MAX211

5V MULTICHANNEL RS232 LINE DRIVER/RECEIVER

WITH ±15kV ESD PROTECTION

SLLS567E − MAY 2003 − REVISED JANUARY 2004

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POST OFFICE BOX 655303

APPLICATION INFORMATION

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1.5

1.0

0.5

0.0

Time − ns

VHBM = 2 kV

DUT = 10 V, 1-

Ω Zener Diode

Figure 8. Typical HBM Current Waveform

Machine Model

The Machine Model (MM) ESD test applies to all pins, using a 200-pF capacitor with no discharge resistance.

The purpose of the MM test is to simulate possible ESD conditions that can occur during the handling and

assembly processes of manufacturing. In this case, ESD protection is required for all pins, not just RS-232 pins.

However, after PC board assembly, the MM test no longer is as pertinent to the RS-232 pins.