Programmable DTE/DCE, +5V RS-232 Transceiver

The MAX214 +5V RS-232 transceiver provides a complete, 8-line, software-configurable, DTE or DCE port RS-232 interface. Tx, Rx, RTS, CTS, DTR, DSR, DCD, and RI circuits can be configured as either Data Terminal Equipment (DTE) or Data Circuit-Terminating Equipment (DCE) using the DTE/DCE control pin. The MAX214 eliminates the need to swap cables when switching between DTE and DCE configurations.

Applications

* AT-Compatible Desktop Computers * AT-Compatible Laptop Computers * Modems, Printers, and Other Peripherals

* Eliminates Null Modem Cables

* Programmable DTE or DCE Serial Port

* 1µF Charge-Pump Capacitors

* 116kbps Data Rate-Guaranteed

* 20µA Shutdown Mode

* Receivers Active in Shutdown