The ADM101E is a single channel RS-232 driver and receiver inthe Analog Devices Craft Port series, designed to operate from asingle, 5 V supply. A highly efficient charge-pump voltage invertergenerates an on-chip –5 V supply, which eliminates the needfor a negative power supply for the driver and permits RS-232compatible output levels to be developed using charge pumpcapacitors as small as 0.1 μF.

A shutdown input disables the charge pump and puts the deviceinto a low power shutdown mode, in which the current consumptionis typically less than 1 μA. The transmitter is disabledduring shutdown but the receiver remains functional.

Craft Port is a trademark of Analog Devices, Inc.An epitaxial BiCMOS construction minimizes power consumptionto 3 mW and also guards against latch-up. Overvoltageprotection is provided allowing the receiver inputs to withstandcontinuous voltages in excess of ±30 V. In addition, all I-O pinshave ESD protection to levels greater than 15 kV.

The ADM101E is available in a 10-lead μSOIC package, whichmakes it ideal for serial communications in small, portableapplications such as palmtop computers and mobile telephones,where a full, RS-232 serial interface is not required, but compactsize and low power drain are paramount.

At least one model within this product family is in production and available for purchase. The product is appropriate for new designs but newer alternatives may exist.