The TRS3232EID from Texas Instruments is a 3V to 5.5V-powered, full-duplex RS-232 transceiver designed for surface-mount applications. This obsolete but still relevant IC integrates 2 drivers and 2 receivers, supporting data rates up to 250kbps, making it suitable for moderate-speed serial communication. Housed in a 16-pin SOIC package, it features 300mV receiver hysteresis for improved noise immunity in electrically noisy environments. Compliant with ROHS3 and REACH standards, it is ideal for legacy systems requiring reliable RS-232 interfacing.
The TRS3232EID offers a balanced combination of performance, noise resilience, and broad compatibility, making it a pragmatic choice for RS-232 applications despite its obsolete status. Its full-duplex operation, hysteresis-enhanced receivers, and flexible power supply distinguish it from basic transceivers, ensuring reliable operation in industrial, medical, and embedded systems. For engineers maintaining or upgrading legacy designs, this IC provides a proven, standards-compliant solution.
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