General Description
The MAX3228/MAX3229 are +2.5V to +5.5V powered
EIA/TIA-232 and V.28/V.24 communications interfaces
with low power requirements, and high data-rate capabilities, in a chip-scale package (UCSP™).
The MAX3228/MAX3229 achieve a 1µA supply current
with Maxim’s AutoShutdown™ feature. They save
power without changes to existing BIOS or operating
systems by entering low-power shutdown mode when
the RS-232 cable is disconnected, or when the transmitters of the connected peripherals are off.
The transceivers have a proprietary low-dropout transmitter output stage, delivering RS-232 compliant performance from a +3.1V to +5.5V supply, and RS-232
compatible performance with a supply voltage as low
as +2.5V. The dual charge pump requires only four
small 0.1µF capacitors for operation from a +3.0V supply. Each device is guaranteed to run at data rates of
250kbps while maintaining RS-232 output levels.
The MAX3228/MAX3229 offer a separate power-supply
input for the logic interface, allowing configurable logic
levels on the receiver outputs and transmitter inputs.
Operating over a +1.65V to VCCrange, VLprovides the
MAX3228/MAX3229 compatibility with multiple logic
families.
The MAX3229 contains one receiver and one transmitter. The MAX3228 contains two receivers and two
transmitters. The MAX3228/MAX3229 are available in
tiny chip-scale packaging and are specified across the
extended industrial temperature range of -40°C to
+85°C.
Applications
Personal Digital Assistants
Cell Phone Data Lump Cables
Set-Top Boxes
Hand-Held Devices
Cell Phones
Features
♦ 6 ✕ 5 Chip-Scale Packaging (UCSP)
♦ 1µA Low-Power AutoShutdown
♦ 250kbps Guaranteed Data Rate
♦ Meets EIA/TIA-232 Specifications Down to +3.1V
♦ RS-232 Compatible to +2.5V Allows Operation
from Single Li+ Cell
♦ Small 0.1µF Capacitors
♦ Configurable Logic Levels
MAX3228/MAX3229
+2.5V to +5.5V RS-232 Transceivers
in UCSP
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Typical Operating Circuits
19-2140; Rev 1; 5/04
For pricing, delivery, and ordering information, please contact Maxim/Dallas Direct! at
1-888-629-4642, or visit Maxim’s website at www.maxim-ic.com.
*Requires solder temperature profile described in the Absolute
Maximum Ratings section.
*UCSP reliability is integrally linked to the user’s assembly
methods, circuit board material, and environment. Refer to the
UCSP Reliabilitly Notice in the UCSP Reliability section of this
data sheet for more information.
Ordering Information
UCSP is a trademark of Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.
AutoShutdown is a trademark of Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.
Typical Operating Circuits continued at end of data sheet.
Pin Configurations appear at end of data sheet.
PART TEMP RANGE
MAX3228EBV -40°C to +85°C 6 x 5 UCSP*
MAX3229EBV -40°C to +85°C 6 x 5 UCSP*
C
BYPASS
C1
0.1µF
C2
0.1µF
TTL/CMOS
INPUTS
TTL/CMOS
OUTPUTS
2.5V TO 5.5V
1.65V TO 5.5V
0.1µF
C1
D1
A2
A3
A6
B6
D6
C6
B5
C1+
C1C2+
C2T1IN
T2IN
R1OUT
R2OUT
A1 A5
V
CC
MAX3228
V
V
V
L
GND
V
L
L
T1OUT
L
T2OUT
V
L
R1IN
5kΩ
V
L
5kΩ
V
L
INVALID
20µA20µA
FORCEOFFFORCEON
E1
V+
V-
R2IN
0.1µF
B1
A4
E3
E4
E6
E5
E2
C5
PIN-
PACKAGE
C3
0.1µF
C4
0.1µF
RS-232
OUTPUTS
RS-232
INPUTS
TO POWERMANAGEMENT
UNIT
V
L
MAX3228/MAX3229
+2.5V to +5.5V RS-232 Transceivers
in UCSP
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ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
Stresses beyond those listed under “Absolute Maximum Ratings” may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings only, and functional
operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those indicated in the operational sections of the specifications is not implied. Exposure to
absolute maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
VCCto GND...........................................................-0.3V to +6.0V
V+ to GND.............................................................-0.3V to +7.0V
V- to GND ..............................................................+0.3V to -7.0V
V+ to |V-| (Note 1) ................................................................+13V
V
L
to GND..............................................................-0.3V to +6.0V
Input Voltages
T
_
IN, FORCEON, FORCEOFF to GND.......-0.3V to (VL+ 0.3V)
R
_
IN to GND .....................................................................±25V
Output Voltages
T
_
OUT to GND...............................................................±13.2V
R
_
OUT to GND...........................................-0.3V to (VL+ 0.3V)
INVALID to GND......................................-0.3V to (V
CC
+ 0.3V)
Short-Circuit Duration T
_
OUT to GND........................Continuous
Continuous Power Dissipation (T
A
= +70°C)
6
✕ 5 UCSP (derate 10.1mW/°C above T
A
= +70°C)...805mW
Operating Temperature Range ...........................-40°C to +85°C
Junction Temperature......................................................+150°C
Storage Temperature Range .............................-65°C to +150°C
Bump Temperature (Soldering) (Note 2)
Infrared (15s) ...............................................................+200°C
Vapor Phase (20s) .......................................................+215°C
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(VCC= +2.5V to +5.5V, VL= +1.65V to +5.5V, C1–C4 = 0.1µF, tested at +3.3V ±10%, TA= T
MIN
to T
MAX
. Typical values are at TA=
+25°C, unless otherwise noted.) (Note 3)
Note 1: V+ and V- can have maximum magnitudes of 7V, but their absolute difference cannot exceed 13V.
Note 2: This device is constructed using a unique set of packaging techniques that impose a limit on the thermal profile the device
can be exposed to during board level solder attach and rework. This limit permits only the use of the solder profiles recommended in the industry-standard specification, JEDEC 020A, paragraph 7.6, Table 3 for IR/VPR and convection reflow. Preheating is required. Hand or wave soldering is not allowed.
DC CHARACTERISTICS
VL Input Voltage Range V
VCC Supply Current,
AutoShutdown
VCC Supply Current,
AutoShutdown Disabled
VL Supply Current I
LOGIC INPUTS
Pullup Currents FORCEON, FORCEOFF to V
Input Logic Low T_IN, FORCEON, FORCEOFF 0.4 V
Input Logic High T_IN, FORCEON, FORCEOFF 0.66 x V
Transmitter Input Hysteresis 0.5 V
Input Leakage Current T_IN ±0.01 ±1 µA
RECEIVER OUTPUTS
Output Leakage Currents
Output Voltage Low I
PARAMETER SYMBOL CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS
L
FORCEON = GND
I
I
CC
CC
FORCEOFF = V
FORCEOFF = GND 10 µA
FORCEON, FORCEOFF floating 1 mA
FORCEON = FORCEOFF = V
no load
FORCEON or FORCEOFF = GND, VCC =
V
= +5v
L
L
FORCEON, FORCEOFF floating 1
R_OUT, receivers disabled, FORCEOFF =
GND or in AutoShutdown
= 0.8mA 0.4 V
OUT
, all RIN open
L
L
L
1.65 VCC + 0.3 V
20 µA
L
10 µA
0.3 1 mA
85
±10 µA
µA
V
Output Voltage High I
= -0.5mA VL - 0.4 VL - 0.1 V
OUT
MAX3228/MAX3229
+2.5V to +5.5V RS-232 Transceivers
in UCSP
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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
(VCC= +2.5V to +5.5V, VL= +1.65V to +5.5V, C1–C4 = 0.1µF, tested at +3.3V ±10%, TA= T
MIN
to T
MAX
. Typical values are at TA=
+25°C, unless otherwise noted.) (Note 3)
RECEIVER INPUTS
Input Voltage Range -25 +25 V
Input Threshold Low TA = +25°C
Input Threshold High TA = +25°C
Input Hysteresis 0.5 V
Input Resistance 357kΩ
AUTOSHUTDOWN
Receiver Input Threshold to
INVALID Output High
Receiver Input Threshold to
INVALID Output Low
Receiver Positive or Negative
Threshold to INVALID High
Receiver Positive or Negative
Threshold to INVALID Low
Receiver Edge to Transmitters
Enabled
TRANSMITTER OUTPUTS
VCC Mode Switch Point
(V
VCC Mode Switch Point
(V
V
Output Voltage Swing
Output Resistance VCC = V+ = V- = 0, T_OUT = ±2V 300 10M Ω
Output Short-Circuit Current ±60 mA
Output Leakage Current T_OUT = ±12V, transmitters disabled ±25 µA
INVALID OUTPUT
Output Voltage Low I
Output Voltage High I
PARAMETER SYMBOL CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS
VCC = 3.3V 0.6 1.2
= 5.0V 0.8 1.7
V
CC
VCC = 3.3V 1.3 2.4
= 5.0V 1.8 2.4
V
CC
Figure 3a
t
INVH
t
INVL
t
WU
Falling)
CC
Rising)
CC
M od e S w i tch P oi nt H yster esi s 400 mV
C C
VCC = +5.0V, Figure 3b 1 µs
VCC = +5.0V, Figure 3b 30 µs
VCC = +5.0V, Figure 3b 100 µs
T_OUT = ±5.0V to ±3.7V 2.85 3.1 V
T_OUT = ±3.7V to ±5.0V 3.3 3.7 V
All transmitter
outputs loaded with
3kΩ to ground.
= 0.8mA 0.4 V
OUT
= -0.5mA V
OUT
Positive threshold 2.7
Negative threshold -2.7
VCC = +3.1V to
+5.5V, V
T
= +25°C
A
V
CC
+3.1V, V
falling,
CC
= +2.5V to
rising
CC
-0.3 0.3 V
±3.7
C C
±5 ±5.4
- 0.4 V
- 0.1 V
C C
V
V
V
V
MAX3228/MAX3229
+2.5V to +5.5V RS-232 Transceivers
in UCSP
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Note 3: VCCmust be greater than VL.
TIMING CHARACTERISTICS
(VCC= +2.5V to +5.5V, VL= +1.65V to +5.5V, C1–C4 = 0.1µF, tested at +3.3V ±10%, TA= T
MIN
to T
MAX
. Typical values are at TA=
+25°C, unless otherwise noted.) (Note 3)
Typical Operating Characteristics
(VCC= +3.3V, 250kbps data rate, 0.1µF capacitors, all transmitters loaded with 3kΩ and CL, TA= +25°C, unless otherwise noted.)
-6
-2
-4
2
0
4
6
0 1500 2000500 1000 2500 3000
TRANSMITTER OUTPUT VOLTAGE
vs. LOAD CAPACITANCE
MAX3228/9 toc01
LOAD CAPACITANCE (pF)
TRANSMITTER OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
V
OH
V
OL
VCC RISING
0
10
5
20
15
25
30
0 2500 3000
SLEW RATE vs. LOAD CAPACITANCE
MAX3228/9 toc02
LOAD CAPACITANCE (pF)
SLEW RATE (V/µs)
1000500 1500 2000
VCC = 5.5V
VCC = 2.5V
0
6
4
2
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
0 1000500 1500 2000 2500 3000
OPERATING SUPPLY CURRENT
vs. LOAD CAPACITANCE (MAX3229)
MAX3228/9 toc03
LOAD CAPACITANCE (pF)
OPERATING SUPPLY CURRENT (mA)
250kbps
20kbps
Maximum Data Rate
Receiver Propagation Delay
PARAMETER SYMBOL CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS
R
= 3kΩ, CL = 1000pF, one transmitter
L
switching
Receiver input to receiver output,
C
= 150pF
L
Receiver Output Enable-Time VCC = VL= +5V 200 ns
Receiver Output Disable-Time VCC = VL= +5V 200 ns
Transmitter Skew | t
Receiver Skew | t
Transition Region Slew Rate
PHL
PHL
- t
| 100 ns
PLH
- t
|50ns
PLH
R
= 3kΩ to 7kΩ, CL = 150pF to
L
1000pF, T
= +25°C
A
250 kbps
0.15 µs
630V/µs
MAX3228/MAX3229
+2.5V to +5.5V RS-232 Transceivers
in UCSP
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Pin Description
Typical Operating Characteristics (continued)
(VCC= +3.3V, 250kbps data rate, 0.1µF capacitors, all transmitters loaded with 3kΩ and CL, TA= +25°C, unless otherwise noted.)
0
6
4
2
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
2.5 3.53.0 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5
OPERATING SUPPLY CURRENT
vs. SUPPLY VOLTAGE (MAX3229)
MAX3228/9 toc04
SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V)
OPERATING SUPPLY CURRENT (mA)
-8
-4
-6
2
0
-2
8
6
4
10
2.5 3.53.0 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5
TRANSMITTER OUTPUT VOLTAGE vs.
SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V
CC
RISING)
MAX3228/9 toc05
SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V)
TRANSMITTER OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
V
OH
V
OL
-8
-4
-6
2
0
-2
8
6
4
10
2.5 3.53.0 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5
TRANSMITTER OUTPUT VOLTAGE vs.
SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V
CC
FALLING)
MAX3228/9 toc06
SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V)
TRANSMITTER OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
V
OH
V
OL
PIN
MAX3228 MAX3229
A1 A1 V
A2 A2 C2+ Positive Terminal of Inverting Charge-Pump Capacitor
A3 A3 C2- Negative Terminal of Inverting Charge-Pump Capacitor
A4 A4 V- -5.5V/-4.0V Generated by Charge Pump
A5 A5 V
A6, B6 A6 T_IN Transmitter Input(s)
B1 B1 V+
B2, B3, B4,
C2, C3, C4,
D2, D3, D4,
D5
B5 B5 FORCEON
—
C1 C1 C1+ Positive Terminal of Positive Regulated Charge-Pump Capacitor
NAME FUNCTION
CC
L
B2, B3, B4,
C2, C3, C4,
D2, D3, D4,
N.C. No Connection. These locations are not populated with solder bumps.
D5
B6, D6,
E4, E6
N.C.
+2.5V to +5.5V Supply Voltage
Logic-Level Input for Receiver Outputs and Transmitter Inputs. Connect VL to the
system logic supply voltage or V
if no logic supply is required.
CC
+5.5V/+4.0V Generated by Charge Pump. If charge pump is generating +4.0V, the part
has switched from RS-232 compliant to RS-232 compatible mode.
FORCEON Input, Active-High. Drive FORCEON high to override automatic circuitry,
keeping transmitters and charge pumps on. Pulls itself high internally if not connected.
No Connection. These locations are populated with solder bumps, but are electrically
isolated.