General Description
The MAX1406 is an RS-232 IC designed to meet the stringent electrostatic discharge (ESD) requirements of the European community. All transmitter outputs and receiver inputs are protected to ±15kV using IEC1000-4-2 Air-Gap Discharge, ±8kV using IEC 1000-4-2 Contact Discharge, and ±15kV using the Human Body Model.

Features
♦ Enhanced ESD Protection:
    ±15kV Human Body Model
    ±8kV IEC1000-4-2, Contact Discharge
    ±15kV IEC1000-4-2, Air-Gap Discharge
♦ Latchup Free During an ESD Event
♦ 16-Pin SSOP or SO Packages
♦ Guaranteed 230kbps Data Rate
♦ Flow-Through Pinout
♦ Pin Compatible with MC145406

Applications
    Telecommunications
    Modems
    Printers
    Instruments
    Equipment Meeting IEC1000-4-2