3 TO 5.5V, LOW POWER, UP TO 400KBPS RS-232 DRIVERS AND RECEIVERS The ST3232BN is a dual driver/receiver device from STMicroelectronics, designed for RS-232 communication.  

### **Key Specifications:**  
- **Supply Voltage:** 3.0V to 5.5V  
- **Data Rate:** Up to 250 kbps  
- **Operating Temperature Range:** -40°C to +85°C  
- **ESD Protection:** ±15 kV (Human Body Model)  
- **Package:** DIP-16  

### **Features:**  
- **Low Power Consumption:** Suitable for battery-powered applications.  
- **Compliant with EIA/TIA-232-F Standards.**  
- **Two Drivers and Two Receivers.**  
- **On-Chip Charge Pump:** Eliminates the need for external ±12V power supplies.  
- **Auto-Powerdown Feature:** Reduces power consumption when not in use.  

### **Applications:**  
- Industrial control systems  
- Point-of-sale terminals  
- Battery-powered RS-232 systems  
- Modems and serial port interfaces  

This device is widely used in applications requiring reliable RS-232 communication with low power consumption.

3 TO 5.5V, LOW POWER, UP TO 400KBPS RS-232 DRIVERS AND RECEIVERS