RS-232 transceivers

Increase system protection and data rates while lowering power consumption
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Our portfolio of transceivers offers high electrostatic discharge protection to enhance RS-232 signaling reliability. Our integrated devices feature voltage ranges as low as 1.8 V and a variety of channel configurations and data rates for reliable communication in harsh environments.

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High-ESD transceivers

Design for harsh environments and save board space using our RS-232 transceivers with integrated IEC-ESD 61000-4-2 support up to ±15-kV air-gap discharge, ±8-kV CDM and ±15-kV HBM.

High data rate transceivers

Optimize applications requiring data rates up to 1 Mbps using RS-232 transceivers with a wide range of channel configurations.

Low-voltage transceivers

Design for small battery-powered applications with RS-232 transceivers in QFN packages as small as 16 mm2 and compatible with 1.8-V processor interfaces.

Featured RS-232 transceivers

Why choose our RS-232 portfolio?

Enhance signaling reliability
Implement with ease
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Technical resources

Application note

RS-232 Glossary and Selection Guide

This document gives an overview on the RS-232 standard, provides explanations of key electrical and timing specifications, and includes a selection guide to help choose the correct RS-232 for a specific application.
Technical article

How to choose a TVS diode for RS-232, RS-485 and CAN based on voltage ratings

Learn about voltage parameters and the proper types of TVS diodes for RS-232, RS-485 and Controller Area Network (CAN) applications.
Technical article

Active RS-232 power consumption: Why isn’t it in the data sheet?

Learn how while most new RS-232 devices will have at least one active current or power specification, there are many with none.


Design & development resources

Evaluation board

TRS3122E: RS-232 transceiver BoosterPack™ Plug-in Module

The BOOSTXL-RS232 is a BoosterPack™ Plug-in Module for a TI LaunchPad™ Development Kit. The BOOSTXL-RS232 enables quick RS-232 prototyping with the TRS3122E, the industry’s first 1.8-V inductor-less low-power RS-232 transceiver. The board is equipped with a DB-9 connector and (...)

Evaluation board

TRS3232EIRGT multichannel RS-232 line driver/receiver with ESD protection evaluation module

This evaluation module is used to evaluate the TRS3232E with RGT package. All signals are available through headers and test points. The charge pump output V+ and V- are accessible too. The board interfaces data and control CMOS logic levels on the terminal block to RS-232 levels supporting data (...)
Evaluation board

TRS3122E: 1.8V RS-232 Transceiver Evaluation Module

The TRS3122EEVM is an evaluation module for the TRS3122E, a 1.8V high-speed RS-232 transceiver. The module enables device evaluation using the installed DB-9 connector and terminal block. The board can be set in a loopback state for very simple evaluation or operated in tandem with diagnostic (...)