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- Brand
- Sipex
- Model
- SP3243
- Industry
- Industrial
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- Last added
- 2012-06-07
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Sipex SP3223/3243 RS-232 Transceivers Datasheet
The Sipex SP3223 and SP3243 are intelligent RS-232 transceiver solutions designed for portable or hand-held applications, such as notebook computers and PDAs. These devices utilize an internal high-efficiency charge-pump power supply that requires only 0.1µF capacitors in 3.3V operation, allowing compliant RS-232 performance from a single +3.3V to +5.0V power supply.
Read onlineSipex SP3243 specifications
| Supply Voltage Range | +3.0V to +5.5V |
|---|---|
| Minimum Data Rate | 120Kbps |
| ESD Protection (HBM) | +2kV |
| Shutdown Current | < 1pA |
| Number of Drivers (SP3223) | 2 |
| Number of Receivers (SP3243) | 5 |
All Sipex SP3243 documents by type
Ratings, dimensions and ordering codes, for selection and design work.
Questions answered in these manuals
What capacitors are required for the charge pump?
The devices require only 0.1µF capacitors in 3.3V operation.
Does the device have an auto wake-up feature?
Yes, the AUTO ON-LINE circuitry automatically wakes up from a shutdown state when an RS-232 cable is connected.
What supply voltage range does the SP3243 support?
The SP3243 operates from +3.0 V up to +5.5 V.
What is the maximum data rate of the SP3243EU variant?
The SP3243EU can transmit at up to 1000 kbps when fully loaded.
