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- Intersil
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Intersil ICL3221E/ICL3222E/ICL3223E/ICL3232E/ICL3241E/ICL3243E Datasheet
The ICL32XXE family are 3.0 V to 5.5 V powered RS‑232 transmitters/receivers with +15 kV ESD protection, designed for battery‑powered handhelds, notebooks and other portable equipment. They offer automatic and manual power‑down functions, low standby current, and are compatible with 3.3 V‑only, mixed‑voltage, or 5 V‑only systems.
The document provides pin‑out diagrams for each package, typical application circuits, absolute maximum ratings, detailed electrical specifications, and mechanical drawings for shrink‑small‑outline and standard SOIC packages. Ordering information and package dimensions are also included.
Intersil ICL3232E specifications
| Power‑supply range | 3.0 V to 5.5 V |
|---|---|
| Maximum data rate | ≥250 kbps |
| ESD protection | +15 kV |
Source: Intersil ICL3221E/ICL3222E/ICL3223E/ICL3232E/ICL3241E/ICL3243E Datasheet
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Ratings, dimensions and ordering codes, for selection and design work.
Questions answered in these manuals
What is the maximum guaranteed data rate?
The devices guarantee a data rate of at least 250 kbps.
From: Intersil ICL3221E/ICL3222E/ICL3223E/ICL3232E/ICL3241E/ICL3243E Datasheet
How much ESD protection do the RS‑232 pins have?
The RS‑232 I/O pins are protected up to +15 kV.
From: Intersil ICL3221E/ICL3222E/ICL3223E/ICL3232E/ICL3241E/ICL3243E Datasheet
What ESD protection level do the ICL32xxE devices provide?
They provide +15 kV ESD protection on all RS‑232 I/O pins.
From: INTERSIL - ICL3221E ICL3222E ICL3223E ICL3232E ICL3241E ICL3243E handbook
What is the minimum guaranteed data rate for the ICL32xxE family?
The devices guarantee a minimum data rate of 250 kbps.
From: INTERSIL - ICL3221E ICL3222E ICL3223E ICL3232E ICL3241E ICL3243E handbook
What is the standby current of the devices?
The standby supply current is reduced to a 1 pA trickle.
From: intersil ICL3221E ICL3222E ICL3223E ICL3232E ICL3241E ICL3243E Manual
What is the maximum data rate supported?
Data rates up to 250 kbps are guaranteed under worst‑case load conditions.
From: intersil ICL3221E ICL3222E ICL3223E ICL3232E ICL3241E ICL3243E Manual
