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
1
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.
2
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
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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
1
Guaranteed by design.
MAX
, unless
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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.
VCC Power Supply Input. 5 V ± 10% (5 V ± 5% for ADM233L).
V+
V− Internally Generated Negative Supply (−10 V nominal).
GND Ground Pin. Must be connected to 0 V.
C+ (ADM231L and ADM239L only) External capacitor (+ terminal) is connected to this pin.
C− (ADM231L and ADM239L only) External capacitor (– terminal) is connected to this pin.
C1+
Internally Generated Positive Supply (+10 V nominal) on all parts, except ADM231L and ADM239L. ADM231L and ADM239L
require an external 7.5 V to 13.2 V supply.
(ADM232L, ADM234L, ADM236L, ADM237L, ADM238L, and ADM241L) External capacitor (+ terminal) is connected to this
pin. (ADM233L) The capacitor is connected internally and no external connection to this pin is required.
C1−
C2+
C2−
TIN
T
OUT
RIN Receiver Inputs. These inputs accept RS-232 signal levels. An internal 5 kΩ pull-down resistor to GND is connected on each input.
R
Receiver Outputs. These are TTL/CMOS levels.
OUT
EN
SD
NC No Connect. No connections are required to this pin.
Table 5. ADM236L and ADM241L Truth Table
SD
0 0 Normal Operation Enabled Enabled
0 1 Normal Operation Enabled Disabled
1 0 Shutdown Disabled Disabled
(ADM232L, ADM234L, ADM236L, ADM237L, ADM238L, and ADM241L) External capacitor (− terminal) is connected to this
pin. (ADM233L) The capacitor is connected internally and no external connection to this pin is required.
(ADM232L, ADM234L, ADM236L, ADM237L, ADM238L, and ADM241L) External capacitor (+ terminal) is connected to this
pin. (ADM233L) Internal capacitor connections, Pin 11 and Pin 15, must be connected together.
(ADM232L, ADM234L, ADM236L, ADM237L, ADM238L, and ADM241L) External capacitor (− terminal) is connected to this
pin. (ADM233L) Internal capacitor connections, Pin 10 and Pin 16, must be connected together.
Transmitter (Driver) Inputs. These inputs accept TTL/CMOS levels. An internal 400 kΩ pull-up resistor to VCC is connected to
each input.
Transmitter (Driver) Outputs. These are RS-232 levels (typically ±10 V).
Enable Input. Active low on ADM236L, ADM239L, and ADM241L. This input is used to enable/disable the receiver outputs.
With EN
= low, the receiver outputs are enabled. With EN = high, the outputs are placed in a high impedance state. This
facility is useful for connecting to microprocessor systems.
Shutdown Input. Active high on ADM236L and ADM241L. With SD = high on the ADM236L and ADM241L, the charge pump
is disabled, the receiver outputs are placed in a high impedance state, and the driver outputs are turned off.
EN
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15
10
5
0
V+/V– (V)
–5
–10
–15
0
V+
V–
510
LOAD CURRENT (mA)
Figure 12. Charge Pump V+ and V− vs. Current
50
45
40
35
s)
µ
30
25
20
SLEW RATE (V/
15
10
5
0
POSITIVE
SLEW
0500
NEGATIVE
SLEW
1000
LOAD CAPACITANCE (pF)
1500200025003000
Figure 13. Transmitter Slew Rate vs. Load Capacitance
15
10
5
0
Tx O/P (V)
–5
–10
15
20
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–15
0
Tx O/P HI
Tx O/P LO
48
LOAD CURRENT (mA)
62
10
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Figure 15. Transmitter Output Voltage vs. Current
350
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300
250
200
150
IMPEDANCE (Ω)
100
50
0
4.54.7
V+ IMP
V– IMP
4.95.15.35.5
VCC(V)
Figure 16. Charge Pump Impedance vs. V
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CC
9
7
5
3
1
–1
Tx O/P (V)
–3
–5
–7
–9
4.04.5
Tx O/P HI LOADED
Tx O/P LO LOADED
5.05.56.0
V
(V)
CC
Figure 14. Transmitter Output Voltage vs. V
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+5V INPUT
1µF
+5V INPUT
13
V
CC
V+
V–
R1
R2
TTL/CMOS
INPUTS
TTL/CMOS
OUTPUTS
1
2
8
7
9
6
C1+
C1–
GND
+12V TO –12V
VOLTAGE
INVERTER
T1
T2
ADM231L
12
1µF
+16V
T1
IN
1
T2
IN
R1
OUT
R2
OUT
1
INTERNAL 400kΩ PULL-UP RESISTOR ON EACH TTL/CMOS INPUT.
2
INTERNAL 5kΩ PULL-DOWN RESISTOR ON EACH RS-232 INPUT.
INTERNAL 400kΩ PULL-UP RESISTOR ON EACH TTL/CMOS INPUT.
INTERNAL 5kΩ PULL-DOWN RESISTOR ON EACH RS-232 INPUT.
V–
V–
V+
CC
T1
T2
R1
R2
ADM233L
GND
GND
C2+
C2+
C2–
C2–
T1
OUT
RS-232
OUTPUTS
T2
OUT
R1
IN
RS-232
2
INPUTS
R2
IN
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Figure 19. ADM233L Typical Operating Circuit
5V INPUT
1µF
+6.3V
1µF
+16V
T1
T2
T3
T4
OUT
OUT
OUT
OUT
1µF
+6.3V
RS-232
OUTPUTS
ADM234L
V
CC
V+
V–
C1+
C1–
C2+
C2–
GND
+5V TO +10V
VOLTAGE
DOUBLER
+10V TO –10V
VOLTAGE
INVERTER
T1
T2
T3
T4
1µF
+6.3V
1µF
+16V
T1
IN
T2
TL/CMOS
INPUTS
2
IN
1
T3
IN
T4
IN
1
INTERNAL 400kΩ PULL-UP RESISTOR ON EACH TTL/CMOS INPUT.
2
INTERNAL 5kΩ PULL-DOWN RESISTOR ON EACH RS-232 INPUT.
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INTERNAL 400kΩ PULL-UP RESISTOR ON EACH TTL/CMOS INPUT.
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Figure 20. ADM234L Typical Operating Circuit
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+5V INPUT
TL/CMOS
INPUTS
TTL/CMOS
OUTPUTS
R1
R2
R3
ADM236L
V
CC
V+
V–
SD
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
1
INTERNAL 400kΩ PULL-UP RESISTOR ON EACH TTL/CMOS INPUT.
2
INTERNAL 5kΩ PULL-DOWN RESISTOR ON EACH RS-232 INPUT.
Figure 21. ADM236L Typical Operating Circuit
1µF
+6.3V
1µF
+16V
T1
OUT
T2
OUT
T3
OUT
T4
OUT
R1
IN
R2
IN
R3
IN
1µF
+6.3V
RS-232
OUTPUTS
RS-232
INPUTS
R1
R2
R3
R4
ADM238L
V
CC
V+
V–
1µF
+6.3V
1µF
+16V
T1
OUT
T2
OUT
T3
OUT
T4
OUT
R1
IN
R2
IN
R3
IN
R4
IN
1µF
+6.3V
RS-232
OUTPUTS
RS-232
INPUTS
2
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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
TL/CMOS
INPUTS
2
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TTL/CMOS
OUTPUTS
IN
1
T3
IN
T4
IN
R1
OUT
R2
OUT
R3
OUT
R4
OUT
1
INTERNAL 400kΩ PULL-UP RESISTOR ON EACH TTL/CMOS INPUT.
2
INTERNAL 5kΩ PULL-DOWN RESISTOR ON EACH RS-232 INPUT.
Figure 23. ADM238L Typical Operating Circuit
TL/CMOS
INPUTS
TTL/CMOS
OUTPUTS
+5V INPUT
R1
R2
R3
ADM237L
V
CC
V+
V–
T1
T2
T3
T4
20
T5
R1
R2
R3
C1+
C1–
C2+
C2–
+5V TO +10V
VOLTAGE
DOUBLER
+10V TO –10V
VOLTAGE
INVERTER
T1
T2
T3
T4
T5
1µF
+6.3V
1µF
+16V
T1
IN
T2
IN
T3
IN
1
T4
IN
T5
IN
R1
OUT
R2
OUT
R3
OUT
GND
1
INTERNAL 400kΩ PULL-UP RESISTOR ON EACH TTL/CMOS INPUT.
2
INTERNAL 5kΩ PULL-DOWN RESISTOR ON EACH RS-232 INPUT.
1µF
+6.3V
1µF
+16V
OUT
OUT
OUT
OUT
OUT
IN
IN
IN
1µF
+6.3V
RS-232
OUTPUTS
RS-232
INPUTS
2
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Figure 22. ADM237L Typical Operating Circuit
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INPUTS
TTL/CMOS
OUTPUTS
+5V INPUT
1µF
V
R1
R2
R3
R4
R5
ADM239L
CC
V+
V–
+7.5V TO +13.2V
INPUT
1µF
+16V
T1
OUT
RS-232
T2
OUT
OUTPUTS
T3
OUT
R1
IN
R2
IN
RS-232
R3
IN
INPUTS
R4
IN
R5
IN
NC
TTL/CMOS
INPUTS
2
TTL/CMOS
OUTPUTS
+12V TO –12V
1µF
+16V
T1
IN
T2
IN
1
T3
IN
R1
OUT
R2
OUT
R3
OUT
R4
OUT
R5
OUT
EN
C1+
C1–
VOLTAGE
INVERTER
T1
T2
T3
GND
1µF
+16V
1µF
+16V
T1
IN
T2
IN
1
T3
IN
T4
IN
R1
OUT
R2
OUT
R3
OUT
R4
OUT
R5
OUT
EN
C1+
C1–
C2+
C2–
+5V TO +10V
VOLTAGE
DOUBLER
+10V TO –10V
VOLTAGE
INVERTER
T1
T2
T3
T4
R1
R2
R3
R4
R5
ADM241L
GND
V
+5V INPUT
CC
V+
V–
1µF
+6.3V
1
µ
+16V
T1
OUT
T2
OUT
T3
OUT
T4
OUT
R1
IN
R2
IN
R3
IN
R4
IN
R5
IN
SD
F
1µF
+6.3V
RS-232
OUTPUTS
RS-232
INPUTS
2
1
INTERNAL 400kΩ PULL-UP RESISTOR ON EACH TTL/CMOS INPUT.
2
INTERNAL 5kΩ PULL-DOWN RESISTOR ON EACH RS-232 INPUT.
Figure 24. ADM239L Typical Operating Circuit
1
INTERNAL 400kΩ PULL-UP RESISTOR ON EACH TTL/CMOS INPUT.
2
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INTERNAL 5kΩ PULL-DOWN RESISTOR ON EACH RS-232 INPUT.
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Figure 25. ADM241L Typical Operating Circuit
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The ADM231L–ADM234L/ADM236L–ADM241L family of
RS-232 drivers/receivers is designed to solve interface problems
by meeting the EIA-232-E specifications while using a single
digital 5 V supply. The EIA-232-E standard requires that transmitters deliver ±5 V minimum on the transmission channel
and that receivers can accept signal levels down to ±3 V. The
ADM231L–ADM234L/ADM236L–ADM241L meet these
requirements 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. A comprehensive range of transmitter/
receiver combinations is available for most communications needs.
The ADM236L and ADM241L are particularly useful in
battery-powered systems because they feature a low power
shutdown mode that reduces power dissipation to less than 5 µW.
The ADM233L is designed for applications in which space
saving is important because the charge pump capacitors are
molded into the package. The ADM231L and ADM239L
include only a negative charge pump converter and are intended
for applications in which +12 V is available.
To facilitate sharing a common line or for connection to a
microprocessor data bus, the ADM236L, ADM239L, and
ADM241L feature an enable (EN,
receivers are disabled, their outputs are placed in a high
impedance state.
1
CH1
CH3
Figure 26. Charge Pump V+ and V− Exiting Shutdown
1
2
5.00V CH2 5.00V M1.00
CH1
Figure 27. Transmitter Output Loaded Slew Rate
5.00V
5.00V
T
T
T
B
W
CH2 5.00V M50.0µs
V+, V– EXITING SD
) function. When the
EN
3.1V
CH1
Tx INPUT
T
T
Tx OUTPUT
µ
s CH1
800mV
SD
V+
V–
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1
2
5.00V CH2 5.00V M1.00
CH1
T
T
µ
s CH1
800mV
Tx INPUT
Tx OUTPUT
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Figure 28. Transmitter Output Unloaded Slew Rate
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
The internal circuitry in the ADM236L to ADM241L consists of
three main sections: a charge pump voltage converter, RS-232-toTTL/CMOS receivers, and TTL/CMOS-to-RS-232 transmitters.
Charge Pump DC-to-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 5 V input. This is done in two stages using a switched
capacitor technique, as illustrated in Figure 29 and Figure 30.
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.
V
CC
GND
INTERNAL
OSCILLATOR
FROM
VOLTAGE
DOUBLER
INTERNAL
OSCILLATOR
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,
can be reduced at the expense of higher output impedance on the
V+ and V– supplies, and the V+ and V– supplies can be used to
power external circuitry if the current requirements are small.
S1S3
S2S4
C1C3
Figure 29. Charge Pump Voltage Doubler
S1S3
+
V
S2S4
GND
+
C2C4
Figure 30. Charge Pump Voltage Inverter
V+ = 2V
CC
V
CC
GND
+
V– = –(V+)
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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
/4. With a nominal VCC =
CC
5 V, the switching threshold is 1.25 V typical. Unused inputs can
be left unconnected because 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 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-E
requirement. The low level threshold is deliberately positive
because it ensures that an unconnected input is interpreted as
a low level.
The receivers have Schmitt trigger inputs with a hysteresis level
of 0.65 V. This ensures error-free reception for both noisy inputs
and inputs with slow transition times.
Shutdown (SD)
The ADM236L and ADM241L feature a control input that can
be used to disable the part and reduce the power consumption
to less than 5 µW. This is very useful in battery-operated systems.
During shutdown, the charge pump is turned off, the transmitters
are disabled, and all receivers are put into a high impedance,
disabled state. The shutdown control input is active high on all
parts (see Table 5).
Enable Input
ADM239L and ADM241L feature an enable input used to enable
or disable the receiver outputs. The enable input is active low on
the ADM239L and ADM241L (see Table 5). When the receivers
are disabled, their outputs are placed in a high impedance state.
This function allows the outputs to be connected directly to a
microprocessor data bus. It can also be used to allow receivers
from different devices to share a common data line. The timing
diagram for the enable function is shown in Figure 31.
3V
EN
0V
T
EN
R
OUT
3.5V
0.8V
Figure 31. Enable Timing
T
DIS
– 0.1V
V
OH
+ 0.1V
V
OL
APPLICATION HINTS
Driving Long Cables
In accordance with the EIA-232-E standard, long cables are permissible, provided that the total load capacitance does not exceed
2500 pF. For longer cables that do exceed this, it is possible to trade
off baud rate for cable length. Large load capacitances cause a
reduction in slew rate; therefore, the maximum transmission baud
rate is decreased. The ADM236L to ADM241L are designed to
minimize the slew rate reduction that occurs as load capacitance increases.
For the receivers, it is important that a high level of noise
immunity be built in so that slow rise and fall times do not
cause multiple output transitions as the signal passes slowly
through the transition region. The ADM236L to ADM241L
have 0.65 V of hysteresis to guard against this. This ensures that
even in noisy environments error-free reception can be
achieved.
High Baud Rate Operation
The ADM236L to ADM241L feature high slew rates, permitting
data transmission at rates well in excess of the EIA-232-E
specification. The drivers maintain ±5 V signal levels at data
rates up to 100 kbps under worst-case loading conditions.
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0.685 (17.40)
0.665 (16.89)
0.645 (16.38)
14
17
0.100 (2.54)
BSC
0.015 (0.38)
0.180 (4.57)
MAX
0.150 (3.81)
0.130 (3.30)
0.110 (2.79)
CONTROLLING DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES; MILLIMETER DIMENSIONS
(IN PARENTHESES) ARE ROUNDED-OFF INCH EQUIVALENTS FOR
REFERENCE ONLY AND ARE NOT APPROPRIATE FOR USE IN DESIGN
CONTROLLING DIMENSIONS ARE IN MILLIMETERS; INCH DIMENSIONS
(IN PARENTHESES) ARE ROUNDED-OFF MILLIMETER EQUIVALENTS FOR
REFERENCE ONLY AND ARE NOT APPROPRIATE FOR USE IN DESIGN
0.51 (0.0201)
0.31 (0.0122)
COMPLIANT TO JEDEC STANDARDS MS-013AA
9
7.60 (0.2992)
7.40 (0.2913)
8
2.65 (0.1043)
2.35 (0.0925)
SEATING
PLANE
10.65 (0.4193)
10.00 (0.3937)
0.33 (0.0130)
0.20 (0.0079)
8°
0°
Figure 34. 16-Lead Standard Small Outline Package [SOIC]
Wide Body (R-16)
Dimensions shown in millimeters and (inches)
0.75 (0.0295)
0.25 (0.0098)
1.27 (0.0500)
0.40 (0.0157)
× 45°
0.785 (19.94)
0.765 (19.43)
0.745 (18.92)
16
1
0.100 (2.54)
BSC
0.015 (0.38)
0.180 (4.57)
MAX
0.150 (3.81)
0.130 (3.30)
0.110 (2.79)
0.022 (0.56)
0.018 (0.46)
0.014 (0.36)
CONTROLLING DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES; MILLIMETER DIMENSIONS
(IN PARENTHESES) ARE ROUNDED-OFF INCH EQUIVALENTS FOR
REFERENCE ONLY AND ARE NOT APPROPRIATE FOR USE IN DESIGN
ONTROLLING DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES; MILLIMETER DIMENSIONS
(IN PARENTHESES) ARE ROUNDED-OFF INCH EQUIVALENTS FO
REFERENCE ONLY AND ARE NOT APPROPRIATE FOR USE IN DESIG
CONTROLLING DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES; MILLIMETER DIMENSIONS
(IN PARENTHESES) ARE ROUNDED-OFF INCH EQUIVALENTS FOR
REFERENCE ONLY AND ARE NOT APPROPRIATE FOR USE IN DESIGN
CONTROLLING DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES; MILLIMETER DIMENSIONS
(IN PARENTHESES) ARE ROUNDED-OFF INCH EQUIVALENTS FOR
REFERENCE ONLY AND ARE NOT APPROPRIATE FOR USE IN DESIGN
CONTROLLING DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES; MILLIMETER DIMENSIONS
(IN PARENTHESES) ARE ROUNDED-OFF INCH EQUIVALENTS FOR
REFERENCE ONLY AND ARE NOT APPROPRIATE FOR USE IN DESIGN
COMPLIANT TO JEDEC STANDARDS MS-013AC
CONTROLLING DIMENSIONS ARE IN MILLIMETERS; INCH DIMENSIONS
(IN PARENTHESES) ARE ROUNDED-OFF MILLIMETER EQUIVALENTS FOR
REFERENCE ONLY AND ARE NOT APPROPRIATE FOR USE IN DESIGN
(0.0500)
BSC
0.51 (0.0201)
0.31 (0.0122)
7.60 (0.2992)
7.40 (0.2913)
10
2.65 (0.1043)
2.35 (0.0925)
SEATING
PLANE
10.65 (0.4193)
10.00 (0.3937)
0.33 (0.0130)
0.20 (0.0079)
8°
0°
Figure 38. 20-Lead Standard Small Outline Package [SOIC]
Wide Body (R-20)
Dimensions shown in millimeters and (inches)
0.015 (0.38)
0.010 (0.25)
0.008 (0.20)
0.75 (0.0295)
0.25 (0.0098)
0.150 (3.81)
0.135 (3.43)
0.120 (3.05)
× 45°
1.27 (0.0500)
0.40 (0.0157)
1.185 (30.01)
1.165 (29.59)
1.145 (29.08)
24
112
0.180
(4.57)
MAX
.150 (3.81)
.130 (3.30)
.110 (2.79)
0.022 (0.56)
0.018 (0.46)
0.014 (0.36)
CONTROLLING DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES; MILLIMETER DIMENSIONS
(IN PARENTHESES) ARE ROUNDED-OFF INCH EQUIVALENTS FOR
REFERENCE ONLY AND ARE NOT APPROPRIATE FOR USE IN DESIGN
CONTROLLING DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES; MILLIMETER DIMENSIONS
(IN PARENTHESES) ARE ROUNDED-OFF INCH EQUIVALENTS FOR
REFERENCE ONLY AND ARE NOT APPROPRIATE FOR USE IN DESIGN
CONTROLLING DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES; MILLIMETER DIMENSIONS
(IN PARENTHESES) ARE ROUNDED-OFF INCH EQUIVALENTS FOR
REFERENCE ONLY AND ARE NOT APPROPRIATE FOR USE IN DESIGN
COMPLIANT TO JEDEC STANDARDS MS-013AE
CONTROLLING DIMENSIONS ARE IN MILLIMETERS; INCH DIMENSIONS
(IN PARENTHESES) ARE ROUNDED-OFF MILLIMETER EQUIVALENTS FOR
REFERENCE ONLY AND ARE NOT APPROPRIATE FOR USE IN DESIGN
BSC
0.51 (0.0201)
0.33 (0.0130)
14
2.65 (0.1043)
2.35 (0.0925)
SEATING
PLANE
7.60 (0.2992)
7.40 (0.2913)
10.65 (0.4193)
10.00 (0.3937)
0.33 (0.0130)
0.20 (0.0079)
0.75 (0.0295)
0.25 (0.0098)
8°
0°
× 45°
1.27 (0.0500)
0.40 (0.0157)
Figure 45. 28-Lead Standard Small Outline Package [SOIC]
Wide Body (R-28)
Dimensions shown in millimeters and (inches)
10.50
10.20
9.90
0.005 (0.13)
MIN
24
PIN 1
112
0.200 (5.08)
MAX
0.200 (5.08)
0.125 (3.18)
0.023 (0.58)
0.014 (0.36)
CONTROLLING DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES; MILLIMETER DIMENSIONS
(IN PARENTHESES) ARE ROUNDED-OFF INCH EQUIVALENTS FOR
REFERENCE ONLY AND ARE NOT APPROPRIATE FOR USE IN DESIGN
CONTROLLING DIMENSIONS ARE IN MILLIMETERS; INCH DIMENSIONS
(IN PARENTHESES) ARE ROUNDED-OFF MILLIMETER EQUIVALENTS FOR
REFERENCE ONLY AND ARE NOT APPROPRIATE FOR USE IN DESIGN
BSC
0.51 (0.020)
0.31 (0.012)
7.60 (0.2992)
7.40 (0.2913)
12
2.65 (0.1043)
2.35 (0.0925)
SEATING
PLANE
10.65 (0.4193)
10.00 (0.3937)
0.33 (0.0130)
0.20 (0.0079)
Figure 44. 24-Lead Standard Small Outline Package [SOIC]
Wide Body (R-24)
Dimensions shown in millimeters and (inches)
15°
0°
0.75 (0.0295)
0.25 (0.0098)
8°
0°
0.320 (8.13)
0.290 (7.37)
0.015 (0.38)
0.008 (0.20)
× 45°
1.27 (0.0500)
0.40 (0.0157)
2815
5.60
8.20
5.30
7.80
5.00
7.40
COPLANARITY
0.10
0.25
0.09
8°
4°
0°
0.95
0.75
0.55
1.85
1.75
1.65
SEATING
PLANE
14
1
PIN 1
2.00 MAX
0.65
0.05 MIN
BSC
0.38
0.22
COMPLIANT TO JEDEC STANDARDS MO-150AH
Figure 46. 28-Lead Shrink Small Outline Package [SSOP]
(RS-28)
Dimensions shown in millimeters
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ORDERING GUIDE
Model Temperature Range Package Description Package Option
ADM231LJN 0°C to 70°C 14-lead PDIP N-14
ADM231LJR 0°C to 70°C 16-lead SOIC R-16
ADM231LJR-REEL 0°C to 70°C 16-lead SOIC R-16
ADM231LJRZ-REEL1 0°C to 70°C 16-lead SOIC R-16
ADM231LAN –40°C to +85°C 14-lead PDIP N-14
ADM231LAQ –40°C to +85°C 14-lead CERDIP Q-14
ADM231LAR –40°C to +85°C 16-lead SOIC R-16
ADM231LAR-REEL –40°C to +85°C 16-lead SOIC R-16
ADM232LJR 0°C to 70°C 16-lead SOIC R-16
ADM232LJR-REEL 0°C to 70°C 16-lead SOIC R-16
ADM232LJRZ1 0°C to 70°C 16-lead SOIC R-16
ADM232LJRZ-REEL71 0°C to 70°C 16-lead SOIC R-16
ADM232LAN –40°C to +85°C 16-lead PDIP N-16
ADM232LAR –40°C to +85°C 16-lead SOIC R-16
ADM232LAR-REEL –40°C to +85°C 16-lead SOIC R-16
ADM232LARZ1 –40°C to +85°C 16-lead SOIC R-16
ADM232LARZ-REEL1 –40°C to +85°C 16-lead SOIC R-16
ADM232LJN 0°C to 70°C 20-lead PDIP N-16
ADM232LJNZ1 0°C to 70°C 20-lead PDIP N-16
ADM233LJN 0°C to 70°C 20-lead PDIP N-20
ADM233LAN –40°C to +85°C 20-lead PDIP N-20
ADM234LJN 0°C to 70°C 16-lead PDIP N-16
ADM234LJR 0°C to 70°C 16-lead SOIC R-16
ADM234LJR-REEL 0°C to 70°C 16-lead SOIC R-16
ADM234LJRZ1 0°C to 70°C 16-lead SOIC R-16
ADM234LJRZ-REEL1 0°C to 70°C 16-lead SOIC R-16
ADM234LAN –40°C to +85°C 16-lead PDIP N-16
ADM234LAQ –40°C to +85°C 16-lead CERDIP Q-16
ADM234LAR –40°C to +85°C 16-lead SOIC R-16
ADM234LAR-REEL –40°C to +85°C 16-lead SOIC R-16
ADM236LJN 0°C to 70°C 24-lead PDIP N-24-1
ADM236LJR 0°C to 70°C 24-lead SOIC R-24
ADM236LJR-REEL 0°C to 70°C 24-lead SOIC R-24
ADM236LAN –40°C to +85°C 24-lead PDIP N-24-1
ADM236LAR –40°C to +85°C 24-lead SOIC R-24
ADM236LAR-REEL –40°C to +85°C 24-lead SOIC R-24
ADM237LJN 0°C to 70°C 24-lead PDIP N-24-1
ADM237LJR 0°C to 70°C 24-lead SOIC R-24
ADM237LJR-REEL 0°C to 70°C 24-lead SOIC R-24
ADM237LJRZ1 0°C to 70°C 24-lead SOIC R-24
ADM237LJRZ-REEL1 0°C to 70°C 24-lead SOIC R-24
ADM237LAN –40°C to +85°C 24-lead PDIP N-24-1
ADM237LAQ –40°C to +85°C 24-lead CERDIP Q-24
ADM237LAR –40°C to +85°C 24-lead SOIC R-24
ADM237LAR-REEL –40°C to +85°C 24-lead SOIC R-24
ADM238LJN 0°C to 70°C 24-lead PDIP N-24-1
ADM238LJNZ1 0°C to 70°C 24-lead PDIP N-24-1
ADM238LJR 0°C to 70°C 24-lead SOIC R-24
ADM238LJR-REEL 0°C to 70°C 24-lead SOIC R-24
ADM238LJRZ1 0°C to 70°C 24-lead SOIC R-24
ADM238LJRZ-REEL1 0°C to 70°C 24-lead SOIC R-24
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Model Temperature Range Package Description Package Option
ADM238LAN –40°C to +85°C 24-lead PDIP N-24-1
ADM238LAQ –40°C to +85°C 24-lead CERDIP Q-24
ADM238LAR –40°C to +85°C 24-lead SOIC R-24
ADM238LAR-REEL –40°C to +85°C 24-lead SOIC R-24
ADM238LARZ1 –40°C to +85°C 24-lead SOIC R-24
ADM238LARZ-REEL1 –40°C to +85°C 24-lead SOIC R-24
ADM239LJN 0°C to 70°C 24-lead PDIP N-24-1
ADM239LJR 0°C to 70°C 24-lead SOIC R-24
ADM239LJR-REEL 0°C to 70°C 24-lead SOIC R-24
ADM239LJRZ1 0°C to 70°C 24-lead SOIC R-24
ADM239LJRZ-REEL1 0°C to 70°C 24-lead SOIC R-24
ADM239LAN –40°C to +85°C 24-lead PDIP N-24-1
ADM239LAQ –40°C to +85°C 24-lead CERDIP Q-24
ADM239LAR –40°C to +85°C 24-lead SOIC R-24
ADM239LAR-REEL –40°C to +85°C 24-lead SOIC R-24
ADM241LJR 0°C to 70°C 28-lead SOIC R-28
ADM241LJR-REEL 0°C to 70°C 28-lead SOIC R-28
ADM241LJRZ1 0°C to 70°C 28-lead SOIC R-28
ADM241LJRZ-REEL1 0°C to 70°C 28-lead SOIC R-28
ADM241LAR –40°C to +85°C 28-lead SOIC R-28
ADM241LAR-REEL –40°C to +85°C 28-lead SOIC R-28
ADM241LJRS 0°C to 70°C 28-lead SSOP RS-28
ADM241LJRS-REEL 0°C to 70°C 28-lead SSOP RS-28
ADM241LARS –40°C to +85°C 28-lead SSOP RS-28
ADM241LARS-REEL –40°C to +85°C 28-lead SSOP RS-28