The ST3232 is a 3 V powered EIA/TIA-232 and V.28/V.24 communication interface with low power requirements, high data-rate capabilities. ST3232 has a proprietary low dropout transmitter output stage providing true RS-232 performance from 3 to 5.5 V supplies. The device requires only four small 0.1 mF standard external capacitors for operations from 3 V supply.