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SN65C3232EPWR

TISN65C3232EPWR

Texas Instruments
2/2 Transceiver Full RS232 16-TSSOP
NRND16,634 in stock
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Overview

The SN65C3232EPWR is a 3V to 5.5V multichannel RS-232 line driver and receiver featuring high ESD protection. It provides two drivers and two receivers for full-duplex communication and supports high data rates up to 1Mbps, making it suitable for modern high-speed serial interfaces.

Why Choose This Part

This transceiver operates over a wide supply range of 3V to 5.5V while maintaining a high data rate of 1Mbps. It features 300mV of receiver hysteresis for enhanced noise immunity and is rated for a broad operating temperature range of -40degC to 85degC.

Applications

Industrial Automation
Connecting PLCs and HMIs to legacy industrial equipment via RS-232 serial links.
Point of Sale (POS) Terminals
Interfacing scanners, receipt printers, and payment terminals with a central processor.
Embedded Debug Port
Providing a robust physical layer for console access and firmware debugging on microcontrollers.
Networking Infrastructure
Serial console management ports for routers, switches, and server hardware.

Key Specifications

Type Transceiver
Duplex Full
Protocol RS232
Data Rate 1Mbps
Mounting Type Surface Mount
Package / Case 16-TSSOP (0.173", 4.40mm Width)
Voltage - Supply 3V ~ 5.5V
Receiver Hysteresis 300 mV
Operating Temperature -40degC ~ 85degC
Supplier Device Package 16-TSSOP
Number of Drivers/Receivers 2/2

Getting Started

To implement this part, connect the 0.1uF charge pump capacitors as specified in the datasheet to generate the required RS-232 voltage levels. Ensure the logic-level pins are tied to your MCU UART at the same VCC to maintain signal integrity.

Part of TI RS-232 Transceivers family » SN65C3232

SN65C3232 Family

Comparing specs that differ across variants. The current part is highlighted.

Part Number Package Stock
SN65C3232EPWR (this part) TSSOP-16 16,634
SN65C3232PWR TSSOP-16 3,921
SN65C3232DR SOIC-16 8,729
SN65C3232EDR SOIC-16 17,504
SN65C3232EDWR SOIC-16 —
Also available as: SN65C3232DGN, SN65C3232DBVR

Also Consider

MAX3232EIPWR TITexas Instruments - A pin-to-pin compatible alternative often used for identical RS-232 transceiver requirements.
ADM3202ARUZ Analog Devices - High-speed 460kbps alternative suitable for general purpose 3.3V RS-232 applications.