General Description
The MAX212 RS-232 transceiver is intended for 3V-powered EIA/TIA-232E and V.28/V.24 communication interfaces where 3 drivers and 5 receivers are needed with minimum power consumption. The operating voltage range extends from 3.6V down to 3.0V while still maintaining true RS-232 and EIA/TIA-562 voltage levels.

Features
SUPERIOR TO BIPOLAR:
♦ Operates from Single +3.0V to +3.6V Supply
♦ 24-Pin SSOP or Wide SO Packages
♦ Meets All EIA/TIA-232E & EIA/TIA-562 Specifications
♦ 3mA Max Supply Current (Unloaded)
♦ 1µA Low-Power Shutdown Mode
♦ All Receivers Active During Low-Power Shutdown
♦ Mouse Compatible at 3.0V
♦ Low-Cost, Surface-Mount External Components
♦ 120kbps Guaranteed Data Rate—LapLink™ Compatible
♦ Three-State Receiver Outputs
♦ Evaluation Kit Available
♦ Flow-Through Pinout

Applications
    Computers
        Notebooks/Palmtops/Subnotebooks
    Printers
    Peripherals
    Instruments