Datasheet
ICL3238E
±15kV ESD Protected, +3V to +5.5V, 10nA, 250kbps, RS-232 Transceiver with
Enhanced Automatic Powerdown
The
ICL3238E
contains 3.0V to 5.5V powered
RS-232 transmitters/receivers that meet ElA/TIA-232
and V.28/V.24 specifications, even at V
CC
= 3.0V. It
provides ±15kV ESD protection (IEC61000-4-2 Air
Gap and Human Body Model) on transmitter outputs
and receiver inputs (RS-232 pins). Targeted
applications are cell phones, Palmtops, and data
cables in which the low operational power
consumption and even lower standby power
consumption is critical. Efficient on-chip charge
pumps coupled with manual and enhanced automatic
powerdown functions reduce the standby supply
current to a 10nA trickle. Small footprint packaging
and the use of small, low value capacitors ensure
board space savings. Data rates greater than
250kbps are ensured at worst-case load conditions
and provide compatibility with popular PC
communication software.
The ICL3238E is a five driver, three receiver device
optimized for DCE applications with full hardware
handshaking. It includes a noninverting, always-active
receiver for RING INDICATOR monitoring.
The ICL3238E features an enhanced automatic
powerdown function that powers down the on-chip
power-supply and driver circuits. Automatic
powerdown occurs when all receiver and transmitter
inputs detect no signal transitions for a period of 30s.
The ICL3238E automatically powers back up
whenever it senses a transition on any transmitter or
receiver input.
The transmitter and logic inputs include active
feedback resistors that retain the input state when
driven to a valid logic level.
Table 1
summarizes the features of the ICL3238E.
Application Note AN9863
summarizes the features of
each device in the ICL32xxE 3V RS-232 family.
Features
• Pb-free (RoHS compliant)
• ESD protection for RS-232 I/O pins to ±15kV
(IEC61000)
• Active feedback resistors on T
X
and logic inputs
• Manual and enhanced automatic powerdown
features
• Pin compatible replacement for MAX3238E,
MAX3238, and SP3238E
• Meets EIA/TIA-232 and V.28/V.24 specifications
at 3V
• RS-232 compatible outputs at 2.7V supply
• Flow through pinout
• Latch-up free
• On-chip voltage converters require only four
external capacitors
• Receiver and transmitter hysteresis for improved
noise immunity
• Guaranteed minimum data rate: 250kbps
• Guaranteed minimum slew rate: 6V/µs
• Wide power supply range: Single +3V to +5.5V
• Low supply current in powerdown state: 10nA
Applications
• Any system requiring RS-232 communication ports
○ Battery powered, hand-held, and portable
equipment
○ Data cradles
○ Modems, printers, and other peripherals
○ Cellular/mobile phones and data cables
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ICL3238E
device page
Table 1.
Summary of Features
Enhanced
Automatic
Powerdown
Function?
Yes
Part Number
ICL3238E
No. of
Tx.
5
No. of
Rx.
3
No. of Monitor
Rx. (R
OUTB
)
1
Data Rate
(kbps)
250
Rx. Enable
Function?
No
Ready
Output?
No
Manual
Powerdown?
Yes
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ICL3238E
Contents
1.
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
2.
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
3.
4.
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Typical Operating Circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ordering Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pin Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pin Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
3
4
4
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Absolute Maximum Ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Thermal Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recommended Operating Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electrical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6
6
6
7
Typical Performance Curves. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Application Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
4.1
4.1.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
4.5.1
4.5.2
4.5.3
4.5.4
4.5.5
4.6
4.7
4.8
4.9
4.10
Charge Pump. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Charge Pump Abs Max Ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transmitters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Receivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operation Down to 2.7V . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Powerdown Functionality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Software Controlled (Manual) Powerdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INVALID Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Enhanced Automatic Powerdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emulating Standard Automatic Powerdown. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hybrid Automatic Powerdown Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Capacitor Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power Supply Decoupling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transmitter Outputs when Exiting Powerdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
High Data Rates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interconnection with 3V and 5V Logic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10
10
11
11
13
13
13
13
15
16
16
16
17
17
18
18
5.
5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
6.
7.
8.
±15kV ESD Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Human Body Model (HBM) Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IEC61000-4-2 Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air-Gap Discharge Test Method. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contact Discharge Test Method. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
19
19
19
19
Die Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Revision History. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Package Outline Drawings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
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ICL3238E
1. Overview
1.
1.1
Overview
Typical Operating Circuit
ICL3238E
0.1µF
28
+
25
1
+
3
24
+
27
V+
4
+
C
3
0.1µF
Note 2
C
4
0.1µF
+
T1
OUT
T2
OUT
T3
OUT
19
T4
IN
17
T5
IN
TTL/CMOS
Logic Levels
16
R1
OUTB
R1
OUT
R
1
R2
OUT
20
R
2
R3
OUT
18
13
14
15
To Power
Control Logic
R
3
FORCEON
FORCEOFF
INVALID
GND
2
5kΩ
5kΩ
11
R3
IN
5kΩ
9
R2
IN
21
8
R1
IN
T
5
12
T5
OUT
T
4
10
T4
OUT
RS-232
Levels
V-
T
1
T
2
5
6
7
+3.3V
+
26
C1+
C1-
C2+
C2-
V
CC
C
3
(Optional Connection,
Note 1
C
1
0.1µF
C
2
0.1µF
Note 2
T1
IN
T2
IN
T3
IN
23
22
T
3
RS-232
Levels
V
CC
Notes:
1. The negative terminal of C
3
can be connected to either V
CC
or GND.
2. For V
CC
= 3.15V (3.3V -5%), use C
1
- C
4
= 0.1µF or greater. For V
CC
= 3.0V (3.3V -10%), use C
1
- C
4
= 0.22µF.
1.2
Ordering Information
Part Number
(Notes
4, 5)
Part Marking
ICL3238 ECAZ
Temp Range (°C)
0 to +70
Tape and Reel
(Units) (Note
3)
-
Package (RoHS
Compliant)
28 Ld SSOP
Pkg.
Dwg. #
M28.209
ICL3238ECAZ
No longer
available or supported,
recommended replacement:
ICL3238EIAZ
ICL3238ECAZ-T
No longer
available or supported,
recommended replacement:
ICL3238EIAZ-T
ICL3238EIAZ
ICL3238EIAZ-T
ICL3238 ECAZ
0 to +70
1k
28 Ld SSOP
M28.209
ICL32 38EIAZ
ICL32 38EIAZ
-40 to +85
-40 to +85
-
1k
28 Ld SSOP
28 Ld SSOP
M28.209
M28.209
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ICL3238E
Part Number
(Notes
4, 5)
ICL3238EIVZ
ICL3238EIVZ-T
Tape and Reel
(Units) (Note
3)
-
2.5k
Package (RoHS
Compliant)
28 Ld TSSOP
28 Ld TSSOP
1. Overview
Pkg.
Dwg. #
M28.173
M28.173
Part Marking
ICL3238 EIVZ
ICL3238 EIVZ
Temp Range (°C)
-40 to +85
-40 to +85
Notes:
3. See
TB347
for details about reel specifications.
4. These Pb-free plastic packaged products employ special Pb-free material sets; molding compounds/die attach materials and NiPdAu-Ag
plate - e4 termination finish, which is RoHS compliant and compatible with both SnPb and Pb-free soldering operations. Pb-free products
are MSL classified at Pb-free peak reflow temperatures that meet or exceed the Pb-free requirements of IPC/JEDEC J STD-020.
5. For Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL), see the
ICL3238E
device page. For more information about MSL, see
TB363.
1.3
Pin Configuration
28 Ld SSOP, 28 Ld TSSOP
Top View
C2+
GND
C2-
V-
T1
OUT
T2
OUT
T3
OUT
R1
IN
R2
IN
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
28 C1+
27 V+
26 V
CC
25 C1-
24 T1
IN
23 T2
IN
22 T3
IN
21 R1
OUT
20 R2
OUT
19 T4
IN
18 R3
OUT
17 T5
IN
16 R1
OUTB
15 INVALID
T4
OUT
10
R3
IN
11
T5
OUT
12
FORCEON 13
FORCEOFF 14
1.4
Pin
Pin Descriptions
Function
System power supply input (3.0V to 5.5V).
Internally generated positive transmitter supply (+5.5V).
Internally generated negative transmitter supply (-5.5V).
Ground connection.
External capacitor (voltage doubler) is connected to this lead.
External capacitor (voltage doubler) is connected to this lead.
External capacitor (voltage inverter) is connected to this lead.
External capacitor (voltage inverter) is connected to this lead.
TTL/CMOS compatible transmitter inputs (Note
6).
15kV
ESD protected
,
RS-232 level (nominally ±5.5V) transmitter outputs.
15kV
ESD protected
,
RS-232 compatible receiver inputs.
TTL/CMOS level receiver outputs.
TTL/CMOS level, noninverting, always enabled receiver outputs.
Active low output that indicates if no valid RS-232 levels are present on any receiver input.
V
CC
V+
V-
GND
C1+
C1-
C2+
C2-
Tx
IN
Tx
OUT
Rx
IN
Rx
OUT
Rx
OUTB
INVALID
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ICL3238E
Pin
FORCEOFF
FORCEON
Function
1. Overview
Active low to shut down transmitters and on-chip power supply. This pin overrides any automatic circuitry and FORCEON
(see
Table 5, Note 6).
Active high input to override automatic powerdown circuitry, which keeps transmitters active (FORCEOFF must be high,
Note 6).
Note:
6. These input pins incorporate positive feedback resistors. When the input is driven to a valid logic level, the feedback resistor maintains
that logic level until V
CC
is removed. Unused transmitter inputs can remain unconnected.
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