MAX1406 Overview
The MAX1406 is an RS-232 IC designed to meet the stringent electrostatic discharge (ESD) requirements of the European munity. All transmitter outputs and receiver inputs are protected to ±15kV using IEC1000-4-2 Air-Gap Discharge, ±8kV using IEC 1000-4-2 Contact Discharge, and ±15kV using the Human Body Model. The MAX1406 has three RS-232 transmitters and three RS-232 receivers, and is optimized for operation in...