SP233A
RS-232 Line Driver/ReceiverThe SP233A is a rs-232 line driver/receiver from MaxLinear. View the full SP233A datasheet below including key specifications, electrical characteristics, absolute maximum ratings.
SP233A shares its datasheet with SP3485, whose page lists every part number it covers.
Official SP233A datasheet (PDF) — the source this page was extracted from.
Manufacturer
MaxLinearCategory
Interface ICsSP233A Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Data Rate | 120Kbps minimum under load (240Kbps typical) |
| Driver Slew Rate | 30V/µs max instantaneous, 10V/µs typical transition region |
| Number Of Drivers | 2 |
| External Capacitors | None required (integrated) |
| Number Of Receivers | 2 |
| Supply Voltage (Vcc) | +5V ±10% |
| Supply Current (Loaded) | 25mA typical |
| Supply Current (No Load) | 10mA typical, 15mA max |
| Receiver Input Hysteresis | 0.5V typical |
| Receiver Input Resistance | 3kΩ to 7kΩ (5kΩ typical) |
| Driver Output Voltage Swing | ±5V min, ±6V typical |
| Operating Temperature Range | 0°C to +70°C (commercial), -40°C to +85°C (industrial) |
| Output Short Circuit Current | ±18mA |
| Receiver Input Voltage Range | -30V to +30V |
| ESD Protection (Human Body Model) | ±2kV |
SP233A Overview
Part: SP232A/233A/310A/312A — Sipex
Type: Enhanced RS-232 Line Drivers/Receivers
Description: A family of line driver and receiver pairs operating from a single +5V supply, meeting RS-232F and ITU V.28 specifications with a 120Kbps data rate under load and low power CMOS design.
Operating Conditions:
- Supply voltage: +4.5V to +5.5V
- Operating temperature: 0°C to +85°C
- Charge pump capacitors: 0.1 μF to 1 μF
- Max data rate: 120 Kbps (under load)
Absolute Maximum Ratings:
- Max supply voltage (Vcc): +6V
- Max input voltage (RIN): ±30V
- Max output short circuit duration (TOUT): Continuous
Key Specs:
- TTL Logic Threshold LOW: 0.8 V (max)
- TTL Logic Threshold HIGH: 2.0 V (min)
- RS-232 Output Voltage Swing: ±5 V (min) (All transmitter outputs loaded with 3kΩ to Ground)
- Maximum Data Rate: 120 Kbps (min) (C L = 2500pF, R L = 3kΩ)
- RS-232 Input Voltage Range: -30 V to +30 V
- RS-232 Input Resistance: 3 kΩ (min) to 7 kΩ (max) (T A = +25°C, -15V ≤ V IN ≤ +15V)
- Driver Propagation Delay: 1.5 μs (typ), 3.0 μs (max) (TTL to RS-232; C L = 50pF)
- V CC Power Supply Current (SP232A): 3 mA (typ), 5 mA (max) (No load, T A = +25°C; V CC = 5V)
- Shutdown Supply Current (SP310A, SP312A): 1 μA (typ), 10 μA (max) (V CC = 5V, T A = +25°C)
Features:
- Operates from Single +5V Power Supply
- Meets All RS-232F and ITU V.28 Specifications
- Operates with 0.1 μF to 1 μF Capacitors
- High Data Rate - 120Kbps Under Load
- Low Power CMOS - 3mA Operation (SP232A)
- No External Capacitors Required (SP233A)
- Low Power Shutdown (SP310A, SP312A)
- Enhanced ESD Protection (2kV Human Body Model)
Package:
- 16-pin NSOIC
- 16-pin PDIP
- 16-pin WSOIC
- 18-pin WSOIC
- 20-pin PDIP
- 20-pin WSOIC
SP233A Features
- ■ Operates from Single +5V Power Supply
- ■ Meets All RS-232F and ITU V.28 Specifications
- ■ Operates with 0.1 μ F to 1 μ F Capacitors
- ■ High Data Rate - 120Kbps Under Load
- ■ Low Power CMOS - 3mA Operation (SP232A)
- ■ No External Capacitors Required (SP233A)
- ■ Low Power Shutdown (SP310A,SP312A)
- ■ Enhanced ESD Protection (2kV Human Body Model)
Now Available in Lead Free Packaging
DESCRIPTION
The SP232A/233A/310A/312A devices are a family of line driver and receiver pairs that meet the specifications of RS-232 and V.28 serial protocols. These devices are pin-to-pin compatible with popular industry standards. As with the initial versions, the SP232A/233A/310A/312A devices feature at least 120Kbps data rate under load, 0.1 μ F charge pump capacitors, and overall ruggedness for commercial applications. This family also features Sipex's BiCMOS design allowing low power operation without sacrificing performance. The series is available in plastic DIP and SOIC packages operating over the commercial and industrial temperature ranges.
SP233A Electrical Characteristics
V CC =+5V ± 10%; 0.1 μ F charge pump capacitors; T MIN to T MAX unless otherwise noted.
| PARAMETERS | MIN. | TYP. | MAX. | UNITS | CONDITIONS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TTL INPUT | |||||
| Logic Threshold LOW HIGH | 2.0 | 0.8 | Volts Volts | T IN ; EN, SD T IN ; EN, SD T IN = ZeroV | |
| Logic Pull-Up Current TTL OUTPUT TTL/CMOS Output Voltage, Low | 15 | 200 | μ A | ||
| 3.5 | 0.4 | Volts Volts | I OUT = 3.2mA; Vcc = +5V I OUT = -1.0mA | ||
| Voltage, High Leakage Current; T A = +25 ° | 0.05 | ± 10 | μ A | EN= V CC , ZeroV ) V OUT ) V CC SP310A and SP312A only | |
| RS-232 OUTPUT | |||||
| Output Voltage Swing | ± 5 | ± 6 | Volts | All transmitter outputs loaded with 3k 1 to Ground | |
| Output Resistance Output Short Circuit Current | 300 | ± 18 | Ohms mA | V CC = ZeroV; V OUT = ± 2V Infinite duration | |
| Maximum Data Rate | 120 | 240 | Kbps | C L = 2500pF, R L = 3k 1 | |
| RS-232 INPUT | |||||
| Voltage Range | -30 | +30 | Volts | ||
| Voltage Threshold | 1.2 | Volts | V = 5V, T = +25 ° C | ||
| LOW HIGH | 0.8 | 1.7 | 2.4 | Volts | CC A V = 5V, T = +25 ° C |
| Hysteresis | 0.2 | 0.5 | 1.0 | Volts | CC A V = 5V, T = +25 ° C CC A |
| Resistance | 3 | 5 | 7 | k 1 | T A = +25 ° C, -15V ) V IN ) +15V |
| DYNAMIC CHARACTERISTICS | DYNAMIC CHARACTERISTICS | ||||
| Driver Propagation Delay | 1.5 | 3.0 | μ s | TTL to RS-232; C L = 50pF | |
| Receiver Propagation Delay | 0.1 | 1.0 | μ s | RS-232 to TTL | |
| Instantaneous Slew Rate | 30 | V/ μ s | C L = 10pF, R L = 3-7k 1 ; T =+25 ° C | ||
| Transition Region Slew Rate | 10 | V/ μ s | A C L = 2500pF, R L = 3k 1 ; measured from +3V to -3V or -3V to +3V | ||
| Output Enable Time | 400 | ns | SP310A and SP312A only | ||
| Output Disable Time | 250 | ns | SP310A and SP312A only | ||
| POWER REQUIREMENTS | |||||
| V CC Power Supply Current SP232A | 3 | 5 | mA | No load, T A = +25 ° C;V CC = 5V | |
| SP233A, SP310A, SP312A | 10 | 15 | mA | No load, T A = +25 ° C;V CC = 5V | |
| V CC Supply Current,Loaded SP232A | 15 | mA | All transmitters R L = 3k 1 ; | ||
| SP233A, SP310A, SP312A | 25 | mA | T A = +25 ° C All transmitters R L = 3k 1 ; T = +25 ° C | ||
| Shutdown Supply Current SP310A,SP312A | 1 | 10 | μ A | A V CC = 5V, T A = +25 ° C |
- N.C. for SP310E_A, EN for SP312E_A
SP233A Absolute Maximum Ratings
This is a stress rating only and functional operation of the device at these or any other conditions above those indicated in the operation sections of this specification is not implied. Exposure to absolute maximum rating conditions for extended periods of time may affect reliability.
V
cc
................................................................................................................................................................. +6V
V +
.................................................................................................................... (Vcc-0.3V) to +11.0V
V -
............................................................................................................................................................ -11.0V
Input Voltages
T
IN
......................................................................................................................... -0.3 to (Vcc +0.3V)
RIN
............................................................................................................................................................
±
30V
| Output Voltages | Output Voltages |
|---|---|
| T OUT | .................................................................................................... (V+, +0.3V) to (V-, -0.3V) -0.3V to (Vcc +0.3V) |
| R OUT ................................................................................................................ Short Circuit Duration | Continuous |
| T OUT ......................................................................................................................................... Plastic DIP .......................................................................... (derate 7mW/ ° C above +70 ° C) | 375mW |
| Small Outline ...................................................................... (derate 7mW/ ° C above +70 ° C) | 375mW |
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