MAX233 Driver/Receiver

The MAX220–MAX249 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. These parts are especially useful in battery-powered systems, since their low-power shutdown mode reduces power dissipation to less than 5μW. The MAX225, MAX233, MAX235, and MAX245/MAX246/MAX247 use no external components and are recommended for applications where printed circuit board space is critical.

Applications

• Portable Computers

• Low-Power Modems

• Interface Translation

• Battery-Powered RS-232 Systems

• Multidrop RS-232 Networks

• Next-Generation