
6
44 43 42 41 40
C1+
23 C124
C2+
25 C2-
26
V- 1F
+10V TO -10V VOLTAGE INVERTER
2 TA1OUT
22
V+
+5V
+5V
TB1OUT 44
400k
RA3IN
39 RB4IN
RA2IN
38 RB3IN
RA1IN
37 RB2IN
RA1OUT
10
36 RB1IN
RA2OUT
11
35 RB1OUT
RA3OUT
12
RA4OUT
13
33 RB3OUT
RA5OUT
14
32 RB4OUT
TA1IN
15
31 RB5OUT
TA2IN
16
30 TB1IN
TA3IN
17
29 TB2IN
MAX244
TB3IN
TB4IN
V-
C2-
C2+
C1-
V+
GND
VCC
19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28
C1+
18
TA4IN
34 RB2OUT
PLCC
TB1IN 30
15 TA1IN
2 TA2OUT
+5V
+5V
16 TA2IN
3 TA3OUT
TB2IN 29
+5V
+5V
TB3OUT 42
400k
17 TA3IN
4 TA4OUT
TB3IN 28
+5V
+5V
TB4OUT 41
400k
18 TA4IN
TB4IN 27
9 RA1IN
RB1IN 36
5k
5k
10 RA1OUT
RB1OUT 35
8 RA2IN

10 RECEIVERS
5 A-SIDE RECEIVERS
5 B-SIDE RECEIVERS
8 TRANSMITTERS
4 A-SIDE TRANSMITTERS
4 B-SIDE TRANSMITTERS
NO CONTROL PINS
TB2OUT 43
400k
RB2IN 37
5k
5k
11 RA2OUT
RB2OUT 34
7 RA3IN
RB3IN 38
5k
5k
12 RA3OUT
RB3OUT 33
6 RA4IN
RB4IN 39
5k
5k
13 RA4OUT
RB4OUT 32
5 RA5IN
RB5IN 40
5k
5k
14 RA5OUT
RB5OUT 31
GND
19

MAX220MAX249
+5V
TOP VIEW
1F
ENR
40
VCC
40
VCC
TA1IN
39
ENT
TA2IN
38
TB1IN
TA3IN
37
TB2IN
TA4IN
36
TB3IN
RA5OUT
35
TB4IN
RA4OUT
34
RB5OUT
MAX245
RA3OUT
33
RB4OUT
RA2OUT
32
RB3OUT
RA1OUT
10
31
RB2OUT
RA1IN
11
30
RB1OUT
RA2IN
12
29
RB1IN
RA3IN
13
28
RB2IN
RA4IN
14
27
RB3IN
RA5IN
15
26
RB4IN
TA1OUT
16
25
RB5IN
TA2OUT
17
24
TB1OUT
TA3OUT
18
23
TB2OUT
TA4OUT
GND
19
22
TB3OUT
20
21
TB4OUT
16 TA1OUT
+5V
+5V
TB1IN 38
2 TA1IN
17 TA2OUT
+5V
+5V
3 TA2IN
18 TA3OUT
TB2IN 37
+5V
+5V
TB3OUT 22
400k
4 TA3IN
19 TA4OUT
TB3IN 36
+5V
+5V
TB4OUT 21
400k
5 TA4IN
TB4IN 35
1 ENR
ENT 39
11 RA1IN
RB1IN 29
5k
5k
10 RA1OUT
RB1OUT 30
12 RA2IN
RB2IN 28
5k
5k
RB2OUT 31
13 RA3IN
RB3IN 27
5k
5k

10 RECEIVERS
5 A-SIDE RECEIVERS (RA5 ALWAYS ACTIVE)
5 B-SIDE RECEIVERS (RB5 ALWAYS ACTIVE)
8 TRANSMITTTERS
2 CONTROL PINS
1 RECEIVER ENABLE (ENR)
1 TRANSMITTER ENABLE (ENT)
TB2OUT 23
400k
9 RA2OUT
DIP
TB1OUT 24
400k
8 RA3OUT
RB3OUT 32
14 RA4IN
RB4IN 26
5k
5k
7 RA4OUT
RB4OUT 33
15 RA5IN
RB5IN 25
5k
5k
6 RA5OUT
RB5OUT 34
GND
20
MAX220MAX249
+5V
TOP VIEW
1F
ENA
TA1IN
40
VCC
39
ENB
TA2IN
38
TB1IN
TA3IN
37
TB2IN
TA4IN
36
TB3IN
RA5OUT
35
TB4IN
RA4OUT
34
RB5OUT
RA3OUT
33
RB4OUT
RA2OUT
32
RB3OUT
RA1OUT
10
31
RB2OUT
RA1IN
11
30
RB1OUT
MAX246
RA2IN
12
29
RB1IN
RA3IN
13
28
RB2IN
RA4IN
14
27
RB3IN
RA5IN
15
26
RB4IN
TA1OUT
16
25
RB5IN
TA2OUT
17
24
TB1OUT
TA3OUT
18
23
TB2OUT
TA4OUT
19
22
TB3OUT
GND
20
21
TB4OUT
40
VCC
+5V
+5V
TB1OUT 24
16 TA1OUT
400k
TB1IN 38
2 TA1IN
+5V
+5V
17 TA2OUT
TB2OUT 23
400k
3 TA2IN
TB2IN 37
+5V
+5V
TB3OUT 22
18 TA3OUT
400k
TB3IN 36
4 TA3IN
+5V
+5V
19 TA4OUT
TB4OUT 21
400k
5 TA4IN
TB4IN 35
1 ENA
ENB 39
RB1IN 29
11 RA1IN
5k
5k
RB1OUT 30
10 RA1OUT
DIP
12 RA2IN
RB2IN 28
5k
5k
9 RA2OUT
RB2OUT 31
RB3IN 27
13 RA3IN

10 RECEIVERS
5 A-SIDE RECEIVERS (RA5 ALWAYS ACTIVE)
8 TRANSMITTERS
2 CONTROL PINS
ENABLE A-SIDE (ENA)
ENABLE B-SIDE (ENB)
5k
5k
8 RA3OUT
RB3OUT 32
RB4IN 26
14 RA4IN
5k
5k
RB4OUT 33
7 RA4OUT
RB5IN 25
15 RA5IN
5k
5k
6 RA5OUT
RB5OUT 34
GND
20
MAX220MAX249
+5V
TOP VIEW
1F
40
VCC
39
ENTB
TA2IN
38
TB1IN
TA3IN
37
TB2IN
ENTA
TA1IN
40
VCC
+5V
+5V
1 ENTA
TB1OUT 24
400k
2 TA1IN
TB1IN 38
+5V
+5V
TB2OUT 23
17 TA2OUT
TA4IN
36
TB3IN
RB5OUT
35
TB4IN
RA4OUT
34
RB4OUT
RA3OUT
33
RB3OUT
RA2OUT
32
RB2OUT
RA1OUT
10
31
RB1OUT
ENRA
11
30
ENRB
MAX247
16 TA1OUT
RA1IN
12
29
RB1IN
RA2IN
13
28
RB2IN
RA3IN
14
27
RB3IN
RA4IN
15
26
RB4IN
TA1OUT
16
25
RB5IN
TA2OUT
17
24
TB1OUT
TA3OUT
18
23
TB2OUT
TA4OUT
19
22
TB3OUT
GND
20
21
TB4OUT
ENTB 39
400k
TB2IN 37
3 TA2IN
+5V
+5V
18 TA3OUT
TB3OUT 22
400k
4 TA3IN
TB3IN 36
+5V
+5V
TB4OUT 21
19 TA4OUT
400k
5 TA4IN
TB4IN 35
6 RB5OUT
RB5IN 25
5k
12 RA1IN
RB1IN 29
5k
5k
10 RA1OUT
RB1OUT 31
13 RA2IN
RB2IN 28
DIP
5k
5k

9 RECEIVERS
4 A-SIDE RECEIVERS
8 TRANSMITTERS
4 CONTROL PINS
ENABLE RECEIVER A-SIDE (ENRA)
ENABLE RECEIVER B-SIDE (ENRB)
ENABLE RECEIVER A-SIDE (ENTA)
ENABLE RECEIVER B-SIDE (ENTB)
9 RA2OUT
RB2OUT 32
14 RA3IN
RB3IN 27
5k
5k
8 RA3OUT
RB3OUT 33
15 RA4IN
RB4IN 26
5k
5k
7 RA4OUT
RB4OUT 34
11 ENRA
ENRB 30
GND
20
MAX220MAX249
TOP VIEW
+5V
1F
1F
20
TA3OUT
TA2OUT
TA1OUT
TB1OUT
RB4IN
TA4OUT
TA4OUT
TB3OUT
RA4IN
TB2OUT
RA3IN
21
1F
44 43 42 41 40
1F
C1+
23 C124
C2+
25 C2-
VCC
V-
39 RB3IN
RA1IN
38 RB2IN
ENRA
37 RB1IN
RA1OUT
10
36 ENRB
RA2OUT
11
35 RB1OUT
RA3OUT
12
RA4OUT
13
33 RB3OUT
TA1IN
14
32 RB4OUT
MAX248
34 RB2OUT
TA2IN
15
31 TB1IN
TA3IN
16
30 TB2IN
29 TB3IN
TB4IN
ENTB
V-
C2-
C2+
C1-
V+
GND
C1+
19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28
VCC
18
ENTA
17
PLCC
TB1OUT 44
400k
14 TA1IN
TB1IN 31
+5V
+5V
TB2OUT 43
2 TA2OUT
400k
TB2IN 30
15 TA2IN
+5V
+5V
3 TA3OUT
TB3OUT 42
400k
TB3IN 29
16 TA3IN
+5V
+5V
TB4OUT 41
4 TA4OUT
400k
17 TA4IN
TB4IN 28
8 RA1IN
RB1IN 37
5k
5k

8 RECEIVERS
4 A-SIDE RECEIVERS
4 B-SIDE RECEIVERS
8 TRANSMITTERS
4 CONTROL PINS
1F
+5V
1 TA1OUT
7
26
ENTB 27
+5V
RA2IN
22
18 ENTA
TA4IN
V+
10 RA1OUT
RB1OUT 35
7 RA2IN
RB2IN 38
5k
5k
11 RA2OUT
RB2OUT 34
6 RA3IN
RB3IN 39
5k
5k
12 RA3OUT
RB3OUT 33
5 RA4IN
RB4IN 40
5k
5k
13 RA4OUT
RB4OUT 32
9 ENRA
ENRB 36
GND
19
MAX220MAX249
+5V
TOP VIEW
1F
1F
20
TA3OUT
TA2OUT
TA1OUT
TB1OUT
RB4IN
1F
44 43 42 41 40
1F
RB5IN
RA5IN
TB3OUT
RA4IN
TB2OUT
RA3IN
21
C1+
23 C124
C2+
25 C2-
VCC
V-
RA1IN
38 RB2IN
ENRA
37 RB1IN
RA1OUT
10
36 ENRB
RA2OUT
11
35 RB1OUT
RA3OUT
12
RA4OUT
13
33 RB3OUT
RA5OUT
14
32 RB4OUT
MAX249
34 RB2OUT
TA1IN
15
31 RB5OUT
TA2IN
16
30 TB1IN
29 TB2IN
TB3IN
ENTB
V-
C2-
C2+
C1-
V+
GND
C1+
19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28
VCC
18
ENTA
17
PLCC
TB1OUT 44
400k
15 TA1IN
TB1IN 30
+5V
+5V
2 TA2OUT
TB2OUT 43
400k
16 TA2IN
TB2IN 29
+5V
+5V
3 TA3OUT
TB3OUT 42
400k
17 TA3IN
TB3IN 28
8 RA1IN
RB1IN 37
5k
5k
10 RA1OUT
RB1OUT 35
7 RA2IN
RB2IN 38
5k
5k

10 RECEIVERS
5 A-SIDE RECEIVERS
5 B-SIDE RECEIVERS
6 TRANSMITTERS
4 CONTROL PINS
1F
+5V
1 TA1OUT
39 RB3IN
26
ENTB 27
+5V
22
18 ENTA
RA2IN
TA3IN
V+
11 RA2OUT
RB2OUT 34
6 RA3IN
RB3IN 39
5k
5k
12 RA3OUT
RB3OUT 33
5 RA4IN
RB4IN 40
5k
5k
13 RA4OUT
RB4OUT 32
4 RA5IN
RB5IN 41
5k
5k
14 RA5OUT
RB5OUT 31
9 ENRA
ENRB 36
GND
19

MAX220MAX249
Ordering Information (continued)

PART
TEMP R ANGE PIN-PACKAGE
MAX220CPE+
0C to +70C 16 Plastic DIP
MAX231EW E+ -40C to +85C 16 W ide SO
MAX220CSE+
0C to +70C 16 Narrow SO
MAX231EJD
-40C to +85C 14 CERDIP
MAX220CW E+
0C to +70C 16 W ide SO
MAX231MJD
55C to +125C 14 CERDIP
MAX220C/D
0C to +70C Dice*
MAX232CPE+
MAX220EPE+ -40C to +85C 16 Plastic DIP
MAX232CSE+
MAX220ESE+ -40C to +85C 16 Narrow SO
MAX232CW E+
MAX232C/D
0C to +70C Dice*
MAX220EJE
MAX220MJE
PART
MAX222CPN+
MAX222CW N+
MAX232EJE
MAX222C/D
0C to +70C Dice*
MAX232MJE
MAX222EPN+ -40C to +85C 18 Plastic DIP
MAX232MLP+ 55C to +125C 20 LCC
MAX222EW N+ -40C to +85C 18 W ide SO
MAX232ACPE+ 0C to +70C 16 Plastic DIP
MAX222EJN
MAX232ACSE+ 0C to +70C 16 Narrow SO
MAX222MJN
MAX232ACW E+ 0C to +70C 16 W ide SO
MAX223CAI+
0C to +70C 28 SSOP
MAX232AC/D
MAX223CW I+
MAX232AEPE+ -40C to +85C 16 Plastic DIP
MAX223C/D
0C to +70C Dice*
MAX232AESE+ -40C to +85C 16 Narrow SO
0C to +70C Dice*
MAX223EAI+
-40C to +85C 28 SSOP
MAX232AEW E+-40C to +85C 16 W ide SO
MAX223EW I+
-40C to +85C 28 W ide SO
MAX232AEJE
MAX225CW I+
MAX225EW I+
MAX232AMJE 55C to +125C 16 CERDIP

MAX232AMLP+ 55C to +125C 20 LCC
MAX230CPP+
0C to +70C 20 Plastic DIP1
MAX233CPP+
MAX230CW P+
MAX233EPP+ -40C to +85C 20 Plastic DIP
MAX230C/D
0C to +70C Dice*
MAX233ACPP+ 0C to +70C 20 Plastic DIP
MAX230EPP+ -40C to +85C 20 Plastic DIP
MAX233ACW P+ 0C to +70C 20 W ide SO
MAX230EW P+ -40C to +85C 20 W ide SO
MAX233AEPP+ -40C to +85C 20 Plastic DIP
MAX230EJP
MAX233AEW P+-40C to +85C 20 W ide SO
MAX230MJP
MAX234CPE+
MAX231CPD+
MAX234CW E+
MAX231CW E+
MAX234C/D
0C to +70C Dice*
MAX231CJD
MAX231C/D
0C to +70C Dice*
MAX231EPD+ -40C to +85C 14 Plastic DIP


+Denotes a lead(Pb)-free/RoHS-compliant package.
*Contact factory for dice specifications.
MAX220MAX249

PART
PART
MAX240CMH+
0C to +70C 44 Plastic FP
MAX234EJE
MAX240C/D
0C to +70C Dice*
MAX234MJE
MAX241CAI+
0C to +70C 28 SSOP
MAX241CW I+
MAX235EPG+ -40C to +85C 24 W ide Plastic DIP
MAX241C/D
0C to +70C Dice*
MAX235EDG
-40C to +85C 24 Ceramic SB
MAX241EAI+
-40C to +85C 28 SSOP
MAX235MDG
55C to +125C 24 Ceramic SB
MAX241EW I+
MAX235CPG+
MAX236CNG+
0C to +70C 24 W ide Plastic DIP
0C to +70C 24 Narrow Plastic DIP
MAX242CAP+
0C to +70C 20 SSOP
MAX236CW G+ 0C to +70C 24 W ide SO
MAX242CPN+
MAX236C/D
MAX242CW N+
MAX236ENG+ -40C to +85C 24 Narrow Plastic DIP
MAX242C/D
0C to +70C Dice*
MAX236EW G+ -40C to +85C 24 W ide SO
MAX242EPN+ -40C to +85C 18 Plastic DIP
MAX236ERG
-40C to +85C 24 Narrow CERDIP
MAX242EW N+ -40C to +85C 18 W ide SO
MAX236MRG
55C to +125C 24 Narrow CERDIP
MAX242EJN
MAX237CNG+
MAX242MJN
0C to +70C Dice*
MAX243CPE+
MAX237C/D
MAX243CSE+
MAX243CW E+
MAX243C/D
0C to +70C Dice*
MAX237ERG
MAX237MRG
MAX238CNG+
0C to +70C Dice*
MAX243EJE
MAX238C/D
MAX243MJE
0C to +70C Dice*
MAX244CQH+
0C to +70C 44 PLCC
MAX244C/D
0C to +70C Dice*
MAX238ERG
MAX244EQH+ -40C to +85C 44 PLCC
MAX238MRG
MAX245CPL+
MAX239CNG+
MAX245C/D
0C to +70C Dice*
MAX245EPL+
-40C to +85C 40 Plastic DIP
MAX239C/D
MAX246CPL+
MAX246C/D
0C to +70C Dice*
0C to +70C Dice*

MAX239ERG
MAX239MRG
MAX246EPL+

MAX220MAX249

PART
MAX247CPL+
MAX247C/D
0C to +70C Dice*
MAX247EPL+
MAX248CQH+
0C to +70C 44 PLCC
MAX248C/D
0C to +70C Dice*

MAX249CQH+
0C to +70C 44 PLCC

Selection Table
Part
Number
MAX220
MAX222
MAX223
MAX225
MAX230
MAX231
MAX232
MAX232A
MAX233
MAX233A
MAX234
MAX235
MAX236
MAX237
MAX238
MAX239
MAX240
MAX241
MAX242
MAX243
MAX244
MAX245
MAX246
MAX247
MAX248
MAX249
Power
Supply
(V)
+5
+5
+5
+5
+5
+5 and
+7.5 to
+5
+5
+5
+5
+5
+5
+5
+5
+5
+5 and
+7.5 to
+5
+5
+5
+5
+5
+5
+5
+5
+5
+5
No. of
RS-232
Drivers
/Rx
No. of
Ext.
Caps
Nominal
Cap. Value
(+F)
SHDN
&
ThreeState
Rx
Active
in
SHDN
Data
Rate
(kbps)
2/2
2/2
4/5
5/5
5/0
2/2
4
4
4
0
4
2
0.047, 0.33
0.1
1.0, 0.1
1.0, 0.1
1.0, 0.1
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
No
No
120
200
120
120
120
120
2/2
2/2
2/2
2/2
4/0
5/5
4/3
5/3
4/4
3/5
4
4
0
0
4
0
4
4
4
2
1.0, 0.1
0.1
1.0, 0.1
1.0, 0.1
1.0, 0.1
1.0, 0.1
1.0, 0.1
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
120 (64)
200
120
200
120
120
120
120
120
120
5/5
4/5
2/2
2/2
8/10
8/10
8/10
8/9
8/8
6/10
4
4
4
4
4
0
0
0
4
4
1.0
1.0, 0.1
0.1
0.1
1.0
1.0
1.0
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
120
120
200
200
120
120
120
120
120
120
Features
Ultra-low-power, industry-standard pinout

Low-power shutdown
MAX241 and receivers active in shutdown
Available in SO
5 drivers with shutdown
Standard +5/+12V or battery supplies;
same functions as MAX232
Industry standard
Higher slew rate, small caps
No external caps
No external caps, high slew rate
Replaces 1488
No external caps
Shutdown, three state
Complements IBM PC serial port
Replaces 1488 and 1489
Standard +5/+12V or battery supplies;
single-package solution for IBM PC serial
DIP or flatpack package
Complete IBM PC serial port
Separate shutdown and enable
Open-line detection simplifies cabling
High slew rate
High slew rate, int. caps, two shutdown
High slew rate, int. caps, three shutdown
High slew rate, int. caps, nine operating
High slew rate, selective half-chip enables
Available in quad flatpack package
MAX220MAX249
Package Information
For the latest package outline information and land patterns (footprints), go to www.maximintegrated.com/packages. Note that a +, #, or
- in the package code indicates RoHS status only. Package drawings may show a different suffix character, but the drawing pertains to the
package regardless of RoHS status.
PACKAGE
TYPE
PACKAGE
CODE
14 PDIP
16 PDIP
OUTLINE
NO.
LAND
PATTERN NO.
PACKAGE
TYPE
PACKAGE
CODE
P14+3
16 SO(W)
W16+1
P16+1
16 SO(W)
W16+2
16 PDIP
P16+2
16 SO(W)
W16+3
16 PDIP
P16+3
18 SO(W)
W18+1
18 PDIP
P18+5
20 SO(W)
W20+3
20 PDIP
P20+3
20 SO(W)
W20M+1
20 PDIP
P20M+1
24 SO(W)
W24+2
24 PDIP
N24+3
28 SO(W)
W28+1
24 PDIP
P24M+1
28 PDIP
P28+2
40 PDIP
P40+1
20 LCC
L20+3
40 PDIP
P40M+2
20 SSOP
A20+1
14 CERDIP
J14-3
24 SSOP
A24+2
16 CERDIP
J16-3
28 SSOP
A28+1
18 CERDIP
J18-2
16 TSSOP
U16+1
20 CERDIP
J20-2
16 FPCK
F16-3
21-0013
24 CERDIP
R24-4
44 MQFP
M44+5
21-0826
90-0169
16 SO(N)
S16+3
44 PLCC
Q44+1
16 SO(N)
S16+5
44 PLCC
Q44+2
21-0049
90-0236
21-0043
21-0044
21-0045
21-0041
90-0097
28 SO(W)
W28+2
28 SO(W)
W28M+1
OUTLINE
NO.
LAND
PATTERN NO.
90-0107
90-0181
21-0042
90-0108
90-0182
90-0109
21-0658
90-0177
90-0094
21-0056
90-0110
90-0095
90-0117
MAX220MAX249
Revision History
REVISION
NUMBER
REVISION
DATE
PAGES
CHANGED
15
1/06
Added part information to the lead temperature in the Absolute Maximum Ratings
sections
16
7/10
Changed multiple packages to lead-free versions; updated/added notes 3, 4, 5, 7, and

8 to the Electrical Characteristics table; removed incorrect subscripting from all pin
names in the Electrical Characteristics table and Pin Configurations
17
1/15
Updated General Description and Benefits and Features sections
DESCRIPTION
2, 5, 8
1, 29, 1736
1
For pricing, delivery, and ordering information, please contact Maxim Direct at 1-888-629-4642, or visit Maxim Integrateds website at www.maximintegrated.com.
Maxim Integrated cannot assume responsibility for use of any circuitry other than circuitry entirely embodied in a Maxim Integrated product. No circuit patent
licenses are implied. Maxim Integrated reserves the right to change the circuitry and specifications without notice at any time. The parametric values (min and
max limits) shown in the Electrical Characteristics table are guaranteed. Other parametric values quoted in this data sheet are provided for guidance.
Maxim Integrated and the Maxim Integrated logo are trademarks of Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.
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Benefits and Features

The MAX220MAX249 family of line drivers/receivers is

Saves Board Space

Integrated Charge Pump Circuitry

Integrated Capacitors (MAX223, MAX233, MAX235,

MAX220/MAX232/MAX232A Pin Configuration and Typical Operating Circuit

19-4323; Rev 17; 1/15

Absolute Maximum RatingsMAX220/222/232A/233A/242/243

(Voltages referenced to GND.)

All transmitter outputs loaded with 3k to GND

Input Logic-Low Voltage

VSHDN = 0V, MAX222/MAX242, shutdown,

VCC = +5.5V, VSHDN = 0V, VOUT = 15V,

Output Leakage Current

All except MAX220, normal operation

Transmitter Output Resistance

VCC = V+ = V- = 0V, VOUT = 2V

Output Short-Circuit Current

RS-232 Input Voltage Operating Range

RS-232 Input Threshold Low

RS-232 Input Threshold High

All except MAX243 R2IN

MAX243 R2IN (Note 4)

All except MAX243 R2IN

MAX243 R2IN (Note 4)

Electrical CharacteristicsMAX220/222/232A/233A/242/243 (continued)

RS-232 Input Hysteresis

RS-232 Input Resistance

Sourcing VOUT = V GND

VSHDN = VCC or VEN = VCC (VSHDN = 0V for

EN Input Threshold High

Supply Voltage Range

Shutdown Supply Current

SHDN Input Leakage Current

SHDN Threshold Low

SHDN Threshold High

Transition Slew Rate

Transmitter Propagation Delay TLL to

Sinking V OUT = VCC

EN Input Threshold Low

Electrical CharacteristicsMAX220/222/232A/233A/242/243 (continued)

Receiver Propagation Delay RS-232 to

Receiver-Output Enable Time

Receiver-Output Disable Time

Transmitter-Output Enable Time

Transmitter-Output Disable Time

Transmitter + to - Propagation Delay

Receiver + to - Propagation Delay

Typical Operating Characteristics

V+, V- VOLTAGE (V)

OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)

OUTPUT LOAD CURRENT

AVAILABLE OUTPUT CURRENT

OUTPUT VOLTAGE vs. LOAD CURRENT

LOAD CURRENT (mA)

DATA RATE (kb/s)

Absolute Maximum RatingsMAX223/MAX230MAX241

28-Pin Wide SO (derate 12.50mW/C above +70C) .............1W