Product Overview
The SN65C3221EPWR from Texas Instruments is a single-channel 3V to 5.5V RS-232 line driver and receiver with ±15kV IEC ESD protection in a TSSOP-16 package. It operates up to 1Mbps with auto-powerdown feature that reduces supply current to 1µA when the serial port is inactive.
Key Specifications
| Drivers per Package | 1 |
| Receivers per Package | 1 |
| Data Rate (max) | 1 Mbps |
| Supply Voltage | 3V to 5.5V |
| Driver Output Slew Rate | 24 to 150 V/µs |
| ESD Protection (RS-232 pins) | ±15 kV HBM, ±8 kV IEC contact, ±15 kV IEC air-gap |
| Auto-Powerdown Current | 1 µA typical |
| External Capacitors | 4 × 0.1 µF |
| Logic Voltage Compatibility | Accepts 5V logic with 3.3V supply |
| INVALID Output | Yes (indicates valid RS-232 signal presence) |
| FORCEON/FORCEOFF | Yes (power management control) |
| Operating Temperature | -40 to +85°C |
| Package | TSSOP-16 (PW suffix) |
Features
- 1 driver + 1 receiver RS-232 transceiver
- 3V to 5.5V single supply with internal charge pump
- 1Mbps data rate
- ±15kV IEC 61000-4-2 ESD protection (pin-to-pin)
- Auto-powerdown: 1µA standby current
- INVALID output detects valid RS-232 signal
- FORCEON and FORCEOFF power management pins
- Only 4 external 0.1µF capacitors required
- Accepts 5V logic input with 3.3V supply
Applications
- Industrial PC RS-232 ports
- Battery-powered systems
- Wired networking equipment
- Laptops and PDAs
- Handheld equipment serial ports