QFN Packaged, ±15kV ESD Protected,
+2.7V to +5.5V, 10Nanoamp, 250kbps/
1Mbps, RS-232 Transceivers with
Enhanced Automatic Powerdown
The Intersil ISL4238E/44E/45E devices are 2.7V to 5.5V
powered RS-232 transmitters/receivers which meet
ElA/TIA-232 and V.28/V.24 specifications, even at
V
= 3.0V. Additionally, they pro vide ±15kV ESD protection
CC
(IEC6100-4-2 Air Gap and Human Body Model) on
transmitter outputs and receiver inputs (RS-232 pins).
Targeted applications are PDAs, Palmtops, and notebook
and laptop computers where the low operational, and even
lower standby, power consumption is critical. Efficient onchip charge pumps, coupled with manual and enhanced
automatic powerdown functions, reduce the standby supply
current to a
Lead (QFN) packaging and the use of small, low value
capacitors ensure board space savings as well. Data rates
greater than 250kbps (ISL4238E/44E)/1Mbps (ISL4245E)
are guaranteed at worst case load conditions.
The ISL424XE are 3 driver, 5 receiver (DTE) devices that,
coupled with the QFN package, provide the industry’s
smallest, lowest power complete serial port suitable for
PDAs, and laptop or notebook computers. The 5x5 QFN
requires 60% less board area than a 28 lead TSSOP, and is
nearly 20% thinner. The devices also include a noninverting
always-active receiver for “wake-up” capability.
The ISL4238E is a 5 driver, 3 receiver device op timized for
DCE applications with full hardware handshaking. It also
includes a noninverting always-active receiver for RING
INDICATOR monitoring. Transmitter and logic inputs include
active feedback resistors that retain the input state once
driven to a valid logic level.
These devices feature an enhanced auto ma tic powerdown function which powers down the on-chip powersupply and driver circuits. This occurs when all receiver and
transmitter inputs detect no signal transitions for a period of
30sec. These devices power back up, automatically,
whenever they sense a transition on any transmitter or
receiver input.
Table 1 summarizes the features of the ISL4238E/4XE, while
Application Note AN9863 summarizes the features of each
device comprising the 3V RS-232 family.
10nA trickle. Tiny 5mm x 5mm Quad Flat No-
FN8038.3
Features
• Parameters Fully Specified for 10% Tolerance Supplies
and Full Industrial Temp Range
• Available in Small QFN (5mm x 5mm) Package which is
60% Smaller than a 28 Lead TSSOP
• ESD Protection for RS-232 I/O Pins to
• DTE (ISL4244E/45E) and DCE (ISL4238E) Versions
• Lowest Supply Current in Powerdown . . . . . . . . . . . .10nA
• Active Feedback Resistors on T
(ISL4238E)
• Flow Through Pinouts
• Manual and Enhanced Automatic Powerdown Features
• Guaranteed Minimum Data Rate
250kbps (ISL4238E/44E) / 1Mbps (ISL4245E)
• Latch-Up Fre e
• On-Chip Charge Pumps Require Only Four External
0.1µF Capacitors
• Wide Power Supply Range. . . . . . . Single +2.7V to +5.5V
• Meets EIA/TIA-232 and V.28/V.2 4 Specifications at 3V
• RS-232 Compatible with V
• Pb-free Available as an Option
CC
= 2.7V
±15kV (IEC6100)
and Logic Inputs
X
Applications
• Any Space Constrained System Requiring RS-232 Ports
- Battery Powered, Hand-Held, and Portable Equipment
- Laptop Computers, Notebooks
- PDAs and Palmtops, Data Cables
- Cellular/Mobile Phones, Digital Cameras, GPS
Receivers
Related Literature
• Technical Brief TB363 “Guidelines for Handling and
Processing Moisture Sensitive Surface Mount Devices”
• Technical Brief TB379 “Thermal Characterization of
Packages f o r ICs”
• Technical Brief TB389 “PCB Land Pattern Design and
Surface Mount Guidelines for QFN Packages”
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CAUTION: These devices are sensitive to electrostatic discharge; follow proper IC Handling Procedures.
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NOTE: Intersil Pb-free products employ special Pb-free material
sets; molding compounds/die attach materials and 100% matte tin
plate termination finish, which is compatible with both SnPb and
Pb-free soldering operations. Intersil Pb-free products are MSL
classified at Pb-free peak reflow temperatures that meet or exceed
the Pb-free requirements of IPC/JEDEC J Std-020B.
C1+External capacitor (voltage doubler) is connected to this lead.
C1-External capacitor (voltage doubler) is connected to this lead.
C2+External capacitor (voltage inverter) is connected to this lead.
C2-External capacitor (voltage inverter) is connected to this lead.
T
T
OUT
R
R
OUT
R
OUTB
INVALID
FORCEOFF Active low to shut down transmitters and on-chip power supply. This overrides any automatic circuitry and FORCEON (see T ab le 2).
FORCEON Active high input to override automatic powerdown circuitry thereby keeping transmitters active. (FORCEOFF
NOTE:
1. ISL4238E input pins incorporate positive feedback resistors. Once the input is driven to a valid logic level, the feedback resistor maintains that
logic level until V
System power supply input (2.7V to 5.5V).
TTL/CMOS compatible transm it ter I nput s. (Note 1)
TTL/CMOS level receiver outputs.
TTL/CMOS level, noninverting, always enabled receiver outputs.
Active low output that indicates if no valid RS-232 levels are present on any receiver input.
is removed. Unused transmitter inputs may be left unconnected by the user.
CC
must be high).
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Typical Operating Circuits
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TTL/CMOS
ISL4238E, ISL4244E, ISL4245E
ISL4238E
+3.3V
NOTE 2
LOGIC
LEVELS
0.1µF
0.1µF
R1
+
0.1µF
28
C
1
C
2
T1
T2
T3
T4
T5
OUTB
IN
IN
IN
IN
IN
C1+
V
+
24
29
+
31
23
22
213
186
158
14
CC
C1C2+
C2-
26
T
1
T
2
T
3
T
4
T
5
V+
27
C
3
+
0.1µF
C
0.1µF
+
OUT
OUT
OUT
OUT
OUT
NOTE 2
4
RS-232
LEVELS
32
V-
1
T1
2
T2
T3
T4
T5
NOTE:
2. For V
5kΩ
5kΩ
5kΩ
4
R1
IN
519
R2
IN
RS-232
LEVELS
717
R3
IN
R1
R2
R3
TO POWER
CONTROL
LOGIC
= 3.15V (3.3V -5%), use C1 - C4 = 0.1µF or greater. For VCC = 3.0V (3.3V -10%), use C1 - C4 = 0.22µF or greater.
CAUTION: Stresses above those listed in “Absolute Maximum Ratings” may cause permanent damage to the device. This is a stress only rating and operation of the
device at these or any other conditions above those indicated in the operational sections of this specification is not implied.
NOTE:
is measured in free air with the component mounted on a high effective thermal conductivity test board with “direct attach” features. See