15KV ESD PROTECTED, 3 TO 5.5 V LOW POWER UP TO 250KBPS, RS232 DRIVERS AND RECEIVERS The ST3232ECD is a dual driver/receiver interface IC manufactured by STMicroelectronics. It is designed for RS-232 and V.28/V.24 communication applications, particularly in harsh environments.  

### **Key Specifications:**  
- **Supply Voltage:** 3.0V to 5.5V  
- **Data Rate:** Up to 500 kbps  
- **Operating Temperature Range:** -40°C to +85°C  
- **ESD Protection:** ±15 kV (Human Body Model)  
- **Package:** SO-16  

### **Features:**  
- **Low Power Consumption:** Suitable for battery-powered applications.  
- **Enhanced ESD Protection:** Protects against electrostatic discharge.  
- **Compliant with Standards:** Meets EIA/TIA-232-F and ITU-T V.28 specifications.  
- **On-Chip Charge Pump:** Requires only four external 0.1 µF capacitors for operation.  
- **Two Drivers and Two Receivers:** Full-duplex communication support.  

### **Applications:**  
- Industrial control systems  
- Point-of-sale (POS) terminals  
- Battery-powered devices  
- Embedded systems  

The ST3232ECD is a robust solution for serial communication in environments where reliability and ESD protection are critical.

15KV ESD PROTECTED, 3 TO 5.5 V LOW POWER UP TO 250KBPS, RS232 DRIVERS AND RECEIVERS