Renesas Electronics Corporation Integrated Circuits (ICs) - Interface - Drivers, Receivers, Transceivers ICL3238CAZ

The ICL3238CAZ is a 3V to 5.5V powered RS-232 transceiver featuring five drivers and three receivers, designed to meet EIA/TIA-232 and V.28/V.24 specifications. It supports a minimum data rate of 250kbps and a minimum slew rate of 6V/µs, making it suitable for various applications requiring reliable RS-232 communication. The device includes an enhanced automatic powerdown feature that reduces supply current to 1µA when inactive, allowing for efficient power management in battery-powered devices. It is compatible with both 3.3V and 5.0V systems and requires only four external 0.1µF capacitors for operation. The ICL3238CAZ is also protected against ±15kV ESD, ensuring robustness in various environments. Its flow-through pinout design aids in straightforward integration into existing systems.