TPT3232E

3-V to 5.5-V, 250-kbps RS-232 Transceivers

Features Description
• Meets the Requirements of TIA/EIA-232-F and ITU The TPT3232E devices are IEC61000 ESD protected, 3.0-
V.28 Standards V to 5.5-V powered transceivers that meet the RS-232
standards for balanced communication. Each receiver
• Wide Power Supply Range: Single +3 V to +5.5 V
converts TIA/RS-232 inputs to TTL/CMOS levels.
• Two Drivers and Two Receivers
The devices have a typical threshold of 1.25 V, a typical
• Operates up to 250 kbps
hysteresis of 0.3 V, and accept ±15-V inputs. The devices
• Typically Requires Four External 0.1-μF Capacitors operate at data signaling rates up to 250 kbps. The
• ESD Protection for RS-232 Bus Pins TPT3232E devices are available in SOP16, SSOP16, and
TSSOP16 packages, and are characterized from –40°C to
– ±15 kV (HBM)
125°C.
– ±12 kV (IEC61000-4-2, Contact Discharge)
Device Table
– ±15 kV (IEC61000-4-2, Air-Gap Discharge)
Device Package Body Size
Applications
TPT3232E-SO3R SOP16 9.9 mm x 3.9 mm
• Battery-Powered Equipment TPT3232E-SS3R SSOP16 6.2 mm x 5.3 mm
• Industry Human Machine Interface TPT3232E-TS3R TSSOP16 5.0 mm x 4.4 mm
• Notebook, Computers
• Printers

Typical Application Circuit

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Table of Contents

Features................................................................................................................................................................1
Applications......................................................................................................................................................... 1
Description........................................................................................................................................................... 1
Typical Application Circuit..................................................................................................................................1
Revision History...................................................................................................................................................3
Pin Configuration and Functions....................................................................................................................... 4
Specifications.......................................................................................................................................................5
Absolute Maximum Ratings (1) .......................................................................................................................5
ESD, Electrostatic Discharge Protection........................................................................................................ 5
Recommended Operating Conditions............................................................................................................ 5
Thermal Information........................................................................................................................................6
Electrical Characteristics ............................................................................................................................... 7
Parameter Measurement Information.............................................................................................................8
Detailed Description............................................................................................................................................ 9
Functional Block Diagram...............................................................................................................................9
Application and Implementation...................................................................................................................... 10
Typical Application........................................................................................................................................10
Tape and Reel Information................................................................................................................................ 11
Package Outline Dimensions........................................................................................................................... 12
SOP16.......................................................................................................................................................... 12
SSOP16........................................................................................................................................................13
TSSOP16......................................................................................................................................................14
Order Information.............................................................................................................................................. 15
IMPORTANT NOTICE AND DISCLAIMER......................................................................................................... 16

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Revision History
Date Revision Notes
2019-02-22 Rev.Pre.0 Preliminary version.
2020-02-18 Rev.A.0 Initial release.
2020-04-24 Rev.B.0 Updated the recommended value of C1 to C4.
2023-11-16 Rev.C.0 Added the disclaimer.
Updated to a new datasheet format.
2024-12-24 Rev.C.1
Updated the POD.
2025-04-09 Rev.C.2 Added the recommended operating conditions.

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Pin Configuration and Functions

TPT3232E
SOP16/SSOP16/TSSOP16
Top View

C1+ 1 16 VCC

V+ 2 15 GND

C1- 3 14 TOUT1

C2+ 4 13 RIN1

C2- 5 12 ROUT1

V- 6 11 TIN1

TOUT2 7 10 TIN2

RIN2 8 9 ROUT2

Table 1. Pin Functions: TPT3232E

Pin No. Name I/O Description

1 C1+ - Positive lead of the C1 capacitor.
2 V+ O Positive charge pump output for the storage capacitor only.
3 C1− - Negative lead of the C1 capacitor.
4 C2+ - Positive lead of the C2 capacitor.
5 C2− - Negative lead of the C2 capacitor.
6 V− O Negative charge pump output for the storage capacitor only.
7 TOUT2 O Output of the RS232 driver, RS232 level.
8 RIN2 I Input of the RS232 receiver, RS232 level.
9 ROUT2 O Output of the RS232 receiver, TTL/CMOS levels.
10 TIN2 I Input of the RS232 driver, TTL/CMOS levels.
11 TIN1 I Input of the RS232 driver, TTL/CMOS levels.
12 ROUT1 O Output of the RS232 receiver, TTL/CMOS levels.
13 RIN1 I Input of the RS232 receiver, RS232 level.
14 TOUT1 O Output of the RS232 driver, RS232 level.
15 GND - Ground.
16 VCC - Supply voltage.

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Specifications

Absolute Maximum Ratings (1)

Parameters Min Max Unit

VCC Supply Voltage −0.3 6 V
V+ Positive Output Supply Voltage −0.3 7 V
V– Negative Output Supply Voltage −7 0.3 V
(V+) – (V–) Supply Voltage Difference 13 V
TIN1, TIN2 Input Voltage of Driver, TTL/CMOS Levels −0.3 6 V
TOUT1,
Output Voltage of Driver, RS232 Level −13.2 13.2 V
TOUT2
RIN1, RIN2 Input Voltage of Receiver, RS232 Level −15 15 V
ROUT1,
Output Voltage of Receiver, TTL/CMOS Levels −0.3 VCC + 0.3 V
ROUT2
TJ Operating Virtual Junction Temperature 150 °C

(1) Stresses beyond the Absolute Maximum Ratings may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings
only, which do not imply functional operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those indicated under
Recommended Operating Conditions.

ESD, Electrostatic Discharge Protection

Parameter Condition Minimum Level Unit

RS232 Bus Pins: TOUT1, TOUT2,
±15 kV
HBM Human Body Model ESD RIN1, RIN2
All Pins except RS232 Bus Pins ±6 kV
CDM Charged Device Model ESD All Pins ±1.5 kV
IEC-61000-4-2, RS232 Bus Pins:
Contact Discharge ±12 kV
TOUT1, TOUT2, RIN1, RIN2
IEC-61000-4-2, RS232 Bus Pins:
Air-Gap Discharge ±15 kV
TOUT1, TOUT2, RIN1, RIN2

Recommended Operating Conditions

Parameter Min Typ Max Unit

VCC Power Supply 3.0 5.5 V
Driver High-Level Input Voltage, VCC = 5 V 2.4 5.5 V
VIH(TXD)
Driver High-Level Input Voltage, VCC = 3.3 V 2 5.5 V
VIL(TXD) Driver Low-Level Input Voltage 0.8 V
TA Operating Ambient Temperature −40 125 °C

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Thermal Information

Package Type θJA θJC Unit

SOP16 91 43 °C/W
SSOP16 103 45 °C/W
TSSOP16 115 48 °C/W

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Electrical Characteristics
All test conditions: VCC = 3.0 V to 3.6 V, 4.5 V to 5.5 V, C1 − C4 = 0.2 μF, TA = −40°C to 125°C, unless otherwise noted.

Symbol Parameter Conditions Min Typ Max Unit

DC Characteristics
No load, VCC = 3.3 V, TINx =
ICC Supply Current 1.2 15 mA
GND or VCC, TA = 25°C
Logic Inputs and Receiver Outputs
VIL Input Voltage of Logic Low TIN1, TIN2 0.8 V
TIN1, TIN2, VCC = 3.3 V 2 V
VIH Input Voltage of Logic High
TIN1, TIN2, VCC = 5.0 V 2.4 V
TIN1, TIN2, VIN = 0 V to VCC,
IIL Input Leakage Current −1 15 μA
TA = 25°C
IOL Output Leakage Current ROUT1, ROUT2, VCC = 3.3 V −15 10 μA
VOL Output Voltage Low IOUT = −1.5 mA 0.3 V
VCC −
VOH Output Voltage High IOUT = 1.5 mA V
0.3
Driver Outputs
VSWING Output Voltage Swing RL = 3 kΩ, TINx = GND ±5.0 ±5.4 V
VCC = V+ = V− = 0 V,
OR Output Resistance 160 2.4 M Ω
TOUTx = +2 V (1)
IOSC Output Short-Circuit Current VOUT = 0 V −60 60 mA
Receiver Inputs
VCC = 3.3 V 0.6 1.30
VIL Input Threshold Low V
VCC = 5.0 V 0.8 1.30
VCC = 3.3 V 1.60 2.4
VIH Input Threshold High V
VCC = 5.0 V 1.60 2.4
RXHYS Input Hysteresis (1) 0.3 V
RXR Input Resistance RIN voltage = 5 V (1) 3 5 7 kΩ
Timing Characteristics
RL = 3 kΩ, CL = 1000 pF, one
fMAX Maximum Data Rate 250 kbps
driver switching (1)
Driver Propagation Delay, High- Driver input to receiver output,
tDPHL 700 1000 ns
to-Low Output CL = 150 pF
Driver Propagation Delay, Low-to- Driver input to receiver output,
tDPLH 500 700 ns
High Output CL = 150 pF
tSKEW Driver Skew |tDPHL – tDPLH| 200 400 ns
VCC = 3.3 V, RL = 3 kΩ, CL = 1000
TXSLEW Transition-Region Slew Rate 6 10 30 V/μs
pF, TA = 25°C (1)

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Symbol Parameter Conditions Min Typ Max Unit

Receiver Propagation Delay, Receiver input to receiver output,
tRPHL 180 300 ns
High-to-Low Output, CL = 150 pF
Receiver Propagation Delay, Receiver input to receiver output,
tRPLH 210 400 ns
Low-to-High Output CL = 150 pF
tSKEW Receiver Skew |tRPHL – tRPLH| 30 100 ns

(1) Based on bench characterization and design simulation.

(2) ICC = 3 mA with no load; and ICC = 15 mA with maximum load, RL = 3 kΩ, CL = 1000 pF.

Parameter Measurement Information

Figure 1. Receiver Propagation Delay and Receiver Skew

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Detailed Description

Functional Block Diagram

Figure 2. Functional Block Diagram

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Application and Implementation

Note
Information in the following application sections is not part of the 3PEAK’s component specification and 3PEAK does not
warrant its accuracy or completeness. 3PEAK’s customers are responsible for determining suitability of components for
their purposes. Customers should validate and test their design implementation to confirm system functionality.

Typical Application
Figure 3 shows the typical application schematic.

Figure 3. Typical Application Circuit

Non-polarized ceramic capacitors are acceptable. If polarized tantalum or electrolytic capacitors are used, they should be
connected as shown in Figure 3. The recommended capacitor values of C1 to C4 are in Table 2. If the power supply is
possibly connected to 3.3 V or 5.5 V, all capacitors of 0.2 μF are suggested in the application.

Table 2. Required Minimum Capacitor Values

VCC (V) C1 (μF) C2, C3, C4 (μF)

3.0 to 3.6 0.2 0.1
4.5 to 5.5 0.1 0.1
3.0 to 5.5 0.2 0.2

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Tape and Reel Information

A0 B0 K0
D1 W1 P0 W0 Pin1
Order Number Package (mm) (mm) (mm)
(mm) (mm) (1) (1) (1)
(mm) (mm) Quadrant

TPT3232E-SO3R SOP16 330 21.6 6.7 10.4 2.1 8.0 16.0 Q1

TPT3232E-SS3R SSOP16 330 17.6 6.4 5.4 2.1 8.0 12.0 Q1
TPT3232E-TS3R TSSOP16 330 17.6 6.8 5.5 1.3 8.0 12.0 Q1

(1) The value is for reference only. Contact the 3PEAK factory for more information.

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Package Outline Dimensions

SOP16

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SSOP16

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TSSOP16

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Order Information
Operating Temperature
Order Number Package Marking Information MSL Transport Media, Quantity Eco Plan
Range
TPT3232E-SO3R −40 to 125°C SOP16 3232E 3 Tape and Reel, 2500 Green
TPT3232E-SS3R −40 to 125°C SSOP16 3232E 3 Tape and Reel, 2000 Green
TPT3232E-TS3R −40 to 125°C TSSOP16 3232E 3 Tape and Reel, 3000 Green

Green: 3PEAK defines "Green" to mean RoHS compatible and free of halogen substances.

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IMPORTANT NOTICE AND DISCLAIMER

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