ST ST3243E 15KV ESD PROTECTED 3 TO 5.5V 400KBPS RS-232 TRANSCEIVER WITH AUTO-POWERDOWN handbook

ST3243E is a high-performance, low-power RS-232 transceiver supporting 250kbps data rate. It offers true RS-232 performance with guaranteed ESD protection, low dropout voltage, and auto-powerdown feature.


ST ST3243E 15KV ESD PROTECTED 3 TO 5.5V 400KBPS RS-232 TRANSCEIVER WITH AUTO-POWERDOWN handbook - cover page
Brand
STMicroelectronics
Document type
Datasheet
Language
English
Pages
18
File format
PDF
File size
299 KB
Published
15 June, 2012
Updated
30 September, 2023
MD5 checksum
BD0DEA55EDAB9BAD8C8A09726171CBC5

About this manual

The ST3243E is a low-dropout RS-232 transceiver designed for battery-powered equipment and peripherals such as notebooks and printers. It features enhanced electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection with +15KV Human Body Model and +8KV Contact Discharge ratings.

The device operates from a 3V to 5.5V supply voltage and guarantees data rates up to 400kbps. It includes an auto-powerdown feature that reduces supply current to 1µA when no valid signal is detected, making it ideal for portable applications.

What's inside

  • Description
  • Ordering Codes
  • Pin Description
  • Absolute Maximum Ratings
  • Electrical Characteristics
  • Timing Characteristics
  • Application Circuits

Specifications

Supply Voltage Range3V to 5.5V
ESD Protection (Human Body Model)+15 KV
Supply Current (Auto-powerdown)1 µA
Minimum Guaranteed Data Rate250 Kbps

Frequently asked questions

What is the supply voltage range for the ST3243E?

The device operates from a 3.0V to 5.5V supply.

What packages is the ST3243E available in?

It is available in SO-28, SSOP-28, TSSOP28 and Flip-Chip28 packages.

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