The Intersil ICL3221EM devices are 3.0V powered RS-232 transmitters/receivers which meet ElA/TIA-232 and V.28/V.24 specifications. Additionally, they provide ±15kV ESD protection (IEC61000-4-2 Air Gap and Human Body Model) on transmitter outputs and receiver inputs (RS-232 pins). Targeted applications are PDAs, Palmtops, and notebook and laptop computers where the low operational, and even lower standby, power consumption is critical. Efficient on-chip charge pumps, coupled with manual and automatic power-down functions, reduce the standby supply current to a 1µA trickle. Small footprint packaging, and the use of small, low value capacitors ensure board space savings as well. Data rates greater than 250kbps are guaranteed at worst case load conditions. The device is fully compatible with 3.3V-only systems.

Features
• ESD Protection for RS-232 I/O Pins to ±15kV (IEC61000)
• Drop in Replacement for MAX3221E
• RS-232 Compatible with VCC = 2.7V
• Meets EIA/TIA-232 and V.28/V.24 Specifications at 3V
• Latch-Up Free
• On-Chip Voltage Converters Require Only Four External 0.1µF Capacitors
• Manual and Automatic Power-down Features
• Receiver Hysteresis For Improved Noise Immunity
• Guaranteed Minimum Data Rate . . . . . . . . 250kbps
• Power Supply Range. . . . . . . Single +3.0V to +3.6V
• Low Supply Current in Power-down State. . . . . . 1µA
• Pb-Free (RoHS Compliant)

Applications
• Any System Requiring RS-232 Communication Ports
    - Battery Powered, Hand-Held, and Portable Equipment
    - Laptop Computers, Notebooks, Palmtops
    - Modems, Printers and other Peripherals
    - Digital Cameras
    - Cellular/Mobile Phones