RS232 transceiver with 250kbps and 500 mV hysteresis
This is a full-duplex RS232 transceiver from the MAX232 family, integrating two drivers and two receivers in a single 16-TSSOP package. The 250kbps data rate covers standard UART speeds up to 115200 baud with margin, and the 500 mV receiver hysteresis provides noise immunity on the serial line.
Housed in a 16-TSSOP package (4.40 mm width), it is a surface-mount device intended for reflow soldering. The TSSOP footprint is common and easy to route, but the fine pitch (0.65 mm typical) demands careful stencil design to avoid solder bridges.