Product Summary

The SP238ACT is a +5V powered mulit-channel RS-232 driver/receiver. It provides a variety of configurations to fit most communication needs, especially where ±12V is not available. Some models feature a shutdown mode to conserve power in battery-powered systems. Some requires no external components. All, except one model, feature a built-in charge pump voltage converter, allowing them to operate from a single +5V power supply. The SP238ACT meets all EIA RS-232D and CCITT V.28 requirements. It is available in plastic DIP and SOIC packages.

Parametrics

SP238ACT absolute maxing ratings: (1)VCC: +6V; (2)V+: (Vcc–0.3V) to +13.2V; (3)V–: 13.2V; (4)Input Voltages: TIN: –0.3 to (Vcc +0.3V); RIN: ±30V; (5)Output Voltages: TOUT: (V+, +0.3V) to (V–, –0.3V); ROUT: –0.3V to (Vcc +0.3V); (6)Short Circuit Duration: TOUT: Continuous; (7)Power Dissipation: CERDIP: 675mW(derate 9.5mW/℃ above +70℃); Plastic DIP: 375mW(derate 7mW/℃ above +70℃); Small Outline: 375mW(derate 7mW/℃ above +70℃).

Features

SP238ACT features: (1)Operates from Single +5V Power Supply; (2)Meets All RS-232D and V.28 Specifications; (3)±9V Output Swing with +5V Supply; (4)Improved Driver Output Capacity for Mouse Applications; (5)Low Power Shutdown – 1μA; (6)WakeUp Feature in Shutdown Mode; (7)3–State TTL/CMOS Receiver Outputs; (8)±30V Receiver Input Levels; (9)Low Power CMOS – 5mA Operation; (10)Wide Charge Pump Capacitor Value Range – 1-10μF.

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SP238ACT-L
SP238ACT-L

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Universal Bus Functions 5V 4-DRVR/4-RCVR RS-232 0-70C

Data Sheet

0-1: $1.54
1-25: $1.36
25-100: $1.18
100-250: $0.98
SP238ACT-L/TR
SP238ACT-L/TR

Exar

Universal Bus Functions 5V 4-DRVR/4-RCVR RS-232 0-70C

Data Sheet

0-1080: $0.74
1080-1500: $0.74