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Date: 02/24/05 SP3222E, SP3232E True +3.0 to +5.0V RS-232 Transceivers © Copyright 2005 Sipex Corporation
True +3.0V to +5.5V RS-232 Transceivers
SP3222E/3232E
DESCRIPTION
FEATURES
Meets true EIA/TIA-232-F Standards
from a +3.0V to +5.5V power supply
Minimum 120Kbps Data Rate Under Full
Load
1µA Low-Power Shutdown with Receivers
Active (SP3222E)
Interoperable with RS-232 down to +2.7V
power source
Enhanced ESD Specifications:
±15kV Human Body Model
±15kV IEC1000-4-2 Air Discharge
±8kV IEC1000-4-2 Contact Discharge
The SP3222E/3232E series is an RS-232 transceiver solution intended for portable or hand-
held applications such as notebook or palmtop computers. The SP3222E/3232E series has
a high-efficiency, charge-pump power supply that requires only 0.1µF capacitors in 3.3V
operation. This charge pump allows the SP3222E/3232E series to deliver true RS-232
performance from a single power supply ranging from +3.3V to +5.0V. The SP3222E/3232E
are 2-driver/2-receiver devices. This series is ideal for portable or hand-held applications such
as notebook or palmtop computers. The ESD tolerance of the SP3222E/3232E devices are
over ±15kV for both Human Body Model and IEC1000-4-2 Air discharge test methods. The
SP3222E device has a low-power shutdown mode where the devices' driver outputs and
charge pumps are disabled. During shutdown, the supply current falls to less than 1µA.
SELECTION TABLE
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V
CC
T1OUT
8
910
11
R2IN
SP3222E
T2OUT T2IN
T1IN
R1OUT
DIP/SO
R2OUT
Note: See page 6 for other pinouts
Now Available in Lead Free Packaging
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ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
These are stress ratings only and functional operation of the
device at these ratings or any other above those indicated in
the operation sections of the specifications below is not
implied. Exposure to absolute maximum rating conditions
for extended periods of time may affect reliability and cause
permanent damage to the device.
VCC................................................................-0.3V to +6.0V
V+ (NOTE 1)................................................-0.3V to +7.0V
V- (NOTE 1)................................................+0.3V to -7.0V
V+ + |V-| (NOTE 1)....................................................+13V
ICC (DC VCC or GND current).................................±100mA
Input Voltages
TxIN, EN ................................................... -0.3V to +6.0V
RxIN ..........................................................................±15V
Output Voltages
TxOUT ......................................................................±15V
RxOUT ........................................... -0.3V to (VCC + 0.3V)
Short-Circuit Duration
TxOUT ............................................................ Continuous
Storage Temperature .............................. -65°C to +150°C
Power Dissipation Per Package
20-pin SSOP (derate 9.25mW/oC above +70oC) .....750mW
18-pin PDIP (derate 15.2mW/oC above +70oC) ....1220mW
18-pin SOIC (derate 15.7mW/oC above +70oC) ... 1260mW
20-pin TSSOP (derate 11.1mW/oC above +70oC) .. 890mW
16-pin SSOP (derate 9.69mW/oC above +70oC) .....775mW
16-pin PDIP (derate 14.3mW/oC above +70oC) .... 1150mW
16-pin Wide SOIC (derate 11.2mW/oC above +70oC) 900mW
16-pin TSSOP (derate 10.5mW/oC above +70oC) .. 850mW
16-pin nSOIC (derate 13.57mW/°C above +70°C) .. 1086mW
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Unless otherwise noted, the following specifications apply for VCC = +3.0V to +5.0V with TAMB = TMIN to TMAX
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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Unless otherwise noted, the following specifications apply for VCC = +3.0V to +5.0V with TAMB = TMIN to TMAX.
Typical Values apply at VCC = +3.3V or +5.0V and TAMB = 25oC.
NOTE 2: Driver input hysteresis is typically 250mV.
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Figure 1. Transmitter Output Voltage VS. Load
Capacitance for the SP3222 and the SP3232
Figure 2. Slew Rate VS. Load Capacitance for the
SP3222 and the SP3232
Figure 3. Supply Current VS. Load Capacitance when
Transmitting Data for the SP3222 and the SP3232
TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
Unless otherwise noted, the following performance characteristics apply for VCC = +3.3V, 120kbps data rates, all drivers
loaded with 3k, 0.1µF charge pump capacitors, and TAMB = +25°C.
14
12
10
8
6
4
2
0
Slew Rate [V/µs]
Load Capacitance [pF]
+Slew
-Slew
0 500 1000 1500 2000 2330
50
45
40
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
Supply Current [mA]
Load Capacitance [pF]
118KHz
60KHz
10KHz
0 500 1000 1500 2000 2330
6
4
2
0
-2
-4
-6
Transmitter Output Voltage [V]
Load Capacitance [pF]
Vout+
Vout-
500 1000 1500 2000
0
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Table 1. Device Pin Description
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V-
1
2
3
413
14
15
16
5
6
7
12
11
10
C1+
V+
C1-
C2+
C2-
R1IN
R2IN
GND
VCC
T1OUT
T2IN
89
SP3232E
T1IN
R1OUT
R2OUT
T2OUT
Figure 5. Pinout Configuration for the SP3232E
Figure 4. Pinout Configurations for the SP3222E
V-
1
2
3
417
18
19
20
5
6
7
16
15
14
SHDN
C1+
V+
C1-
C2+
C2-
N.C.
EN
R1IN
GND
V
CC
T1OUT
N.C.
8
9
10 11
12
13
R2IN
R2OUT
SP3222E
T2OUT T1IN
T2IN
R1OUT
SSOP/TSSOP
V-
1
2
3
415
16
17
18
5
6
7
14
13
12
SHDN
C1+
V+
C1-
C2+
C2-
EN
R1IN
GND
V
CC
T1OUT
8
910
11
R2IN
SP3222E
T2OUT T2IN
T1IN
R1OUT
DIP/SO
R2OUT
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SP3232E
1
3
5
4
2
6
16
GND
T1IN
T2IN
T1OUT
T2OUT
C1+
C1-
C2+
C2-
V+
V-
VCC
11
10
0.1µF
0.1µF
0.1µF
+
C2
C5
C1
+
+*C3
C4
+
+
0.1µF
0.1µF
14
7RS-232
OUTPUTS
RS-232
INPUTS
LOGIC
INPUTS
VCC
15
5k
R1IN
R1OUT
12 13
5k
R2IN
R2OUT
98
LOGIC
OUTPUTS
*can be returned to
either VCC or GND
Figure 6. SP3222E Typical Operating Circuits
Figure 7. SP3232E Typical Operating Circuit
SP3222E
2
4
6
5
3
7
19
GND
T1IN
T2IN
T1OUT
T2OUT
C1+
C1-
C2+
C2-
V+
V-
V
CC
13
12
0.1µF
0.1µF
0.1µF
+
C2
C5
C1
+
+*C3
C4
+
+
0.1µF
0.1µF
8
17
RS-232
OUTPUTS
RS-232
INPUTS
LOGIC
INPUTS
V
CC
18
1
5k
R1IN
R1OUT
15
9
5k
R2IN
R2OUT
10
16
LOGIC
OUTPUTS
EN 20
SHDN
*can be returned to
either V
CC
or GND
SSOP
TSSOP
SP3222E
2
4
6
5
3
7
17
GND
T1IN
T2IN
T1OUT
T2OUT
C1+
C1-
C2+
C2-
V+
V-
V
CC
12
11
0.1µF
0.1µF
0.1µF
+
C2
C5
C1
+
+*C3
C4
+
+
0.1µF
0.1µF
8
15
RS-232
OUTPUTS
RS-232
INPUTS
LOGIC
INPUTS
V
CC
16
1
5k
R1IN
R1OUT
13
9
5k
R2IN
R2OUT
10
14
LOGIC
OUTPUTS
EN 18
SHDN
*can be returned to
either V
CC
or GND
DIP/SO
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DESCRIPTION
The SP3222E/3232E transceivers meet the EIA/
TIA-232 and V.28/V.24 communication proto-
cols and can be implemented in battery-pow-
ered, portable, or hand-held applications such as
notebook or palmtop computers. The SP3222E/
3232E devices all feature Sipex's proprietary
on-board charge pump circuitry that generates 2
x VCC for RS-232 voltage levels from a single
+3.0V to +5.5V power supply. This series is
ideal for +3.3V-only systems, mixed +3.3V to
+5.5V systems, or +5.0V-only systems that re-
quire true RS-232 performance. The SP3222E/
3232E series have drivers that operate at a typi-
cal data rate of 235Kbps fully loaded.
The SP3222E and SP3232E are 2-driver/2-re-
ceiver devices ideal for portable or hand-held
applications. The SP3222E features a 1µA
shutdown mode that reduces power consump-
tion and extends battery life in portable systems.
Its receivers remain active in shutdown mode,
allowing external devices such as modems to be
monitored using only 1µA supply current.
THEORY OF OPERATION
The SP3222E/3232E series are made up of three
basic circuit blocks: 1. Drivers, 2. Receivers,
and 3. the Sipex proprietary charge pump.
Drivers
The drivers are inverting level transmitters that
convert TTL or CMOS logic levels to ±5.0V
EIA/TIA-232 levels inverted relative to the in-
put logic levels. Typically, the RS-232 output
voltage swing is ±5.5V with no load and at least
±5V minimum fully loaded. The driver outputs
are protected against infinite short-circuits to
ground without degradation in reliability. Driver
outputs will meet EIA/TIA-562 levels of ±3.7V
with supply voltages as low as 2.7V.
The drivers typically can operate at a data rate
of 235Kbps. The drivers can guarantee a data
rate of 120Kbps fully loaded with 3K in
parallel with 1000pF, ensuring compatibility
with PC-to-PC communication software.
The slew rate of the driver output is internally
limited to a maximum of 30V/µs in order to meet
the EIA standards (EIA RS-232D 2.1.7, Para-
graph 5). The transition of the loaded output
from HIGH to LOW also meets the monotonic-
ity requirements of the standard.
The SP3222E/3232E drivers can maintain high
data rates up to 235Kbps fully loaded. Figure 8
shows a loopback test circuit used to test the
RS-232 drivers. Figure 9 shows the test results
of the loopback circuit with all drivers active at
120Kbps with RS-232 loads in parallel with
1000pF capacitors. Figure 10 shows the test
results where one driver was active at 235Kbps
and all drivers loaded with an RS-232 receiver
in parallel with a 1000pF capacitor. A solid
RS-232 data transmission rate of 120Kbps
provides compatibility with many designs
in personal computer peripherals and LAN
applications.
The SP3222E driver's output stages are turned
off (tri-state) when the device is in shutdown
mode. When the power is off, the SP3222E
device permits the outputs to be driven up to
±12V. The driver's inputs do not have pull-up
resistors. Designers should connect unused
inputs to VCC or GND.
In the shutdown mode, the supply current falls to
less than 1µA, where SHDN = LOW. When the
SP3222E device is shut down, the device's
driver outputs are disabled (tri-stated) and the
charge pumps are turned off with V+ pulled
down to VCC and V- pulled to GND. The time
required to exit shutdown is typically 100µs.
Connect SHDN to VCC if the shutdown mode is
not used. SHDN has no effect on RxOUT or
RxOUTB. As they become active, the two driver
outputs go to opposite RS-232 levels where one
driver input is HIGH and the other LOW. Note
that the drivers are enabled only when the
magnitude of V- exceeds approximately 3V.
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Figure 9. Driver Loopback Test Results at 120kbps Figure 10. Driver Loopback Test Results at 235kbps
Figure 8. SP3222E/3232E Driver Loopback Test Circuit
SP3222E
SP3232E
GND
TxIN TxOUT
C1+
C1-
C2+
C2-
V+
V-
V
CC
0.1µF
0.1µF
0.1µF
+
C2
C5
C1
+
+
C3
C4
+
+
0.1µF
0.1µF
LOGIC
INPUTS
V
CC
5k
RxIN
RxOUT
LOGIC
OUTPUTS
EN *SHDN
1000pF
V
CC
* SP3222 only
3
1
2
T
T
T
T
[]
T1 IN
T1 OUT
R1 OUT
Ch1
Ch3 5.00V Ch2 5.00V M 5.00µsCh1 0V
5.00V
3
1
2
T
T
T
T
[]
T1 IN
T1 OUT
R1 OUT
Ch1
Ch3 5.00V Ch2 5.00V M 2.50µsCh1 0V
5.00V
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Receivers
The receivers convert EIA/TIA-232 levels to
TTL or CMOS logic output levels. All receivers
have an inverting tri-state output. These receiver
outputs (RxOUT) are tri-stated when the enable
control EN = HIGH. In the shutdown mode, the
receivers can be active or inactive. EN has no
effect on TxOUT. The truth table logic of the
SP3222E/3232E driver and receiver outputs can
be found in Table 2.
Since receiver input is usually from a transmis-
sion line where long cable lengths and system
interference can degrade the signal, the inputs
have a typical hysteresis margin of 300mV. This
ensures that the receiver is virtually immune to
noisy transmission lines. Should an input be left
unconnected, a 5k pulldown resistor to ground
will commit the output of the receiver to a HIGH
state.
Charge Pump
The charge pump is a Sipex–patented design
(5,306,954) and uses a unique approach com-
pared to older less–efficient designs. The charge
pump still requires four external capacitors, but
uses a four–phase voltage shifting technique to
attain symmetrical 5.5V power supplies. The
internal power supply consists of a regulated
dual charge pump that provides output voltages
5.5V regardless of the input voltage (VCC) over
the +3.0V to +5.5V range.
In most circumstances, decoupling the power
supply can be achieved adequately using a 0.1µF
bypass capacitor at C5 (refer to Figures 6 and 7 ).
In applications that are sensitive to power-sup-
ply noise, decouple VCC to ground with a capaci-
tor of the same value as charge-pump capacitor
C1. Physically connect bypass capacitors as
close to the IC as possible.
The charge pumps operate in a discontinuous
mode using an internal oscillator. If the output
voltages are less than a magnitude of 5.5V, the
charge pumps are enabled. If the output voltage
exceed a magnitude of 5.5V, the charge pumps
are disabled. This oscillator controls the four
phases of the voltage shifting. A description of
each phase follows.
Phase 1
— VSS charge storage — During this phase of
the clock cycle, the positive side of capacitors C1
and C2 are initially charged to VCC. Cl
+ is then
switched to GND and the charge in C1
is trans-
ferred to C2
. Since C2
+ is connected to VCC, the
voltage potential across capacitor C2 is now 2
times VCC.
Phase 2
— VSS transfer — Phase two of the clock con-
nects the negative terminal of C2 to the VSS
storage capacitor and the positive terminal of C2
to GND. This transfers a negative generated
voltage to C3. This generated voltage is regu-
lated to a minimum voltage of -5.5V. Simulta-
neous with the transfer of the voltage to C3, the
positive side of capacitor C1 is switched to VCC
and the negative side is connected to GND.
Phase 3
— VDD charge storage — The third phase of the
clock is identical to the first phase — the charge
transferred in C1 produces –VCC in the negative
terminal of C1, which is applied to the negative
side of capacitor C2. Since C2
+ is at VCC, the
voltage potential across C2 is 2 times VCC.
Table 2. Truth Table Logic for Shutdown and Enable
Control
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11 evitcAetats-irT
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Phase 4
— VDD transfer — The fourth phase of the clock
connects the negative terminal of C2 to GND,
and transfers this positive generated voltage
across C2 to C4, the VDD storage capacitor. This
voltage is regulated to +5.5V. At this voltage,
the internal oscillator is disabled. Simultaneous
with the transfer of the voltage to C4, the positive
side of capacitor C1 is switched to VCC and the
negative side is connected to GND, allowing the
charge pump cycle to begin again. The charge
pump cycle will continue as long as the opera-
tional conditions for the internal oscillator are
present.
Since both V+ and V are separately generated
from VCC; in a no–load condition V+ and V will
be symmetrical. Older charge pump approaches
that generate V from V+ will show a decrease in
the magnitude of V compared to V+ due to the
inherent inefficiencies in the design.
The clock rate for the charge pump typically
operates at 250kHz. The external capacitors can
be as low as 0.1µF with a 16V breakdown
voltage rating.
ESD Tolerance
The SP3222E/3232E series incorporates
ruggedized ESD cells on all driver output and
receiver input pins. The ESD structure is
improved over our previous family for more
rugged applications and environments sensitive
to electro-static discharges and associated
transients. The improved ESD tolerance is at
least ±15kV without damage nor latch-up.
There are different methods of ESD testing
applied:
a) MIL-STD-883, Method 3015.7
b) IEC1000-4-2 Air-Discharge
c) IEC1000-4-2 Direct Contact
The Human Body Model has been the generally
accepted ESD testing method for semiconduc-
tors. This method is also specified in MIL-STD-
883, Method 3015.7 for ESD testing. The premise
of this ESD test is to simulate the human body’s
potential to store electro-static energy and
discharge it to an integrated circuit. The
simulation is performed by using a test model as
shown in Figure 17. This method will test the
IC’s capability to withstand an ESD transient
during normal handling such as in manufacturing
areas where the ICs tend to be handled
frequently.
The IEC-1000-4-2, formerly IEC801-2, is
generally used for testing ESD on equipment
and systems. For system manufacturers, they
must guarantee a certain amount of ESD
protection since the system itself is exposed to
the outside environment and human presence.
The premise with IEC1000-4-2 is that the
system is required to withstand an amount of
static electricity when ESD is applied to points
and surfaces of the equipment that are
accessible to personnel during normal usage.
The transceiver IC receives most of the ESD
current when the ESD source is applied to the
connector pins. The test circuit for IEC1000-4-2
is shown on Figure 18. There are two methods
within IEC1000-4-2, the Air Discharge method
and the Contact Discharge method.
With the Air Discharge Method, an ESD
voltage is applied to the equipment under
test (EUT) through air. This simulates an
electrically charged person ready to connect a
cable onto the rear of the system only to find
an unpleasant zap just before the person
touches the back panel. The high energy
potential on the person discharges through
an arcing path to the rear panel of the system
before he or she even touches the system. This
energy, whether discharged directly or through
air, is predominantly a function of the discharge
current rather than the discharge voltage.
Variables with an air discharge such as
approach speed of the object carrying the ESD
potential to the system and humidity will tend to
change the discharge current. For example, the
rise time of the discharge current varies with
the approach speed.
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VCC = +5V
–5V –5V
+5V
VSS Storage Capacitor
VDD Storage Capacitor
C1C2
C3
C4
+
+
++
Figure 12. Charge Pump — Phase 1
Figure 13. Charge Pump — Phase 2
V
CC
= +5V
–10V
V
SS
Storage Capacitor
V
DD
Storage Capacitor
C
1
C
2
C
3
C
4
+
+
++
Figure 14. Charge Pump Waveforms
Figure 15. Charge Pump — Phase 3
V
CC
= +5V
–5V
+5V
–5V
V
SS
Storage Capacitor
V
DD
Storage Capacitor
C
1
C
2
C
3
C
4
+
+
++
V
CC
= +5V
+10V
V
SS
Storage Capacitor
V
DD
Storage Capacitor
C
1
C
2
C
3
C
4
+
+
++
Figure 16. Charge Pump — Phase 4
Ch1 2.00V Ch2 2.00V M 1.00µs Ch1 5.48V
2
1T
T[]
T
+6V
a) C
2+
b) C
2
-
GND
GND
-6V
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The Contact Discharge Method applies the ESD
current directly to the EUT. This method was
devised to reduce the unpredictability of the
ESD arc. The discharge current rise time is
constant since the energy is directly transferred
without the air-gap arc. In situations such as
hand held systems, the ESD charge can be
directly discharged to the equipment from a
person already holding the equipment. The
current is transferred on to the keypad or the
serial port of the equipment directly and then
travels through the PCB and finally to the IC.
The circuit models in Figures 17 and 18
represent the typical ESD testing circuits used
for all three methods. The CS is initially charged
with the DC power supply when the first
switch (SW1) is on. Now that the capacitor is
charged, the second switch (SW2) is on while
SW1 switches off. The voltage stored in the
capacitor is then applied through RS, the current
limiting resistor, onto the device under test
(DUT). In ESD tests, the SW2 switch is pulsed
so that the device under test receives a duration
of voltage.
R
C
C
S
R
S
SW1 SW2
R
C
Device
Under
Test
DC Power
Source
C
S
R
S
SW1 SW2
Figure 17. ESD Test Circuit for Human Body Model
R
S
and
R
V
add up to 330 for IEC1000-4-2.
R
S
and
R
V
add up to 330 for IEC1000-4-2.
Contact-Discharge Module
R
V
R
C
C
S
R
S
SW1 SW2
R
C
Device
Under
Test
DC Power
Source
C
S
R
S
SW1 SW2
R
V
Contact-Discharge Module
Figure 18. ESD Test Circuit for IEC1000-4-2
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Figure 19. ESD Test Waveform for IEC1000-4-2
30A
I
0A
15A
t=30ns
t
t=0ns
For the Human Body Model, the current
limiting resistor (RS) and the source capacitor
(CS) are 1.5k an 100pF, respectively. For
IEC-1000-4-2, the current limiting resistor (RS)
and the source capacitor (CS) are 330 an 150pF,
respectively.
The higher CS value and lower RS value in the
IEC1000-4-2 model are more stringent than the
Human Body Model. The larger storage
capacitor injects a higher voltage to the test
point when SW2 is switched on. The lower
current limiting resistor increases the current
charge onto the test point.
Device Pin Human Body IEC1000-4-2
Tested Model Air Discharge Direct Contact Level
Driver Outputs ±15kV ±15kV ±8kV 4
Receiver Inputs ±15kV ±15kV ±8kV 4
Table 3. Transceiver ESD Tolerance Levels
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EH
PACKAGE: PLASTIC SHRINK
SMALL OUTLINE
(SSOP)
DIMENSIONS (Inches)
Minimum/Maximum
(mm)
20–PIN
A
A1
Ø
L
Be
A
A1
B
D
E
e
H
L
Ø
0.068/0.078
(1.73/1.99)
0.002/0.008
(0.05/0.21)
0.010/0.015
(0.25/0.38)
0.278/0.289
(7.07/7.33)
0.205/0.212
(5.20/5.38)
0.0256 BSC
(0.65 BSC)
0.301/0.311
(7.65/7.90)
0.022/0.037
(0.55/0.95)
0°/8°
(0°/8°)
16–PIN
0.068/0.078
(1.73/1.99)
0.002/0.008
(0.05/0.21)
0.010/0.015
(0.25/0.38)
0.239/0.249
(6.07/6.33)
0.205/0.212
(5.20/5.38)
0.0256 BSC
(0.65 BSC)
0.301/0.311
(7.65/7.90)
0.022/0.037
(0.55/0.95)
0°/8°
(0°/8°)
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D
ALTERNATE
END PINS
(BOTH ENDS)
D1 = 0.005" min.
(0.127 min.)
E
PACKAGE: PLASTIC
DUAL–IN–LINE
(NARROW)
A = 0.210" max.
(5.334 max).
E1
C
Ø
L
A2
A1 = 0.015" min.
(0.381min.)
B
B1
e = 0.100 BSC
(2.540 BSC)
e
A
= 0.300 BSC
(7.620 BSC)
DIMENSIONS (Inches)
Minimum/Maximum
(mm)
A2
B
B1
C
D
E
E1
L
Ø
16–PIN
0.115/0.195
(2.921/4.953)
0.014/0.022
(0.356/0.559)
0.045/0.070
(1.143/1.778)
0.008/0.014
(0.203/0.356)
0.780/0.800
(19.812/20.320)
0.300/0.325
(7.620/8.255)
0.240/0.280
(6.096/7.112)
0.115/0.150
(2.921/3.810)
0°/ 15°
(0°/15°)
18–PIN
0.115/0.195
(2.921/4.953)
0.014/0.022
(0.356/0.559)
0.045/0.070
(1.143/1.778)
0.008/0.014
(0.203/0.356)
0.880/0.920
(22.352/23.368)
0.300/0.325
(7.620/8.255)
0.240/0.280
(6.096/7.112)
0.115/0.150
(2.921/3.810)
0°/ 15°
(0°/15°)
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PACKAGE: PLASTIC
SMALL OUTLINE (SOIC)
(WIDE)
DIMENSIONS (Inches)
Minimum/Maximum
(mm)
A
A1
Ø
L
Be
A
A1
B
D
E
e
H
L
Ø
16–PIN
0.090/0.104
(2.29/2.649)
0.004/0.012
(0.102/0.300)
0.013/0.020
(0.330/0.508)
0.398/0.413
(10.10/10.49)
0.291/0.299
(7.402/7.600)
0.050 BSC
(1.270 BSC)
0.394/0.419
(10.00/10.64)
0.016/0.050
(0.406/1.270)
0°/8°
(0°/8°)
18–PIN
0.090/0.104
(2.29/2.649))
0.004/0.012
(0.102/0.300)
0.013/0.020
(0.330/0.508)
0.447/0.463
(11.35/11.74)
0.291/0.299
(7.402/7.600)
0.050 BSC
(1.270 BSC)
0.394/0.419
(10.00/10.64)
0.016/0.050
(0.406/1.270)
0°/8°
(0°/8°)
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D
EH
PACKAGE: PLASTIC
SMALL OUTLINE (SOIC)
(NARROW)
DIMENSIONS (Inches)
Minimum/Maximum
(mm)
A
A1
Ø
L
Be
h x 45°
A
A1
B
D
E
e
H
h
L
Ø
16–PIN
0.053/0.069
(1.346/1.748)
0.004/0.010
(0.102/0.249)
0.013/0.020
(0.330/0.508)
0.386/0.394
(9.802/10.000)
0.150/0.157
(3.802/3.988)
0.050 BSC
(1.270 BSC)
0.228/0.244
(5.801/6.198)
0.010/0.020
(0.254/0.498)
0.016/0.050
(0.406/1.270)
0°/8°
(0°/8°)
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Gage
Plane
1.0 OIA
e
0.169 (4.30)
0.177 (4.50)
0.252 BSC (6.4 BSC)
0’-8’ 12’REF
0.039 (1.0)
e/2
0.039 (1.0)
0.126 BSC (3.2 BSC)
D
0.007 (0.19)
0.012 (0.30)
0.033 (0.85)
0.037 (0.95)
0.002 (0.05)
0.006 (0.15)
0.043 (1.10) Max
(θ3)
1.0 REF
0.020 (0.50)
0.026 (0.75)
(θ1)
0.004 (0.09) Min
0.004 (0.09) Min
0.010 (0.25)
(θ2)
0.008 (0.20)
DIMENSIONS
in inches (mm) Minimum/Maximum
Symbol 16 Lead 20 Lead
D 0.193/0.201 0.252/0.260
(4.90/5.10) (6.40/6.60)
e 0.026 BSC 0.026 BSC
(0.65 BSC) (0.65 BSC)
PACKAGE: PLASTIC THIN
SMALL OUTLINE
(TSSOP)
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ORDERING INFORMATION
Model Temperature Range Package Type
SP3222ECA ............................................. 0˚C to +70˚C.......................................... 20-Pin SSOP
SP3222ECA/TR ....................................... 0˚C to +70˚C.......................................... 20-Pin SSOP
SP3222ECP ............................................. 0˚C to +70˚C............................................ 18-Pin PDIP
SP3222ECT ............................................. 0˚C to +70˚C........................................ 18-Pin WSOIC
SP3222ECT/TR ....................................... 0˚C to +70˚C........................................ 18-Pin WSOIC
SP3222ECY ............................................. 0˚C to +70˚C........................................ 20-Pin TSSOP
SP3222ECY/TR ....................................... 0˚C to +70˚C........................................ 20-Pin TSSOP
SP3222EEA ............................................ -40˚C to +85˚C........................................ 20-Pin SSOP
SP3222EEA/TR ...................................... -40˚C to +85˚C........................................ 20-Pin SSOP
SP3222EEP ............................................ -40˚C to +85˚C.......................................... 18-Pin PDIP
SP3222EET ............................................ -40˚C to +85˚C...................................... 18-Pin WSOIC
SP3222EET/TR ...................................... -40˚C to +85˚C...................................... 18-Pin WSOIC
SP3222EEY ............................................ -40˚C to +85˚C...................................... 20-Pin TSSOP
SP3222EEY/TR ...................................... -40˚C to +85˚C...................................... 20-Pin TSSOP
SP3232ECA ............................................. 0˚C to +70˚C.......................................... 16-Pin SSOP
SP3232ECA/TR ....................................... 0˚C to +70˚C.......................................... 16-Pin SSOP
SP3232ECP ............................................. 0˚C to +70˚C............................................ 16-Pin PDIP
SP3232ECT ............................................. 0˚C to +70˚C........................................ 16-Pin WSOIC
SP3232ECT/TR ....................................... 0˚C to +70˚C........................................ 16-Pin WSOIC
SP3232ECN ............................................. 0˚C to +70˚C......................................... 16-Pin nSOIC
SP3232ECN/TR ....................................... 0˚C to +70˚C......................................... 16-Pin nSOIC
SP3232ECY ............................................. 0˚C to +70˚C........................................ 16-Pin TSSOP
SP3232ECY/TR ....................................... 0˚C to +70˚C........................................ 16-Pin TSSOP
SP3232EEA ............................................ -40˚C to +85˚C........................................ 16-Pin SSOP
SP3232EEA/TR ...................................... -40˚C to +85˚C........................................ 16-Pin SSOP
SP3232EEP ............................................ -40˚C to +85˚C.......................................... 16-Pin PDIP
SP3232EET ............................................ -40˚C to +85˚C...................................... 16-Pin WSOIC
SP3232EET/TR ...................................... -40˚C to +85˚C...................................... 16-Pin WSOIC
SP3232EEN ............................................ -40˚C to +85˚C....................................... 16-Pin nSOIC
SP3232EEN/TR ...................................... -40˚C to +85˚C....................................... 16-Pin nSOIC
SP3232EEY ............................................ -40˚C to +85˚C...................................... 16-Pin TSSOP
SP3232EEY/TR ...................................... -40˚C to +85˚C...................................... 16-Pin TSSOP
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Example: SP3232EEN/TR = standard; SP3232EEN-L/TR = lead free
/TR = Tape and Reel
Pack quantity is 1,500 for SSOP, TSSOP or WSOIC and 2,500 for NSOIC.
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