Renesas Electronics Corporation Interface - Interface - Drivers, Receivers, Transceivers - ICL3232ECV-16 ICL3232ECV-16

The ICL3232ECV-16 is a low-power RS-232 transceiver designed to operate within a voltage range of +3V to +5.5V. It features ±15kV ESD protection on its I/O pins, ensuring reliability in environments susceptible to electrostatic discharge. The device supports data rates of up to 250kbps, making it suitable for various applications, including portable devices like laptops and PDAs. This transceiver is compatible with both 3.3V and 5.0V systems, and it incorporates efficient on-chip charge pumps that require only four external 0.1µF capacitors for operation. The ICL3232ECV-16 does not include manual or automatic power-down features, which may be a consideration for power-sensitive applications. The device is available in a 16-lead TSSOP package, providing a compact solution for space-constrained designs.