LT1181A

LT1180A/LT1181A Low Power 5V RS232 Dual Driver/Receiver with 0.1µF Capacitors FEATURES s s s s s s s s s DESCRIPTIO s s s s ESD Protection over ± 10kV Uses Small Capacitors: 0.1µF 120kBaud Operation for RL = 3k, CL = 2500pF 250kBaud Operation for RL = 3k, CL = 1000pF Outputs Withstand ± 30V Without Damage CMOS Comparable Low Power: 40mW Operates from a Single 5V Supply Rugged Bipolar Design Outputs Assume a High Impedance State When Off or Powered Down Meets All RS232 Specifications Available With or Without Shutdown Absolutely No Latch-up Available in SO Package APPLICATI s s s s s S Portable Computers Battery-Powered Systems Power Supply Generator Terminals Modems The LT®1180A/LT1181A are dual RS232 driver/receiver pairs with integral charge pump to generate RS232 voltage levels from a single 5V supply. These circuits feature rugged bipolar design to provide operating fault tolerance and ESD protection unmatched by competing CMOS designs. Using only 0.1µF external capacitors, these circuits consume only 40mW of power, and can operate to 120k baud even while driving heavy capacitive loads. New ESD structures on the chip allow the LT1180A/LT1181A to survive multiple ±10kV strikes, eliminating the need for costly TransZorbs® on the RS232 line pins. The LT1180A/ LT1181A are fully compliant with EIA RS232 standards. Driver outputs are protected from overload, and can be shorted to ground or up to ± 30V without damage. During shutdown or power-off conditions, driver and re...