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MAX3185 - RS-232 Serial Port

General Description

The MAX3185 is a complete DTE RS-232 serial port designed to meet the stringent ESD requirements of the European community.

Key Features

  • o Enhanced ESD Protection: ±15kV.
  • Human Body Model ±8kV.
  • IEC1000-4-2, Contact Discharge ±15kV.
  • IEC1000-4-2, Air-Gap Discharge o Latchup Free During an ESD Event o 20-Pin SSOP and SO Packages o Guaranteed 230kbps Data Rate o Flow-Through Pinout o Pin Compatible with SN75C185 o Complete DTE Serial Port MAX3185 ______________Ordering Information PART TEMP. RANGE 0°C to +70°C 0°C to +70°C -40°C to +85°C -40°C to +85°C PIN-.

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19-1076; Rev 0; 9/96 ±15kV ESD-Protected, EMC-Compliant, 230kbps RS-232 Serial Port for Motherboards/Desktop PCs _______________General Description The MAX3185 is a complete DTE RS-232 serial port designed to meet the stringent ESD requirements of the European community. All transmitter outputs and receiver inputs are protected to ±15kV using IEC 1000-4-2 Air-Gap Discharge, ±8kV using IEC 1000-4-2 Contact Discharge, and ±15kV using the Human Body Model. The MAX3185 has three RS-232 transmitters, five RS232 receivers, and no charge pump, optimizing it for operation in desktop PC and motherboard applications. It is guaranteed to run at data rates up to 230kbps, providing compatibility with popular software for communicating with personal computers.