Single 5 V power supply
Meets all EIA-232-E and V.28 specifications
120 kbps data rate
On-board dc-to-dc converters
±9 V output swing with 5 V supply
Small 1 µF capacitors
Low power shutdown ≤1 µA
±30 V receiver input levels
Latch-up free
APPLICATIONS
Computers
Peripherals
Modems
Printers
Instruments
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The ADM2xx family of line drivers/receivers is intended for all
ADM236L TYPICAL OPERATING CIRCUIT
+5V INPUT
R1
R2
R3
ADM236L
V
CC
V+
V–
TL/CMOS
INPUTS
TTL/CMOS
OUTPUTS
C1+
C1–
C2+
C2–
+5V TO +10V
VOLTAGE
DOUBLER
+10V TO –10V
VOLTAGE
INVERTER
T1
T2
T3
T4
GND
1µF
+6.3V
1µF
+16V
T1
IN
T2
IN
1
T3
IN
T4
IN
R1
OUT
R2
OUT
R3
OUT
EN
1µF
+6.3V
1µF
+16V
T1
OUT
T2
OUT
T3
OUT
T4
OUT
R1
IN
R2
IN
R3
IN
SD
RS-232
OUTPUTS
RS-232
INPUTS
EIA-232-E and V.28 communications interfaces, especially in
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applications in which 12 V is not available. The ADM236L and
ADM241L feature a low power shutdown mode that reduces
power dissipation to less than 5 µW, making them ideally suited
for battery-powered equipment. The ADM233L does not
require any external components and is particularly useful in
applications where printed circuit board space is critical.
All members of the ADM2xxL family, except the ADM231L and
ADM239L, include two internal charge pump voltage converters
that allow operation from a single 5 V supply. These parts convert
the 5 V input power to the ±10 V required for RS-232 output
levels. The ADM231L and ADM239L are designed to operate
from 5 V and 12 V supplies. An internal +12 V to −12 V charge
pump voltage converter generates the −12 V supply.
The ADM2xxL is an enhanced upgrade to the AD2xx family. It
features lower power consumption, faster slew rate, and the
ability to operate with smaller (1 µF) capacitors.
INTERNAL 400kΩ PULL-UP RESISTOR ON EACH TTL/CMOS INPUT.
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INTERNAL 5kΩ PULL-DOWN RESISTOR ON EACH RS-232 INPUT.
Figure 1.
Table 1. Selection Table
Part
Number
Power Supply Voltage
No. of RS-232
Drivers
No. of RS-232
Receivers
External
Capacitors
Low Power
Shutdown (SD)
ADM231L 5 V and 7.5 V to 13.2 V 2 2 2 No No 14
ADM232L 5 V 2 2 4 No No 16
ADM233L 5 V 2 2 None No No 20
ADM234L 5 V 4 0 4 No No 16
ADM236L 5 V 4 3 4 Yes Yes 24
ADM237L 5 V 5 3 4 No No 24
ADM238L 5 V 4 4 4 No No 24
ADM239L 5 V and 7.5 V to 13.2 V 3 5 2 No Yes 24
ADM241L 5 V 4 5 4 Yes Yes 28
Rev. C
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VCC = 5 V ± 10% (ADM231L, ADM232L, ADM234L, ADM236L, ADM238L, ADM239L, ADM241L); VCC = 5 V ± 5% (ADM233L and
ADM237L); V+ = 7.5 V to 13.2 V (ADM231L and ADM239L); C1 to C4 = 1.0 µF ceramic. All specifications T
MIN
to T
otherwise noted.
Table 2.
Parameter Min Typ Max Unit Test Conditions/Comments
Output Voltage Swing ±5 ±9 V
All transmitter outputs loaded with 3 kΩ to ground
VCC Power Supply Current 2.5 6.0 mA No load, (ADM232L only)
3.5 13 mA No load
V+ Power Supply Current 1.5 4 mA No load, V+ = 12 V (ADM231L and ADM239L only)
Shutdown Supply Current 1 10 µA
Input Logic Threshold Low, V
Input Logic Threshold High, V
0.8 V
INL
2.0 V
INH
, EN, SD, EN, SD
T
IN
, EN, SD, EN, SD
T
IN
Logic Pull-Up Current 12 25 µA
RS-232 Input Voltage Range1 –30 +30 V TIN = 0 V
RS-232 Input Threshold Low 0.8 1.2 V
RS-232 Input Threshold High 1.6 2.4 V
RS-232 Input Hysteresis 0.65 V
RS-232 Input Resistance 3 5 7 kΩ TA = 0°C to 85°C
TTL/CMOS Output Voltage Low, VOL 0.4 V
TTL/CMOS Output Voltage High, VOH 3.5 V I
TTL/CMOS Output Leakage Current +0.05 ±10 µA
Propagation Delay 0.3 µs RS-232 to TTL
Transition Region Slew Rate 8 V/µs RL = 3 kΩ, CL = 2500 pF, measured from +3 V to −3 V or −3 V to +3 V
Output Resistance 300 Ω VCC = V+ = V– = 0 V, V
= ±2 V
OUT
RS-232 Output Short-Circuit Current ±10 mA
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Guaranteed by design.
MAX
, unless
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ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
TA = 25°C, unless otherwise noted.
Table 3.
Parameter Rating
VCC –0.3 V to +6 V
V+ (VCC – 0.3 V) to +14 V
V– +0.3 V to −14 V
Input Voltages
Industrial (A Version) −40°C to +85°C
Storage Temperature Range −65°C to +150°C
Lead Temperature, Soldering 300°C
Vapor Phase (60 sec) 215°C
Infrared (15 sec) 220° C
720 mW
800 mW
1000 mW
Stresses above those listed under Absolute Maximum Ratings
may cause permanent damage to the device. This is a stress
rating only and functional operation of the device at these or
any other conditions above those indicated in the operational
sections of this specification is not implied. Exposure to
absolute maximum rating conditions for extended periods of
time may affect device reliability.
ESD CAUTION
ESD (electrostatic discharge) sensitive device. Electrostatic charges as high as 4000 V readily accumulate on
the human body and test equipment and can discharge without detection. Although this product features
proprietary ESD protection circuitry, permanent damage may occur on devices subjected to high energy
electrostatic discharges. Therefore, proper ESD precautions are recommended to avoid performance
degradation or loss of functionality.