RS-232 link for extreme-temperature serial ports
Its operating temperature span of -55°C to 125°C qualifies it for avionics, downhole instrumentation, and military comms links where commercial-grade RS-232 parts fail.
Noise margin and supply flexibility
Receiver hysteresis is specified at 500 mV, which gives the serial link margin against ground shifts and crosstalk on long cable runs — a practical advantage in factory-floor or vehicle harness installations. The single-supply range from 3V to 5.5V means the transceiver can run off a 3.3V logic rail or a 5V legacy bus without a separate RS-232 charge-pump supply, reducing BOM count.
Active production, ROHS3, and sourcing posture
For BOM planning: the part is sourced per RFQ against your quantity.
