MAX200–MAX209/

AV AILABLE
MAX211/MAX213
+5V, RS-232 Transceivers
with 0.1µF External Capacitors
General Description Next-Generation Device Features
The MAX200–MAX209/MAX211/MAX213 transceivers S For Low-Cost Applications:
are designed for RS-232 and V.28 communication inter- MAX221E: ±15kV ESD-Protected, +5V, 1µA,
faces where Q12V supplies are not available. On-board Single RS-232 Transceiver with AutoShutdown™
charge pumps convert the +5V input to the Q10V needed S For Low-Voltage and Space-Constrained Applications:
for RS-232 output levels. The MAX201 and MAX209 MAX3222E/MAX3232E/MAX3237E/MAX3241E/
operate from +5V and +12V, respectively, and contain a MAX3246E: ±15kV ESD-Protected, Down
+12V to -12V charge-pump voltage converter. to 10nA, +3.0V to +5.5V, Up to 1Mbps, True
The MAX200–MAX209/MAX211/MAX213 drivers and RS-232 Transceivers (MAX3246E Available in
receivers meet all EIA/TIA-232E and CCITT V.28 speci- UCSP™ Package)
fications at a 20kbps data rate. The drivers maintain the S For Space-Constrained Applications:
Q5V EIA/TIA-232E output signal levels at data rates in MAX3228E/MAX3229E: ±15kV ESD-Protected,
excess of 120kbps when loaded in accordance with the +2.5V to +5.5V, RS-232 Transceivers in UCSP
EIA/TIA-232E specification.
S For Low-Voltage or Data Cable Applications:
The 5FW shutdown mode of the MAX200, MAX205, MAX3380E/MAX3381E: +2.35V to +5.5V, 1µA,
MAX206, and MAX211 conserves energy in battery-pow- 2Tx/2Rx RS-232 Transceivers with ±15kV ESD-
ered systems. The MAX213 has an active-low shutdown Protected I/O and Logic Pins
and an active-high receiver enable control. Two receiv-
S For Low-Power Applications:
ers of the MAX213 are active, allowing the ring indicator
(RI) to be monitored easily using only 75FW power. MAX3224E–MAX3227E/MAX3244E/MAX3245E:
±15kV ESD-Protected, 1µA, 1Mbps,
The MAX211 and MAX213 are available in a 28-pin, wide +3.0V to +5.5V, RS-232 Transceivers with
small-outline (SO) package and a 28-pin shrink small- AutoShutdown Plus™
outline (SSOP) package, which occupies only 40% of the
area of the SO. The MAX207 is now available in a 24-pin Applications
SO package and a 24-pin SSOP. The MAX203 and Computers: Laptops, Palmtops, Notebooks
MAX205 use no external components and are recom-
Battery-Powered Equipment
mended for applications with limited circuit board space.
Handheld Equipment
Ordering Information appears at end of data
Functional sheet.
Diagrams
Selector Guide
NUMBER OF NUMBER OF
NUMBER NUMBER LOW-POWER
POWER-SUPPLY RECEIVERS EXTERNAL
PART OF RS-232 OF RS-232 SHUTDOWN/TTL
VOLTAGE (V) ACTIVE IN CAPACITORS
DRIVERS RECEIVERS THREE-STATE
SHUTDOWN (0.1μF)
MAX200 +5 5 0 0 4 Yes/No
MAX201 +5 and +9.0 to +13.2 2 2 0 2 No/No
MAX202 +5 2 2 0 4 No/No
MAX203 +5 2 2 0 None No/No
MAX204 +5 4 0 0 4 No/No
MAX205 +5 5 5 0 None Yes/Yes
MAX206 +5 4 3 0 4 Yes/Yes
MAX207 +5 5 3 0 4 No/No
MAX208 +5 4 4 0 4 No/No
MAX209 +5 and +9.0 to +13.2 3 5 0 2 No/Yes
Pin MAX211
Configurations appear+5at end of data sheet.4 5 0 4 Yes/Yes
Functional Diagrams continued at end of data sheet.
MAX213 +5 4 5 2 4 Yes/Yes
UCSP is a trademark of Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.
AutoShutdown, AutoShutdown Plus, and UCSP are trademarks of Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.

For pricing, delivery, and ordering information, please contact Maxim Direct
at 1-888-629-4642, or visit Maxim’s website at www.maximintegrated.com. 19-0065; Rev 7; 12/05
MAX200–MAX209/MAX211/MAX213
+5V, RS-232 Transceivers
with 0.1µF External Capacitors
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
VCC. .........................................................................-0.3V to +6V 20-Pin Wide SO (derate 10.00mW/NC above +70NC)...800mW
V+............................................................... (VCC - 0.3V) to +14V 20-Pin CERDIP (derate 11.11mW/NC above +70NC)....889mW
V- ............................................................................+0.3V to -14V 24-Pin Narrow Plastic DIP
Input Voltages (derate 13.33mW/NC above +70NC)........................1067mW
TIN.......................................................... -0.3V to (VCC + 0.3V) 24-Pin Wide Plastic DIP
RIN. .................................................................................. Q30V (derate 9.09mW/NC above +70NC)............................727mW
Output Voltages 24-Pin Wide SO (derate 11.76mW/NC above +70NC)...941mW
TOUT. ................................................(V+ + 0.3V) to (V- - 0.3V) 24-Pin SSOP (derate 8.00mW/NC above +70NC)..........640mW
ROUT...................................................... -0.3V to (VCC + 0.3V) 24-Pin CERDIP (derate 12.50mW/NC above +70NC)..1000mW
Short-Circuit Duration 28-Pin Wide SO (derate 12.50mW/NC above +70NC).1000mW
TOUT. ......................................................................Continuous 28-Pin SSOP (derate 9.52mW/NC above +70NC)..........762mW
Continuous Power Dissipation (TA = +70NC) Operating Temperature Ranges
14-Pin Plastic DIP (derate 10.00mW/NC above +70NC).... 800mW MAX2_ _C_ _....................................................... 0NC to +70NC
16-Pin Plastic DIP (derate 10.53mW/NC above +70NC).... 842mW MAX2_ _E_ _.................................................... -40NC to +85NC
16-Pin SO (derate 8.70mW/NC above +70NC)..............696mW MAX2_ _ M_ _................................................ -55NC to +125NC
16-Pin Wide SO (derate 9.52mW/NC above +70NC).....762mW Storage Temperature Range............................. -65NC to +160NC
16-Pin CERDIP (derate 10.00mW/NC above +70NC)....800mW Lead Temperature (soldering, 10s) (Note 1)...................+300NC
20-Pin Plastic DIP (derate 11.11mW/NC above +70NC).... 889mW

Note 1: Maximum reflow temperature for the MAX203 and MAX205 is +225°C.

Stresses 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.

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(MAX202/MAX204/MAX206/MAX208/MAX211/MAX213: VCC = +5V Q10%; MAX200/MAX203/MAX205/MAX207: VCC = +5V Q5%,
C1–C4 = 0.1FF; MAX201/MAX209: VCC = +5V Q10%, V+ = +9.0V to +13.2V, TA = TMIN to TMAX, unless otherwise noted.)
PARAMETER CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS
Output-Voltage Swing All transmitter outputs loaded with 3kI to ground Q5 Q8 V
MAX202, MAX203 8 15
VCC Power-Supply MAX200, MAX204–MAX208, MAX211,
No load, TA = +25NC 11 20 mA
Current MAX213
MAX201, MAX209 0.4 1
MAX201 5 10
V+ Power-Supply Current No load mA
MAX209 7 15
MAX200, MAX205, MAX206, MAX211 1 10
Shutdown Supply Current Figure 1, TA = +25NC FA
MAX213 15 50
Input Logic Threshold
TIN, EN, SHDN, EN, SHDN 0.8 V
Low
Input Logic Threshold TIN 2.0
V
High EN, SHDN, EN, SHDN 2.4
Logic Pullup Current TIN = 0V 15 200 FA
RS-232 Input-Voltage
-30 +30 V
Operating Range

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 MAX200–MAX209/MAX211/MAX213
+5V, RS-232 Transceivers
with 0.1µF External Capacitors
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
(MAX202/MAX204/MAX206/MAX208/MAX211/MAX213: VCC = +5V Q10%; MAX200/MAX203/MAX205/MAX207: VCC = +5V Q5%,
C1–C4 = 0.1FF; MAX201/MAX209: VCC = +5V Q10%, V+ = +9.0V to +13.2V, TA = TMIN to TMAX, unless otherwise noted.)
PARAMETER CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS
Receiver Input Threshold VCC = +5V, Active mode 0.8 1.2
V
Low TA = +25NC Shutdown mode, MAX213, R4, R5 0.6 1.5
Receiver Input Threshold VCC = +5V, Active mode 1.7 2.4
V
High TA = +25NC Shutdown mode, MAX213, R4, R5 1.5 2.4
RS-232 Input Hysteresis VCC = +5V, no hysteresis in shutdown 0.2 0.5 1.0 V
RS-232 Input Resistance VCC = +5V, TA = +25NC 3 5 7 kI
TTL/CMOS Output- IOUT = 3.2mA MAX201, MAX202, MAX203
0.4 V
Voltage Low IOUT = 1.6mA All others
TTL/CMOS Output-
IOUT = 1.0mA 3.5 V
Voltage High
TTL/CMOS Output
EN = VCC, EN = 0V, 0 P ROUT P VCC 0.05 ±10 FA
Leakage Current
MAX205, MAX206, MAX209, MAX211,
Output Enable Time Figure 2 600 ns
MAX213
MAX205, MAX206, MAX209, MAX211,
Output Disable Time Figure 2 200 ns
MAX213
SHDN = 0V, R4, R5 4 40
Receiver Propagation MAX213
SHDN = VCC 0.5 10 Fs
Delay
MAX200–MAX211 0.5 10
Transmitter Output
VCC = V+ = V- = 0V, VOUT = Q2V 300 I
Resistance
CL = 50pF to 2500pF,
RL = 3kI to 7kI, MAX200, MAX202–MAX211, MAX213 3 5.5 30
Transition Region Slew
VCC = 5V, TA = +25NC V/Fs
Rate
measured from +3V to MAX201 4 30
-3V or -3V to +3V
RS-232 Output Short-
Q10 Q60 mA
Circuit Current
Maximum Data Rate RL = 3kI to 7kI, CL = 50pF to 1000pF, one transmitter 120 kbps

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MAX200–MAX209/MAX211/MAX213
+5V, RS-232 Transceivers
with 0.1µF External Capacitors
Typical Operating Characteristics
MAX200/204/205/206/207/208/211/213 MAX200/204/205/206/207/208/211/213 MAX209
TRANSMITTER OUTPUT VOLTAGE TRANSMITTER SKEW RATE TRANSMITTER OUTPUT VOLTAGE
vs. LOAD CAPACITANCE vs. LOAD CAPACITANCE vs. LOAD CAPACITANCE
7.0 22 10.0

MAX200-MAX213 toc01

MAX200-MAX213 toc02

MAX200-MAX213 toc03
VCC = +5V
6.8 20 ALL Tx OUTPUTS 9.8
6.6 20kbps 18 LOADED 3kIIICL 20kbps
Tx OUTPUT VOLTAGE (IVI)

Tx OUTPUT VOLTAGE (IVI)

Tx SLEW RATE (V/Fs) TA = +25NC 9.6
6.4 16
6.2 14 9.4
60kbps
6.0 60kbps 12 9.2
5.8 10 -SLEW RATE
9.0
5.6 8 VCC = +5V
VCC = +5V 8.8 ALL Tx OUTPUTS
5.4 ALL Tx OUTPUTS 116kbps 6 LOADED 3kIIICL 116kbps
5.2 LOADED 3kIIICL 4 8.6 TA = +25NC
+SLEW RATE
TA = +25NC V+ = 12V
5.0 2 8.4
0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000
LOAD CAPACITANCE (pF) LOAD CAPACITANCE (pF) LOAD CAPACITANCE (pF)

MAX201 MAX201/MAX209
TRANSMITTER OUTPUT VOLTAGE TRANSMITTER SLEW RATE
vs. LOAD CAPACITANCE vs. LOAD CAPACITANCE
10.0 25
MAX200-MAX213 toc04

MAX200-MAX213 toc05
-SLEW RATE VCC = +5V
ALL Tx OUTPUTS
9.5 LOADED 3kIIICL
20
20kbps TA = +25NC
Tx OUTPUT VOLTAGE (IVI)

Tx SLEW RATE (V/Fs)

9.0 V+ = 12V
15
60kbps
8.5 MAX209
10 +SLEW RATE
8.0 VCC = +5V
ALL Tx OUTPUTS
LOADED 3kIIICL 5
7.5
TA = +25NC 112kbps MAX201
V+ = 12V
7.0 0
0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000
LOAD CAPACITANCE (pF) LOAD CAPACITANCE (pF)

MAX202/203 MAX202/203 MAX202/203

TRANSMITTER OUTPUT VOLTAGE TRANSMITTER SLEW RATE SUPPLY CURRENT
vs. LOAD CAPACITANCE vs. LOAD CAPACITANCE vs. LOAD CAPACITANCE
7.5 14 35
MAX200-MAX213 toc06

MAX200-MAX213 toc07

MAX200-MAX213 toc08

+SLEW RATE VCC = +4.5V, TA = +25NC,

20kbps BOTH Tx OUTPUTS, LOADED 3kΩIICL
5.0 12
120kbps 30 ONE TRANSMITTER AT FULL DATA RATE
20kbps
ONE TRANSMITTER AT 1/8 DATA RATE
Tx OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)

120kbps 240kbps
SUPPLY CURRENT (mA)

10 -SLEW RATE
Tx SLEW RATE (V/Fs)

2.5 240kbps 20kbps

VCC = +4.5V, TA = +25NC 25
8 120kbps
BOTH Tx OUTPUTS, LOADED 3kΩIICL 240kbps 120kbps
0 240kbps
ONE TRANSMITTER AT FULL DATA RATE
ONE TRANSMITTER AT 1/8 DATA RATE 6
20
-2.5 240kbps
120kbps 4 20kbps
20kbps VCC = +4.5V, TA = +25NC
BOTH Tx OUTPUTS, LOADED 3kΩIICL 15
-5.0 2 ONE TRANSMITTER AT FULL DATA RATE
ONE TRANSMITTER AT 1/8 DATA RATE
-7.0 0 10
0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000
LOAD CAPACITANCE (pF) LOAD CAPACITANCE (pF) LOAD CAPACITANCE (pF)

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 MAX200–MAX209/MAX211/MAX213
+5V, RS-232 Transceivers
with 0.1µF External Capacitors
ISHDN 0.1FF Detailed Description
+5.5V The MAX200–MAX209/MAX211/MAX213 consist of
0.1FF three sections: charge-pump voltage converters, drivers
(transmitters), and receivers. Each section is described
C1+ VCC V+ in detail.
0.1FF +5V to ±10V Dual Charge-Pump
C1- MAX200
MAX205
Voltage Converter
V-
C2+ MAX206 The +5V to Q10V conversion is performed by two
0.1FF
0.1FF MAX211 charge-pump voltage converters (Figure 4). The first
C2- +5.5V MAX213 uses capacitor C1 to double +5V to +10V, storing +10V
on the V+ output filter capacitor, C3. The second charge-
400kI pump voltage converter uses capacitor C2 to invert +10V
T1 T0 T5
TIN TOUT to -10V, storing -10V on the V- output filter capacitor, C4.
+5.5V
The MAX201 and MAX209 include only the V+ to V-
3kI charge pump, and are intended for applications that
have a VCC = +5V supply and a V+ supply in the +9V to
R1 T0 R5
ROUT RIN +13.2V range.
+5.5V
In shutdown mode, V+ is internally connected to VCC by
5kI
0V OR +5.5V EN (EN) a 1kI pulldown resistor and V- is internally connected to
DRIVE SHDN ground by a 1kI pullup resistor.
+5.5V (0) (SHDN) GND
RS-232 Drivers
When VCC = +5V, the typical driver output-voltage swing
NOTE 1: ( ) ARE FOR MAX213. is Q8V when loaded with a nominal 5kI RS-232 receiver.
NOTE 2: CAPACITORS CAN BE POLARIZED OR UNPOLARIZED. The output swing is guaranteed to meet the EIA/TIA-232E
and V.28 specifications, which call for Q5V minimum out-
Figure 1. Shutdown Current Test Circuit put levels under worst-case conditions. These include
a minimum 3kI load, VCC = +4.5V, and the maximum
EN operating temperature. The open-circuit output-voltage
INPUT +3V swing ranges from (V+ - 0.6V) to V-.
0V
Input thresholds are both CMOS and TTL compatible.
OUTPUT ENABLE TIME The inputs of unused drivers can be left unconnected
since 400kI pullup resistors to VCC are included on-
+3.5V
chip. Since all drivers invert, the pullup resistors force
the outputs of unused drivers low. The input pullup resis-
RECEIVER +0.8V
OUTPUT tors typically source 15µA; therefore, the driver inputs
CL = 150pF should be driven high or open circuited to minimize
+3V
power-supply current in shutdown mode.
EN 0V When in low-power shutdown mode, the driver outputs
INPUT are turned off and their leakage current is less than 1mA,
OUTPUT ENABLE TIME
even if the transmitter output is backdriven between 0V
and (VCC + 6V). Below -0.5V, the transmitter output is
VOH - 0.1V
RECEIVER VOH diode clamped to ground with a 1kI series impedance.
+ 2.5V
OUTPUTS VOL RL = 1kI The transmitter output is also zener clamped to approxi-
VOL + 0.1V mately (VCC + 6V), with a 1kI series impedance.
NOTE: POLARITY OF EN IS REVERSED FOR THE MAX213.

Figure 2. Receiver Output Enable and Disable Timing

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MAX200–MAX209/MAX211/MAX213
+5V, RS-232 Transceivers
with 0.1µF External Capacitors
0.1FF 0.1FF
+5V +5V
0.1FF 0.1FF

C1+ VCC V+ C1+ VCC V+

0.1FF 0.1FF
C1- MAX200-MAX209 C1- MAX200-MAX209
V- V-
C2+ MAX211 C2+ MAX211
0.1FF 0.1FF
0.1FF MAX213 0.1FF MAX213
C2- +5V C2- +5V

400kI 400kI
T1 T0 T5 T1 T0 T5
TIN TOUT TIN TOUT

2500pF 50pF
3kI 7kI

ROUT R1 T0 R5 RIN ROUT R1 T0 R5 RIN

EN (EN) 5kI EN (EN) 5kI

0V (+5V) 0V (+5V)

0V (+5V) SHDN (SHDN) 0V (+5V) SHDN (SHDN)

MINIMUM SLEW-RATE MAXIMUM SLEW-RATE

TEST CIRCUIT TEST CIRCUIT

NOTE: ( ) ARE FOR MAX213.

Figure 3. Transition Slew-Rate Test Circuit

V+ V+
S1 C1+ S2 S5 C2+ S6
VCC GND

IL+ RL+
C1 C3 C2
IL- RL-
C4
S3 S4
GND VCC GND V-
C1- S7 C2- S8

200kHz

Figure 4. Dual Charge-Pump Diagram

RS-232 Receivers The MAX200–MAX209/MAX211/MAX213 guaranteed

The receivers convert RS-232 signals to CMOS logic +0.8V threshold (+0.6V in shutdown for the MAX213)
output levels. Receiver outputs are inverting, maintain- ensures that receivers shorted to ground have a logic 1
ing compatibility with driver outputs. The guaranteed output. Also, the 5kI input resistance to ground ensures
receiver input thresholds of +0.8V and +2.4V are signifi- that a receiver with its input left open also has a logic 1
cantly tighter than the Q3.0V threshold required by the output.
EIA/TIA-232E specification. This allows receiver inputs Receiver inputs have approximately +0.5V hysteresis.
to respond to TTL/CMOS logic levels and improves noise This provides clean output transitions, even with slow
margin for RS-232 levels. rise and fall time input signals with moderate amounts of
noise and ringing. In shutdown, the MAX213 receivers
R4 and R5 have no hysteresis.
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 MAX200–MAX209/MAX211/MAX213
+5V, RS-232 Transceivers
with 0.1µF External Capacitors
current typically to 1µA (15µA for the MAX213). The time
required to exit shutdown is 1ms, as shown in Figure 5.
All receivers except R4 and R5 on the MAX213 are put
into a high-impedance state in shutdown mode. The
TWO TRANSMITTER
OUTPUTS:
MAX213’s R4 and R5 receivers still function in shutdown
ONE HIGH, ONE LOW mode. These two receivers are useful for monitoring
external activity while maintaining minimal power con-
sumption.
SHDN* The enable control is used to put the receiver outputs
into a high-impedance state, so that the receivers can be
connected directly to a three-state bus. It has no effect
SHUTDOWN TRANSMITTERS ON
on the RS-232 drivers or on the charge pumps.
THREE TRANSMITTERS LOADED WITH 3kI||2500pF.
*SHUTDOWN POLARITY REVERSED FOR MAX213. MAX213 Receiver Operation in Shutdown
During normal operation, the MAX213’s receiver propa-
Figure 5. Transmitter Outputs When Exiting Shutdown gation delay is typically 1Fs. When entering shutdown
with receivers active, R4 and R5 are not valid until 80Fs
after SHDN is driven low. In shutdown mode, propaga-
Shutdown and Enable Control tion delays increase to 4Fs for a high-to-low or a low-to-
In shutdown mode, the MAX200/MAX205/MAX206/
high transition.
MAX211/MAX213 charge pumps are turned off, V+ is
pulled down to VCC, V- is pulled to ground, and the When exiting shutdown, all receiver outputs are invalid
transmitter outputs are disabled. This reduces supply until the charge pumps reach nominal values (< 2ms
when using 0.1FF capacitors).

Table 1a. MAX200 Control Pin Configurations

SHDN OPERATION STATUS TRANSMITTERS T1–T5
0 Normal Operation All Active
1 Shutdown All High-Z

Table 1b. MAX205/MAX206/MAX211 Control Pin Configurations

SHDN EN OPERATION STATUS TRANSMITTERS T1–T5 RECEIVERS R1–R5
0 0 Normal Operation All Active All Active
0 1 Normal Operation All Active All High-Z
1 0 Shutdown All High-Z All High-Z

Table 1c. MAX213 Control Pin Configurations

RECEIVERS
SHDN EN OPERATION STATUS TRANSMITTERS T1–T4
R1, R2, R3 R4, R5
0 0 Shutdown All High-Z High-Z High-Z
0 1 Shutdown All High-Z High-Z Active*
1 0 Normal Operation All Active High-Z High-Z
1 1 Normal Operation All Active Active Active
*Active = active with reduced performance.

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MAX200–MAX209/MAX211/MAX213
+5V, RS-232 Transceivers
with 0.1µF External Capacitors
Applications Information Driver Outputs When Exiting Shutdown
Figure 5 shows two driver outputs exiting shutdown. As
Capacitor Selection they become active, the two driver outputs go to oppo-
The type of capacitor used is not critical for proper site RS-232 levels (one driver input is high, the other
operation. Ceramic capacitors are suggested. To ensure is low). Each driver is loaded with 3kI in parallel with
proper RS-232 signal levels over temperature when 2500pF. The driver outputs display no ringing or undesir-
using 0.1FF capacitors, make sure the capacitance able transients as they come out of shutdown.
value does not degrade excessively as the temperature
varies. If in doubt, use capacitors with a larger nominal Power-Supply Decoupling
value. Also observe the capacitors’ ESR value over tem- In applications that are sensitive to power-supply noise,
perature, since it influences the amount of ripple on V+ decouple VCC to ground with a capacitor of the same
and V-. To reduce the output impedance at V+ and V-, value as the charge-pump capacitors.
use larger capacitors (up to 10FF). If polarized capaci- V+ and V- as Power Supplies
tors are used, obey the polarities shown in Figure 1 and A small amount of power can be drawn from V+ and V-,
the pin configurations. although this reduces noise margins.
Driving Multiple Receivers Power Supplies for MAX201/MAX209
Each transmitter is designed to drive a single receiver. If at power-up the V+ supply rises after the VCC supply,
Transmitters can be paralleled to drive multiple receivers. place a diode (e.g., 1N914) in series with the V+ supply.

Table 2. Summary of EIA/TIA-232E, V.28 Specifications

PARAMETER CONDITION EIA/TIA-232E, V.28 SPECIFICATION
Driver Output Voltage: 0 Level 3kI to 7kI load +5.0V to +15V
Driver Output Voltage: 1 Level 3kI to 7kI load -5.0V to -15V
Output Level, Maximum No load Q25V
Data Rate 3kI P RL P 7kI, CL P 2500pF Up to 20kbps
Receiver Input Voltage: 0 Level — +3.0V to +15V
Receiver Input Voltage: 1 Level — -3.0V to -15V
Input Level, Maximum — Q25V
Instantaneous Slew Rate, Maximum 3kI P RL P 7kI, CL P 2500pF 30V/Fs
Driver Output Short-Circuit Current, Maximum — 100mA
V.28 1ms or 3% of the period
Transition Rate on Driver Output
EIA/TIA-232E 4% of the period
Driver Output Resistance -2V < VOUT < +2V 300I

Table 3. DB9 Cable Connections Commonly Used for EIA/TIA-232E and V.24
Asynchronous Interfaces
PIN NAME CONNECTION
1 Received Line Signal Detector, sometimes called Carrier Detect (DCD) Handshake from DCE
2 Receive Data (RD) Data from DCE
3 Transmit Data (TD) Data from DTE
4 Data Terminal Ready Handshake from DTE
5 Signal Ground Reference point for signals
6 Data Set Ready (DSR) Handshake from DCE
7 Request to Send (RTS) Handshake from DTE
8 Clear to Send (CTS) Handshake from DCE
9 Ring Indicator Handshake from DCE

8 Maxim Integrated
 MAX200–MAX209/MAX211/MAX213
+5V, RS-232 Transceivers
with 0.1µF External Capacitors
MAX200 Pin Configuration/Typical Operating Circuit

+5V INPUT

0.1FF

7 0.1FF
8 VCC +6.3V
C1+
0.1FF 9
+5V TO +10V V+
+6.3V 10
C1- VOLTAGE DOUBLER
11
C2+
0.1FF +10V TO -10V 13
V-
+16V 12 VOLTAGE INVERTER 0.1FF
C2- +16V
+5V

TOP VIEW 400kI

5 T1IN T1OUT 2
T1
T3OUT 1 20 T4OUT +5V

T1OUT 2 19 T5IN
400kI
T2OUT 3 18 N.C. 4 T2IN T2OUT 3
T2
T2IN 4 MAX200 17 SHND +5V
T1IN 5 16 T5OUT
400kI
GND 6 15 T4IN
TTL/CMOS 14 T3IN T3OUT 1 RS-232
VCC 7 14 T3IN T3
INPUTS OUTPUTS
+5V
C1+ 8 13 V-

V+ 9 12 C2- 400kI

C1- 10 11 C2+ 15 T4IN T4OUT 20

T4
+5V
DIP/SO
400kI
19 T5IN T5OUT 16
T5

18 MAX200 17
N.C. SHDN
GND
6

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MAX200–MAX209/MAX211/MAX213
+5V, RS-232 Transceivers
with 0.1µF External Capacitors
MAX201 Pin Configurations/Typical Operating Circuit

+5V INPUT +9V TO +12V

0.1FF
TOP VIEW 13 (15)
VCC 14 (16)
1 V+
C+
C+ 1 14 V+ 0.1FF +12V TO -12V
+16V 2 VOLTAGE CONVERTER
C- 2 13 VCC C- 3
V-
C2
V- 3 12 GND 0.1FF
+5V
T2OUT 4 +16V
MAX201 11 T1OUT
R2IN 5 10 R1IN 400kI
(10) 8 T1IN T1OUT 11 (13)
R2OUT 6 9 R1OUT T1
T2IN 7 8 T1IN +5V
TTL/CMOS RS-232
INPUTS OUTPUTS
400kI
DIP
7 T2IN T2OUT 4
T2

C+ 1 16 V+
(11) 9 R1OUT R1IN 10 (12)
C- 2 15 VCC R1
V- 3 14 GND
TTL/CMOS 5kI RS-232
T2OUT 4 13 T1OUT OUTPUTS INPUTS
MAX201
R2IN 5 12 R1IN
6 R2OUT R2IN 5
R2OUT 6 11 R1OUT R2

T2IN 7 10 T1IN 5kI

N.C. 8 9 N.C. MAX201

GND
SO 12 (14)

NOTE: PIN NUMBERS IN ( ) ARE FOR SO PACKAGE

10 Maxim Integrated
 MAX200–MAX209/MAX211/MAX213
+5V, RS-232 Transceivers
with 0.1µF External Capacitors
MAX202 Pin Configuration/Typical Operating Circuit

+5V INPUT 0.1FF

+6.3V

0.1FF

16
1 VCC 2 +10V
C1+ V+
0.1FF +5V TO +10V
+6.3V 3 VOLTAGE DOUBLER
C1-
4
C2+
TOP VIEW 0.1FF +10V TO -10V 6 -10V
+16V VOLTAGE INVERTER V-
5 0.1FF
C2-
+16V
C1+ 1 16 VCC
+5V
V+ 2 15 GND
C1- 3 14 T1OUT 400kI

C2+ 4 13 R1IN 11 T1IN T1OUT 14

MAX202 T1
C2- 5 12 R1OUT +5V
TTL/CMOS RS-232
V- 6 11 T1IN INPUTS OUTPUTS
400kI
T2OUT 7 10 T2IN 10 T2IN T2OUT 7
T2
R2IN 8 9 R2OUT

DIP/SO/WIDE SO 12 R1OUT R1IN 13

R1

TTL/CMOS 5kI RS-232

OUTPUTS INPUTS

9 R2OUT R2IN 8
R2

5kI

MAX202
GND
15

Maxim Integrated 11
MAX200–MAX209/MAX211/MAX213
+5V, RS-232 Transceivers
with 0.1µF External Capacitors
MAX203 Pin Configurations/Typical Operating Circuit

+5V INPUT

TOP VIEW
0.1FF

T2IN 1 20 R2OUT 7

T1IN 2 19 R2IN +5V VCC

R1OUT 3 18 T2OUT
400kI
R1IN 4 MAX203 17 V- 2 T1IN T1OUT 5
T1
T1OUT 5 16 C2- +5V

GND 6 15 C2+ TTL/CMOS RS-232

INPUTS 400kI OUTPUTS
VCC 7 14 V+
1 T2IN T2OUT 18
T2
C1+ 8 13 C1-
GND 9 12 V-

C2- 10 11 C2+ 3 R1OUT R1IN 4

R1

DIP TTL/CMOS 5kI RS-232

OUTPUTS INPUTS

20 R2OUT R2IN 19
T2IN 1 20 R2OUT R2

T1IN 2 19 R2IN 5kI

R1OUT 3 18 T2OUT 8 (13) 11 (12)

DO NOT MAKE
C1+ C2+
R1IN 4 MAX203 17 V- CONNECTION TO 15
13 (14)
THESE PINS C1- C2+
T1OUT 5 16 C2-
12 (10) MAX203 16
GND 6 15 C2+ INTERNAL -10V V- C2-
POWER SUPPLY 17 10 (11)
VCC 7 14 C1- V- C2-

V+ 8 13 C1+ INTERNAL +10V 14 (8)

POWER SUPPLY V+ GND GND
GND 9 12 C2+
6 9
V- 10 11 C2-

SO NOTE: PIN NUMBERS IN ( ) ARE FOR SO PACKAGE.

12 Maxim Integrated
 MAX200–MAX209/MAX211/MAX213
+5V, RS-232 Transceivers
with 0.1µF External Capacitors
MAX204 Pin Configuration/Typical Operating Circuit

+5V INPUT

0.1FF

6 0.1FF
7 VCC +6.3V
C1+
0.1FF 8
+5V TO +10V V+
+6.3V 9
C1- VOLTAGE DOUBLER
10
C2+
0.1FF +10V TO -10V 12
V-
+16V 11 VOLTAGE INVERTER 0.1FF
C2- +16V

TOP VIEW +5V

400kI
T1OUT 1 16 T3OUT
4 T1IN T1OUT 1
T1
T2OUT 2 15 T4OUT
+5V
T2IN 3 14 T4IN
T1IN 4 13 T3IN 400kI
MAX204
GND 5 12 V- 3 T2IN T2OUT 2
T2
VCC 6 11 C2- +5V
TTL/CMOS RS-232
C1+ 7 10 C2+ INPUTS OUTPUTS
400kI
V+ 8 9 C1-
13 T3IN T3OUT 16
T3
DIP/SO +5V

400kI
14 T4IN T4OUT 15
T4

MAX204
GND
5

Maxim Integrated 13
MAX200–MAX209/MAX211/MAX213
+5V, RS-232 Transceivers
with 0.1µF External Capacitors
MAX205 Pin Configuration/Typical Operating Circuit
+5V INPUT

0.1FF

12
+5V VCC

400kI
8 T1IN T1OUT 3
T1
+5V

400kI
7 T2IN T2OUT 4
T2
+5V

400kI
TTL/CMOS 15 T3IN T3OUT 2 RS-232
T3
INPUTS OUTPUTS
+5V

TOP VIEW
400kI
16 T4IN T4OUT 1
T4OUT 1 24 R3IN T4
+5V
T3OUT 2 23 R3OUT
T1OUT 3 22 T5IN 400kI
T2OUT 4 MAX205 21 SHDN 22 T5IN T5OUT 19
T5
R2IN 5 20 EN
R2OUT 6 19 T5OUT 9 R1OUT R1IN 10
R1
T2IN 7 18 R4IN

T1IN 8 17 R4OUT 5kI

R1OUT 9 16 T4IN
6 R2OUT R2IN 5
R1IN 10 15 T3IN R2
GND 11 14 R5OUT
5kI
VCC 12 13 R5IN

TTL/CMOS 23 R3OUT R3IN 24 RS-232

DIP R3
OUTPUTS INPUTS

5kI

17 R4OUT R4IN 18
R4

5kI

14 R5OUT R5IN 13
R5

5kI

20 EN 21
MAX205 SHDN

GND
11

14 Maxim Integrated
 MAX200–MAX209/MAX211/MAX213
+5V, RS-232 Transceivers
with 0.1µF External Capacitors
MAX206 Pin Configuration/Typical Operating Circuit
+5V INPUT

0.1FF

9 0.1FF
VCC +6.3V
10 11
C1+ V+
0.1FF +5V TO +10V
+6.3V 12 VOLTAGE DOUBLER
C1-
13
C2+
+10V TO -10V 15
0.1FF V-
14 VOLTAGE INVERTER 0.1FF
+16V C2- +16V
+5V
TOP VIEW

400kI
T3OUT 1 24 T4OUT 7 T1IN T1OUT 2
T1
T1OUT 2 23 R2IN +5V

T2OUT 3 22 R2OUT
400kI
R1IN 4 MAX206 21 SHDN
6 T2IN T2OUT 3
R1OUT 5 20 EN T2
+5V
T2IN 6 19 T4IN
TTL/CMOS RS-232
T1IN 7 18 T3IN INPUTS 400kI OUTPUTS

GND 8 17 R3OUT 18 T3IN T3OUT 1

T3
VCC 9 16 R3IN +5V

C1+ 10 15 V-
400kI
V+ 11 14 C2-
19 T4IN T4OUT 24
C1- 12 13 C2+ T4

DIP/SO
5 R1OUT R1IN 4
R1

5kI

TTL/CMOS 22 R2OUT R2IN 23 RS-232

R2
OUTPUTS INPUTS
5kI

17 R3OUT R3IN 16
R3

5kI
20 EN 21
SHDN
MAX206

GND
8

Maxim Integrated 15
MAX200–MAX209/MAX211/MAX213
+5V, RS-232 Transceivers
with 0.1µF External Capacitors
MAX207 Pin Configuration/Typical Operating Circuit
+5V INPUT

0.1FF

9 0.1FF
10 VCC 11 +6.3V
C1+ V+
0.1FF +5V TO +10V
+6.3V 12 VOLTAGE DOUBLER
C1-
13
C2+
+10V TO -10V 15
0.1FF V-
14 VOLTAGE INVERTER 0.1FF
+16V C2- +16V
+5V

400kI
7 T1IN T1OUT 2
T1
+5V
TOP VIEW

400kI
T3OUT 1 24 T4OUT T2OUT 3
6 T2IN
T2
T1OUT 2 23 R2IN +5V
T2OUT 3 22 R2OUT

R1IN 4 MAX207 21 T5IN 400kI

TTL/CMOS 18 T3IN T3OUT 1 RS-232
R1OUT 5 20 T5OUT T3
INPUTS OUTPUTS
+5V
T2IN 6 19 T4IN

T1IN 7 18 T3IN
400kI
GND 8 17 R3OUT
19 T4IN T4OUT 24
T4
VCC 9 16 R3IN +5V
C1+ 10 15 V-

V+ 11 14 C2- 400kI

C1- 12 13 C2+ 21 T5IN T5OUT 20

T5

DIP/SO/SSOP
5 R1OUT R1IN 4
R1

5kI

TTL/CMOS 22 R2OUT R2IN 23 RS-232

R2 INPUTS
OUTPUTS

5kI

17 R3OUT R3IN 16
R3

5kI
MAX207
GND
8

16 Maxim Integrated
 MAX200–MAX209/MAX211/MAX213
+5V, RS-232 Transceivers
with 0.1µF External Capacitors
MAX208 Pin Configuration/Typical Operating Circuit
+5V INPUT

0.1FF

9 0.1FF
11 +6.3V
10 VCC V+
C1+
0.1FF +5V TO +10V
+6.3V 12 VOLTAGE DOUBLER
C1-
13
C2+
+10V TO -10V 15
0.1FF V-
+16V 14 VOLTAGE INVERTER 0.1FF
C2- +16V
+5V

400kI

5 T1IN T1OUT 2
T1
TOP VIEW +5V

400kI
T2OUT 1 24 T3OUT
18 T2IN T2OUT 1
T1OUT 2 23 R3IN T2
+5V
R2IN 3 22 R3OUT
TTL/CMOS RS-232
R2OUT 4 MAX208 21 T4IN INPUTS 400kI OUTPUTS

T1IN 5 20 T4OUT 19 T3IN T3OUT 24

T3
R1OUT 6 19 T3IN +5V

R1IN 7 18 T2IN
400kI
GND 8 17 R4OUT
21 T4IN T4OUT 20
VCC 9 16 R4IN T4

C1+ 10 15 V-
6 R1OUT R1IN 7
V+ 11 14 C2- R1
C1- 12 13 C2+
5kI

DIP/SO
4 R2OUT R2IN 3
R2

5kI
TTL/CMOS RS-232
OUTPUTS INPUTS

22 R3OUT R3IN 23
R3

5kI

17 R4OUT R4IN 16
R4

5kI
MAX208

GND
8

Maxim Integrated 17
MAX200–MAX209/MAX211/MAX213
+5V, RS-232 Transceivers
with 0.1µF External Capacitors
MAX209 Pin Configuration/Typical Operating Circuit
+5V INPUT
9V - 13.2V
INPUT
0.1FF

4 5
6 VCC V+
C+ 8
0.1FF +10V TO +10V 0.1FF
+16V 7 VOLTAGE INVERTER +16V
C-
+5V
TOP VIEW

400kI
R1OUT 1 24 T1IN 24 T1IN T1OUT 19
T1
R1IN 2 23 T2IN +5V
GND 3 22 R2OUT
MAX209 400kI
VCC 4 21 R2IN
TTL/CMOS 23 T2IN T2OUT 20 RS-232
V+ 5 20 T2OUT T2
INPUTS OUTPUTS
+5V
C+ 6 19 T1OUT

C- 7 18 R3IN
400kI
V- 8 17 R3OUT
16 T3IN T3OUT 13
T3
R5IN 9 16 T3IN

R5OUT 10 15 N.C.
1 R1OUT R1IN 2
R4OUT 11 14 EN R1

R4IN 12 13 T3OUT 5kI

DIP/SO
22 R2OUT R2IN 21
R2

5kI

TTL/CMOS 17 R3OUT R3IN 18 RS-232

R3
OUTPUTS INPUTS

5kI

11 R4OUT R4IN 12
R4

5kI

10 R5OUT R5IN 9
R5

5kI
14 EN

MAX209
15
N.C.
GND
3

18 Maxim Integrated
 MAX200–MAX209/MAX211/MAX213
+5V, RS-232 Transceivers
with 0.1µF External Capacitors
MAX211 Pin Configuration/Typical Operating Circuit
+5V INPUT

0.1FF

11
0.1FF
12 VCC +6.3V
C1+
0.1FF +5V TO +10V 13
V+
+6.3V 14 VOLTAGE DOUBLER
C1-
15
C2+
0.1FF +10V TO -10V 17
V-
+16V 16 VOLTAGE INVERTER 0.1FF
C2- +16V
+5V

400kI
7 T1IN T1OUT 2
T1
+5V
TOP VIEW
400kI
T3OUT 1 28 T4OUT 6 T2IN T2OUT 3
T2
T1OUT 2 27 R3IN +5V

T2OUT 3 26 R3OUT TTL/CMOS RS-232

INPUTS 400kI OUTPUTS
R2IN 4 25 SHDN
20 T3IN T3OUT 1
R2OUT 5 24 EN T3
MAX211 +5V
T2IN 6 23 R4IN
T1IN 7 22 R4OUT 400kI
R1OUT 8 21 T4IN 21 T4IN T4OUT 28
T4
R1IN 9 20 T3IN
GND 10 19 R5OUT 8 R1OUT R1IN 9
R1
VCC 11 18 R5IN

C1+ 12 17 V- 5kI

V+ 13 16 C2-
5 R2OUT R2IN 4
C1- 14 15 C2+ R2

SO/SSOP 5kI

TTL/CMOS 26 R3OUT R3IN 27 RS-232

R3
OUTPUTS INPUTS

5kI

22 R4OUT R4IN 23
R4

5kI

19 R5OUT R5IN 18
R5

5kI

24 EN 25
MAX211 SHDN
GND
10

Maxim Integrated 19
MAX200–MAX209/MAX211/MAX213
+5V, RS-232 Transceivers
with 0.1µF External Capacitors
MAX213 Pin Configuration/Typical Operating Circuit
+5V INPUT

0.1FF

11 0.1FF
12 VCC +6.3V
C1+ 13
0.1FF +5V TO +10V V+
+6.3V 14 VOLTAGE DOUBLER
C1-
15
C2+
0.1FF +10V TO -10V 17
V-
+16V 16 VOLTAGE INVERTER 0.1FF
C2- +16V
+5V

400kI
7 T1IN T1OUT 2
T1
+5V

400kI
TOP VIEW
6 T2IN T2OUT 3
T2
+5V
T3OUT 1 28 T4OUT
TTL/CMOS RS-232
T1OUT 2 27 R3IN INPUTS OUTPUTS
400kI
T2OUT 3 26 R3OUT 20 T3IN T3OUT 1
T3
R2IN 4 25 SHDN +5V
R2OUT 5 24 EN
MAX213 400kI
T2IN 6 23 R4IN*
21 T4IN T4OUT 28
T1IN 7 22 R4OUT* T4
R1OUT 8 21 T4IN
R1IN 9 20 T3IN 8 R1OUT R1IN 9
R1
GND 10 19 R5OUT*
5kI
VCC 11 18 R5IN*

C1+ 12 17 V-
5 R2OUT R2IN 4
V+ 13 16 C2- R2

C1- 14 15 C2+ 5kI

SO/SSOP
TTL/CMOS 26 R3OUT R3IN 27 RS-232
R3 INPUTS
OUTPUTS
5kI

22 R4OUT* R4IN* 23
R4

5kI

19 R5OUT* R5IN* 18
R5

5kI

24 EN 25
MAX213 SHDN

GND

*ACTIVE IN SHUTDOWN 10

20 Maxim Integrated
 MAX200–MAX209/MAX211/MAX213
+5V, RS-232 Transceivers
with 0.1µF External Capacitors
Ordering Information
PART TEMP RANGE PIN-PACKAGE PART TEMP RANGE PIN-PACKAGE
MAX200CPP 0NC to +70NC 20 Plastic DIP MAX206EWG -40NC to +85NC 24 Wide SO
MAX200CWP 0NC to +70NC 20 Wide SO MAX206EAG -40NC to +85NC 24 SSOP
MAX200EPP -40NC to +85NC 20 Plastic DIP MAX207CNG 0NC to +70NC 24 Narrow Plastic DIP
MAX200EWP -40NC to +85NC 20 Wide SO MAX207CWG 0NC to +70NC 24 Wide SO
MAX201CPD 0NC to +70NC 14 Plastic DIP MAX207CAG 0NC to +70NC 24 SSOP
MAX201CWE 0NC to +70NC 16 Wide SO MAX207ENG -40NC to +85NC 24 Narrow Plastic DIP
MAX201C/D 0NC to +70NC Dice* MAX207EWG -40NC to +85NC 24 Wide SO
MAX201EPD -40NC to +85NC 14 Plastic DIP MAX207EAG -40NC to +85NC 24 SSOP
MAX201EWE -40NC to +85NC 16 Wide SO MAX208CNG 0NC to +70NC 24 Narrow Plastic DIP
MAX202CPE 0NC to +70NC 16 Plastic DIP MAX208CWG 0NC to +70NC 24 Wide SO
MAX202CSE 0NC to +70NC 16 Narrow SO MAX208CAG 0NC to +70NC 24 SSOP
MAX202CWE 0NC to +70NC 16 Wide SO MAX208C/D 0NC to +70NC Dice*
MAX202C/D 0NC to +70NC Dice* MAX208ENG -40NC to +85NC 24 Narrow Plastic DIP
MAX202EPE -40NC to +85NC 16 Plastic DIP MAX208EWG -40NC to +85NC 24 Wide SO
MAX202ESE -40NC to +85NC 16 Narrow SO MAX208EAG -40NC to +85NC 24 SSOP
MAX202EWE -40NC to +85NC 16 Wide SO MAX209CNG 0NC to +70NC 24 Narrow Plastic DIP
MAX203CPP 0NC to +70NC 20 Plastic DIP MAX209CWG 0NC to +70NC 24 Wide SO
MAX203CWP 0NC to +70NC 20 Wide SO MAX209C/D 0NC to +70NC Dice*
MAX203EPP -40NC to +85NC 20 Plastic DIP MAX209ENG -40NC to +85NC 24 Narrow Plastic DIP
MAX203EWP -40NC to +85NC 20 Wide SO MAX209EWG -40NC to +85NC 24 Wide SO
MAX204CPE 0NC to +70NC 16 Plastic DIP MAX211CWI 0NC to +70NC 28 Wide SO
MAX204CWE 0NC to +70NC 16 Wide SO MAX211CAI 0NC to +70NC 28 SSOP
MAX204C/D 0NC to +70NC Dice* MAX211C/D 0NC to +70NC Dice*
MAX204EPE -40NC to +85NC 16 Plastic DIP MAX211EWI -40NC to +85NC 28 Wide SO
MAX204EWE -40NC to +85NC 16 Wide SO MAX211EAI -40NC to +85NC 28 SSOP
MAX205CPG 0NC to +70NC 24 Wide Plastic DIP MAX213CWI 0NC to +70NC 28 Wide SO
MAX205EPG -40NC to +85NC 24 Wide Plastic DIP MAX213CAI 0NC to +70NC 28 SSOP
MAX206CNG 0NC to +70NC 24 Narrow Plastic DIP MAX213C/D 0NC to +70NC Dice*
MAX206CWG 0NC to +70NC 24 Wide SO MAX213EWI -40NC to +85NC 28 Wide SO
MAX206CAG 0NC to +70NC 24 SSOP MAX213EAI -40NC to +85NC 28 SSOP
MAX206ENG -40NC to +85NC 24 Narrow Plastic DIP *Contact factory for dice specifications.

Maxim Integrated 21
MAX200–MAX209/MAX211/MAX213
+5V, RS-232 Transceivers
with 0.1µF External Capacitors
Package Information
For the latest package outline information and land patterns, go to www.maxim-ic.com/packages. Note that a “+”,
“#”, or “-” in the package code indicates RoHS status only. Package drawings may show a different suffix character,
but the drawing pertains to the package regardless of RoHS status.
PACKAGE TYPE PACKAGE CODE DOCUMENT NO.
14 CDIP J14-3 21-0045
16 CDIP J16-3 21-0045
20 CDIP J20-2 21-0045
24 CDIP R24-4 21-0045
14 PDIP P14-3 21-0043
16 PDIP P16-1 21-0043
20 PDIP P20-3 21-0043
24 PDIP N24-2 21-0043
24 PDIP N24-3 21-0043
24 PDIP P24-1 21-0044
24 PDIP P24M-1 21-0044
16 SO S16-3 21-0041
16 SO W16-3 21-0042
16 SO W16-1 21-0042
20 SO W20M-1 21-0042
20 SO W20-3 21-0042
24 SO W24-2 21-0042
28 SO W28-1 21-0042
28 SO W28-2 21-0042
24 SSOP A24-3 21-0056
24 SSOP A24-2 21-0056
28 SSOP A28-1 21-0056
16 TSSOP U16-1 21-0066

22 Maxim Integrated
 MAX200–MAX209/MAX211/MAX213
+5V, RS-232 Transceivers
with 0.1µF External Capacitors
Revision History
REVISION REVISION PAGES
DESCRIPTION
NUMBER DATE CHANGED
Changed the Features section and section information to the Next-Generation
6 10/03 1
Device Features section.
7 12/05 Added Note 1 to the Absolute Maximum Ratings section. 2

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