
Description
The SP331 is a programmable RS-232 and/or RS-485 transceiver IC. The SP331 contains four drivers and four receivers when selected in RS-232 mode; and two drivers and two receivers when selected in RS-485 mode. The SP331 also contains a dual mode which has two RS-232 drivers/receivers plus one differential RS-485 driver/receiver.
The RS-232 transceivers can typically operate at 230kbps while adhering to the RS-232 specifications. The RS-485 transceivers can operate up to 10Mbps while adhering to the RS-485 specifications. The SP331 includes a self-test loopback mode where the driver outputs are internally configured to the receiver inputs. This allows for easy diagnostic serial port testing without using an external loopback plug. The RS-232 and RS-485 drivers can be disabled (High-Z output) by controlling a set of four select pins.
Features
- +5V Only Operation
- Software Programmable RS-232 or RS-485 Selection
- Four RS-232 Transceivers iRS-232 Mode
- Two RS-485 Full-Duplex Transceivers in RS-485 Mode
- Two RS-232 Transceivers and One RS-485 Transceiver in Dual Mode
- Self-Testing Loopback Mode
- Full Driver Tri-State (Hi-Z) Control
- Ideal for RS-232 to RS-485 conversion
Documentation
-
Datasheet
-
Application Notes
-
Manuals
-
Product Brochure
-
Product FAQs
Application
Design Tools
Packaging
Parts & Purchasing
Part Number | Pkg Code | Min Temp | Max Temp | Status | Buy Now | Order Samples |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SP331CT | WSOIC28 | 0 | 70 | OBS | ||
SP331CT/TR | WSOIC28 | 0 | 70 | OBS | ||
SP331CT-L | WSOIC28 | 0 | 70 | Active | Order | |
SP331CT-L/TR | WSOIC28 | 0 | 70 | Active | Order | |
SP331ET | WSOIC28 | -40 | 85 | OBS | ||
SP331ET/TR | WSOIC28 | -40 | 85 | OBS | ||
SP331ET-L | WSOIC28 | -40 | 85 | Active | Order | |
SP331ET-L/TR | WSOIC28 | -40 | 85 | Active | Order | |
XR21B1420IL28-0A-EVB | Board | Active |
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.
Quality & Environmental Data
Part Number | RoHS | Exempt | RoHS | Halogen Free | REACH | MSL Rating / Peak Reflow | Package |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SP331CT-L | N | Y | Y | Y | L3 / 260ᵒC | WSOIC28 |
SP331CT-L/TR | N | Y | Y | Y | L3 / 260ᵒC | WSOIC28 |
SP331ET-L | N | Y | Y | Y | L3 / 260ᵒC | WSOIC28 |
SP331ET-L/TR | N | Y | Y | Y | L3 / 260ᵒC | WSOIC28 |
Click on the links above to download the Certificate of Non-Use of Hazardous Substances.
Support
Search our list of FAQs for answers to common technical questions.
For material content, environmental, quality and reliability questions review the Quality tab or visit our Quality page.
For ordering information and general customer service visit our Contact Us page.
Frequently Asked Questions
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 |
In this example, we looked for XRA1201. Click on part number header or on the link at the bottom of the result. This brings you to the product page. For example:
Click on Parts & Purchasing, highlighted with the blue arrow above. The screen changes to:
Notice the status column and the “Show obsolete parts” link. A legend tells you the definition of the different statuses. Click on the “Show obsolete parts” link to see EOL or OBS part numbers along with the Active part numbers, the legend still present:
Another method to find out if a part is OBS or EOL is to click on SUPPORT at the top:
And then Product Change Notifications:
Type the part into the search, and click on one of the part numbers from the drop down menu. Then you can look for the Product Discontinuation Notice, which generally is at the top of the list, for example:
If you see this, it tells you that this particular orderable part has been discontinued and when the last order date is, or was. If you click on the file, then you can view the notice we sent about this if you purchased the part in the recent past. It may also advise of a replacement part. When an orderable part first becomes discontinued, Product Discontinuation Notices are sent are sent to those who have purchased the parts in the recent past, if purchased directly, with a dated opportunity to place a last order.
Submit a Technical Support Question As a New Question