Product Overview
The SP3232EEY-L/TR from MaxLinear is a 3.0V to 5.5V RS-232 transceiver with 250kbps data rate and +/-15kV ESD protection in a 16-TSSOP package. Pin-compatible with MAX3232, it provides 2 drivers and 2 receivers with only 4 external capacitors.
Key Specifications
| Protocol | RS-232 |
| Drivers / Receivers | 2 / 2 |
| Data Rate | 250kbps |
| Supply Voltage | 3.0V ~ 5.5V |
| ESD Protection | ±15kV (HBM) |
| External Capacitors | 4 x 0.1uF |
| Package | 16-TSSOP |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to +85°C |
Features
- 3.0V to 5.5V single supply operation
- 2 drivers + 2 receivers
- ±15kV ESD protection on RS-232 pins
- Only 4 external 0.1uF capacitors
- Pin-compatible with MAX3232
- Auto-powerdown with 1uA standby current
Applications
- Embedded system serial port interface
- Industrial equipment RS-232 communication
- Point-of-sale terminal serial ports
- Debug console interface
- Medical device serial programming