3-V to 5.5-V Multichannel RS-232 Line Driver/Receiver With +/-15-kV ESD (HBM) Protection 28-SSOP 0 to 70 The SN75C3238EDB is a dual RS-232 driver/receiver manufactured by Texas Instruments (TI).  

### **Key Specifications:**  
- **Supply Voltage:** 3V to 5.5V  
- **Data Rate:** Up to 250kbps  
- **Number of Drivers/Receivers:** 2/2  
- **Operating Temperature Range:** -40°C to +85°C  
- **Package:** SSOP (DB) – 16-pin  

### **Features:**  
- **Low Power Consumption:** Designed for battery-powered applications.  
- **ESD Protection:** ±15kV Human Body Model (HBM) on driver outputs and receiver inputs.  
- **Auto-Powerdown:** Automatically enters low-power mode when no signal is detected.  
- **Wide Supply Voltage Range:** Supports 3V to 5.5V operation.  
- **RS-232 Compliant:** Meets EIA/TIA-232-F standards.  

### **Applications:**  
- Portable devices  
- Industrial equipment  
- Point-of-sale (POS) systems  
- Networking devices  

For detailed electrical characteristics and pin configurations, refer to the official TI datasheet.

3-V to 5.5-V Multichannel RS-232 Line Driver/Receiver With +/-15-kV ESD (HBM) Protection 28-SSOP 0 to 70