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SN65C3232PWR

TISN65C3232PWR

Texas Instruments
TI RS-232 transceiver family offering comparable functionality and multiple industrial package choices.
Active3,921 in stock

Overview

The SN65C3232PWR is a dual-channel RS-232 line driver and receiver designed for high-speed asynchronous communication. It operates across a wide supply voltage range of 3V to 5.5V and supports data rates up to 1Mbps. This transceiver is particularly suited for battery-powered and portable electronics due to its low 300 uA typical supply current.

Why Choose This Part

This device features integrated ESD protection exceeding 15 kV HBM on bus pins, ensuring reliability in harsh electrical environments. Its 1Mbps capability allows for high-speed data transfer that exceeds standard RS-232 specifications, while the 300 mV receiver hysteresis provides excellent noise immunity.

Applications

Industrial PCs
Providing robust serial communication interfaces for ruggedized computing environments.
Battery-Powered Handhelds
Extending operational life in portable diagnostic tools through low power consumption.
Networking Equipment
Serving as a console port interface for routers, switches, and enterprise data center hardware.
Embedded Logic Interfacing
Bridging low-voltage microcontroller UART signals to standard RS-232 voltage levels.

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, place four 0.1 uF charge-pump capacitors as close to the IC pins as possible to ensure stable voltage doubling and inversion. For evaluation, use a TSSOP-16 to DIP adapter board or an RS-232 breakout module to interface with your microcontroller's UART pins.

SN65C3232 Family

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

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