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MAX33250E/
MAX33251E
600V Isolated 2Tx/2Rx and 1Tx/1Rx RS-232
Transceiver with ±15kV ESD
and Integrated Capacitors
General Description
Benefits and Features
The MAX33250E and MAX33251E are isolated 2Tx/2Rx
and 1Tx/1Rx RS-232 transceivers, respectively, with a
galvanic isolation of 600VRMS (60sec) between the logic
UART side and field side. The isolation barrier protects
the logic UART side from electrical transient strikes from
the field side. It also breaks ground loops and large differences in ground potentials between the two sides that
can potentially corrupt the receiving and sending of data.
The MAX33250E and MAX33251E conform to the EIA/
TIA-232E standard and operate at data rates up to 1Mbps.
● High Integration Saves Space and Simplifies Designs
• Integrated Charge Pumps and Inverter Eliminates
Extra Power Supplies
• Four Internal Capacitors Saves PCB Space
• Integrated Isolator Saves Up to 63% Versus a
Discrete Solution
The isolated RS-232 transceivers have integrated charge
pumps and an inverter to eliminate the need for a high
positive and negative voltage supply. Both devices also
have integrated charge pump and inverter capacitors to
help further reduce PCB space. The supply pin VCCA on
the UART logic side operates from a dual voltage supply from +3V to +5.5V. VCCB also operates from +3V to
+5.5V, simplifying power requirements and enabling level translation between the two voltages. The transmitters
and receivers on the field side of these devices are rated
for ±15kV of ESD HBM protection, suitable for applications
where RS-232 cables are frequently worked on.
● Integrated Protection for Robust Communications
• 600VRMS Withstand Isolation Voltage for 60
Seconds (VISO)
• 200VRMS Working Voltage for >50 years (VIOWM)
• Integrated ±15kV ESD Human Body Model (HBM)
Ordering Information appears at end of data sheet.
Simplified Block Diagram
C1
C2
C3
C4
V-
V+
VOLTAGE
DOUBLER
VOLTAGE
INVERTER
VCCA
VCCB
0.1µF
0.1µF
T1IN
T1OUT
T2IN
T2OUT
Both are available in a 12-pin, 6mm x 6mm LGA package
and operate over the -40ºC to +85ºC temperature range.
Applications
●
●
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Diagnostics Equipment
POS Systems
Industrial Equipment
GPS Equipment
Communication Systems
Medical Equipment
R1OUT
R1IN*
R2OUT
R2IN*
GNDA
GNDB
*INTERNAL 5K PULLDOWN RESISTOR ON THE RS232 INPUTS
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MAX33250E/MAX33251E
600V Isolated 2Tx/2Rx and 1Tx/1Rx RS-232
Transceiver with ±15kV ESD
and Integrated Capacitors
Absolute Maximum Ratings
VCCA to GNDA ......................................................... -0.3V to +6V
VCCB to GNDB ......................................................... -0.3V to +6V
T_IN to GNDA .......................................................... -0.3V to +6V
T_OUT to GNDB ............................................................... ±13.2V
R_IN to GNDB ...................................................................... ±25V
R_OUT to GNDA ...................................................... -0.3V to +6V
Short-Circuit Duration (T_OUT to GNDB) .................. Continuous
Short-Circuit Duration (R_OUT to GNDA) .................. Continuous
Side A (VCCA, T1IN, T2IN, R1OUT, R2OUT) to GNDA ESD±2kV
Side B (VCCB) to GNDB ESD ............................................... ±2kV
Side B (T1OUT, T2OUT, R1IN, R2IN) to GNDB ESD HBM±15kV
Continuous Power Dissipation (Single Layer Board) (TA =
+70°C, derate 10mW/°C above +70°C.) ...........................510mW
Continuous Power Dissipation (Multilayer Board) (TA =
+70°C, derate 10mW/°C above +70°C.) ...........................700mW
Operating Temperature Range .............................-40°C to +85°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.
Package Information
LGA-12
Package Code
L1266M+1
Outline Number
21-100222
Land Pattern Number
90-100078
Thermal Resistance, Single-Layer Board:
Junction-to-Ambient (θJA)
157°C/W
Junction-to-Case Thermal Resistance (θJC)
31°C/W
Thermal Resistance, Four-Layer Board:
Junction-to-Ambient (θJA)
115°C/W
Junction-to-Case Thermal Resistance (θJC)
31°C/W
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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 thermal resistances were obtained using the method described in JEDEC specification JESD51-7, using a
four-layer board. For detailed information on package thermal considerations, refer to www.maximintegrated.com/
thermal-tutorial.
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600V Isolated 2Tx/2Rx and 1Tx/1Rx RS-232
Transceiver with ±15kV ESD
and Integrated Capacitors
Electrical Characteristics
(VCCA - VGNDA = 3.0V to 5.5V, VCCB - VGNDB = 3.0V to 5.5V, TA = TMIN to TMAX, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at VCCA
- VGNDA = 3.3V, VCCB - VGNDB = 3.3V, VGNDA = VGNDB, and TA = +25°C. (Note 1), Limits are 100% tested at TA = +25°C. Limits
over the operating temperature range and relevant supply voltage range are guaranteed by design and characterization. Specifications
marked "GBD" are guaranteed by design and not production tested.)
PARAMETER
SYMBOL
CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNITS
5.5
V
POWER
Supply Voltage
VCCA, VCCB
ICCA
Supply Current
ICCB
3.0
VCCA = 5V, R_IN and T_IN idle
12
VCCA = 3.3V, R_IN and T_IN idle
10
VCCB = 5V, R_IN and T_IN idle, no load
12
VCCB = 3.3V, R_IN and T_IN idle, no
load
10
mA
Undervoltage-Lockout
Threshold
VUVLO
VCCA - VGNDA (Note 2)
2.0
V
Undervoltage-Lockout
Hysteresis
VUVLOHYS
VCCA - VGNDA (Note 2)
0.1
V
INPUT INTERFACE (T_IN, R_IN)
T_IN relative to GNDA
0.8
R_IN relative to GNDB, TA = 25ºC,
Input Low Voltage
VIL
0.6
VCC = 3.3V
R_IN relative to GNDB, TA = 25ºC,
0.8
VCC = 5V
T_IN relative to GNDA
Input High Voltage
VIH
R_IN relative to GNDB, VCCB = 3.3V and
5V, TA = 25°C
V
0.7 x
VCCA
V
2.4
Transmitter Input
Hysteresis
(T_IN)
0.5
V
Receiver Input
Hysteresis
(R_IN)
0.5
V
Transmitter Input
Leakage
(T_IN)
Input Resistance (R_IN)
TA = 25ºC
3
5
±1
μA
7
kΩ
0.8
V
RECEIVER OUTPUT INTERFACE (R_OUT)
Output Low Voltage
VOL
Output High Voltage
VOH
R_OUT relative to GNDA,
sink current = 4mA
R_OUT relative to GNDA,
source current = 4mA
VCCA 0.4
Output Short-Circuit
Current
V
±110
mA
TRANSMITTER OUTPUT (T_OUT)
Output Voltage Swing
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T_OUT loaded with 3kΩ to GNDB
±5
V
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600V Isolated 2Tx/2Rx and 1Tx/1Rx RS-232
Transceiver with ±15kV ESD
and Integrated Capacitors
Electrical Characteristics (continued)
(VCCA - VGNDA = 3.0V to 5.5V, VCCB - VGNDB = 3.0V to 5.5V, TA = TMIN to TMAX, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at VCCA
- VGNDA = 3.3V, VCCB - VGNDB = 3.3V, VGNDA = VGNDB, and TA = +25°C. (Note 1), Limits are 100% tested at TA = +25°C. Limits
over the operating temperature range and relevant supply voltage range are guaranteed by design and characterization. Specifications
marked "GBD" are guaranteed by design and not production tested.)
PARAMETER
SYMBOL
Output Resistance
CONDITIONS
VCCB = 0V, transmitters = ±2V
MIN
TYP
300
10M
Output Short-Circuit
Current
Output Leakage Current
VCCB = 0V, VOUT = ±12V
MAX
UNITS
Ω
±70
mA
±25
μA
ESD AND ISOLATION PROTECTION
ESD for R_IN, T_OUT
Isolation Voltage
VISO
Working Isolation
Voltage
VIOWM
IEC 61000-4-2 Air Discharge
±12
IEC 61000-4-2 Contact Discharge
±6
ESD Human Body Model JEDEC
JS-001-2014
±15
t = 60s (Note 3)
600
VRMS
> 50 years (Note 3)
200
VRMS
kV
TIMING CHARACTERISTICS
Maximum Data Rate
Receiver Propagation
Delay
VCCB = 5V, RL = 3kΩ, CL = 1000pF
tPHL, tPLH
1000
R_IN to R_OUT, CL = 150pF
kbps
0.15
μs
Transmitter Skew
| tPHL - tPLH |
(Note 4)
35
ns
Receiver Skew
| tPHL - tPLH |
60
ns
Transition-Region Slew
Rate
VCCA = VCCB = 3.3V, TA = +25C, RL =
3k to 7k, CL = 150pF to 1000pF,
measured from +3V to -3V or -3V to +3V
24
150
V/μs
Note 1: All units are production tested at TA = 25°C. Specifications over temperature are guaranteed by design. All voltages of side A
are referenced to GNDA. All voltages of side B are referenced to GNDB.
Note 2: The undervoltage lockout threshold and hysteresis guarantee that the outputs are in a known state when the supply voltage
dips.
Note 3: The isolation is guaranteed by design and not production tested.
Note 4: Transmitter skew is measured at the transmitter zero cross points.
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MAX33250E/MAX33251E
600V Isolated 2Tx/2Rx and 1Tx/1Rx RS-232
Transceiver with ±15kV ESD
and Integrated Capacitors
Typical Operating Characteristics
(VDD = 5V, VL = 3.3V, RL = 60Ω, CL = 15pF, TA = +25°C, unless otherwise noted.)
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MAX33250E/MAX33251E
600V Isolated 2Tx/2Rx and 1Tx/1Rx RS-232
Transceiver with ±15kV ESD
and Integrated Capacitors
Typical Operating Characteristics (continued)
(VDD = 5V, VL = 3.3V, RL = 60Ω, CL = 15pF, TA = +25°C, unless otherwise noted.)
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MAX33250E/MAX33251E
600V Isolated 2Tx/2Rx and 1Tx/1Rx RS-232
Transceiver with ±15kV ESD
and Integrated Capacitors
Pin Configurations
MAX33250E
VCCA
VCCB
T1IN
T1OUT
T2IN
T2OUT
R1OUT
R1IN
R2OUT
R2IN
GNDA
GNDB
6mm x 6mm LGA
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MAX33250E/MAX33251E
600V Isolated 2Tx/2Rx and 1Tx/1Rx RS-232
Transceiver with ±15kV ESD
and Integrated Capacitors
MAX33251E
VCCA
VCCB
T1IN
T1OUT
NC
NC
R1OUT
R1IN
NC
NC
GNDA
GNDB
6mm x 6mm LGA
Pin Description
PIN
MAX3325
0E
MAX3325
1E
NAME
FUNCTION
1
1
VCCA
Supply Voltage of Logic Side A. Bypass VCCA with a 0.1μF ceramic capacitor to GNDA
2
2
T1IN
TTL/CMOS Transmitter Input 1
3
---
T2IN
TTL/CMOS Transmitter Input 2
4
4
R1OUT
TTL/CMOS Receiver Output 1
5
---
R2OUT
TTL/CMOS Receiver Output 2
6
6
GNDA
Ground for Logic Side A
7
7
GNDB
Ground for Field Side B
8
---
R2IN
RS-232 Receiver Input 2
RS-232 Receiver Input 1
9
9
R1IN
10
---
T2OUT
RS-232 Transmitter Output 2
11
11
T1OUT
RS-232 Transmitter Output 1
12
12
VCCB
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Supply Voltage of Logic Side B. Bypass VCCB with a 0.1μF ceramic capacitor to GNDB
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MAX33250E/MAX33251E
600V Isolated 2Tx/2Rx and 1Tx/1Rx RS-232
Transceiver with ±15kV ESD
and Integrated Capacitors
Detailed Description
The MAX33250E and MAX33251E are 1Mbps, 600VRMS isolated RS-232 transceivers. The MAX33250E has 2
transmitters and 2 receivers (2Tx/2Rx), and the MAX33251E has 1 transmitter and 1 receiver (1Tx/1Rx). The isolation is
provided by Maxim’s proprietary insulation material that can withstand 600VRMS for 60 seconds. The MAX33250E and
MAX33251E conform to the EIA/TIA-232 standard and operates at data rates up to 1Mbps over the temperature range
of -40ºC to 85ºC.
Digital Isolation
The MAX33250E and MAX33251E provide galvanic isolation and protection for digital signals from the local
microcontroller’s logic UART port (primary side) to the field lines (secondary side). A capacitive design is utilized where
the insulation material for the isolation barrier is rated for 600VRMS withstand voltage (VISO) for 60 seconds. The same
material can also be exposed to a differential of 200VRMS of working voltage (VIOWM) for more than 50 years, providing
longevity for many different types of end equipment. The isolation barrier also breaks ground loops and level translation
for two different systems where it could potentially create inadvertent or misinterpret data signals.
Dual Charge Pump Voltage Converter and Inverter
Both parts have internal RS-232 power supplies that consist of a regulated dual charge pump that provides output
voltages of +5.5V (doubling charge pump) and -5.5V (inverting charge pump), over the +3.0V to +5.5V range. Each
charge pump is internally connected to a pair of flying capacitors and a pair of reservoir capacitors to generate the internal
V+ and V- supplies, as shown in Typical Application Diagram.
Startup and Undervoltage Lockout
The VCCA and VCCB supplies are both internally monitored for undervoltage conditions. Undervoltage events can occur
during power-up, power-down, or during normal operation due to a dip in either power supply line. When an undervoltage
event is detected on either of the supplies, all outputs on both sides are automatically controlled, regardless of the status
of the inputs.
Table 1. Output Control Truth Table
INPUTS
VCCA
VCCB
RxOUT
TxOUT
RxIN = 1
Undervoltage
RxIN = 0
Undervoltage
Powered
High
---
Powered
Follows VCCA
---
TxIN = 1
TxIN = 0
Undervoltage
Powered
—
Low
Undervoltage
Powered
—
Low
RxIN = 1
Powered
Undervoltage
High
---
RxIN = 0
Powered
Undervoltage
High
---
TxIN = 1
Powered
Undervoltage
—
*Low
TxIN = 0
Powered
Undervoltage
—
*Low
*TxOUT will be out of compliance with the RS-232 specification as VCCB falls below 2.9V.
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MAX33250E/MAX33251E
600V Isolated 2Tx/2Rx and 1Tx/1Rx RS-232
Transceiver with ±15kV ESD
and Integrated Capacitors
RS-232 Transmitters
The transmitters are inverting level translators that convert CMOS-logic levels from the UART or equivalent output port
to +5V EIA/TIA-232 levels. The two devices guarantee 1Mbps with worst-case loads of 3kΩ in parallel with 1000pF,
providing compatibility with PC-to-PC communication software. Transmitters can be paralleled to drive multiple receivers.
RS-232 Receivers
The receivers convert RS-232 signals to CMOS-logic output levels to the UART or equivalent input port. The devices
feature inverting outputs that always remain active.
Power Supply Decoupling
To reduce ripple and the chance of introducing data errors, bypass VCCA and VCCB with 0.1μF ceramic capacitors to
GNDA and GNDB, respectively. Place the bypass capacitors as close to the power-supply input pins as possible.
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MAX33250E/MAX33251E
600V Isolated 2Tx/2Rx and 1Tx/1Rx RS-232
Transceiver with ±15kV ESD
and Integrated Capacitors
Insulation and Safety Characteristics
PARAMETER
SYMBOL
CONDITIONS
VALUE
UNIT
4.4
mm
IEC INSULATION AND SAFETY RELATED FOR SPECIFICATIONS
External Tracking (Creepage)
CPG
IEC 60664-1
External Air Gap (Clearance)
CLR
IEC 60664-1
Minimum Internal Gap
4.4
mm
0.0026
mm
IEC 112/VDE 030 Part 1
175
V
1
GΩ
f = 1MHz
12
pF
1
kVPEAK
Insulation Thickness
Tracking Resistance
(Comparative Tracking Index)
CTI
Insulation Resistance Across Barrier
RISO
Capacitance Across Isolation Barrier
CIO
VDE IEC INSULATION CHARACTERISTICS
Surge Isolation Voltage
VIOSM
IEC 60747-17, section 5.3.1.6 and 5.4.6 for basic
insulation
Repetitive Peak Isolation Voltage
VIORM
IEC 60747-17, section 5.3.1.3
282
kVPEAK
Rated Transient Isolation Voltage
VIOTM
IEC 60747-17, section 5.3.1.4
850
kVPEAK
TS
IEC 60747-17, section 7.2.1
150
°C
PSA
IEC 60747-17, section 7.2.1
0.75
W
PSB
IEC 60747-17, section 7.2.1
0.75
W
qpd
Safety Limiting Temperature
Safety Limiting
Dissipation
Side
A
Power
Safety Limiting
Dissipation
Side
B
Power
Apparent Charge Method
IEC 60747-17, section 7.4 method a and b
5
pC
Overvoltage Category
IEC 60664-1, single or three phase 50V DC or AC
I,II
—
Overvoltage Category
IEC 60664-1, single or three phase 100V DC or AC
Climatic Category
Pollution Degree
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DIN VDE 0110
I
—
40/125/21
—
2
—
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MAX33250E/MAX33251E
600V Isolated 2Tx/2Rx and 1Tx/1Rx RS-232
Transceiver with ±15kV ESD
and Integrated Capacitors
Typical Application Circuit
C1
C3
C2
C4
V-
V+
VOLTAGE
DOUBLER
VOLTAGE
INVERTER
VCCB
VCCA
0.1µF
0.1µF
LOGIC LEVELS
TX
RTS
RX
T1IN
T1OUT
T2IN
T2OUT
R1OUT
R1IN
PERIPHERALS
RS-232 LEVELS
TX
CTS
RX
5K
CTS
R2OUT
R2IN
RTS
5K
GNDA
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MAX33250E/MAX33251E
600V Isolated 2Tx/2Rx and 1Tx/1Rx RS-232
Transceiver with ±15kV ESD
and Integrated Capacitors
Ordering Information
TEMPERATURE
CHANNEL-
RANGE
CONFIGURATION
DATA
RATE
PIN-PACKAGE
MAX33250EELC+
-40°C to +85°C
2 Transmitters, 2 Receivers
1Mbps
12 (6mm x 6mm) LGA
MAX33251EELC+
-40°C to +85°C
1 Transmitter, 1 Receiver
1Mbps
12 (6mm x 6mm) LGA
PART NUMBER
+Denotes a lead(Pb)-free/RoHS-compliant package.
T = Tape-and-reel.
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MAX33250E/MAX33251E
600V Isolated 2Tx/2Rx and 1Tx/1Rx RS-232
Transceiver with ±15kV ESD
and Integrated Capacitors
Revision History
REVISION
NUMBER
REVISION
DATE
0
9/18
Initial release
—
1
11/18
Updated Ordering Information
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