General Description
The MAX1488E quad, low-power line driver is designed for EIA/TIA-232, EIA/TIA-562, and CCITT V.28 communications in harsh environments. Each transmitter output is protected against ±15kV electrostatic discharge (ESD) shocks. The inputs are TTL and CMOS compatible with minimal loading. The outputs feature internally controlled slew-rate limiting and current limiting. This device has a guaranteed 120kbps data rate. Power supply current is less than 180µA over a ±4.5V to ±13.2V supply voltage range.

FEATUREs
♦ ESD Protection:
   ±15kV—Human Body Model
   ±6kV—IEC801-2, Contact Discharge
   ±15kV—IEC801-2, Air-Gap Discharge
♦ Latchup Free, Even During an ESD Event
♦ Low 85µA Supply Current from IEE or ICC
♦ Guaranteed 120kbps Data Rate
♦ No External Capacitors Required for Slew-Rate Limiting
♦ Pin Compatible with MC1488, MC14C88, SN75188, SN75C188, DS1488, and DS14C88

APPLICATIONs
  PC Motherboards
  Modems
  Interface Data Terminal Equipment (DTE) with Data Circuit-Terminating Equipment (DCE)
  Equipment Meeting IEC1000-4-2 (formerly IEC801-2) or ±15kV ESD Protection