SP238A Datasheet, PDF (12/12 Pages) Exar Corporation – +5V Powered Multi-Channel RS-232 Drivers/Receivers

Ordering Information
SP238ACT-L ............................................0°C to +70°C......................................... 24 pin WSOIC
SP238ACT-L/TR ......................................0°C to +70°C......................................... 24 pin WSOIC
SP238AET-L .......................................... -40°C to +85°C....................................... 24 pin WSOIC
SP238AET-L/TR .................................... -40°C to +85°C....................................... 24 pin WSOIC
-L = RoHS packaging
/TR = Tape and Reel
Pack quantity is 1,500 for WSOIC.
Date
8/3/04
07/14/10
Revision
-
1.0.0
REVISION HISTORY
Description
Sipex Legacy Data Sheet
Convert to Exar Format. Update theory of operation and Driver output voltage
levels to reflect regulated charge pump. Remove various EOL products. Update
performance curves to reflect new charge pump design. Redraw Pinout and Typ
Apps circuit to improve clarity.

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Datasheet July 2010
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