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MAX3250EAI+T
Maxim Integrated · RS232 ICs · SSOP-28-208mil
MAX3250EAI+T from Maxim Integrated, in a SSOP-28-208mil. Pinout and pin descriptions extracted from the manufacturer datasheet (extract_pins, cross-checked by a second model); symbol, footprint, and 3D from KiCad-official CAD.
Pinout
| Pin | Name | Type | Function |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | C1- | passive | Negative terminal of the power isolation capacitor; connect a 100V capacitor from C1- to C1+. |
| 2 | R1OUT | output | TTL/CMOS receiver output; the receiver output is high impedance in shutdown. |
| 3 | R2OUT | output | TTL/CMOS receiver output; the receiver output is high impedance in shutdown. |
| 4 | T1IN | input | TTL/CMOS transmitter input; the transmitter input has no pullup, so unused inputs should be connected to VCC or GND. |
| 5 | T2IN | input | TTL/CMOS transmitter input; the transmitter input has no pullup, so unused inputs should be connected to VCC or GND. |
| 6 | N.C. | unconnected | No connection; not internally connected. |
| 7 | N.C. | unconnected | No connection; leave unconnected or connect to ISOCOM. |
| 8 | C1+ | passive | Positive terminal of the power isolation capacitor; connect a 100V capacitor from C1+ to C1-. |
| 9 | C3+ | passive | Positive terminal of the voltage-doubler charge-pump capacitor; connect a 0.1µF capacitor from C3+ to C3-. |
| 10 | V+ | power_out | +5.5V generated by the charge pump, referenced to ISOCOM; bypass V+ to ISOCOM with a 0.47µF capacitor. |
| 11 | C3- | passive | Negative terminal of the voltage-doubler charge-pump capacitor; connect a 0.1µF capacitor from C3- to C3+. |
| 12 | C4+ | passive | Positive terminal of the inverting charge-pump capacitor; connect a 0.47µF capacitor from C4+ to C4-. |
| 13 | C4- | passive | Negative terminal of the inverting charge-pump capacitor; connect a 0.47µF capacitor from C4- to C4+. |
| 14 | V- | power_out | -5.5V generated by the charge pump, referenced to ISOCOM; bypass V- to ISOCOM with a 0.47µF capacitor. |
| 15 | ISOCOM | power_in | Isolated ground; the difference between GND and ISOCOM can be up to 50V, with an absolute maximum of ±80V on ISOCOM. |
| 16 | T2OUT | output | RS-232 transmitter output; can be driven up to ±12V relative to ISOCOM when powered off or shut down. |
| 17 | T1OUT | output | RS-232 transmitter output; can be driven up to ±12V relative to ISOCOM when powered off or shut down. |
| 18 | R2IN | input | RS-232 receiver input with a ±25V input-voltage range relative to ISOCOM. |
| 19 | R1IN | input | RS-232 receiver input with a ±25V input-voltage range relative to ISOCOM. |
| 20 | ISOVCC | power_out | Internally generated isolated power-supply voltage referenced to ISOCOM; bypass ISOVCC to ISOCOM with a 2.2µF capacitor. |
| 21 | C2+ | passive | Positive terminal of the power isolation capacitor; connect a 100V capacitor from C2+ to C2-. |
| 22 | N.C. | unconnected | No connection; not internally connected. |
| 23 | N.C. | unconnected | No connection; not internally connected. |
| 24 | SHDN | input | Shutdown control; drive low to enter low-power shutdown mode, and drive high or connect to VCC for normal operation. |
| 25 | FAULT | output | Overvoltage indicator; active low, open drain, signals excessive isolated-side voltage. |
| 26 | GND | power_in | Ground, the logic-side reference for the device. |
| 27 | C2- | passive | Negative terminal of the power isolation capacitor; connect a 100V capacitor from C2- to C2+. |
| 28 | VCC | power_in | 3.0V to 5.5V supply voltage; bypass VCC to GND with a 1µF capacitor. |
Key specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Maxim Integrated |
| Package | SSOP-28-208mil |
| Category | Communication Interface Chip/UART/485/232 |
| Pins | 28 |
Electrical characteristics
Limits as printed in the datasheet (page.json metadata.characteristics carries them as data).
| Parameter | Symbol | Min | Typ | Max | Unit | Conditions | Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supply voltage VCC | VCC | -0.3 | 6 | V | 2 | ||
| ISOCOM voltage | ISOCOM | -80 | 80 | V | 2 | ||
| ISOVCC to ISOCOM | ISOVCC | -0.3 | 6 | V | 2 | ||
| V+ to ISOCOM | V+ | -0.3 | 7 | V | Note 1 | 2 | |
| V- to ISOCOM | V- | -7 | 0.3 | V | Note 1 | 2 | |
| V+ + /V-/ | V+ + /V-/ | 13 | V | Note 1 | 2 | ||
| Input voltage T_IN, SHDN | T_IN, SHDN | -0.3 | 6 | V | 2 | ||
| Input voltage R_IN to ISOCOM | R_IN | -25 | 25 | V | to ISOCOM | 2 | |
| Output voltage T_OUT to ISOCOM | T_OUT | -13.2 | 13.2 | V | to ISOCOM | 2 | |
| FAULT output voltage | FAULT | -0.3 | 6 | V | 2 | ||
| T_OUT current continuous | T_OUT | 30 | mA | continuous | 2 | ||
| T_OUT current peak | T_OUT | 50 | mA | peak, 10µs | 2 | ||
| R_IN current continuous | R_IN | 30 | mA | continuous | 2 | ||
| R_IN current peak | R_IN | 50 | mA | peak, 10µs | 2 | ||
| ISOCOM current continuous | ISOCOM | 30 | mA | continuous | 2 | ||
| ISOCOM current peak | ISOCOM | 50 | mA | peak, 10µs | 2 | ||
| Operating temperature MAX3250EAI | -40 | 85 | °C | MAX3250EAI | 2 | ||
| Storage temperature range | -65 | 150 | °C | 2 | |||
| Lead temperature soldering | 300 | °C | soldering, 10s | 2 | |||
| Soldering temperature reflow | 260 | °C | reflow | 2 | |||
| Supply voltage VCC | VCC | 3 | 5.5 | V | 5 | ||
| Supply current | 15 | 35 | mA | SHDN = VCC, no load | 3 | ||
| Supply current shutdown | -350 | 350 | µA | SHDN = GND, VISOCOM = ±50V | 3 | ||
| Maximum ground differential | /VGND - VISOCOM/ | 50 | V | 3 | |||
| Isolation resistance between GND and ISOCOM | 60 | kΩ | between GND and ISOCOM | 3 | |||
| Input logic low T_IN, SHDN | 0.8 | V | 3 | ||||
| Input logic high T_IN, SHDN | 2 | V | VCC = 3.3V | 3 | |||
| Input logic high T_IN, SHDN | 2.4 | V | VCC = 5.0V | 3 | |||
| Transmitter input hysteresis | 0.5 | V | 3 | ||||
| Output-voltage low | 0.4 | V | IOUT = 1.6mA | 3 | |||
| FAULT output-voltage low (open drain) | 0.4 | V | IOUT = 5mA | 3 | |||
| FAULT output leakage current | 1 | µA | FAULT not asserted | 3 | |||
| Receiver input-voltage range | -25 | 25 | V | relative to ISOCOM | 3 | ||
| Receiver input threshold low | 0.6 | 1.2 | V | VCC = 3.3V, TA = +25°C | 3 | ||
| Receiver input threshold low | 0.8 | 1.3 | V | VCC = 5.0V, TA = +25°C | 3 | ||
| Receiver input threshold high | 1.6 | 2.4 | V | VCC = 3.3V, TA = +25°C | 3 | ||
| Receiver input threshold high | 1.7 | 2.4 | V | VCC = 5.0V, TA = +25°C | 3 | ||
| Receiver input hysteresis | 0.5 | V | 3 | ||||
| Receiver input resistance | 3 | 5 | 7 | kΩ | TA = +25°C | 3 | |
| Transmitter output-voltage swing | -5 | 5.4 | V | all transmitter outputs loaded with 3kΩ to ISOCOM, TA = +25°C | 3 | ||
| Transmitter output resistance | 300 | Ω | ISOVCC = V+ = V- = 0V, VT_OUT = ±2V | 3 | |||
| Transmitter output resistance | 10 | MΩ | ISOVCC = V+ = V- = 0V, VT_OUT = ±2V | 3 | |||
| Transmitter output short-circuit current | -60 | 60 | mA | 3 | |||
| Transmitter output leakage current | -25 | 25 | µA | VCC = 0 or 3V to 5.5V, VT_OUT = ±12V, SHDN = GND | 3 | ||
| Maximum data rate | 250 | kbps | RL = 3kΩ, CL = 1000pF to ISOCOM, one transmitter, TA = +25°C | 3 | |||
| Receiver propagation delay | 0.4 | µs | R_IN to R_OUT, CL = 150pF to GND | 3 | |||
| Receiver skew | /tPHL - tPLH/ | 100 | ns | 3 | |||
| Transmitter skew | /tPHL - tPLH/ | 120 | ns | Note 3 | 3 | ||
| Transition-region slew rate | 6 | 30 | V/µs | CL = 150pF to 1000pF to ISOCOM, VCC = 3.3V, TA = +25°C, RL = 3kΩ to 7kΩ to ISOCOM | 3 | ||
| Transition-region slew rate | 4 | 30 | V/µs | CL = 150pF to 2500pF to ISOCOM, VCC = 3.3V, TA = +25°C, RL = 3kΩ to 7kΩ to ISOCOM | 3 | ||
| FAULT propagation delay | 0.3 | µs | 3 | ||||
| Time to shutdown | 0.5 | µs | 3 | ||||
| Time to exit shutdown | 300 | µs | VISOCOM = GND | 3 | |||
| Time to exit shutdown | 350 | µs | VISOCOM = ±50V | 3 |
CAD (KiCad official)
- Symbol:
MAX3250EAI+T - Footprint:
Package_SO:SSOP-28_5.3x10.2mm_P0.65mm - 3D model: SSOP-28-208mil (KiCad packages3D, STEP)
- 3D model files:
max3250eai-t-etched.step/max3250eai-t-etched.glbcarry the MPN laser-etched on the die in a toggleableAdom.LaserEtchgroup (Fusion-ready);max3250eai-t.step/max3250eai-t.glbare the bare package body.
Provenance
Data extracted from the manufacturer datasheet, not a distributor listing:
- Datasheet: Maxim Integrated datasheet (10 pp, sha256
08a2b9f8f2d555c0, retrieved 2026-10-30, tier: manufacturer) - Extractor: parts-factory
2.0.0/extract_pins 0.3, primaryclaude-haiku-5-5(text), consensusclaude-sonnet-5-5(agreed), guards: pin_guards 0.1: passed. Pins are checked against the footprint pad set and their cited datasheet pages before publish. - CAD: KiCad official libraries (CC-BY-SA 4.0).
# MAX3250EAI+T
**Maxim Integrated** · RS232 ICs · SSOP-28-208mil
MAX3250EAI+T from Maxim Integrated, in a SSOP-28-208mil. Pinout and pin descriptions extracted from the manufacturer datasheet (extract_pins, cross-checked by a second model); symbol, footprint, and 3D from KiCad-official CAD.
## Pinout
| Pin | Name | Type | Function |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | C1- | passive | Negative terminal of the power isolation capacitor; connect a 100V capacitor from C1- to C1+. |
| 2 | R1OUT | output | TTL/CMOS receiver output; the receiver output is high impedance in shutdown. |
| 3 | R2OUT | output | TTL/CMOS receiver output; the receiver output is high impedance in shutdown. |
| 4 | T1IN | input | TTL/CMOS transmitter input; the transmitter input has no pullup, so unused inputs should be connected to VCC or GND. |
| 5 | T2IN | input | TTL/CMOS transmitter input; the transmitter input has no pullup, so unused inputs should be connected to VCC or GND. |
| 6 | N.C. | unconnected | No connection; not internally connected. |
| 7 | N.C. | unconnected | No connection; leave unconnected or connect to ISOCOM. |
| 8 | C1+ | passive | Positive terminal of the power isolation capacitor; connect a 100V capacitor from C1+ to C1-. |
| 9 | C3+ | passive | Positive terminal of the voltage-doubler charge-pump capacitor; connect a 0.1µF capacitor from C3+ to C3-. |
| 10 | V+ | power_out | +5.5V generated by the charge pump, referenced to ISOCOM; bypass V+ to ISOCOM with a 0.47µF capacitor. |
| 11 | C3- | passive | Negative terminal of the voltage-doubler charge-pump capacitor; connect a 0.1µF capacitor from C3- to C3+. |
| 12 | C4+ | passive | Positive terminal of the inverting charge-pump capacitor; connect a 0.47µF capacitor from C4+ to C4-. |
| 13 | C4- | passive | Negative terminal of the inverting charge-pump capacitor; connect a 0.47µF capacitor from C4- to C4+. |
| 14 | V- | power_out | -5.5V generated by the charge pump, referenced to ISOCOM; bypass V- to ISOCOM with a 0.47µF capacitor. |
| 15 | ISOCOM | power_in | Isolated ground; the difference between GND and ISOCOM can be up to 50V, with an absolute maximum of ±80V on ISOCOM. |
| 16 | T2OUT | output | RS-232 transmitter output; can be driven up to ±12V relative to ISOCOM when powered off or shut down. |
| 17 | T1OUT | output | RS-232 transmitter output; can be driven up to ±12V relative to ISOCOM when powered off or shut down. |
| 18 | R2IN | input | RS-232 receiver input with a ±25V input-voltage range relative to ISOCOM. |
| 19 | R1IN | input | RS-232 receiver input with a ±25V input-voltage range relative to ISOCOM. |
| 20 | ISOVCC | power_out | Internally generated isolated power-supply voltage referenced to ISOCOM; bypass ISOVCC to ISOCOM with a 2.2µF capacitor. |
| 21 | C2+ | passive | Positive terminal of the power isolation capacitor; connect a 100V capacitor from C2+ to C2-. |
| 22 | N.C. | unconnected | No connection; not internally connected. |
| 23 | N.C. | unconnected | No connection; not internally connected. |
| 24 | SHDN | input | Shutdown control; drive low to enter low-power shutdown mode, and drive high or connect to VCC for normal operation. |
| 25 | FAULT | output | Overvoltage indicator; active low, open drain, signals excessive isolated-side voltage. |
| 26 | GND | power_in | Ground, the logic-side reference for the device. |
| 27 | C2- | passive | Negative terminal of the power isolation capacitor; connect a 100V capacitor from C2- to C2+. |
| 28 | VCC | power_in | 3.0V to 5.5V supply voltage; bypass VCC to GND with a 1µF capacitor. |
## Key specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Maxim Integrated |
| Package | SSOP-28-208mil |
| Category | Communication Interface Chip/UART/485/232 |
| Pins | 28 |
## Electrical characteristics
Limits as printed in the datasheet (page.json `metadata.characteristics` carries them as data).
| Parameter | Symbol | Min | Typ | Max | Unit | Conditions | Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supply voltage VCC | VCC | -0.3 | | 6 | V | | 2 |
| ISOCOM voltage | ISOCOM | -80 | | 80 | V | | 2 |
| ISOVCC to ISOCOM | ISOVCC | -0.3 | | 6 | V | | 2 |
| V+ to ISOCOM | V+ | -0.3 | | 7 | V | Note 1 | 2 |
| V- to ISOCOM | V- | -7 | | 0.3 | V | Note 1 | 2 |
| V+ + /V-/ | V+ + /V-/ | | | 13 | V | Note 1 | 2 |
| Input voltage T_IN, SHDN | T_IN, SHDN | -0.3 | | 6 | V | | 2 |
| Input voltage R_IN to ISOCOM | R_IN | -25 | | 25 | V | to ISOCOM | 2 |
| Output voltage T_OUT to ISOCOM | T_OUT | -13.2 | | 13.2 | V | to ISOCOM | 2 |
| FAULT output voltage | FAULT | -0.3 | | 6 | V | | 2 |
| T_OUT current continuous | T_OUT | | | 30 | mA | continuous | 2 |
| T_OUT current peak | T_OUT | | | 50 | mA | peak, 10µs | 2 |
| R_IN current continuous | R_IN | | | 30 | mA | continuous | 2 |
| R_IN current peak | R_IN | | | 50 | mA | peak, 10µs | 2 |
| ISOCOM current continuous | ISOCOM | | | 30 | mA | continuous | 2 |
| ISOCOM current peak | ISOCOM | | | 50 | mA | peak, 10µs | 2 |
| Operating temperature MAX3250EAI | | -40 | | 85 | °C | MAX3250EAI | 2 |
| Storage temperature range | | -65 | | 150 | °C | | 2 |
| Lead temperature soldering | | | | 300 | °C | soldering, 10s | 2 |
| Soldering temperature reflow | | | | 260 | °C | reflow | 2 |
| Supply voltage VCC | VCC | 3 | | 5.5 | V | | 5 |
| Supply current | | | 15 | 35 | mA | SHDN = VCC, no load | 3 |
| Supply current shutdown | | -350 | | 350 | µA | SHDN = GND, VISOCOM = ±50V | 3 |
| Maximum ground differential | /VGND - VISOCOM/ | | | 50 | V | | 3 |
| Isolation resistance between GND and ISOCOM | | 60 | | | kΩ | between GND and ISOCOM | 3 |
| Input logic low T_IN, SHDN | | | | 0.8 | V | | 3 |
| Input logic high T_IN, SHDN | | 2 | | | V | VCC = 3.3V | 3 |
| Input logic high T_IN, SHDN | | 2.4 | | | V | VCC = 5.0V | 3 |
| Transmitter input hysteresis | | | 0.5 | | V | | 3 |
| Output-voltage low | | | | 0.4 | V | IOUT = 1.6mA | 3 |
| FAULT output-voltage low (open drain) | | | | 0.4 | V | IOUT = 5mA | 3 |
| FAULT output leakage current | | | | 1 | µA | FAULT not asserted | 3 |
| Receiver input-voltage range | | -25 | | 25 | V | relative to ISOCOM | 3 |
| Receiver input threshold low | | 0.6 | 1.2 | | V | VCC = 3.3V, TA = +25°C | 3 |
| Receiver input threshold low | | 0.8 | 1.3 | | V | VCC = 5.0V, TA = +25°C | 3 |
| Receiver input threshold high | | 1.6 | 2.4 | | V | VCC = 3.3V, TA = +25°C | 3 |
| Receiver input threshold high | | 1.7 | 2.4 | | V | VCC = 5.0V, TA = +25°C | 3 |
| Receiver input hysteresis | | | 0.5 | | V | | 3 |
| Receiver input resistance | | 3 | 5 | 7 | kΩ | TA = +25°C | 3 |
| Transmitter output-voltage swing | | -5 | 5.4 | | V | all transmitter outputs loaded with 3kΩ to ISOCOM, TA = +25°C | 3 |
| Transmitter output resistance | | 300 | | | Ω | ISOVCC = V+ = V- = 0V, VT_OUT = ±2V | 3 |
| Transmitter output resistance | | | | 10 | MΩ | ISOVCC = V+ = V- = 0V, VT_OUT = ±2V | 3 |
| Transmitter output short-circuit current | | -60 | | 60 | mA | | 3 |
| Transmitter output leakage current | | -25 | | 25 | µA | VCC = 0 or 3V to 5.5V, VT_OUT = ±12V, SHDN = GND | 3 |
| Maximum data rate | | 250 | | | kbps | RL = 3kΩ, CL = 1000pF to ISOCOM, one transmitter, TA = +25°C | 3 |
| Receiver propagation delay | | | | 0.4 | µs | R_IN to R_OUT, CL = 150pF to GND | 3 |
| Receiver skew | /tPHL - tPLH/ | | | 100 | ns | | 3 |
| Transmitter skew | /tPHL - tPLH/ | | | 120 | ns | Note 3 | 3 |
| Transition-region slew rate | | 6 | | 30 | V/µs | CL = 150pF to 1000pF to ISOCOM, VCC = 3.3V, TA = +25°C, RL = 3kΩ to 7kΩ to ISOCOM | 3 |
| Transition-region slew rate | | 4 | | 30 | V/µs | CL = 150pF to 2500pF to ISOCOM, VCC = 3.3V, TA = +25°C, RL = 3kΩ to 7kΩ to ISOCOM | 3 |
| FAULT propagation delay | | | | 0.3 | µs | | 3 |
| Time to shutdown | | | | 0.5 | µs | | 3 |
| Time to exit shutdown | | | | 300 | µs | VISOCOM = GND | 3 |
| Time to exit shutdown | | | | 350 | µs | VISOCOM = ±50V | 3 |
## CAD (KiCad official)
- Symbol: `MAX3250EAI+T`
- Footprint: `Package_SO:SSOP-28_5.3x10.2mm_P0.65mm`
- 3D model: SSOP-28-208mil (KiCad packages3D, STEP)
- 3D model files: `max3250eai-t-etched.step` / `max3250eai-t-etched.glb` carry the MPN laser-etched on the die in a toggleable `Adom.LaserEtch` group (Fusion-ready); `max3250eai-t.step` / `max3250eai-t.glb` are the bare package body.
## Provenance
Data extracted from the manufacturer datasheet, not a distributor listing:
- **Datasheet:** [Maxim Integrated datasheet](https://www.analog.com/media/en/technical-documentation/data-sheets/MAX3250.pdf) (10 pp, sha256 `08a2b9f8f2d555c0`, retrieved 2026-10-30, tier: manufacturer)
- **Extractor:** parts-factory `2.0.0` / `extract_pins 0.3`, primary `claude-haiku-5-5` (text), consensus `claude-sonnet-5-5` (agreed), guards: pin_guards 0.1: passed. Pins are checked against the footprint pad set and their cited datasheet pages before publish.
- **CAD:** KiCad official libraries (CC-BY-SA 4.0).
[Datasheet PDF](docs/max3250eai-t-datasheet.pdf)