ADM238L Low Power, +5V CMOS RS-232 100kBPS Transceiver with 4 Drivers and 4 Receivers

The ADM2xx family of line drivers/receivers is intended for all EIA-232-E and V.28 communications interfaces, especially in applications where ±12 V is not available. The ADM223, ADM230L, ADM235L, ADM236L and ADM241L feature a low power shutdown mode that reduces power dissipation to less than 5 µW, making them ideally suited for battery powered equipment. Two receivers remain enabled during shutdown on the ADM223. The ADM233L and ADM235L do not require any external components and are particularly useful in applications where printed circuit board space is critical.

All members of the ADM230L family, except the ADM231L and the ADM239L, include two internal charge pump voltage converters that allow operation from a single +5 V supply. These converters convert the +5 V input power to the ±10 V required for RS-232 output levels. The ADM231L and ADM239L are designed to operate from +5 V and +12 V supplies. An internal +12 V to -12 V charge pump voltage converter generates the -12 V supply.

The ADM2xxL is an enhanced upgrade for the AD2xx family featuring lower power consumption, faster slew rate and operation with smaller (1 µF) capacitors.

Features and Benefits
  • Single 5 V Power Supply
  • Meets All EIA-232-E and V.28 Specifications
  • 120 kB/s Data Rate
  • On-Board DC-DC Converters
  • ±9 V Output Swing with 5 V Supply
  • Small 1 µF Capacitors
  • Low Power Shutdown ≤ µA
  • Receivers Active in Shutdown (ADM223)
  • ±30 V Receiver Input Levels
  • Latch-Up FREE
  • Plug-In Upgrade for MAX223/230-241
  • Plug-In Upgrade for AD230–AD241
Interface & Isolation
Data Sheets
Documentnote
ADM231L-ADM234L/ADM236L-ADM241L: 5 V Powered CMOS RS-232 Drivers/Receivers Data Sheet (Rev. C)PDF 298 kB
Application Notes
Documentnote
AN-375: ADM2xxL Family for RS-232 CommunicationsPDF 351 kB
Order Information
Part NumberPackagePacking QtyTemp RangePrice 100-499Price 1000+RoHS
ADM238LAN Obsolete24 ld PDIPOTH 15-40 to 85C00N
ADM238LANZ Production24 ld PDIPOTH 15-40 to 85C3.672.87Y
ADM238LAQ ProductionCERDIP GLASS SEALOTH 15-40 to 85C5.254.11N
ADM238LAR Production24 ld SOIC - WideOTH 31-40 to 85C4.243.32N
ADM238LAR-REEL Obsolete24 ld SOIC - WideREEL 1000-40 to 85C00N
ADM238LARZ Production24 ld SOIC - WideOTH 31-40 to 85C3.672.87Y
ADM238LARZ-REEL Production24 ld SOIC - WideREEL 1000-40 to 85C02.87Y
ADM238LJN Production24 ld PDIPOTH 150 to 70C3.552.77N
ADM238LJNZ Production24 ld PDIPOTH 150 to 70C3.082.4Y
ADM238LJR Production24 ld SOIC - WideOTH 310 to 70C3.552.77N
ADM238LJRZ Production24 ld SOIC - WideOTH 310 to 70C3.082.4Y
ADM238LJRZ-REEL Production24 ld SOIC - WideREEL 10000 to 70C02.4Y
Reference Materials
ADM231L-ADM234L/ADM236L-ADM241L: 5 V Powered CMOS RS-232 Drivers/Receivers Data Sheet (Rev. C) adm232l
AN-375: ADM2xxL Family for RS-232 Communications ad7701
RS-232 Transceivers Applications Bulletin (Summer 2008) adm3251e
RS-232 Transceivers Cross Reference Guide adm2486
ADI RS-485/RS-422 Cross Reference Guide adm2486
Interface Primer adm3491