Overview
Information | 5V, 4-driver/4-receiver RS-232, uses small 0.1µF Capacitors |
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Supply Voltage (Nom) (V) | 5 |
No. of Tx | 4 |
No. of Rx | 4 |
Data Rate (kbps) | 120 |
HBM ESD (kV) | 15 |
IEC 61000-4-2 Contact (±kV) | 8 |
Int. Charge Pump | ✔ |
No. of Ext Caps | 4 |
Nom Cap Value (µF) | 0.1 |
Shutdown | |
Internal Caps | |
TTL Tri-State | |
Auto On-Line | |
VL Pin | |
Temperature Range (°C) | 0 to 70, -40 to 85 |
Package | SSOP-24 |
The SP206, SP207, SP208 and SP211 are multi-channel RS-232 line
transceivers in a variety of configurations to fit most communication
needs. All models in this series feature low-power CMOS construction and MaxLinear Patented (5,306,954) on-board charge pump circuitry to generate
the +/-10V RS-232 voltage levels, using 0.1μF charge pump capacitors to
save board space and reduce circuit cost. The SP206 and SP211 models
feature a low-power shutdown mode which reduces power sup- ply drain to 1
μA.
- Meets All EIA-232 and ITU V.28
- Specifications
- Single +5V Supply Operation
- 3mA Typical Static Supply Current
- 4 x 0.1μF External Charge Pump Capacitors
- Typical 230kbps Transmission Rates
- Standard SOIC and SSOP Footprints
- 1μA Shutdown Mode (SP211E & SP213E)
- Two Wake-Up Receivers (SP213E)
- Tri-State/Rx Enable (SP211E & SP213E)
- Improved ESD Specifications:
- ±15kV Human Body Model
- ±15kV IEC1000-4-2 Air Discharge
- ±8kV IEC1000-4-2 Contact Discharge
Documentation & Design Tools
Type | Title | Version | Date | File Size |
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Data Sheets | SP206/207/208/211 +5V RS-232 Serial Transceivers | 1.0.2 | August 2021 | 1.4 MB |
Application Notes | RS-232 and RS-485 PCB Layout Application Note | R00 | December 2022 | 2.8 MB |
Application Notes | ANI-19, Selecting Charge Pump Capacitors for Serial RS-232 Transceivers | D | July 2006 | 386.8 KB |
Product Brochures | Interface Brochure | R01 | June 2024 | 3.6 MB |
Quality & RoHS
Parts & Purchasing
Part Number | Pkg Code | Min Temp | Max Temp | Status | Suggested Replacement | Buy Now | Order Samples | PDN |
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SP208CA | SSOP24 | 0 | 70 | OBS | SP208CA-L | |||
SP208CA-L | SSOP24 | 0 | 70 | OBS | SP208CA-L/TR | |||
SP208CA-L/TR | SSOP24 | 0 | 70 | Active | Click Buy Now | Order | ||
SP208CA/TR | SSOP24 | 0 | 70 | OBS | SP208CA-L/TR | |||
SP208CP | PDIP24 | 0 | 70 | OBS | ||||
SP208CP-L | SSOP24 | 0 | 70 | OBS | ||||
SP208CT | WSOIC24 | 0 | 70 | OBS | SP208CT-L | |||
SP208CT-L | WSOIC24 | 0 | 70 | OBS | SP208CT-L/TR | |||
SP208CT-L/TR | WSOIC24 | 0 | 70 | OBS | SP208CA-L/TR | |||
SP208CT/TR | WSOIC24 | 0 | 70 | OBS | SP208CT-L/TR | |||
SP208EA | SSOP24 | -40 | 85 | OBS | SP208EA-L | |||
SP208EA-L | SSOP24 | -40 | 85 | OBS | SP208EA-L/TR | |||
SP208EA-L/TR | SSOP24 | -40 | 85 | OBS | SP208CA-L/TR | |||
SP208EA/TR | SSOP24 | -40 | 85 | OBS | SP208EA-L/TR | |||
SP208EP | PDIP24 | -40 | 85 | OBS | ||||
SP208EP-L | PDIP24 | -40 | 85 | OBS | ||||
SP208ET | WSOIC24 | -40 | 85 | OBS | ||||
SP208ET-L | WSOIC24 | -40 | 85 | OBS | SP208EA-L/TR | |||
SP208ET-L/TR | WSOIC24 | -40 | 85 | OBS | SP208EA-L/TR | |||
SP208ET/TR | WSOIC24 | -40 | 85 | OBS |
Active - the part is released for sale, standard product.
EOL (End of Life) - the part is no longer being manufactured, there may or may not be inventory still in stock.
CF (Contact Factory) - the part is still active but customers should check with the factory for availability. Longer lead-times may apply.
PRE (Pre-introduction) - the part has not been introduced or the part number is an early version available for sample only.
OBS (Obsolete) - the part is no longer being manufactured and may not be ordered.
NRND (Not Recommended for New Designs) - the part is not recommended for new designs.
Packaging
Pkg Code | Details | Quantities | Dimensions |
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SSOP24 |
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WSOIC24 |
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Notifications
Distribution Date | Description | File |
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07/17/2023 | In 2023, MaxLinear will be converting all shipping labels for the parts noted from an EXAR format to MaxLinear’s label. During this transition customers may receive either label. This change affects only shipping and packing labels. This change will not affect the part number, part marking, manufacturing process or manufacturing sites. Only work in progress material will be converted. Existing inventory from MaxLinear’s warehouse, channel sales, distributor, and such, will not be converted. Hence, customers may experience receiving mixed shipments with both Exar and MaxLinear labels for some period until existing inventory of old labels is eventually cleared out. Situation is product to product with no predictable way to determine when all old labels will be exhausted. No change to product form, fit, function and reliability. ADDENDUM A: Fixed MBB label logo for DX204001 to MaxLinear logo. ADDENDUM B: Replaced ‘All other affected products outer box label’ with clearer pictures. Corrected Date Issued (from original PCN) issue date +90 days to August 30, 2023. | PCN & PDN Download |
06/01/2023 | In 2023, MaxLinear will be converting all shipping labels for the parts noted from an EXAR format to MaxLinear’s label. During this transition customers may receive either label. This change affects only shipping and packing labels. This change will not affect the part number, part marking, manufacturing process or manufacturing sites. Only work in progress material will be converted. Existing inventory from MaxLinear’s warehouse, channel sales, distributor, and such, will not be converted. Hence, customers may experience receiving mixed shipments with both Exar and MaxLinear labels for some period until existing inventory of old labels is eventually cleared out. Situation is product to product with no predictable way to determine when all old labels will be exhausted. No change to product form, fit, function and reliability. | PCN & PDN Download |
06/01/2023 | In 2023, MaxLinear will be converting all shipping labels for the parts noted from an EXAR format to MaxLinear’s label. During this transition customers may receive either label. This change affects only shipping and packing labels. This change will not affect the part number, part marking, manufacturing process or manufacturing sites. Only work in progress material will be converted. Existing inventory from MaxLinear’s warehouse, channel sales, distributor, and such, will not be converted. Hence, customers may experience receiving mixed shipments with both Exar and MaxLinear labels for some period until existing inventory of old labels is eventually cleared out. Situation is product to product with no predictable way to determine when all old labels will be exhausted. No change to product form, fit, function and reliability. ADDENDUM: Fixed MBB label logo for DX204001 to MaxLinear logo. | PCN & PDN Download |
12/12/2018 | Product Discontinuation Notice | PCN & PDN Download |
07/11/2017 | Product Discontinuation Notification | PCN & PDN Download |
07/11/2017 | Product Discontinuation Notification | PCN & PDN Download |
02/15/2017 | Qualification of alternate assembly subcon, ANST. | PCN & PDN Download |
02/14/2017 | Qualification of alternate assembly subcon, GREATEK, Taiwan. | PCN & PDN Download |
08/11/2016 | Qualification of alternate assembly subcon, JCET. | PCN & PDN Download |
07/26/2016 | Product discontinuation notification. Discontinued. | PCN & PDN Download |
11/16/2015 | Updated information subsequent to original published PCN 15-0625-02 on 09/29/2015. Addendum: Update to package marking. | PCN & PDN Download |
09/29/2015 | Greatek as alternate assembly site Addition of an alternate production site, Greatek, Taiwan for 16L, 24L and 28L SOICW | PCN & PDN Download |
07/26/2013 | 5-inch wafer with PSG 10KÅ passivation Material and other (foundry 6 inch wafer qualification) changes. | PCN & PDN Download |
07/02/2013 | Qualified copper wire bonding assembly in addition to currently qualified gold wire bonding assembly in Carsem. Material change. | PCN & PDN Download |
08/24/2012 | Material Change - Bond wire is changed from gold to copper. To update our manufacturing to be compatible with current industry standards and maintain capacity. | PCN & PDN Download |
05/10/2011 | Product Discontinuation Notice. Discontinued due to low market demand. | PCN & PDN Download |
07/30/2010 | Process Change. Capacity enhancement. | PCN & PDN Download |
05/19/2009 | Notice of Obsolescence Discontinued by Exar Corporation due to low market demand | PCN & PDN Download |
11/26/2008 | Notice of Obsolescence Package Discontinuation Notice | PCN & PDN Download |
02/28/2007 | Product Obsolescence Letter and Discontinuation Notification. Discontinued. | PCN & PDN Download |
05/08/2006 | Announcing transfer of certain Power Management and Interface Products from Hillview fabrication facility to wafer foundary Episil. See attached Product List Power Management and Interface products as listed are being transfer to external wafer foundry, due to cessation of operations of the sipex Hillview Fabrication manufacturing site | PCN & PDN Download |
02/02/2006 | Announcing transfer of certain Power Management and Interface Products from Hillview fabrication facility to wafer foundary Episil. See attached Product List Power Management and Interface products as listed are being transfer to external wafer foundry, due to cessation of operations of the sipex Hillview Fabrication manufacturing site | PCN & PDN Download |
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Submit a Technical Support Question As a New Question
For RS-232 it is 50 feet (15 meters), or the cable length equal to a capacitance of 2500 pF, at a maximum transmission rate of 19.2kbps. When we reduce the baud rate, it allows for longer cable length. For Example:
Baud Rate (bps) | Maximum RS-232 Cable Length (ft) |
19200 | 50 |
9600 | 500 |
4800 | 1000 |
2400 | 3000 |
The Parts & Purchasing section of the product page shows the Status of all orderable part numbers for that product. Click Show obsolete parts, to see all EOL or OBS products.