
Dallas Semiconductor -> Maxim Integrated
DESCRIPTION
The DS232A is a dual RS-232 driver/receiver pair that generates RS-232 voltage levels from a single +5- volt power supply. Additional ±12-volt supplies are not needed since the DS232A uses on-board charge pumps to convert the +5-volt supply to ±10 volts. The DS232A is fully compliant with EIA RS-232E and V0.28/V0.24 standards. The DS232A contains two drivers and two receivers. Driver slew rates and data rates are guaranteed up to 250k bits/sec. The DS232A operates with only 0.1 µF charge pump capacitors.
FEATURES
Compatible with LT1181A and MAX232A
High data rate - 250 kbits/sec under load
16-pin DIP or SOIC package
20-pin TSSOP package for height restricted applications
Operate from single +5V power
Meets all EIA-232E and V0.28 specifications
Uses small capacitors: 0.1 µF
Optional industrial temperature range available (-40°C to +85°C)