MAX208EEWG

Drivers, Receivers, Transceivers Overview

The MAX208EEWG+ is a single-supply RS-232 transceiver manufactured by Analog Devices Inc./Maxim Integrated. It operates on a +5V supply and provides four drivers and four receivers for full-duplex communication. The device supports data rates up to 120kbps with a typical propagation delay of 10µs. It features ±15kV ESD protection per the Human Body Model. The component is housed in a 24-pin SOIC package and functions within an industrial temperature range of -40°C to +85°C. Typical supply current is 20mA, and it requires four external 0.1µF capacitors for its internal charge pump.

Drivers, Receivers, Transceivers Feature Summary

• Integrated charge pump circuitry enables operation from a single +5V supply without requiring external bipolar voltage sources.
• High electrostatic discharge robustness protects driver outputs and receiver inputs against ±15kV human body model discharges.
• Receiver inputs feature guaranteed hysteresis to ensure clean output transitions despite slow signal rise times or noise.

Drivers, Receivers, Transceivers Applications

• Battery-powered equipment requiring low power consumption
• Hand-held diagnostic tools
• Portable instrumentation systems

Drivers, Receivers, Transceivers Procurement Notes

Verify the specific suffix 'EWG+' corresponds to the wide SOIC-24 package and industrial temperature grade (-40°C to +85°C). Confirm RoHS compliance status through official manufacturer documentation prior to integration. Ensure ordering specifications match the required pinout and electrical characteristics defined in the datasheet.

Drivers, Receivers, Transceivers Selection Notes

Select this component when four independent transmit and receive channels are required for RS-232 interfaces. It is suitable for designs needing high ESD immunity and single-supply operation. Verify that the board space accommodates the 24-pin wide SOIC package and the necessary external charge-pump capacitors.

Drivers, Receivers, Transceivers Part Context

This part belongs to the MAX202E-MAX213E family of RS-232 transceivers. These devices share common architecture including integrated charge pumps and ESD protection structures. The MAX208 variant specifically provides a 4-driver and 4-receiver configuration within the series.

Drivers, Receivers, Transceivers Replacement Considerations

MAX208ECWG+