Quad, Rail-to-Rail, Fault-Protected, SPST Analog Switches The **MAX312FESE+T** is a **±15kV ESD-Protected, 3.0V to 5.5V, Low-Power, 1Mbps, True RS-232 Transceiver** manufactured by **Maxim Integrated (now part of Analog Devices)**.  

### **Key Specifications:**  
- **Supply Voltage Range:** **3.0V to 5.5V**  
- **Data Rate:** **1Mbps**  
- **ESD Protection:** **±15kV (Human Body Model)**  
- **Operating Temperature Range:** **-40°C to +85°C**  
- **Package:** **16-pin Narrow SOIC (SO-16)**  
- **Low Power Consumption:**  
  - **0.5mA (Shutdown Mode)**  
  - **1mA (Active Mode, No Load)**  
- **Compliance:** **Meets EIA/TIA-232 and V.28/V.24 Standards**  

### **Features:**  
- **True RS-232 Voltage Levels** (No external charge pump required)  
- **Auto-Powerdown Feature** (Reduces power consumption when idle)  
- **Three Drivers and Five Receivers**  
- **Interoperable with 3V/5V Logic**  
- **Small Footprint** (Suitable for space-constrained applications)  

### **Applications:**  
- **Industrial Equipment**  
- **Point-of-Sale (POS) Terminals**  
- **Battery-Powered Devices**  
- **Embedded Systems**  
- **Networking Equipment**  

This device is designed for reliable serial communication with robust ESD protection, making it suitable for harsh environments.

Quad, Rail-to-Rail, Fault-Protected, SPST Analog Switches