Product Summary

The MAX241CAI is a +5V-Powered, multichannel RS-232 driver/receiver. The MAX241CAI is intended for all EIA/TIA-232E and V.28/V.24 communications interfaces, particularly applications where ±12V is not available. These parts are especially useful in battery-powered systems, since their low-power shutdown mode reduces power dissipation to less than 5μW. The applications of the MAX241CAI include Portable Computers, Low-Power Modems, Interface Translation, Battery-Powered RS-232 Systems, Multidrop RS-232 Networks.

Parametrics

MAX241CAI absolute maximum ratings: (1)Supply Voltage (VCC): -0.3V to +6V; (2)Input Voltages: TIN: -0.3V to (VCC - 0.3V), RIN: ±30V, TOUT:±15V, ; (3)Output Voltages: TOUT: ±15V, ROUT: -0.3V to (VCC + 0.3V); (4)Driver/Receiver Output Short Circuited to GND: Continuous; (5)Continuous Power Dissipation (TA = +70℃): 28-Pin Wide SO (derate 12.50mW/℃ above +70℃): 1W; (6)Operating Temperature Ranges: 0℃ to 70℃; (7)Storage Temperature Range: -65℃ to 160℃; (8)Lead Temperature (soldering, 10sec) : +300℃.

Features

MAX241CAI features: (1) Operate from Single +5V Power Supply (+5V and +12V—MAX231/MAX239); (2) Low-Power Receive Mode in Shutdown (MAX223/MAX242); (3) Meet All EIA/TIA-232E and V.28 Specifications; (4) Multiple Drivers and Receivers; (5)3-State Driver and Receiver Outputs; (6)Open-Line Detection (MAX243).

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MAX241CAI Pin Configuration

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MAX241CAI-T
MAX241CAI-T

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RS-232 Interface IC

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MAX241CAI+T
MAX241CAI+T

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RS-232 Interface IC 5V MultiCh RS-232 Driver/Receiver

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0-1665: $2.28
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MAX241CAI+
MAX241CAI+

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RS-232 Interface IC 5V MultiCh RS-232 Driver/Receiver

Data Sheet

0-1: $5.52
1-25: $3.71
25-50: $2.69
50-100: $2.66
MAX241CAI
MAX241CAI

Maxim Integrated Products

RS-232 Interface IC

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