Features:

• ESD Protection for RS-232 Bus Pins
• ±15 kV (HBM)
• ±8 kV (IEC61000-4-2, Contact Discharge)
• ±15 kV (IEC61000-4-2, Air-Gap Discharge)
• Meets or Exceeds the Requirements of TIA/EIA-232-F and ITU V.28 Standards
• Operates With 3-V to 5.5-V VCC Supply
• Operates up to 250 kbit/s
• Two Drivers and Two Receivers
• Low Supply Current: 300 µA (Typical)
• External Capacitors: 4 × 0.1 µF
• Accepts 5-V Logic Input With 3.3-V Supply
• Pin Compatible to Alternative High-Speed Devices (1 Mbit/s)
• SN65C3232E (–40°C to +85°C)
• SN75C3232E (0°C to70°C)