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±15kV ESD-Protected, Quad,

Low-Power RS-232 Line Receiver
_______________General Description ____________________________Features

MAX1489E
The MAX1489E quad, low-power line receiver is ♦ Enhanced ESD Protection:
designed for EIA/TIA-232, EIA/TIA-562, and CCITT V.28 ±15kV—Human Body Model
communications in harsh environments. Each receiver
±8kV—IEC1000-4-2, Contact Discharge
input is protected against ±15kV electrostatic dis-
±15kV—IEC1000-4-2, Air-Gap Discharge
charge (ESD) shocks. These inputs have a ±25V range
and feature hysteresis and time-domain filtering. The ♦ Latchup Free During an ESD Event
outputs are TTL and CMOS compatible. The MAX1489E
♦ Low 350µA Supply Current
has a 120kbps guaranteed data rate. Supply current is
typically 350µA. ♦ Input Hysteresis and Time-Domain Filtering
The MAX1489E is pin compatible with the MC1489, Eliminate the Need for External Filtering
MC14C89, SN75189, SN75C189, DS1489, and ♦ Stable Input Thresholds
DS14C89. It is available in 14-pin plastic DIP and SO
packages. ♦ Pin Compatible with MC1489, MC14C89, SN75189,
SN75C189, DS1489, and DS14C89
________________________Applications
PC Motherboards
Modems ______________Ordering Information
Interfacing Data Terminal Equipment (DTE) with PART TEMP RANGE PIN-PACKAGE
Data Circuit-Terminating Equipment (DCE) MAX1489ECPD 0°C to +70°C 14 Plastic DIP
Equipment Meeting IEC1000-4-2 (formerly MAX1489ECSD 0°C to +70°C 14 SO
IEC801-2) or ±15kV ESD Protection MAX1489EC/D 0°C to +70°C Dice*
MAX1489EEPD -40°C to +85°C 14 Plastic DIP
MAX1489EESD -40°C to +85°C 14 SO
* Dice are specified at TA = +25°C.

__________Typical Operating Circuit __________________Pin Configuration

TOP VIEW
1⁄4 MAX1488E 1⁄ MAX1489E
4

INPUT A 1 14 VCC
MAX1489E
N.C. 2 13 INPUT D
TTL/CMOS INTERCONNECTING TTL/CMOS
LOGIC CABLE LOGIC OUTPUT A 3 12 N.C.
INPUT B 4 11 OUTPUT D
N.C. 5 10 INPUT C
1⁄4 MAX1489E 1⁄4 MAX1488E OUTPUT B 6 9 N.C.

SIGNAL GROUND GND 7 8 OUTPUT C

PC MODEM DIP/SO
MOTHERBOARD (DCE)
(DTE)

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Low-Power RS-232 Line Receiver
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
MAX1489E

Supply Voltage (VCC).............................................................+7V Operating Temperature Ranges

Input Voltage (VIN) ...............................................................±30V MAX1489EC_D ...................................................0°C to +70°C
Output Short-Circuit Current MAX1489EE_D ................................................-40°C to +85°C
(Shorted to GND or VCC) (Note 1) ............................Self Limiting Storage Temperature Range .............................-65°C to +160°C
Continuous Power Dissipation (TA = +70°C) Lead Temperature (soldering, 10s) .................................+300°C
Plastic DIP (derate 10.00mW/°C above +70°C) ..........800mW
SO (derate 8.7mW/°C above +70°C) ...........................695mW

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.

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(VCC = 5V ±10%, TA = TMIN to TMAX, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at VCC = 5V, TA = +25°C.)

PARAMETER SYMBOL CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS

DC CHARACTERISTICS
IOUT = -20µA 3.5 4.99
Output Voltage High VOH VIN ≤ 0.4V V
IOUT = -3.2mA 2.5 4.41
Output Voltage Low VOL VIN ≥ 2.4V, IOUT = 3.2mA 0.17 0.4 V
Output Short-Circuit Current Shorted to GND -35
IOS mA
(Note 1) Shorted to VCC 60
Supply Current ICC 260 600 µA
Input Voltage Range VIN -25 25 V
Input Voltage High VIH 1.60 2.17 2.60 V
Input Voltage Low VIL 0.75 1.06 1.30 V
Input Hysteresis VHYST 1.11 V
Input Resistance RIN 3.0 5.0 7.0 kΩ
TIMING CHARACTERISTICS
Output Propagation Delay,
tPLH Figure 1 1.38 4.0 µs
Low to High
Output Propagation Delay,
tPHL Figure 1 1.45 4.0 µs
High to Low
Output Propagation Delay Skew,
tSKEW Figure 1 70 ns
ItPLH - tPHLI
Output Transition Time tTR VOUT = 10% to 90% 35 120 ns
Input Noise Rejection tN Pulse amplitude = 5V (Note 2) 1.0 µs
Guaranteed Data Rate DR 120 240 kbps
ESD CHARACTERISTICS
Human Body Model ±15
ESD Protection IEC1000-4-2 (Contact Discharge) ±8 kV
IEC1000-4-2 (Air-Gap Discharge) ±15

Note 1: Only one output may be shorted at a time.

Note 2: See Noise Pulse Rejection graph in Typical Operating Characteristics section.

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Low-Power RS-232 Line Receiver
__________________________________________Typical Operating Characteristics

MAX1489E
(VCC = 5V, TA = +25°C, unless otherwise noted.)

PROPAGATION DELAY SKEW

PROPAGATION DELAY vs. TEMPERATURE vs. TEMPERATURE NOISE PULSE REJECTION
2.2 800 8
MAX1489E-01

MAX1489E-02

MAX1489E-03
VIN = (VIL + VIH) ± PULSE AMP,
2 2
PROPAGATION DELAY SKEW (ns)

INPUT PULSE AMPLITUDE (Vp-p)

f = 300kHz
PROPAGATION DELAY (µs)

1.8 600 6

1.4 400 4
tPHL
VCC = 5.25V
tPLH

1.0 200 VCC = 5V 2

VCC = 4.75V
0.6 0 0
-40 -15 10 35 60 85 -40 -15 10 35 60 85 0.7 1.1 1.5 1.9 2.3 2.7
TEMPERATURE (°C) TEMPERATURE (°C) INPUT PULSE WIDTH (µs)

_____________________Pin Description
3.0V
PIN NAME FUNCTION
S.G. 1.5V
1, 4, 10, 0V
INPUT_ Receiver Inputs tPHL tPLH
13
VOH
2, 5, 9, No Connect—not internally 90%
N.C.
12 connected
3, 6, 8,
OUTPUT_ Receiver Outputs VOUT 50% 50%
11

7 GND Ground
10%
VOL
14 VCC Supply Voltage tTR tTR

VCC

SIGNAL 50pF VOUT

GENERATOR
(S.G.)

NOTE: S.G. SET TO f = 20kHz;

DUTY CYCLE = 50%;
tR, tF < 5.0ns

Figure 1. Timing Diagram

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Low-Power RS-232 Line Receiver
MAX1489E

R C 1MΩ R D 1500Ω
IP 100% Ir PEAK-TO-PEAK RINGING
90% (NOT DRAWN TO SCALE)
CHARGE-CURRENT DISCHARGE
LIMIT RESISTOR RESISTANCE
AMPERES
HIGH- DEVICE 36.8%
VOLTAGE Cs STORAGE UNDER
DC 100pF CAPACITOR TEST 10%
SOURCE
0
0 TIME
tRL
tDL
CURRENT WAVEFORM

Figure 2a. Human Body ESD Test Model Figure 2b. Human Body Model Current Waveform

_______________Detailed Description Human Body Model

Figure 2a shows the Human Body Model, and Figure
±15kV ESD Protection 2b shows the current waveform it generates when dis-
As with all Maxim devices, ESD protection structures charged into a low impedance. This model consists of
are incorporated on all pins to protect against electro- a 100pF capacitor charged to the ESD voltage of inter-
static discharges encountered during handling and est, which is then discharged into the test device
assembly. The MAX1489E receiver inputs have extra through a 1.5kΩ resistor.
protection against static electricity found in normal
operation. Maxim’s engineers developed state-of-the- IEC1000-4-2
art structures to protect these pins against ESD of The IEC100-4-2 standard covers ESD testing and per-
±15kV without damage. After an ESD event, the formance of finished equipment; it does not specifically
MAX1489E keeps working without latchup. refer to integrated circuits. The MAX1489E helps you
design equipment that meets Level 4 (the highest level)
ESD protection can be tested in various ways; the
of IEC1000-4-2, without additional ESD protection com-
receiver inputs are characterized for protection to the
ponents.
following:
The major difference between tests done using the
1) ±15kV using the Human Body Model
Human Body Model and IEC1000-4-2 is higher peak cur-
2) ±8kV using the Contact Discharge method speci- rent in IEC1000-4-2. Because series resistance is lower
fied in IEC1000-4-2 (formerly IEC801-2) in the IEC1000-4-2 ESD test model (Figure 3a), the ESD
3) ±15kV using the Air-Gap Discharge method speci- withstand voltage measured to this standard is generally
fied in IEC1000-4-2 (formerly IEC801-2). lower than that measured using the Human Body Model.
Figure 3b shows the current waveform for the ±8kV
ESD Test Conditions IEC1000-4-2 Level 4 ESD Contact Discharge test.
Contact Maxim for a reliability report that documents The Air-Gap test involves approaching the device with a
test setup, methodology, and results. charged probe. The Contact Discharge method connects
the probe to the device before the probe is energized.

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Low-Power RS-232 Line Receiver

MAX1489E
R C 50MΩ to 100MΩ R D 330Ω I
100%
90%
CHARGE-CURRENT DISCHARGE
LIMIT RESISTOR RESISTANCE

I PEAK
HIGH- DEVICE
VOLTAGE Cs STORAGE UNDER
DC 150pF CAPACITOR TEST
SOURCE
10%

t r = 0.7ns to 1ns t
30ns
60ns

Figure 3a. IEC1000-4-2 ESD Test Model Figure 3b. IEC1000-4-2 ESD Generator Current Waveform

Machine Model __________ Applications Information

The Machine Model for ESD testing uses a 200pF stor-
Use proper layout to ensure other devices on your
age capacitor and zero-discharge resistance. Its objec-
board are not damaged in an ESD strike. Currents as
tive is to mimic the stress caused by contact that
high as 60A can instantaneously pass through the
occurs with handling and assembly during manufactur-
ground pin, so it is important to minimize the ground-
ing. Of course, all pins (not just RS-232 inputs and out-
lead return path to the power supply. A separate return
puts) require this protection during manufacturing.
path to the power supply is recommended. Trace
Therefore, the Machine Model is less relevant to the I/O
widths should be greater than 40 mils. VCC must be
ports than the Human Body Model and IEC1000-4-2.
bypassed with 0.1µF capacitors as close to the part as
possible to ensure maximum ESD protection.

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Low-Power RS-232 Line Receiver
___________________Chip Topography
MAX1489E

V CC

INPUT A INPUT D

OUTPUT A OUTPUT D

INPUT B INPUT C
0.096"
(2.438mm)

OUTPUT B OUTPUT C

GND

0.071"
(1.803mm)

TRANSISTOR COUNT: 144

SUBSTRATE CONNECTED TO GND

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Low-Power RS-232 Line Receiver
Package Information

MAX1489E
(The package drawing(s) in this data sheet may not reflect the most current specifications. For the latest package outline information,
go to www.maxim-ic.com/packages.)

INCHES MILLIMETERS
E DIM
MIN MAX MIN MAX
E1 A – 0.200 – 5.08
D
A1 0.015 – 0.38 –
A3 A2 0.125 0.175 3.18 4.45
A3 0.055 0.080 1.40 2.03
A A2
B 0.016 0.022 0.41 0.56
B1 0.045 0.065 1.14 1.65
C 0.008 0.012 0.20 0.30
L A1 D1 0.005 0.080 0.13 2.03
0° - 15°
E 0.300 0.325 7.62 8.26
C E1 0.240 0.310 6.10 7.87
e e 0.100 – 2.54 –
B1 eA
B eA 0.300 – 7.62 –
eB eB – 0.400 – 10.16
L 0.115 0.150 2.92 3.81
D1
INCHES MILLIMETERS
Plastic DIP PKG. DIM PINS
MIN MAX MIN MAX
PLASTIC P D 8 0.348 0.390 8.84 9.91
P D 14 0.735 0.765 18.67 19.43
DUAL-IN-LINE
P D 16 0.745 0.765 18.92 19.43
PACKAGE P D 18 0.885 0.915 22.48 23.24
(0.300 in.) P D 20 1.015 1.045 25.78 26.54
N D 24 1.14 1.265 28.96 32.13
21-0043A

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Low-Power RS-232 Line Receiver
Package Information (continued)
MAX1489E

(The package drawing(s) in this data sheet may not reflect the most current specifications. For the latest package outline information,
go to www.maxim-ic.com/packages.)

INCHES MILLIMETERS
DIM
MIN MAX MIN MAX
A 0.053 0.069 1.35 1.75
D A1 0.004 0.010 0.10 0.25
B 0.014 0.019 0.35 0.49
0°-8° C 0.007 0.010 0.19 0.25
A
E 0.150 0.157 3.80 4.00
0.101mm
0.004in.
e 0.050 1.27
e H 0.228 0.244 5.80 6.20
B A1 C L L 0.016 0.050 0.40 1.27

INCHES MILLIMETERS
Narrow SO DIM PINS
MIN MAX MIN MAX

E H
SMALL-OUTLINE D 8 0.189 0.197 4.80 5.00
D 14 0.337 0.344 8.55 8.75
PACKAGE
D 16 0.386 0.394 9.80 10.00
(0.150 in.) 21-0041A

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