Datasheet
Ultralow Power +3.3 V, RS-232 
Notebook PC Serial Port Drivers/Receivers
ADM560/ADM561
Rev. B 
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FEATURES 
RS-232 compatible 
Operates with 3 V or 5 V logic 
Ultralow power CMOS: 1.3 mA operation 
Low power shutdown: 0.2 μA 
Suitable for serial port mice 
116 kbps data rate 
1 μF charge pump capacitors 
Single +3 V to +3.6 V power supply 
Two receivers active in shutdown (ADM560) 
APPLICATIONS 
Notebook computers 
Peripherals 
Modems 
Printers 
Battery-operated equipment 
FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM 
7
16
15
14
12
13
17
11
T1
2
T1
IN
T1
OUT
6
T2
3
T2
IN
T2
OUT
20
T3
1
T3
IN
T3
OUT
24
21
T4
28
T4
IN
T4
OUT
R1
9
R1
OUT
R1
IN
8
R2
4
R2
OUT
R2
IN
5
R3
27
R3
OUT
R3
IN
26
R4
23
R4
OUT
R4
IN
22
R5
18
25
R5
OUT
R5
IN
SHDN (ADM561)
19
10
C1+
C1–
C2+
V
CC
V+
V–
C2–
+
+
+
+
GND
+3.3V TO +6.6V
VOLTAGE
DOUBLER
+6.6V TO –6.6V
VOLTAGE
INVERTER
0.1µF
C3
1µF
6.3V
1µF
10V
1µF
10V
C4
1µF
10V
EIA/TIA-232
OUTPUTS
EIA/TIA-232
INPUTS
SHDN (ADM560)
ADM560/
ADM561
+3.3V INPUT
CMOS
INPUTS
CMOS
OUTPUTS
EN (ADM560)
EN (ADM561)
05667-001
Figure 1. 
GENERAL DESCRIPTION 
The ADM560/ADM561 are four driver/five receiver interface 
devices designed to meet the EIA-232 standard and operate with 
a single +3.3 V power supply. The devices feature an on-board 
dc-to-dc converter, eliminating the need for dual ±5 V power 
supplies. This dc-to-dc converter contains a voltage doubler 
and voltage inverter, both of which internally generate ±6.6 V 
from the input +3.3 V power supply. 
The ADM560 and the ADM561 consume only 5 mW making 
them ideally suited for battery and other power-sensitive appli-
cations. A shutdown facility is also provided to reduce the power 
to 0.66 μW. 
The ADM560 contains active low shutdown and an active high 
receiver enable signal. In shutdown mode, two receivers remain 
active, thereby allowing monitoring of peripheral devices. This 
feature allows the device to be shut down until a peripheral 
device begins communication. The active receivers alert the 
processor, and then take the ADM560 out of shutdown mode. 
The ADM561 features active high shutdown and an active 
low receiver enable. In this device, all receivers are disabled 
in shutdown. 
The ADM560/ADM561 are fabricated using CMOS technology 
for minimal power consumption. They feature a high level of 
over-voltage protection and latch-up immunity. The receiver 
inputs can withstand up to ±25 V levels. The transmitter inputs 
can be driven from either 3 V or 5 V logic levels. This allows 
operation in mixed 3 V/5 V power supply systems. 
The ADM560/ADM561 are packaged in a 28-lead SOIC and 
a 28-lead SSOP package. 










