INTERNAL 5k PULL-DOWN RESISTOR ON EACH RS-232 INPUT
GND
C1+
C1–
C2+
C2–
V
CC
0.1F
10V
0.1F
10V
V+
V–
+5V TO +10V
VOLTAGE
DOUBLER
3
1
2
5V INPUT
C3
0.1F
6.3V
4
5
+10V TO –10V
VOLTAGE
INVERTER
6
C4
0.1F
10V
14
11
T1
OUT
T1
IN
16
C5
0.1F
7
10
T2
OUT
T2
IN
12
13
89
ADM202E
R1
OUT
R2
OUT
R1
IN
R2
IN
CMOS
INPUTS
CMOS
OUTPUTS
EIA/TIA-232
OUTPUTS
EIA/TIA-232
INPUTS
*
15
*
INTERNAL 5k PULL-DOWN RESISTOR ON EACH RS-232 INPUT
GND
T1
T2
R1
R2
T1
T2
R1
R2
a
FEATURES
Complies with 89/336/EEC EMC Directive
ESD Protection to IEC1000-4-2 (801.2)
8 kV: Contact Discharge
15 kV: Air-Gap Discharge
15 kV: Human Body Model
EFT Fast Transient Burst Immunity (IEC1000-4-4)
Low EMI Emissions (EN55022)
230 kbits/s Data Rate Guaranteed
TSSOP Package Option
Upgrade for MAX202E, 232E, LT1181A
APPLICATIONS
General-Purpose RS-232 Data Link
Portable Instruments
PDAs
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The ADM202E and ADM1181A are robust, high speed,
2-channel RS232/V.28 interface devices that operate from a
single 5 V power supply. Both products are suitable for operation in harsh electrical environments and are compliant with the
EU directive on EMC (89/336/EEC). Both the level of electromagnetic emissions and immunity are in compliance. EM
immunity includes ESD protection in excess of ±15 kV on all
I/O lines, Fast Transient burst protection (1000-4-4) and Radiated Immunity (1000-4-3). EM emissions include radiated and
conducted emissions as required by Information Technology
Equipment EN55022, CISPR22.
The ADM202E and ADM1181A conform to the EIA-232E
and CCITT V.28 specifications and operate at data rates up to
230 kbps.
Four external 0.1 µF charge pump capacitors are used for the
voltage doubler/inverter permitting operation from a single
5 V supply.
The ADM202E provides a robust pin-compatible upgrade for
existing ADM202, ADM232L or MAX202E/MAX232E sockets. It is available in a 16-lead DIP, wide and narrow SO and
also a space saving TSSOP package. The TSSOP package gives
a 44% space saving over SOIC.
The ADM1181A provides a robust pin compatible upgrade for
the LTC1181A, and it is available in 16-lead DIP and 16-lead
SO packages.
REV. B
Information furnished by Analog Devices is believed to be accurate and
reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed by Analog Devices for its
use, nor for any infringements of patents or other rights of third parties
which may result from its use. No license is granted by implication or
otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices.
RS-232 Line Drivers/Receivers
ADM202E/ADM1181A
FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAMS
ORDERING GUIDE
TemperaturePackagePackage
ModelRangeDescriptionOption
ADM202EAN–40°C to +85°CPlastic DIPN-16
ADM202EARW–40°C to +85°CWide SOICR-16W
ADM202EARN–40°C to +85°CNarrow SOIC R-16N
ADM202EARU–40°C to +85°CTSSOPRU-16
ADM1181AAN–40°C to +85°CPlastic DIPN-16
ADM1181AARW –40°C to +85°CWide SOICR-16W
*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.
–2–
REV. B
ADM202E/ADM1181A
C1+
C1–
C2+
C2–
V
CC
0.1F
10V
0.1F
10V
V+
V–
+5V TO +10V
VOLTAGE
DOUBLER
5V INPUT
C3
0.1F
10V
+10V TO –10V
VOLTAGE
INVERTER
C4
0.1F
10V
T1
T1
OUT
T1
IN
C5
0.1F
10V
T2
OUT
T2
IN
T2
R1
R2
ADM1181A
R1
OUT
R2
OUT
R1
IN
R2
IN
CMOS
INPUTS
CMOS
OUTPUTS
EIA/TIA-232
OUTPUTS
EIA/TIA-232
INPUTS
*
*
INTERNAL 5k PULL-DOWN RESISTOR ON EACH RS-232 INPUT
GND
14
13
12
11
16
15
10
98
1
2
3
4
7
6
5
TOP VIEW
(Not to Scale)
C1+
R1
IN
T1
OUT
GND
V
CC
V+
C1–
C2+
T2
IN
T1
IN
R1
OUT
C2–
V–
T2
OUT
R2
IN
R2
OUT
ADM202E
ADM1181A
PIN FUNCTION DESCRIPTION
MnemonicFunction
V
CC
Power Supply Input: 5 V ± 10%.
V+Internally Generated Positive Supply
(+9 V nominal).
V–Internally Generated Negative Supply
(–9 V nominal).
GNDGround Pin. Must Be Connected to 0 V.
C1+, C1–External Capacitor 1 is connected between
these pins. 0.1 µF capacitor is recommended
but larger capacitors up to 47 µF may be used.
C2+, C2–External Capacitor 2 is connected between
these pins. 0.1 µF capacitor is recommended
but larger capacitors up to 47 µF may be used.
T
IN
Transmitter (Driver) Inputs. These inputs
accept TTL/CMOS levels.
T
OUT
Transmitter (Driver) Outputs. These are
RS-232 signal levels (typically ± 9 V).
R
IN
Receiver Inputs. These inputs accept RS-232
signal levels. An Internal 5 kΩ pull-down resistor to GND is connected on each input.
R
OUT
Receiver Outputs. These are CMOS output
logic levels.
PIN CONNECTIONS
0.1F
10V
0.1F
10V
CMOS
INPUTS
CMOS
OUTPUTS
T1
T2
R1
OUT
R2
OUT
*
INTERNAL 5k PULL-DOWN RESISTOR ON EACH RS-232 INPUT
C1+
C1–
C2+
C2–
IN
IN
GND
ADM202E Typical Operating Circuit
REV. B
+5V TO +10V
VOLTAGE
DOUBLER
+10V TO –10V
VOLTAGE
INVERTER
T1
T2
R1
R2
ADM202E
5V INPUT
V
CC
V+
V–
C3
0.1F
6.3V
C4
0.1F
10V
T1
T2
R1
R2
OUT
OUT
IN
IN
C5
0.1F
EIA/TIA-232
OUTPUTS
EIA/TIA-232
INPUTS
*
ADM1181A Typical Operating Circuit
–3–
ADM202E/ADM1181A
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The ADM202E/ADM1181E are ruggedized RS-232 line drivers/
receivers. Step-up voltage converters coupled with level shifting
transmitters and receivers allow RS-232 levels to be developed
while operating from a single 5 V supply.
Features include low power consumption, high transmission
rates and compatibility with the EU directive on Electromagnetic compatibility. EM compatibility includes protection
against radiated and conducted interference including high
levels of Electrostatic Discharge.
All inputs and outputs contain protection against Electrostatic
Discharges up to ±15 kV and Electrical Fast Transients up to
± 2 kV. This ensures compliance to IE1000-4-2 and IEC1000-4-4
requirements.
The devices are ideally suited for operation in electrically harsh
environments or where RS-232 cables are frequently being
plugged/unplugged. They are also immune to high RF field
strengths without special shielding precautions.
CMOS technology is used to keep the power dissipation to an
absolute minimum allowing maximum battery life in portable
applications.
The ADM202E/ADM1181A is a modification, enhancement
and improvement to the AD230–AD241 family and its derivatives. It is essentially plug-in compatible and does not have
materially different applications.
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
The internal circuitry consists of four main sections. These are:
1. A charge pump voltage converter
2. 5 V logic to EIA-232 transmitters
3. EIA-232 to 5 V logic receivers.
4. Transient protection circuit on all I/O lines
Charge Pump DC-DC Voltage Converter
The charge pump voltage converter consists of an 200 kHz
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 increased if desired. On
the ADM202E, capacitor C3 is shown connected between V+
and VCC, while it is connected between V+ and GND on the
ADM1181A. It is acceptable to use either configuration with both
the ADM202E and ADM1181A. If desired, larger capacitors
(up to 47 µF) can be used for capacitors C1–C4. This facilitates
direct substitution with older generation charge pump RS-232
transceivers.
V
CC
GND
INTERNAL
OSCILLATOR
S1
S2
NOTE: C3 CONNECTS BETWEEN V+ AND GND ON THE ADM1181A
C1
S3
S4
C3
V+ = 2V
V
CC
CC
Figure 1. Charge Pump Voltage Doubler
S3
S4
C4
GND
V– = –(V+)
FROM
VOLTAGE
DOUBLER
V+
GND
INTERNAL
OSCILLATOR
S1
S2
C2
Figure 2. Charge Pump Voltage Inverter
Transmitter (Driver) Section
The drivers convert 5 V logic input levels into RS-232 output
levels. With V
= 5 V and driving an RS-232 load, the output
CC
voltage swing is typically ±9 V.
Receiver Section
The receivers are inverting level shifters which accept RS-232
input levels and translate them into 5 V logic output levels.
The inputs have internal 5 kΩ pull-down resistors to ground
and are also protected against overvoltages of up to ±30 V.
Unconnected inputs are pulled to 0 V by the internal 5 kΩ pulldown resistor. This, therefore, results in a Logic 1 output level
for unconnected inputs or for inputs connected to GND.
The receivers have Schmitt trigger inputs with a hysteresis level
of 0.5 V. This ensures error-free reception for both noisy inputs
and for inputs with slow transition times.
HIGH BAUD RATE
The ADM202E/ADM1181A feature high slew rates permitting
data transmission at rates well in excess of the EIA/RS-232-E
specifications. RS-232 voltage levels are maintained at data rates
up to 230 kb/s even under worst case loading conditions. This
allows for high speed data links between two terminals or indeed
it is suitable for the new generation I
modem standards which
SDN
requires data rates of 230 kbps. The slew rate is internally controlled to less than 30 V/µs in order to minimize EMI interference.
–4–
REV. B
ADM202E/ADM1181A
ESD/EFT TRANSIENT PROTECTION SCHEME.
The ADM202E/ADM1181A use protective clamping structures
on all inputs and outputs which clamp the voltage to a safe level
and dissipate the energy present in ESD (Electrostatic) and EFT
(Electrical Fast Transients) discharges. A simplified schematic
of the protection structure is shown in Figure 3. Each input and
output contains two back-to-back high speed clamping diodes.
During normal operation with maximum RS-232 signal levels,
the diodes have no effect as one or the other is reverse biased
depending on the polarity of the signal. If however the voltage exceeds about 50 V in either direction, reverse breakdown
occurs and the voltage is clamped at this level. The diodes are
large p-n junctions that are designed to handle the instantaneous current surge which can exceed several amperes.
The transmitter outputs and receiver inputs have a similar protection structure. The receiver inputs can also dissipate some of
the energy through the internal 5 kΩ resistor to GND as well as
through the protection diodes.
The protection structure achieves ESD protection up to ±15 kV
and EFT protection up to ±2 kV on all RS-232 I/O lines. The
methods used to test the protection scheme are discussed later.
Typical Performance Characteristics
RECEIVER
INPUT
R1
R
IN
RX
D1
D2
Figure 3a. Receiver Input Protection Scheme
RX
OUT
D1
D2
TRANSMITTER
OUTPUT
T
Figure 3b. Transmitter Output Protection Scheme
80
70
60
50
40
dBV
30
20
10
0
START 30.0MHzSTOP 200.0MHz
TPC 1. EMC Radiated Emissions
LIMIT
80
70
60
50
40
dBV
30
20
10
0
0.3300.61
LOG FREQUENCY – MHz
3610
TPC 2. EMC Conducted Emissions
LIMIT
REV. B
–5–
ADM202E/ADM1181A
–Typical Performance Characteristics
9
7
5
3
1
O/P – V
–1
X
T
–3
–5
–7
–9
02500
100015002000
500
LOAD CAPACITANCE – pF
115KBPS
230KBPS
460KBPS
460KBPS
230KBPS
115KBPS
3000
TPC 3. Transmitter Output Voltage High/Low vs.
Load Capacitance @ 115 kbps, 230 kbps and 460 kbps
15
TX O/P HI
10
T
O/P HI LOADED
X
5
15
10
5
0
O/P – V
X
T
–5
–10
–15
24681012
014
I
LOAD
– mA
TX O/P HI
TX O/P LO
TPC 6. Transmitter Output Voltage Low/High vs.
Load Current
1
T
0
O/P – V
X
T
–5
–10
–15
44.55
V
CC
TX O/P LO LOADED
– V
T
X
O/P LO
5.5
TPC 4. Transmitter Output Voltage High/Low vs. V
15
10
5
0
V+, V– – V
–5
–10
–15
05
10152025
I
– mA
LOAD
30
TPC 5. Charge Pump V+, V– vs. Current
CC
2
T
Ch1 5.00V Ch2 5.00V M 2.00s Ch1 400mV
TPC 7. 230 kbps Data Transmission
300
250
200
150
IMPEDANCE –
100
50
0
4.555.5
V
– V
V–
V+
TPC 8. Charge Pump Impedance vs. V
64
CC
–6–
REV. B
ADM202E/ADM1181A
100
I
PEAK
– %
90
10
TIME t
30ns
60ns
0.1 TO 1ns
ESD TESTING (IEC1000-4-2)
IEC1000-4-2 (previously 801-2) specifies compliance testing
using two coupling methods, contact discharge and air-gap
discharge. Contact discharge calls for a direct connection to the
unit being tested. Air-gap discharge uses a higher test voltage
but does not make direct contact with the unit under test. With
air discharge, the discharge gun is moved towards the unit under
test developing an arc across the air gap, hence the term air-gap
discharge. This method is influenced by humidity, temperature,
barometric pressure, distance and rate of closure of the discharge
gun. The contact-discharge method while less realistic is more
repeatable and is gaining acceptance in preference to the airgap method.
Although very little energy is contained within an ESD pulse,
the extremely fast rise time coupled with high voltages can cause
failures in unprotected semiconductors. Catastrophic destruction can occur immediately as a result of arcing or heating. Even
if catastrophic failure does not occur immediately, the device
may suffer from parametric degradation which may result in
degraded performance. The cumulative effects of continuous
exposure can eventually lead to complete failure.
I/O lines are particularly vulnerable to ESD damage. Simply
touching or plugging in an I/O cable can result in a static discharge which can damage or completely destroy the interface
product connected to the I/O port. Traditional ESD test methods such as the MIL-STD-883B method 3015.7 do not fully
test a product’s susceptibility to this type of discharge. This test
was intended to test a product’s susceptibility to ESD damage
during handling. Each pin is tested with respect to all other
pins. There are some important differences between the traditional test and the IEC test:
a. The IEC test is much more stringent in terms of discharge
energy. The peak current injected is over four times greater.
b. The current rise time is significantly faster in the IEC test.
c. The IEC test is carried out while power is applied to the device.
It is possible that the ESD discharge could induce latch-up in the
device under test. This test therefore is more representative of a
real-world I/O discharge where the equipment is operating normally with power applied. For maximum peace of mind, however,
both tests should be performed therefore ensuring maximum
protection both during handling and later during field service.
HIGH
VOLTAGE
GENERATOR
R1
C1
R2
DEVICE
UNDER TEST
100
90
– %
PEAK
I
36.8
10
t
RL
t
DL
TIME t
Figure 5. Human Body Model ESD Current Waveform
Figure 6. IEC1000-4-2 ESD Current Waveform
The ADM202E/ADM1181E products are tested using both the
above mentioned test methods. All pins are tested with respect
to all other pins as per the MIL-STD-883B specification. In
addition all I/O pins are tested as per the IEC test specification.
The products were tested under the following conditions:
a. Power-On
b. Power-Off
There are four levels of compliance defined by IEC1000-4-2.
The ADM202E/ADM1181A products meet the most stringent
compliance level for both contact and for air-gap discharge. This
means that the products are able to withstand contact discharges
in excess of 8 kV and air-gap discharges in excess of 15 kV.
REV. B
ESD TEST METHODR2C1
H. BODY MIL-STD883B 1.5k100pF
IEC1000-4-2330150pF
Figure 4. ESD Test Standards
–7–
ADM202E/ADM1181A
Table I. IEC1000-4-2 Compliance Levels
LevelContact DischargeAir Discharge
12 kV2 kV
24 kV4 kV
36 kV8 kV
48 kV15 kV
Table II. ADM202E/ADM1181A ESD Test Results
ESD Test MethodI/O Pins
MIL-STD-883B± 15 kV
IEC1000-4-2
Contact± 8 kV
Air± 15 kV
FAST TRANSIENT BURST TESTING (IEC1000-4-4)
IEC1000-4-4 (previously 801-4) covers electrical fast-transient/
burst (EFT) immunity. Electrical fast transients occur as a
result of arcing contacts in switches and relays. The tests simulate the interference generated when for example a power relay
disconnects an inductive load. A spark is generated due to the
well known back EMF effect. In fact the spark consists of a
burst of sparks as the relay contacts separate. The voltage appearing on the line therefore consists of a bust of extremely fast
transient impulses. A similar effect occurs when switching on
fluorescent lights.
The fast transient burst test defined in IEC1000-4-4 simulates
this arcing and its waveform is illustrated in TPC 8. It consists
of a burst of 2.5 kHz to 5 kHz transients repeating at 300 ms
intervals. It is specified for both power and data lines.
V
t
300ms 15ms
5ns
V
A simplified circuit diagram of the actual EFT generator is illustrated in Figure 8.
The transients are coupled onto the signal lines using an EFT
coupling clamp. The clamp is 1 m long and it completely surrounds the cable providing maximum coupling capacitance
(50 pF to 200 pF typ) between the clamp and the cable. High
energy transients are capacitively coupled onto the signal lines.
Fast rise times (5 ns) as specified by the standard result in very
effective coupling. This test is very severe since high voltages are
coupled onto the signal lines. The repetitive transients can often
cause problems where single pulses do not. Destructive latchup
may be induced due to the high energy content of the transients.
Note that this stress is applied while the interface products are
powered up and are transmitting data. The EFT test applies
hundreds of pulses with higher energy than ESD. Worst case
transient current on an I/O line can be as high as 40 A.
C
R
HIGH
VOLTAGE
SOURCE
R
C
C
C
L
Z
S
D
M
50
OUTPUT
Figure 8. IEC1000-4-4 Fast Transient Generator
Test results are classified according to the following:
1. Normal performance within specification limits.
2. Temporary degradation or loss of performance that is
self-recoverable.
3. Temporary degradation or loss of function or performance
that requires operator intervention or system reset.
4. Degradation or loss of function that is not recoverable due
to damage.
The ADM202E/ADM1181A have been tested under worst-case
conditions using unshielded cables and meet Classification 2.
Data transmission during the transient condition is corrupted,
but it may be resumed immediately following the EFT event
without user intervention.
50ns
t
0.2/0.4ms
Figure 7. IEC1000-4-4 Fast Transient Waveform
–8–
REV. B
ADM202E/ADM1181A
IEC1000-4-3 RADIATED IMMUNITY
IEC1000-4-3 (previously IEC801-3) describes the measurement
method and defines the levels of immunity to radiated electromagnetic fields. It was originally intended to simulate the
electromagnetic fields generated by portable radio transceivers
or any other device which generates continuous wave radiated
electromagnetic energy. Its scope has since been broadened to
include spurious EM energy which can be radiated from fluorescent lights, thyristor drives, inductive loads, etc.
Testing for immunity involves irradiating the device with an EM
field. There are various methods of achieving this including use
of anechoic chamber, stripline cell, TEM cell, GTEM cell. A
stripline cell consists of two parallel plates with an electric field
developed between them. The device under test is placed within
the cell and exposed to the electric field. There are three severity
levels having field strengths ranging from 1 V to 10 V/m. Results
are classified in a similar fashion to those for IEC1000-4-2.
1. Normal Operation.
2. Temporary Degradation or loss of function that is selfrecoverable when the interfering signal is removed.
3. Temporary degradation or loss of function that requires
operator intervention or system reset when the interfering
signal is removed.
4. Degradation or loss of function that is not recoverable due
to damage.
The ADM202E/ADM1181A products easily meet Classification 1 at the most stringent (Level 3) requirement. In fact field
strengths up to 30 V/m showed no performance degradation, and
error-free data transmission continued even during irradiation.
ducted emissions. It is, therefore, important that the switches in
the charge pump guarantee break-before-make switching under
all conditions so that instantaneous short circuit conditions do
not occur.
The ADM202E has been designed to minimize the switching
transients and ensure break-before-make switching thereby
minimizing conducted emissions. This has resulted in the
level of emissions being well below the limits required by the
specification. No additional filtering/decoupling other than the
recommended 0.1 µF capacitor is required.
Conducted emissions are measured by monitoring the mains
line. The equipment used consists of a LISN (Line Impedance
Stabilizing Network) that essentially presents a fixed impedance
at RF, and a spectrum analyzer. The spectrum analyzer scans
for emissions up to 30 MHz and a plot for the ADM202E is
shown in Figure 11.
V
CC
GND
INTERNAL
OSCILLATOR
S1
S2
C1
S3
S4
C3
V+ = 2V
V
CC
CC
Figure 9. Charge Pump Voltage Doubler
ø
1
Table III. Test Severity Levels (IEC1000-4-3)
LevelField Strength V/m
11
23
310
EMISSIONS/INTERFERENCE
EN55 022, CISPR22 defines the permitted limits of radiated
and conducted interference from Information Technology (IT)
equipment. The objective of the standard is to minimize the
level of emissions both conducted and radiated.
For ease of measurement and analysis, conducted emissions are
assumed to predominate below 30 MHz and radiated emissions
are assumed to predominate above 30 MHz.
CONDUCTED EMISSIONS
This is a measure of noise that gets conducted onto the mains
power supply. Switching transients from the charge pump that
are 20 V in magnitude and contain significant energy can lead to
conducted emissions. Other sources of conducted emissions can
be due to overlap in switch on-times in the charge pump voltage
converter. In the voltage doubler shown below, if S2 has not
fully turned off before S4 turns on, this results in a transient
current glitch between V
and GND which results in con-
CC
ø
2
SWITCHING GLITCHES
Figure 10. Switching Glitches
80
70
60
50
40
dBV
30
20
10
0
0.3300.61
LOG FREQUENCY – MHz
36
10
LIMIT
Figure 11. ADM202E Conducted Emissions Plot
REV. B
–9–
ADM202E/ADM1181A
RADIATED EMISSIONS
Radiated emissions are measured at frequencies in excess of
30 MHz. RS-232 outputs designed for operation at high baud
rates while driving cables can radiate high frequency EM energy.
The reasons already discussed that cause conducted emissions
can also be responsible for radiated emissions. Fast RS-232 output transitions can radiate interference, especially when lightly
loaded and driving unshielded cables. Charge pump devices are
also prone to radiating noise due to the high frequency oscillator
and high voltages being switched by the charge pump. The
move towards smaller capacitors in order to conserve board
space has resulted in higher frequency oscillators being employed
in the charge pump design. This has resulted in higher levels of
emission, both conducted and radiated.
The RS-232 outputs on the ADM202E products feature a
controlled slew rate in order to minimize the level of radiated
emissions, yet are fast enough to support data rates up to
230 kBaud.
Figure 13 shows a plot of radiated emissions vs. frequency. This
shows that the levels of emissions are well within specifications
without the need for any additional shielding or filtering components. The ADM202E was operated at maximum baud rates and
configured as in a typical RS-232 interface.
Testing for radiated emissions was carried out in a shielded
anechonic chamber.