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ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS*

Absolute Maximum Ratings

-0.3V to +7.0V

V+

V-

+0.3V to -14V

Input Voltages

±30V

Output Voltages

(V+ + 0.3V) to (V- - 0.3V)

Continuous

*

This is a stress rating only and functional operation of the device at these or any other conditions

above those indicated in the operation sections of this specification is not implied. Exposure to

absolute maximum rating conditions for extended periods of time may affect reliability.

RECOMMENDED DC OPERATING CONDITIONS

(0

°C to 70°C)

PARAMETER

SYMBOL

MIN

TYP

MAX

UNITS

NOTES

Operating Supply Voltage

4.5

5.5

V

1

DC ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS

(0

°C to 70°C)

PARAMETER

SYMBOL

MIN

TYP

MAX

UNITS

NOTES

Power Supply Current (No Load)

410

mA

Power Supply Current (3 k

Ω Load All

Outputs)

15

mA

RS-232 Transmitters

Output Voltage Swing

±5

±8

V2

Input Logic Threshold Low

0.8

1.4

V

Input Logic Threshold High

1.4

2.0

V

Maximum Data Rate

250

350

k bits/s

Logic Pullup/Input Current

540

µA

Transmitter Output Resistance

300

10M

Ω

3

Output Short-Circuit Current

±15

±30

±100

mA

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