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.
- Manufacturer
- Texas Instruments
- Package
- Small Outline Packages
- Pin Count
- 16
- Lifecycle
- OBSOLETE
- Datasheet
- TRS232ECPW Datasheet PDF
- 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 Code | Yes |
| YTEOL | 0 |
| Differential Output | NO |
| Driver Number of Bits | 2 |
| Input Characteristics | SCHMITT TRIGGER |
| Interface IC Type | LINE TRANSCEIVER |
| Interface Standard | EIA-232-F; TIA-232-F; V.28 |
| JESD-30 Code | R-PDSO-G16 |
| JESD-609 Code | e4 |
| Number of Functions | 2 |
| Out Swing-Min | 10V |
| Output Low Current-Max | 0.0032A |
| Output Polarity | INVERTED |
| Package Body Material | PLASTIC/EPOXY |
| Package Equivalence Code | TSSOP16,.25 |
| Package Shape | RECTANGULAR |
| Package Style | SMALL OUTLINE, THIN PROFILE, SHRINK PITCH |
| Peak Reflow Temperature (Cel) | 260 |
| Qualification Status | Not Qualified |
| Receiver Number of Bits | 2 |
| Supply Current-Max | 10mA |
| Supply Voltage-Max | 5.5V |
| Supply Voltage-Min | 4.5V |
| Supply Voltage-Nom | 5V |
| Supply Voltage1-Max | 5.5V |
| Supply Voltage1-Min | 4.5V |
| Supply Voltage1-Nom | 5V |
| Surface Mount | YES |
| Technology | BICMOS |
| Temperature Grade | COMMERCIAL |
| Terminal Finish | Nickel/Palladium/Gold (Ni/Pd/Au) |
| Terminal Form | GULL WING |
| Terminal Pitch | 0.65mm |
| Terminal Position | DUAL |
| Time@Peak Reflow Temperature-Max (s) | NOT SPECIFIED |
| Package | Small Outline Packages |
Compliance & Regulatory
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes (Pb-Free) |
| Moisture Sensitivity Level | MSL 1 |
| ECCN | EAR99 |
| HTS Code | 8542.39.00.01 |
| Country of Origin | Malaysia |
Where can I find the TRS232ECPW datasheet?
TRS232ECPW Datasheet DownloadOfficial datasheet from Texas Instruments
What are equivalent replacements for TRS232ECPW?
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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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