Texas Instruments TRSF3238E 3-V to 5.5-V Multichannel RS-232 Line Driver/Receiver With ?15-kV ESD (HBM) Protection TRSF3238ECDBR

The TRSF3238E is a multichannel RS-232 line driver/receiver designed to operate with supply voltages ranging from 3 V to 5.5 V. It features five drivers and three receivers, capable of data signaling rates up to 1000 kbit/s. The device includes a dual charge-pump circuit and requires only four external capacitors of 0.1 OºF for operation. It is equipped with robust ESD protection, rated at ,Äì15 kV according to the Human-Body Model (HBM), and meets TIA/EIA-232-F and ITU v.28 standards. The TRSF3238E incorporates an auto-powerdown feature that reduces standby current to a typical value of 1 OºA when inactive, enhancing power efficiency for battery-powered applications. It is suitable for various applications, including PDAs, notebooks, laptops, and hand-held equipment. The device is available in a 28-pin SSOP package, specifically the TRSF3238ECDBR variant.