ICL3245ECA-T

Product Overview

Category: Integrated Circuit (IC)

Use: The ICL3245ECA-T is a high-performance, 3.3V powered RS-232 transceiver IC. It is designed to facilitate bidirectional communication between low-voltage logic and RS-232 interface signals.

Characteristics: - Voltage Level Translation: The ICL3245ECA-T provides voltage level translation between the low-voltage logic signals and the higher voltage RS-232 signals. - ESD Protection: This IC offers enhanced Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) protection, ensuring reliable operation in harsh environments. - Low Power Consumption: The ICL3245ECA-T is optimized for low power consumption, making it suitable for battery-powered applications. - Wide Temperature Range: It operates reliably over a wide temperature range, making it suitable for various industrial and commercial applications.

Package: The ICL3245ECA-T is available in a small outline integrated circuit (SOIC) package.

Essence: The essence of the ICL3245ECA-T lies in its ability to provide seamless communication between low-voltage logic circuits and RS-232 interfaces, enabling compatibility and data exchange between different systems.

Packaging/Quantity: The ICL3245ECA-T is typically sold in reels or tubes, with a quantity of 2500 units per reel/tube.

Specifications

• Supply Voltage: 3.3V
• Data Rate: Up to 1Mbps
• Number of Channels: 1
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C
• Package Type: SOIC

Detailed Pin Configuration

The ICL3245ECA-T has a total of 16 pins, which are assigned specific functions as follows:

1. VCC - Power supply voltage input
2. GND - Ground reference
3. T1OUT - Transmitter 1 output
4. R1IN - Receiver 1 input
5. R1OUT - Receiver 1 output
6. T1IN - Transmitter 1 input
7. SHDN - Shutdown control input
8. VCC - Power supply voltage input
9. GND - Ground reference
10. T2OUT - Transmitter 2 output
11. R2IN - Receiver 2 input
12. R2OUT - Receiver 2 output
13. T2IN - Transmitter 2 input
14. C1+ - External capacitor connection for charge pump 1
15. C1- - External capacitor connection for charge pump 1
16. C2+ - External capacitor connection for charge pump 2

Functional Features

• Bidirectional Communication: The ICL3245ECA-T enables bidirectional communication between low-voltage logic circuits and RS-232 interfaces.
• Voltage Level Translation: It provides voltage level translation, ensuring compatibility between different signal levels.
• ESD Protection: Enhanced ESD protection safeguards the IC from electrostatic discharges, enhancing its reliability.
• Low Power Consumption: The IC is designed to minimize power consumption, making it suitable for energy-efficient applications.
• Wide Temperature Range: The ICL3245ECA-T operates reliably over a wide temperature range, allowing for versatile deployment.

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages: - Seamless integration between low-voltage logic and RS-232 interfaces. - Enhanced ESD protection ensures robustness in challenging environments. - Low power consumption extends battery life in portable devices. - Wide temperature range allows for use in various industrial and commercial applications.

Disadvantages: - Limited to a single channel of communication. - Requires external capacitors for charge pump operation.

Working Principles

The ICL3245ECA-T operates by translating the voltage levels between low-voltage logic signals and RS-232 interface signals. It utilizes charge pumps to generate the higher voltage levels required for RS-232 communication. The IC incorporates ESD protection circuitry to safeguard against electrostatic discharges, ensuring reliable operation.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The ICL3245ECA-T finds applications in various fields, including but not limited to: 1. Industrial Automation: Enables communication between low-voltage control systems and RS-232-based industrial equipment. 2. Consumer Electronics: Facilitates data exchange between low-voltage logic circuits and RS-232 interfaces in devices such as smart home controllers and IoT devices. 3. Medical Devices: Allows integration of low-voltage medical equipment with RS-232 interfaces for data transfer and control purposes. 4. Automotive Systems: Provides compatibility between low-voltage automotive electronics and RS-232-based diagnostic tools.

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

1. MAX3232CSE+: A similar RS-232 transceiver IC with 3.3V supply voltage, offering compatibility with low-voltage logic circuits.
2. SP323