MAX3221
SLLS348O – JUNE 1999 – REVISED JUNE 2015
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Table of Contents
1 Features .................................................................. 1
2 Applications ........................................................... 1
3 Description ............................................................. 1
4 Revision History..................................................... 2
5 Pin Configuration and Functions ......................... 3
6 Specifications......................................................... 4
6.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings ...................................... 4
6.2 ESD Ratings.............................................................. 4
6.3 Recommended Operating Conditions....................... 4
6.4 Thermal Information .................................................. 5
6.5 Electrical Characteristics – Power ............................ 5
6.6 Electrical Characteristics – Driver ............................. 5
6.7 Electrical Characteristics – Receiver ........................ 6
6.8 Electrical Characteristics – Status ........................... 6
6.9 Switching Characteristics – Driver ............................ 6
6.10 Switching Characteristics – Receiver ..................... 7
6.11 Switching Characteristics – Status.......................... 7
6.12 Typical Characteristics ............................................ 7
7 Parameter Measurement Information .................. 8
8 Detailed Description ............................................ 11
8.1 Overview ................................................................. 11
8.2 Functional Block Diagram ....................................... 11
8.3 Feature Description................................................. 11
8.4 Device Functional Modes........................................ 12
9 Application and Implementation ........................ 13
9.1 Application Information............................................ 13
9.2 Typical Application .................................................. 13
10 Power Supply Recommendations ..................... 14
11 Layout................................................................... 15
11.1 Layout Guidelines ................................................. 15
11.2 Layout Example .................................................... 15
12 Device and Documentation Support ................. 16
12.1 Community Resources.......................................... 16
12.2 Trademarks ........................................................... 16
12.3 Electrostatic Discharge Caution ............................ 16
12.4 Glossary ................................................................ 16
13 Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable
Information ........................................................... 16
4 Revision History
NOTE: Page numbers for previous revisions may differ from page numbers in the current version.
Changes from Revision N (January 2014) to Revision O
Page
• Added Pin Configuration and Functions section, ESD Ratings table, Feature Description section, Device Functional
Modes, Application and Implementation section, Power Supply Recommendations section, Layout section, Device
and Documentation Support section, and Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information section .............................. 1
Changes from Revision M (March 2004) to Revision N
Page
• Updated document to new TI data sheet format - no specification changes. ........................................................................ 1
• Deleted Ordering Information table. ....................................................................................................................................... 1
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