SP213EHCA-L

SP213EHCA-L is a dual RS-232 transceiver in a compact surface-mount package. It provides two drivers and two receivers to translate between TTL/CMOS UART signals and RS-232 voltage levels, enabling direct connection of microcontrollers to RS-232 serial links.
Key points:
- Single-supply operation (typical 3–5 V) with external charge-pump capacitors to generate RS-232 levels.
- Two drivers and two receivers, allowing full-duplex serial communication.
- TTL/CMOS input thresholds compatible with UART logic; RS-232 outputs swing to standard RS-232 levels.
- ESD protection on signal pins; suitable for typical serial interfaces and peripherals.
- Lead-free package option (suffix L), with a small, space-efficient footprint.
Common uses include microcontroller-to-PC/ modem connections, serial peripherals, and embedded systems needing a robust, low‑power RS-232 link. For exact electrical specs, pinout, capacitor values, and package details, consult the SP213EHCA-L datasheet from the manufacturer.

SP213EHCA-L is a 2-channel RS-232 transceiver. Common cross‑references (2‑ch, 3.3–5V) include:
- MAX3221/3222/3232 (Maxim)
- UCC2323 (TI)
- ADM232/ADM3232 (Analog Devices)
- SP3232 (Exar/Sipex)
Note: verify pinout, voltage, and packaging for your board, as configurations vary.

SP213EHCA-L is a dual RS-232 transceiver (2 drivers, 2 receivers) with an on‑chip charge pump to generate RS‑232 levels from a single supply. Key features:
- Single-supply operation (3.0–5.5V); -L denotes RoHS/lead-free
- True RS‑232 level outputs; TTL/CMOS-compatible inputs
- External pump capacitors required for the charge pump
- Data rate up to about 1 Mbps
- Low quiescent current; optional shutdown for power saving
- ESD/line protection on RS‑232 pins; short‑circuit tolerance
- Small footprint package
Note: for exact electrical specs (voltage ranges, currents, capacitor values, and package type), refer to the official datasheet.

- Pin count: 8 pins (SOIC/SSOP package)
- Function: Single-channel RS-232 transceiver (one transmitter and one receiver) that converts TTL/CMOS UART levels to RS-232 levels and vice versa; uses a charge-pump and requires external capacitors.

Manufacturer: Sipex Corporation (now part of Exar, later acquired by MaxLinear).
What kind of company: A semiconductor company that designs and manufactures analog and mixed-signal integrated circuits, including RS‑232/RS‑485 transceivers like the SP213 family.

SP213EHCA-L comes in an 8-pin SOP (SOIC-8) package, RoHS-compliant (lead-free).