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Issue A

PIN DESCRIPTIONS

VCC

Digital Power Supply

The digital supply pin, which is connected to the logic power

supply (+ 5.5 V maximum).

GND

Ground

Ground return pin is typically connected to the signal ground

pin of the EIA–232–E connector (Pin 7) as well as to the logic

power supply ground.

VDD

Most Positive Device Pin

The most positive power supply pin, which is typically + 5 to

+ 12 V.

VSS

Most Negative Device Pin

The most negative power supply pin, which is typically – 5 to – 12 V.

Rx1 – Rxn

Receive Data Input Pins

These are the EIA–232–E receive signal inputs. A voltage

between + 3 and + 25 V is decoded as a space, and causes the

corresponding DO pin to swing to ground (0 V). A voltage

between – 3 and – 25 V is decoded as a mark, and causes the

corresponding DO pin to swing to VCC.

DO1 – DOn

Data Output Pins

These are the receiver digital output pins which swing

fromVCC to GND. Each output pin is capable of driving one

LSTTL input load.

LANSDALE Semiconductor, Inc.

ML145403, ML145404, ML145405, ML145408

Figure 1. Power–Off Source Resistance

Illustrated for ML145408

DI5

14

124

11

VDD

16

18

20

22

9

3

5

7

13

12

GND

VDD VCC

DI4

DI3

DI2

DI1

Tx5

Tx4

Tx3

Tx2

Tx1

Vin = ± 2 V

V

in

I

Figure 2. Switching Characteristics

50%

DI

+ 3 V

0 V

tf

10%

90%

tr

tPHL

tPLH

VOL

VOH

Tx

DRIVERS

50%

Rx

+ 3 V

0 V

tf

10%

90%

tr

tPHL

tPLH

VOL

VOH

DO

RECEIVERS

Figure 3. Slew Rate Characteristics

Tx

+3 V

tSHL

DRIVERS

+3 V

tSLH

– 3 V

–3 V

Slew Rate =

6 V

tSLH or tSHL