DESCRIPTION

The DS232A is a dual RS-232 driver/receiver pair that generates RS-232 voltage levels from a single +5- volt power supply. Additional ±12-volt supplies are not needed since the DS232A uses on-board charge pumps to convert the +5-volt supply to ±10 volts. The DS232A is fully compliant with EIA RS-232E and V0.28/V0.24 standards. The DS232A contains two drivers and two receivers. Driver slew rates and data rates are guaranteed up to 250k bits/sec. The DS232A operates with only 0.1 µF charge pump capacitors.

FEATURES

  Compatible with LT1181A and MAX232A

  High data rate - 250 kbits/sec under load

  16-pin DIP or SOIC package

  20-pin TSSOP package for height restricted applications

  Operate from single +5V power

  Meets all EIA-232E and V0.28 specifications

  Uses small capacitors: 0.1 µF

  Optional industrial temperature range available (-40°C to +85°C)