SCOPE: +5V-Powered Multi-Channel RS-232 Drivers/Receivers Device Type Generic Number Pkg Code 01 MAX232M(x)/883B J16 & L20 02 MAX230MJP/883B J20 03 MAX231MJD/883B J14 04 MAX234MJE/883B J16 05 MAX236MRG/883B R24 06 MAX237MRG/883B R24 07 MAX238MRG/883B R24 08 MAX239MRG/883B R24 Case Outline(s). The case outlines shall be designated in Mil-Std-1835 and as follows: Outline Letter Mil-Std-1835 Case Outline Package Code JD GDIP1-T14 or CDIP2-T14 14 LEAD CERDIP J14 JE GDIP1-T16 or CDIP2-T16 16 LEAD CERDIP J16 JP GDIP1-T20 or CDIP2-T20 20 LEAD CERDIP J20 RG GDIP1-T24 or CDIP2-T24 24 LEAD CERDIP R24 LP CQCC1-N20 20 Leadless Chip Carrier L20 Absolute Maximum Ratings V ........................................................................................................... -0.3V to +6V CC V+ ................................................................................................. (V -0.3V) to +14V CC V- ....................................................................................................... +0.3V to -14V Input Voltages: T ........................................................................................ -0.3V to (V +0.3V) IN CC R ................................................................................................................. 30V IN Output Voltages: T ............................................................................... (V+ +0.3V) to (V- -0.3V) OUT R ..................................................................................... -0.3V to (V +0.3V) OUT CC Short-Circuit Duration, T ....................................................................... Continuous OUT Lead Temperature (soldering, 10 seconds) ....................................................................... +300C Storage Temperature ......................................................................................... -65C to +160C Continuous Power Dissipation ............................................................................. T =+70C A 14 pin CERDIP(derate 9.1mW/C above +70C) ...................................................... 727mW 16 pin CERDIP(derate 10mW/C above +70C) ....................................................... 800mW 20 pin CERDIP(derate 11.1mW/C above +70C) .................................................... 889mW 24 pin CERDIP(derate 12.5mW/C above +70C) .................................................. 1000mW 20 pin LCC(derate 9.1mW/C above +70C) ............................................................ 727mW Junction Temperature T ...................................................................................... +150C J Thermal Resistance, Junction to Case, JC 14 pin CERDIP................................................................................................... 55C/W 16 pin CERDIP................................................................................................... 50C/W 20 pin CERDIP................................................................................................... 40C/W 24 pin CERDIP................................................................................................... 40C/W 20 pin LCC ........................................................................................................ 20C/W Thermal Resistance, Junction to Ambient, JA: 14 pin CERDIP.................................................................................................. 110C/W 16 pin CERDIP.................................................................................................. 100C/W 20 pin CERDIP.................................................................................................... 90C/W 24 pin CERDIP................................................................................................... 80C/W 20 pin LCC ...................................................................................................... 110C/W Recommended Operating Conditions Ambient Operating Range (T ) ............................................................ -55C to +125C A Supply Voltage Range .................................................................................. -30V to 30V ---------------------------- Electrical Characteristics of MAX230/231/232/234/236 19-0325 Rev. B 237/238/239/883B and SMD 5962-89877 Page 2 of 6Stresses beyond those listed under Absolute Maximum Ratings may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings only, and functional operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those indicated in the operational sections of the specifications is not implied. Exposure to absolute maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability. TABLE 1. ELECTRICAL TESTS: CONDITIONS Group A Device -55 C <=T <= +125C 1/ Limits Limits Units A Subgroup type TEST Symbol Min Max Unless otherwise specified 1,2,3 All Output Voltage Swing V All transmitter outputs loaded 5.0 V OUT with 3k to Gnd 01 10 V Power-Supply CC 02,04,05, Current No load 1 15 mA 06,07 1 03,08 03 5 V+ Power-Supply Current No load 1 mA 08 15 02,05 Shutdown Supply Current 1 10 A RS-232 TRANSMITTERS All Input Logic Threshold V T 0.8 IL IN Low 1,2,3 05,08 EN 0.8 V 02,05 SHDN 0.8 All Input Logic Threshold V T 2.0 IN IN High 1,2,3 V 05,08 EN 2.4 02,05 SHDN 2.4 All Logic Pull-up/Current I T =0V 1,2,3 200 A IL IN Low 01 25 Output short circuit I V =0V, Sourcing current 1 mA OST OUT 02,03,04, current V =0V, Sinking current OUT 45 05,06,07, 08 All Transmitter Output R 1,2,3 300 TOUT V =V+=V-=0V, V =2V CC OUT Resistance RS-232 RECEIVERS 01,03,05, Receiver Input Voltage 1,2,3 -30 +30 V 06,07,08 Operating Range 01,03,05, RS-232 Input Threshold V Normal Operation 1 0.8 V IL 06,07,08 Low V =5V 2,3 0.4 CC 01,03,05, RS-232 Input Threshold V Normal Operation 1 2.4 V IH 06,07,08 High V =5V 2,3 3.0 CC 01,03,05, RS-232 Input Hysteresis V V =5V 1,2,3 0.2 1.0 V TH CC 06,07,08 01,03,05, RS-232 Input Resistance R V =5V 1,2,3 3.0 7.0 k IN CC 06,07,08 ---------------------------- Electrical Characteristics of MAX230/231/232/234/236 19-0325 Rev. 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