
0.1µF
6.3V
0.1µF
6.3V
0.1µF
16V
0.1µF
6.3V
+5V TO +10V
VOLTAGE
DOUBLER
+10V TO –10V
VOLTAGE
INVERTER
0.1µF
16V
+5V INPUT
V
CC
V+
V–
C1+
C1–
C2+
C2–
ADM202
6
GND
15
4
5
3
1
2
T1
IN
RS-232
OUTPUTS
TTL/CMOS
INPUTS
*
T1
OUT
T2
IN
R1
OUT
R2
OUT
T2
OUT
R1
IN
R2
IN
R1
R2
T2
T1
TTL/CMOS
OUTPUTS
RS-232
INPUTS
**
13
10
7
11
8
14
9
12
16
*
INTERNAL 400kΩ PULL-UP RESISTOR ON EACH TTL/CMOS INPUT
**INTERNAL 5kΩ PULL-DOWN RESISTOR ON EACH RS-232 INPUT
+5V INPUT
V
CC
V+
V–
C1+
C1–
C2+
C2–
GND
ADM203
7
T1
IN
RS-232
OUTPUTS
TTL/CMOS
INPUTS
*
T1
OUT
T2
IN
R1
OUT
R2
OUT
T2
OUT
R1
IN
R2
IN
R1
R2
T2
T1
TTL/CMOS
OUTPUTS
RS-232
INPUTS
**
4
1
18
2
19
5
20
3
8
13
12
17
14
11
15
10
16
V–
C2–
C2+
9
6
GND
DO NOT MAKE
CONNECTIONS TO
THESE PINS
INTERNAL
–10V POWER
SUPPLY
INTERNAL
+10V POWER
SUPPLY
High Speed, +5 V, 0.1 mF
a
FEATURES
120 kB Transmission Rate
ADM202: Small (0.1 mF) Charge Pump Capacitors
ADM203: No External Capacitors Required
Single 5 V Power Supply
Meets EIA-232-E and V.28 Specifications
Two Drivers and Two Receivers
On-Board DC-DC Converters
69 V Output Swing with +5 V Supply
Low Power BiCMOS: 2.0 mA I
630 V Receiver Input Levels
APPLICATIONS
Computers
Peripherals
Modems
Printers
Instruments
CC
CMOS RS-232 Driver/Receivers
ADM202/ADM203
FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAMS
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The ADM202/ADM203 is a two-channel RS-232 line driver/
receiver pair designed to operate from a single +5 V power supply. A highly efficient on-chip charge pump design permits
RS-232 levels to be developed using charge pump capacitors as
small as 0.1 µF. The capacitors are internal to the package on
the ADM203 so no external capacitors are required. These converters generate ±10 V RS-232 output levels.
The ADM202/ADM203 meets or exceeds the EIA-232-E and
V.28 specifications. Fast driver slew rates permit operation up to
120 kB while high drive currents allows for extended cable
lengths.
An epitaxial BiCMOS construction minimizes power consumption to 10 mW and also guards against latch-up. Overvoltage
protection is provided allowing the receiver inputs to withstand
continuous voltages in excess of ± 30 V. In addition, all pins
contain ESD protection to levels greater than 2 kV.
The ADM202 is available in 16-lead DIP and both narrow and
wide SOIC packages. The ADM203 is available in a 20-pin DIP
package.
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(VCC = +5 V 6 10%, (ADM202 C1–C4 = 0.1 mF. All Specifications
T
to T
ADM202/ADM203–SPECIFICATIONS
MIN
Parameter Min Typ Max Units Conditions/Comments
, unless otherwise noted)
MAX
Output Voltage Swing ±5 ±9VV
= 5 V ± 5%, T1
CC
3 kΩ to GND
Output Voltage Swing ±5 ±9VV
= 5 V ± 10%, TA = +25°C, T1
CC
Loaded with 3 kΩ to GND
V
Power Supply Current. 1.5 2 mA No Load, T1IN, T2lN = V
CC
3.0 4 mA No Load, T1IN, T2IN = GND
Input Logic Threshold Low, V
Input Logic Threshold High, V
INL
INH
2.0 V T
Logic Pull-Up Current 10 25 µAT
0.8 V T
IN
IN
= 0 V
IN
RS-232 Input Voltage Range –30 +30 V
RS-232 Input Threshold Low 0.8 1.2 V
RS-232 Input Threshold High 1.7 2.4 V
RS-232 Input Hysteresis 0.2 0.5 1.0 V
RS-232 Input Resistance 3 5 7 kΩ
TTL/CMOS Output Voltage Low, V
TTL/CMOS Output Voltage High, V
Propagation Delay 0.5 5 µs RS-232 to TTL
Instantaneous Slew Rate
1
OL
3.5 V I
OH
25 30 V/µsC
Transition Region Slew Rate 5 V/µsR
0.4 V I
= 1.6 mA
OUT
= –1.0 mA
OUT
= 10 pF, R
L
= 3 kΩ, C
L
= 3–7 kΩ, TA = +25°C
L
= 2500 pF
L
Measured from +3 V to –3 V or –3 V to +3 V
Baud Rate 120 kB R
Output Resistance 300 Ω V
= 3 kΩ, C
L
= V+ = V– = 0 V, V
CC
= 1 nF
L
RS-232 Output Short Circuit Current ±10 ±60 mA
NOTE
1
Sample tested to ensure compliance.
Specifications subject to change without notice.
OUT
, T2
CC
OUT
Loaded with
OUT
OUT
= ±2 V
, T2
OUT
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS*
(TA = +25°C unless otherwise noted)
VCC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .+6 V
V+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (VCC – 0.3 V) to +14 V
V– . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +0.3 V to –14 V
Input Voltages
T
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . –0.3 V to (VCC + 0.3 V)
IN
R
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .±30 V
IN
Output Voltages
T
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (V+, +0.3 V) to (V–, – 0.3 V)
OUT
R
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . –0.3 V to (VCC + 0.3 V)
OUT
Short Circuit Duration
T
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Continuous
OUT
Power Dissipation
N-16 DIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 470 mW
R-16N SOIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 600 mW
R-16W SOIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 500 mW
N-20 DIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 890 mW
Thermal Impedance
N-16 DIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135°C/W
R-16N SOIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105°C/W
R-16W SOIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105°C/W
N-20 DIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125°C/W
Operating Temperature Range
Commercial (J Version) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0°C to +70°C
Storage Temperature Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . –65°C to +150°C
Lead Temperature Soldering
Vapor Phase (60 sec) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +215°C
Infrared (15 sec) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +220°C
ESD Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .>2000 V
*This is a stress rating only and functional operation of the device at these or any
other conditions above those indicated in the operation sections of this specification is not implied. Exposure to absolute maximum rating conditions for extended
periods of time may affect reliability.
ORDERING GUIDE
Model Temperature Range Package Option
ADM202JN 0°C to +70°C N-16
ADM202JRN 0°C to +70°C R-16N
ADM202JRW 0°C to +70°C R-16W
ADM203JN 0°C to +70°C N-20
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PIN CONFIGURATIONS
0.1µF
6.3V
0.1µF
6.3V
0.1µF
16V
0.1µF
6.3V
+5V TO +10V
VOLTAGE
DOUBLER
+10V TO –10V
VOLTAGE
INVERTER
0.1µF
16V
+5V INPUT
V
CC
V+
V–
C1+
C1–
C2+
C2–
ADM202
6
GND
15
4
5
3
1
2
T1
IN
RS-232
OUTPUTS
TTL/CMOS
INPUTS
*
T1
OUT
T2
IN
R1
OUT
R2
OUT
T2
OUT
R1
IN
R2
IN
R1
R2
T2
T1
TTL/CMOS
OUTPUTS
RS-232
INPUTS
**
13
10
7
11
8
14
9
12
16
*
INTERNAL 400kΩ PULL-UP RESISTOR ON EACH TTL/CMOS INPUT
**INTERNAL 5kΩ PULL-DOWN RESISTOR ON EACH RS-232 INPUT
+5V INPUT
V
CC
V+
V–
C1+
C1–
C2+
C2–
GND
ADM203
7
T1
IN
RS-232
OUTPUTS
TTL/CMOS
INPUTS
*
T1
OUT
T2
IN
R1
OUT
R2
OUT
T2
OUT
R1
IN
R2
IN
R1
R2
T2
T1
TTL/CMOS
OUTPUTS
RS-232
INPUTS
**
4
1
18
2
19
5
20
3
8
13
12
17
14
11
15
10
16
V–
C2–
C2+
9
6
GND
DO NOT MAKE
CONNECTIONS TO
THESE PINS
INTERNAL
–10V POWER
SUPPLY
INTERNAL
+10V POWER
SUPPLY
DIP/SOIC
ADM202/ADM203
C1+
1
V+
2
C1–
3
4
C2+
C2–
V–
T2
OUT
R2
IN
5
(Not to Scale)
6
7
8
ADM202
Top View
DIP
T2
1
IN
2
T1
IN
R1
3
OUT
R1
4
IN
T1
OUT
GND C2+
V
CC
C1+
GND
C2–
ADM203
5
6
(Not to Scale)
7
8
9
10
Top View
16
V
CC
GND
15
14
T1
OUT
13
R1
IN
12
R1
OUT
11
T1
IN
T2
10
IN
R2
9
OUT
20
R2
OUT
19
R2
IN
T2
18
OUT
V–
17
16
C2–
15
V+
14
13
C1–
12
V–
11
C2+
Mnemonic Function
V
CC
Power Supply Input 5 V ±
V+ Internally Generated Positive Supply (+10 V nominal).
V– Internally Generated Negative Supply (–10 V nominal).
GND Ground Pin. Must be connected to 0 V.
C1+ ADM202 External Capacitor, (+ terminal) is connected to this pin.
C1– ADM202 External Capacitor, (– terminal) is connected to this pin.
C2+ ADM202 External Capacitor, (+ terminal) is connected to this pin.
C2– ADM202 External Capacitor, (– terminal) is connected to this pin.
T
IN
T
OUT
ADM203: The capacitor is connected internally and no external capacitor is required.
ADM203: The capacitor is connected internally and no external capacitor is required.
ADM203: The capacitor is connected internally and no external capacitor is required.
ADM203: The capacitor is connected internally and no external capacitor is required.
Transmitter (Driver) Inputs. These inputs accept TTL/CMOS levels. An internal 400 kΩ pull-up resistor to V
connected on each input.
Transmitter (Driver) Outputs. These are RS-232 levels (typically ±10 V).
Figure 1. Typical Operating Circuits
PIN FUNCTION DESCRIPTION
10%.
CC
is
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ADM202/ADM203
R
IN
Receiver Inputs. These inputs accept RS-232 signal levels. An internal 5 kΩ pull-down resistor to GND is
connected on each of these inputs.
R
OUT
Receiver Outputs. These are TTL/CMOS levels.
GENERAL INFORMATION
The ADM202/ADM203 is an RS-232 drivers/receivers designed
to solve interface problems by meeting the EIA-232E specifications while using a single digital +5 V supply. The EIA standard
requires transmitters that will deliver ± 5 V minimum on the
transmission channel and receivers that can accept signal levels
down to ±3 V. The parts achieve this by integrating step up
voltage converters and level shifting transmitters and receivers
onto the same chip. CMOS technology is used to keep the
power dissipation to an absolute minimum.
The ADM203 uses internal capacitors and, therefore, no external capacitors are required.
The ADM202 contains an internal voltage doubler and a voltage
inverter which generates ± 10 V from the +5 V input. External
0.1 µF capacitors are required for the internal voltage converter.
The ADM202/ADM203 is a modification, enhancement and
improvement to the AD230–AD241 family and derivatives
thereof. It is essentially plug-in compatible and does not have
materially different applications.
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
The internal circuitry consists of three main sections. These are
(a) A Charge Pump Voltage Converter
(b) RS-232 to TTL/CMOS Receivers
(c) TTL/CMOS to RS-232 Transmitters
Charge Pump DC-DC Voltage Converter
The charge pump voltage converter consists of an oscillator and
a switching matrix. The converter generates a ± 10 V supply
from the input 5 V level. This is done in two stages using a
switched capacitor technique as illustrated below. First, the 5 V
input supply is doubled to 10 V using capacitor C1 as the
charge storage element. The 10 V level is then inverted to generate –10 V using C2 as the storage element.
Capacitors C3 and C4 are used to reduce the output ripple.
Their values are not critical and can be reduced if higher levels
of ripple are acceptable. The charge pump capacitors C1 and
C2 may also be reduced at the expense of higher output impedance on the V+ and V– supplies. On the ADM203, all capacitors C1 to C4 are molded into the package.
The V+ and V– supplies may also be used to power external
circuitry if the current requirements are small.
S1 S3
FROM
VOLTAGE
DOUBLER
INTERNAL
OSCILLATOR
GND
V+
C2 C4
S2 S4
GND
V– = – (V+)
Figure 3. Charge Pump Voltage Inverter
Transmitter (Driver) Section
The drivers convert TTL/CMOS input levels into EIA-232-E
output levels. With V
= +5 V and driving a typical EIA-232-E
CC
load, the output voltage swing is ±9 V. Even under worst case
conditions the drivers are guaranteed to meet the ±5 V
EIA-232-E minimum requirement.
The input threshold levels are both TTL and CMOS compatible with the switching threshold set at V
V
= 5 V the switching threshold is 1.25 V typical. Unused
CC
/4. With a nominal
CC
inputs may be left unconnected, as an internal 400 kΩ pull-up
resistor pulls them high forcing the outputs into a low state.
As required by the EIA-232-E standard the slew rate is limited
to less than 30 V/µs without the need for an external slew limiting
capacitor and the output impedance in the power-off state is
greater than 300 Ω.
Receiver Section
The receivers are inverting level shifters that accept EIA-232-E
input levels (±5 V to ±15 V) and translate them into 5 V TTL/
CMOS levels. The inputs have internal 5 kΩ pull-down resistors
to ground and are also protected against overvoltages of up to
±30 V. The guaranteed switching thresholds are 0.8 V minimum
and 2.4 V maximum which are well within the ±3 V EIA-232
requirement. The low level threshold is deliberately positive as it
ensures that an unconnected input will be interpreted as a low
level.
The receivers have Schmitt trigger input with a hysteresis level
of 0.5 V. This ensures error free reception both for noisy inputs
and for inputs with slow transition times.
V
CC
GND
INTERNAL
OSCILLATOR
S1 S3
C1 C3
S2 S4
Figure 2. Charge Pump Voltage Doubler
V+ = 2V
V
CC
CC
–4–
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10
8
3
6
6
4
5
3
7
54
VCC – V
| V
OUT
| –V
V
OUT
(1 O/P LOADED)
V
OUT
(ALL O/Ps LOADED)
10
90
100
0%
5V
3.6 VA1
5v
1µs
| –V
OUT
| V
Typical Performance Characteristics–ADM202/ADM203
VCC = 5V
8
6
4
2
V+
V–
0
0
I
OUT
– mA
302010
40
Figure 4. Charge Pump V+, V– vs. Current
30
VCC = 5V
Ω
25
20
15
10
SLEW RATE – V/µs
5
0
0
LOW TO HIGH SLEW RATE
HIGH TO LOW SLEW RATE
CAPACITIVE LOAD – pF
R L = 3k
f = 10kHz
2.5k2k1.5k1k500
3k
Figure 5. Transmitter Slew Rate vs. Load Capacitance
3.6 VA1
100
90
Figure 7. Transmitter Output Voltage vs. V
12
10
T
OUT
HIGH
– V
T
OUT
8
6
4
T
LOW
2
0
0
OUT
I
OUT
– mA
VCC = 5V
8642
CC
10
Figure 8. Transmitter Output Voltage vs. Current
10
0%
5µs
5V
5v
Figure 6. Transmitter Fully Loaded Slew Rate
Figure 9. Transmitter Unloaded Slew Rate
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