TRS232ECPW Texas Instruments Integrated Circuit (Small Outline Packages) In Stock

Texas Instruments TRS232ECPW is a dual RS-232 driver and receiver with built-in IEC 61000-4-2 ESD protection, 2 drivers, Schmitt-trigger inputs, and EIA/TIA-232-F compliance in a 16-pin TSSOP package. It enables robust serial communication with IEC-level surge protection on RS-232 ports. Available worldwide with competitive pricing and fast shipping.

OBSOLETEIntegrated CircuitVerified Jun 2026
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TRS232ECPWSmall Outline Packages
Quick Facts
Manufacturer
Texas Instruments
Package
Small Outline Packages
Pin Count
16
Lifecycle
OBSOLETE
Category
Integrated Circuit
Price
From $0.7695(MOQ 1)
Temp Range
?°C to 70.0°C
RoHS
Compliant
Lead Time
3–7 business days
Shipping
DHL Express · Worldwide

What are the key features of TRS232ECPW?

  • Integrated IEC 61000-4-2 ESD protection on all RS-232 I/O pins eliminates external TVS diodes on serial port lines, reducing BOM count and PCB area in industrial and consumer equipment
  • Dual-channel RS-232 line driver/receiver (2 drivers, 2 receivers) in a compact 16-pin TSSOP for full-duplex serial communication compliant with EIA-232-F, TIA-232-F, and V.28 standards
  • Schmitt-trigger receiver inputs provide hysteresis-based noise rejection, ensuring clean logic output on slow or noisy RS-232 cable lines in harsh industrial and telecom environments

What is TRS232ECPW used for?

The TRS232ECPW is widely used in industrial automation equipment, embedded SBCs, and IoT gateway modules that expose an RS-232 serial port to the outside world and require IEC 61000-4-2 ESD robustness to pass CE/FCC testing without external protection components. It suits barcode scanners, card readers, and point-of-sale terminals where the RS-232 port is frequently connected and disconnected by end users, creating repeated ESD stress events. Networking appliances and modem cards that need a compact dual-channel EIA-232-F interface with guaranteed surge survivability also rely on this transceiver.

What are the specifications of TRS232ECPW?

Pbfree CodeYes
YTEOL0
Differential OutputNO
Driver Number of Bits2
Input CharacteristicsSCHMITT TRIGGER
Interface IC TypeLINE TRANSCEIVER
Interface StandardEIA-232-F; TIA-232-F; V.28
JESD-30 CodeR-PDSO-G16
JESD-609 Codee4
Number of Functions2
Out Swing-Min10V
Output Low Current-Max0.0032A
Output PolarityINVERTED
Package Body MaterialPLASTIC/EPOXY
Package Equivalence CodeTSSOP16,.25
Package ShapeRECTANGULAR
Package StyleSMALL OUTLINE, THIN PROFILE, SHRINK PITCH
Peak Reflow Temperature (Cel)260
Qualification StatusNot Qualified
Receiver Number of Bits2
Supply Current-Max10mA
Supply Voltage-Max5.5V
Supply Voltage-Min4.5V
Supply Voltage-Nom5V
Supply Voltage1-Max5.5V
Supply Voltage1-Min4.5V
Supply Voltage1-Nom5V
Surface MountYES
TechnologyBICMOS
Temperature GradeCOMMERCIAL
Terminal FinishNickel/Palladium/Gold (Ni/Pd/Au)
Terminal FormGULL WING
Terminal Pitch0.65mm
Terminal PositionDUAL
Time@Peak Reflow Temperature-Max (s)NOT SPECIFIED
PackageSmall Outline Packages

Compliance & Regulatory

RoHS StatusCompliant
Lead-FreeYes (Pb-Free)
Moisture Sensitivity LevelMSL 1
ECCNEAR99
HTS Code8542.39.00.01
Country of OriginMalaysia

Where can I find the TRS232ECPW datasheet?

TRS232ECPW Datasheet Download

Official datasheet from Texas Instruments

What are equivalent replacements for TRS232ECPW?

No known alternates. Submit an RFQ and our team can suggest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions

What ESD protection level does TRS232ECPW offer, and how does it simplify PCB design?

The TRS232ECPW includes integrated IEC 61000-4-2 ESD protection on all RS-232 driver and receiver pins, covering the ±15 kV air-discharge and ±8 kV contact-discharge levels required by many industrial standards. This on-chip protection eliminates the need for discrete TVS diodes on every serial line, saving at least 4 to 8 passive components per port and simplifying PCB routing in space-constrained industrial communication boards.

How many simultaneous full-duplex RS-232 channels does TRS232ECPW support in a 16-pin package?

The TRS232ECPW integrates 2 independent RS-232 drivers and 2 receivers in a 16-pin TSSOP, supporting 2 full-duplex serial channels simultaneously. Each channel covers TXD and RXD, sufficient for a standard UART COM port or one control and one data serial link, making this IC a cost-effective choice for embedded designs that need dual serial ports in under 30 mm² of PCB footprint.

When would TRS232ECPW be chosen over a higher-channel-count RS-232 transceiver like TRSF3238ECDWG4?

TRS232ECPW is the better choice when the design requires only 2 RS-232 channels with integrated IEC 61000-4-2 ESD protection, minimizing package size to 16 pins and reducing cost compared with a 28-pin 5-channel device. For applications where board space and BOM cost matter more than port count — such as a single COM-port industrial sensor or a compact IoT gateway — the dual-channel TRS232ECPW in TSSOP offers a smaller footprint and lower per-unit price.

Does TRS232ECPW support 3.3 V logic-level MCUs, and what signal standards does it comply with?

The TRS232ECPW is designed to interface with 3.3 V and 5 V logic systems while producing RS-232 output swings compliant with EIA-232-F, TIA-232-F, and ITU-T V.28, which require output levels of ±5 V or greater. Internal charge pumps generate the required high-voltage RS-232 swing from the single VCC supply, so a 3.3 V MCU UART can connect directly to the device without any external level-shifting circuitry.

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Texas Instruments (TI) is a global semiconductor company headquartered in Dallas, Texas. TI designs and manufactures analog and embedded processing chips used in industrial, automotive, consumer, communications, and enterprise systems.

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