RS-232 interface with wide supply tolerance
The 250kbps data rate supports standard UART communication for industrial control, point-of-sale terminals, and telecom equipment. Receiver hysteresis of 300 mV provides noise immunity on the serial line.
The 3V to 5.5V supply range allows direct connection to 3.3V MCU UARTs without a level shifter, and also works on legacy 5V backplanes — one part covers both scenarios.
Housed in a 16-SSOP (5.30 mm width) body, the part uses a standard surface-mount footprint shared with many other RS-232 transceivers from TI and competitors.
