VERY HIGH SPEED, ULTRA LOW POWER CONSUMPTION 5V POWERED RS-232 DRIVERS AND RECEIVERS The ST232AB is a dual driver/receiver IC manufactured by STMicroelectronics. It is designed for RS-232 communication and operates from a single +5V power supply.  

### **Key Specifications:**  
- **Supply Voltage:** +5V ±10%  
- **Operating Temperature Range:** 0°C to +70°C  
- **Data Rate:** Up to 120 kbps  
- **ESD Protection:** ±15 kV (Human Body Model)  
- **Number of Drivers/Receivers:** 2 drivers, 2 receivers  
- **Package Options:** SO-16, TSSOP-16  

### **Features:**  
- Meets EIA/TIA-232-F standards  
- Low power consumption  
- On-board charge pump for voltage conversion (+5V to ±10V)  
- Compatible with 3V and 5V logic levels  
- No external components required for basic operation  

### **Applications:**  
- Serial communication interfaces  
- Modems  
- Industrial control systems  
- Point-of-sale terminals  

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

VERY HIGH SPEED, ULTRA LOW POWER CONSUMPTION 5V POWERED RS-232 DRIVERS AND RECEIVERS