MaxLinear
SP208E
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Data Sheet Low Power, High ESD +5V RS-232 Transceivers
General Description
Features
■ Meets all EIA-232 and ITU V.28 specifications ■ Single +5V supply operation ■ 3mA typical static supply current ■ 4 x 0.1μF external charge pump capacitors ■ 120kbps transmission rates ■ Standard SOIC and SSOP footprints ■ 1μA shutdown mode (SP211E & SP213E) ■ Two wake-up receivers (SP213E) ■ Tri-state / Rx enable (SP211E & SP213E) ■ Improved ESD specifications: ±15kV Human Body Model ±15kV IEC6100-4-2 Air Discharge ±8kV IEC6100-4-2 Contact Discharge
The SP208E-SP213E are enhanced transceivers intended for use in RS-232 and V.28 serial communication. These devices feature very low power consumption and single- supply operation making them ideal for space-constrained applications. MaxLinear on-board charge pump circuitry generates fully compliant RS-232 voltage levels using small and inexpensive 0.1µF charge pump capacitors. External +12V and -12V supplies are not required. The SP211E and SP213E feature a low-power shutdown mode, which reduces power supply drain to 1µA. SP213E includes two receivers that remain active during shutdown to monitor for signal activity.
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