SP232ACT-L-TR Datasheet, PDF (2/11 Pages) Exar Corporation – Enhanced RS-232 Line Drivers/Receivers

These are stress ratings only and functional opera-
tion of the device at these ratings or any other above
those indicated in the operation sections of the speci-
fications below are not implied. Exposure to absolute
maximum ratings conditions for extended periods of
time may affect reliability.
Supply Voltage (VCC)...............................................+ 6V
V+........................................................................... (Vcc-0.3V) to +11.0V
V- .............................................................................-11.0V
Input Voltages
Tin.....................................................-0.3V to (Vcc + 0.3V)
Rin............................................................................+/-15V
Output Voltages
Tout...............................................(V+, +0.3V) to (V-, -0.3V
Rout...................................................-0.3V to (Vcc + 0.3V)
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Short Circuit duration
Tout.....................................................Continuous
Package Power Dissipation:
Plastic DIP...............................................375mW
(derate 7mW/°C above +70°C)
Small Outline...........................................375mW
(derate 7mW/°C above +70°C)
Storage Temperature..................-65°C to +150°C
Lead Temperature (soldering, 10s).......... +300°C
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Vcc=5V ±10%, 0.1μF charge pump capacitors, Tmin to Tmax, unless otherwise noted, Typical values are Vcc=5V
and Ta=25°C
PARAMETER
TEST CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNIT
TTL INPUT
Logic Threshold LOW
TIN
0.8
Volts
Logic Threshold HIGH
TIN
2.0
Volts
Logic Pull-Up Current
TIN = 0V
15
200
μA
TTL OUTPUT
Output Voltge LOW
Iout = 3.2 mA: Vcc = +5V
0.4
Volts
Output Voltage HIGH
Iout = -1.0 mA
3.5
Volts
RS-232 OUTPUT
Output Voltage Swing
All Transmitter outputs loaded
with 3k ohms to GND
+/-5.0 +/-6.5V
Volts
Output Resistance
Vcc = 0V, Vout = +/-2V
300
Ohms
Output Short Circuit Current
Infinite Duration
+/-18
mA
Maximum Data Rate
CL = 2500pF, RL = 3kΩ
120
240
kbps
RS-232 INPUT
Voltage Range
-15
+15
Volts
Voltage Threshold LOW
Vcc = 5V, Ta=25°C
0.8
1.2
Volts
Voltage Threshold HIGH
Vcc = 5V, Ta=25°C
1.7
2.4
Volts
Hysteresis
Vcc = 5V, Ta=25°C
0.2
0.5
1.0
Volts
Resistance
Ta=25°C, -15V ≤ Vin ≤ +15V
3
5
7
kΩ
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