The ICL3232CVZ is a 1µA supply-current +3 to +5.5V 250kBps RS-232 Transmitter/Receiver which meet EIA/TIA-232 and V.28/V.24 specifications, even at VCC = 3.0V. Targeted applications are PDAs, palmtops and notebook and laptop computers where the low operational and even lower standby, power consumption is critical. Efficient on-chip charge pumps, coupled with manual and automatic power down functions (except for the ICL3232), reduce the standby supply current to a 1µA trickle. Data rates greater than 250kBps are guaranteed at worst case load conditions. This family is fully compatible with 3.3V only systems, mixed 3.3 and 5.0V systems and 5.0V only systems.
15kV ESD protected (human body model)
Drop in replacements for MAX3221, MAX3222, MAX3223, MAX3232, MAX3241, MAX3243, SP3243
Low power upgrade for HIN232/ICL232 and pin compatible competitor devices
RS-232 compatible with VCC = 2.7V
Meets EIA/TIA-232 and V.28/V.24 specifications at 3V
Latch-up free
On-chip voltage converters require only four external 0.1µF capacitors
Receiver hysteresis for improved noise immunity
250kBps Guaranteed minimum data rate
6V/µs Guaranteed minimum slew rate
+3 to +5.5V Wide power supply range single
1µA Low supply current in power down state
ESD sensitive device, take proper precaution while handling the device.