The Intersil ISL324xE devices are 2.7V to 3.6V powered RS-232 transmitters/receivers which meet ElA/TIA-232 and V.28/V.24 specifications, even at VCC = 3.0V. Additionally, they provide ±15kV ESD protection (IEC61000-4-2 Air Gap and Human Body Model) on transmitter outputs and receiver inputs (RS-232 pins). Targeted applications are POS systems, and notebook and laptop computers where the low operational, and even lower standby, power consumption is critical. Efficient on-chip charge pumps, coupled with manual and automatic power-down functions, reduce the standby supply current to a 0.5μA trickle. Tiny 5mmx5mm Quad Flat No-Lead (QFN) packaging and the use of small, low value capacitors ensure board space savings as well. Data rates greater than 250kbps are guaranteed at worst case load conditions. ISL324xE are 3 driver, 5 receiver devices that, coupled with the 5x5 QFN package, provide the industry’s smallest, lowest power complete serial port. The 5x5 QFN requires 60% less board area than a 28 Ld TSSOP, and is nearly 20% thinner. These devices also include a noninverting always-active receiver for “wake-up” capability.