MAX3209E Datasheet (Maxim) - 15kV ESD-Protected / 12V / Dual RS-232 Serial Port

MAX3209E, 15kV ESD-Protected / 12V / Dual RS-232 Serial Port

The MAX3209E is a complete, dual DTE RS-232 serial port (6 transmitters, 10 receivers) for motherboards and desktop PCs that ensures compliance with the stringent ESD requirements of the European Community.

The device minimizes board space and power consumption by eliminating the need for a negative

MAX3209E Features

* a 50µA low-power standby mode for compliance with system power-management requirements. During standby, while the device operates from the single +3V to +5.5V logic supply, one receiver on each port remains active, allowing automatic system wake-up when peripheral communications resume. All transmit