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SP3222E

Full part number: SP3222ECA-L

Every spec below is cited to the manufacturer datasheet. Compare the closest alternatives, then ask the assistant what it means for your design.

00 — Overview

What the SP3222E does

The SP3222E/SP3232E series are true RS-232 transceivers designed for portable and hand-held applications like notebook computers. These 2-driver/2-receiver devices operate from a single 3.0V to 5.5V power supply using an efficient charge pump. They support a maximum data rate of 120kbps under full load and feature enhanced ESD tolerance of ±15kV for human body models. The parts include a low-power shutdown mode that reduces supply current to less than 1µA. Available in SSOP, SOIC, TSSOP, and PDIP packages, they meet EIA/TIA-232-F standards and are ideal for interfacing logic levels with RS-232 signals in battery-powered systems.

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01 — Key specifications

Datasheet parameters

Datasheet parameters for SP3222E
ParameterMinTypMaxConditionsSource
quiescent current 300 µA 1 mA no load, VCC = 3.3V, TAMB = 25°C, TxIN = GND or VCC; DC Characteristics MaxLinear datasheet, p. 2 — Power Dissipation per package
output voltage 5 V 5.4 V All driver outputs loaded with 3kΩ to GND, TAMB = 25°C; Driver Outputs MaxLinear datasheet, p. 2 — Power Dissipation per package
output current 35 mA 60 mA VOUT = 0V; Driver Outputs MaxLinear datasheet, p. 2 — Power Dissipation per package
supply voltage range 3 V 5.5 V MaxLinear datasheet, p. 20 — Selection Table
operating temperature 0 °C 70 °C MaxLinear datasheet, p. 20 — Mechanical Dimensions
propagation delay 1 µs RL = 3kΩ, CL = 1000pF; Timing Characteristics MaxLinear datasheet, p. 3 — Electrical Characteristics (Continued)
slew rate 30 V/µs VCC = 3.3V, RL = 3kΩ, CL = 1000pF, TAMB = 25°C, measurements taken from -3.0V to 3.0V or 3.0V to -3.0V; transition; Timing Characteristics MaxLinear datasheet, p. 3 — Electrical Characteristics (Continued)
data rate 120 kbps 235 kbps RL = 3kΩ, CL = 1000pF, one driver switching; Timing Characteristics MaxLinear datasheet, p. 3 — Electrical Characteristics (Continued)
channel count 2 MaxLinear datasheet, p. 20 — Selection Table
driver count 2 MaxLinear datasheet, p. 20 — Selection Table
receiver count 2 MaxLinear datasheet, p. 20 — Selection Table
02 — Alternatives

Closest matches to SP3222E

MAX3232 5.0× lower slew rate, 1.1× higher data rate, similar propagation delay
GM3232E 2.1× higher data rate, 1.9× lower slew rate, 1.7× higher output current
MAX232 2.0× lower data rate, 1.8× lower slew rate, 1.7× higher output current
SP3485E 1.8× lower output voltage, 1.7× higher quiescent current, 1.3× lower supply voltage range
ADM2483BRW 2.1× higher data rate, 1.8× lower output voltage, 1.6× lower operating temperature
PCA9509 2.8× lower propagation delay, 1.8× lower output current, 1.6× lower operating temperature
GM3485E 15.0× lower propagation delay, 2.7× lower output voltage, 1.7× higher quiescent current
SN65HVD3082E 2.3× higher propagation delay, 2.1× lower output voltage, 1.6× lower operating temperature
03 — FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is the channel count of the SP3222ECA-L?

The channel count is 2.

What is the data rate when RL = 3kΩ, CL = 1000pF, and one driver is switching?

The data rate is 235 kbps.

What is the driver count for the SP3222ECA-L?

The driver count is 2.

What is the maximum operating temperature for the SP3222ECA-L?

The maximum operating temperature is 70 °C.

What is the output current when VOUT = 0V and the Driver Outputs are active?

The output current is 35 mA.

What is the output voltage when all driver outputs are loaded with 3kΩ to GND at TAMB = 25°C?

The output voltage is 5.4 V.

What is the propagation delay of the SP3222ECA-L under Timing Characteristics with RL = 3kΩ and CL = 1000pF?

The propagation delay is 1 µs.

What is the quiescent current for the SP3222ECA-L under DC Characteristics conditions with no load, VCC = 3.3V, TAMB = 25°C, and TxIN = GND or VCC?

The quiescent current is 300 µA.

What is the receiver count for the SP3222ECA-L?

The receiver count is 2.

What is the slew rate of the SP3222ECA-L under the conditions VCC = 3.3V, RL = 3kΩ, CL = 1000pF, and TAMB = 25°C?

The slew rate is 30 V/µs.

What is the maximum supply voltage for the SP3222ECA-L?

The maximum supply voltage is 5.5 V.

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