TC232

V_CC ............................................................................. +6V
V⁺ ........................................................................... +12V
V ........................................................................... +12V
Input Voltages
     T1_IN, T2_IN .................................... 0.3 to (V_CC +0.3V)
      R1_IN, R2_IN ......................................................... ±30V
Output Voltages
    T1_OUT, T2_OUT ...................... (V⁺ +0.3V) to (V 0.3V)
    R1_OUT, R2_OUT .............................. 0.3 to (V_CC +0.3V)
Short Circuit Duration
     V⁺ .................................................................... 30sec
      V .................................................................. 30sec
      T1_OUT, T2_OUT ........................................ Continuous
Storage Temperature Range .................. -65 to +150
Package Power Dissipation (T_A 70)
     CerDIP ............................................................890mW
Derate 9.5 mW Above +70
Plastic DIP ...........................................................840mW
    Derate 7 mW/Above +70
Small Outline (SOIC) ...........................................760mW
   Derate 7 mW/Above +70

*Static-sensitive device. Unused devices must be stored in conductive material. Protect devices from static discharge and static fields. Stresses above those listed under "Absolute Maximum Ratings" may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings only and functional operation of the device at these or any other conditions
above those indicated in the operation sections of the specifications is not implied. Exposure to absolute maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.

The TC232 is a dual RS-232 transmitter/receiver that complies with EIA /TIA RS-232E guidelines and is ideal for all RS-232 communication links. This device operates from a 5V power supply and contains two charge pump voltage converters that produce ±10V power supplies.

The TC232 has four level translators. Two are RS-232 transmitters that convert TTL/CMOS input levels to 9V RS-232 outputs. The other two translators are RS-232 receivers that convert RS-232 inputs to 5V TTL/CMOS output levels. The receivers have a nominal threshold of 1.3V, a typical hysteresis of 0.5V, and can operate with inputs up to ±30V.