DESCRIPTION

The SP3238 device is an RS-232 transceiver solution intended for portable or hand-held applications such as notebook and palmtop computers. The SP3238 uses an internal high-efficiency, charge-pump power supply that requires only 0.1µF capacitors in 3.3V operation.

FEATURES

■Meets true EIA/TIA-232-F Standards from a +3.0V to +5.5V power supply

■Interoperable with EIA/TIA-232 and adheres to EIA/TIA-562 down to a +2.7V power source

■ AUTO ON-LINE® circuitry automatically wakes up from a 1µA shutdown

■Minimum 250Kbps data rate under load

■Regulated Charge Pump Yields Stable RS-232 Outputs Regardless of VCC Variations

■ESD Specifications: +2kV Human Body Model