SN75C185NAlternatives & Equivalent Parts
About SN75C185N
SN75C185N is a Integrated Circuit component manufactured by Texas Instruments. It comes in a Dual-In-Line Packages package. Below you'll find known alternative and equivalent parts that can serve as replacements in your design.
Specification Comparison
| Parameter | SN75C185NSource | GD75232N | SN75C185NE4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments |
| Package Type | Dual-In-Line Packages | Dual-In-Line Packages | Dual-In-Line Packages |
| Pin Count | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Temperature Range | ~ 70.0°C | ~ 70.0°C | ~ 70.0°C |
| Price | $0.9730 | $0.3821 | — |
| Electrical Parameters | |||
| Pbfree Code | Yes | — | — |
| YTEOL | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| Additional Feature | ALSO REQUIRES -12V SUPPLY | EASY INTERFACE BETWEEN UART, SERIAL-PORT CONNECTOR OF IBM PC/AT | ALSO REQUIRES -12V SUPPLY |
| Differential Output | NO | NO | NO |
| Driver Number of Bits | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| High Level Input Current-Max | 0.000001 A | 0.00001 A | 0.000001 A |
| Input Characteristics | SCHMITT TRIGGER | SCHMITT TRIGGER | SCHMITT TRIGGER |
| Interface IC Type | LINE TRANSCEIVER | LINE TRANSCEIVER | LINE TRANSCEIVER |
| Interface Standard | EIA-232-F; TIA-232-F; V.28 | EIA-232-F; TIA-232-F; V.28 | EIA-232-F; TIA-232-F; V.28 |
| JESD-30 Code | R-PDIP-T20 | R-PDIP-T20 | R-PDIP-T20 |
| JESD-609 Code | e4 | e4 | e4 |
| Number of Functions | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Out Swing-Min | 8 V | 12 V | 8 V |
| Output Characteristics | TOTEM-POLE | OPEN-COLLECTOR | TOTEM-POLE |
| Output Low Current-Max | 0.0032 A | 0.00001 A | 0.0032 A |
| Output Polarity | INVERTED | TRUE | INVERTED |
| Package Body Material | PLASTIC/EPOXY | PLASTIC/EPOXY | PLASTIC/EPOXY |
| Package Equivalence Code | DIP20,.3 | DIP20,.3 | DIP20,.3 |
| Package Shape | RECTANGULAR | RECTANGULAR | RECTANGULAR |
| Package Style | IN-LINE | IN-LINE | IN-LINE |
| Qualification Status | Not Qualified | Not Qualified | Not Qualified |
| Receive Delay-Max | 4000 ns | 150 ns | 4000 ns |
| Receiver Number of Bits | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Supply Current-Max | 0.75 mA | 25 mA | 0.75 mA |
| Supply Voltage-Max | 6 V | 5.5 V | 6 V |
| Supply Voltage-Min | 4.5 V | 4.5 V | 4.5 V |
| Supply Voltage-Nom | 5 V | 5 V | 5 V |
| Supply Voltage1-Max | 13.2 V | 15 V | 13.2 V |
| Supply Voltage1-Min | 4.5 V | 7.5 V | 4.5 V |
| Supply Voltage1-Nom | 12 V | 9 V | 12 V |
| Surface Mount | NO | NO | NO |
| Technology | BICMOS | BIPOLAR | BICMOS |
| Temperature Grade | COMMERCIAL | COMMERCIAL | COMMERCIAL |
| Terminal Finish | Nickel/Palladium/Gold (Ni/Pd/Au) | Nickel/Palladium/Gold (Ni/Pd/Au) | NICKEL PALLADIUM GOLD |
| Terminal Form | THROUGH-HOLE | THROUGH-HOLE | THROUGH-HOLE |
| Terminal Pitch | 2.54 mm | 2.54 mm | 2.54 mm |
| Terminal Position | DUAL | DUAL | DUAL |
| Transmit Delay-Max | 3500 ns | 175 ns | 3500 ns |
Cells highlighted in yellow indicate differing values across parts. Always verify with official datasheets before substitution.
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What is equivalent to SN75C185N?
Known equivalents for SN75C185N include GD75232N, SN75C185NE4. Contact FindMyChip for a full compatibility analysis for your specific application.
Can I use a different manufacturer's part instead of SN75C185N?
In many cases, yes. Cross-manufacturer alternatives exist for most standard components. However, always verify pin compatibility, electrical specs, and package dimensions before substituting in production.
How do I verify SN75C185N alternatives?
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