TRS3221 RS-232 Line Driver Receiver

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TRS3221 RS-232 Line Driver Receiver

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Part Number
TRS3221
Manufacturer
Texas Instruments
Package
16-pin SSOP/TSSOP; SSOP body 6.20 mm x 5.30 mm, TSSOP body 5.00 mm x 4.40 mm
Category
Signal Chain
Product Type
Operational Amplifier

Quick Sourcing Note

TRS3221 from Texas Instruments is a Signal_Chain RS-232 line driver receiver supplied in 16-pin SSOP/TSSOP packages, with SSOP body size 6.20 mm x 5.30 mm and TSSOP body size 5.00 mm x 4.40 mm. The device integrates one driver and one receiver with a dedicated receiver enable pin. It operates from a 3 to 5.5 V VCC supply, supports normal-operation data signaling up to 250 kbps, and limits driver output slew rate to 30 V/us max. It uses four 0.1 uF external charge-pump capacitors and supports RS-232 interface applications that need +/-15 kV HBM protection on the bus pins.

Specifications

TypeDescription
Part NumberTRS3221
ManufacturerTexas Instruments
Product TypeOperational Amplifier
CategorySignal Chain
Package / Case16-pin SSOP/TSSOP; SSOP body 6.20 mm x 5.30 mm, TSSOP body 5.00 mm x 4.40 mm
Component TypeOther
Supply voltage operating range3 to 5.5 V; VCC supply operation
Maximum data signaling rate250 kbps; normal operation
Driver output slew rate30 V/us max; driver output
Number of drivers1; device architecture
Number of receivers1; device architecture, receiver has dedicated enable pin
RS-232 bus-pin ESD protection+/-15 kV; human-body model, bus pins
External capacitor requirement4 x 0.1 uF; external charge-pump capacitors
Standby supply current1 uA typ; automatic power-down active
VCC absolute maximum-0.3 to 6 V; VCC to GND
V+ absolute maximum-0.3 to 7 V; V+ to GND
V- absolute maximum0.3 to -7 V; V- to GND
V+ plus absolute V- maximum13 V max; V+ + |V-|
Logic input absolute maximum-0.3 to 6 V; DIN, EN, FORCEOFF, FORCEON to GND
Receiver input absolute maximum+/-25 V; RIN to GND
Driver output absolute maximum+/-13.2 V; DOUT to GND
Receiver output absolute maximum-0.3 to VCC + 0.3 V; ROUT to GND
Junction temperature absolute maximum150 degC; TJ
Storage temperature range-65 to 150 degC; Tstg
HBM ESD rating, non-RS232 pins+/-3000 V; all pins except pin 8 and pin 13, ANSI/ESDA/JEDEC JS-001
HBM ESD rating, RS-232 ports+/-15000 V; pin 8 and pin 13, ANSI/ESDA/JEDEC JS-001
CDM ESD rating+/-1500 V; all pins, JEDEC JESD22-C101
Recommended supply voltage, 3.3 V mode3 min, 3.3 nom, 3.6 max V; VCC = 3.3 V
Recommended supply voltage, 5 V mode4.5 min, 5 nom, 5.5 max V; VCC = 5 V
Driver high-level input voltage2 V min; DIN, FORCEOFF, FORCEON, EN; VCC = 3.3 V
Driver high-level input voltage2.4 V min; DIN, FORCEOFF, FORCEON, EN; VCC = 5 V
Driver low-level input voltage0.8 V max; DIN, FORCEOFF, FORCEON, EN
Driver input voltage range0 to 5.5 V; DIN, FORCEOFF, FORCEON, EN
Receiver input voltage range-25 to 25 V; recommended operating condition
Operating free-air temperature0 to 70 degC; TRS3221C
Operating free-air temperature-40 to 85 degC; TRS3221I
Junction-to-ambient thermal resistance98.0 degC/W; DB SSOP, 16 pins
Junction-to-ambient thermal resistance106.4 degC/W; PW TSSOP, 16 pins
Input leakage current+/-0.01 typ, +/-1 max uA; FORCEOFF, FORCEON, EN
Supply current, automatic power-down disabled0.3 typ, 1 max mA; no load, FORCEOFF and FORCEON at VCC
Supply current, powered off1 typ, 10 max uA; no load, FORCEOFF at GND, VCC = 3.3 V to 5 V
Supply current, auto-powerdown enabled1 typ, 10 max uA; no load, FORCEOFF at VCC, FORCEON at GND, all RIN open or grounded
Driver high-level output voltage5 min, 5.4 typ V; DOUT with RL = 3 kohm to GND, DIN = GND
Driver low-level output voltage-5 min, -5.4 typ V; DOUT with RL = 3 kohm to GND, DIN = VCC
Driver input high current+/-0.01 typ, +/-1 max uA; VI = VCC
Driver input low current+/-0.01 typ, +/-1 max uA; VI at GND
Driver short-circuit output current+/-35 typ, +/-60 max mA; VCC = 3.6 V, VO = 0 V
Driver short-circuit output current+/-35 typ, +/-60 max mA; VCC = 5.5 V, VO = 0 V
Driver output resistance300 min, 10M typ ohm; VCC, V+, and V- = 0 V; VO = +/-2 V
Driver output leakage current+/-25 uA max; VO = +/-12 V, VCC = 3 V to 3.6 V, FORCEOFF = GND
Driver output leakage current+/-25 uA max; VO = +/-12 V, VCC = 4.5 V to 5.5 V, FORCEOFF = GND
Receiver high-level output voltageVCC - 0.6 min, VCC - 0.1 typ V; IOH = -1 mA
Receiver low-level output voltage0.4 V max; IOL = 1.6 mA
Receiver positive-going input threshold1.5 min, 2.4 max V; VCC = 3.3 V
Receiver positive-going input threshold1.8 min, 2.4 max V; VCC = 5 V
Receiver negative-going input threshold0.6 min, 1.1 max V; VCC = 3.3 V
Receiver negative-going input threshold0.8 min, 1.4 max V; VCC = 5 V
Receiver input hysteresis0.5 typ V; Vhys = VIT+ - VIT-
Receiver output leakage current+/-0.05 typ, +/-10 max uA; FORCEOFF = 0 V
Receiver input resistance3 min, 5 typ, 7 max kohm; VI = +/-3 V to +/-25 V
INVALID valid high threshold positive2.7 V; FORCEON = GND, FORCEOFF = VCC
INVALID valid high threshold negative-2.7 V; FORCEON = GND, FORCEOFF = VCC
INVALID low threshold-0.3 to 0.3 V; FORCEON = GND, FORCEOFF = VCC
INVALID high-level output voltageVCC - 0.6 V min; IOH = -1 mA, FORCEON = GND, FORCEOFF = VCC
INVALID low-level output voltage0.4 V max; IOH = -1 mA, FORCEON = GND, FORCEOFF = VCC
Driver maximum data rate150 min, 250 typ kbps; CL = 1000 pF, RL = 3 kohm
Driver pulse skew100 ns max; CL = 150 to 2500 pF, RL = 3 kohm to 7 kohm
Driver slew rate6 min, 30 max V/us; VCC = 3.3 V, CL = 150 to 1000 pF, RL = 3 kohm to 7 kohm
Driver slew rate4 min, 30 max V/us; CL = 150 to 2500 pF, RL = 3 kohm to 7 kohm
Receiver propagation delay low-to-high150 ns typ; CL = 150 pF
Receiver propagation delay high-to-low150 ns typ; CL = 150 pF
Receiver output enable time200 ns typ; CL = 150 pF, RL = 3 kohm
Receiver output disable time200 ns typ; CL = 150 pF, RL = 3 kohm
Receiver pulse skew50 ns typ; see Figure 5
Status propagation delay low-to-high1 us typ; INVALID status output
Datasheet Statusrequest_only

Product Overview

TRS3221 is a Texas Instruments RS-232 line driver receiver in the Signal_Chain category. Its architecture includes one driver and one receiver, and the receiver includes a dedicated enable pin. The device operates from a 3 to 5.5 V VCC supply, with recommended 3.3 V-mode operation from 3 to 3.6 V and 5 V-mode operation from 4.5 to 5.5 V.

The RS-232 interface supports normal-operation signaling up to 250 kbps, with a driver maximum data rate specified at 150 kbps minimum and 250 kbps typical under CL = 1000 pF and RL = 3 kohm. Driver output slew rate is specified up to 30 V/us, with operating conditions covering 150 pF to 2500 pF loads and 3 kohm to 7 kohm resistance.

Packaging is 16-pin SSOP/TSSOP, with SSOP body dimensions of 6.20 mm x 5.30 mm and TSSOP body dimensions of 5.00 mm x 4.40 mm. The device requires four 0.1 uF external charge-pump capacitors. It is suited to RS-232 serial interface ports requiring a single driver/receiver channel, automatic power-down behavior, and bus-pin HBM ESD protection rated at +/-15 kV.

Key Features

  • 3 to 5.5 V VCC operating range
  • One RS-232 driver and one receiver
  • Receiver includes a dedicated enable pin
  • 250 kbps maximum normal-operation signaling rate
  • 30 V/us maximum driver output slew rate
  • Four 0.1 uF external charge-pump capacitors
  • 1 uA typical standby current in automatic power-down
  • +/-15 kV HBM protection on RS-232 bus pins
  • Receiver input range from -25 to 25 V
  • 16-pin SSOP and TSSOP package options

Typical Applications

  • RS-232 serial interface ports
  • Single-channel driver receiver links
  • 3.3 V RS-232 interfaces
  • 5 V RS-232 interfaces
  • Automatic power-down serial connections
  • Enabled receiver serial outputs
  • ESD-protected RS-232 bus pins

Procurement Notes

When requesting a quote for TRS3221, buyers should confirm the manufacturer, package or case, required quantity, target date code, compliance documents, packing method, destination country and expected delivery schedule.

If alternatives are acceptable, buyers should share the approved vendor list, required electrical or optical limits, package constraints and qualification requirements. Any alternative part should be reviewed by the buyer's engineering team before production use.

For analog and signal-chain sourcing, supply voltage, bandwidth, accuracy, noise level, package, temperature grade, input/output configuration and qualification requirements should be verified before approval.

FAQ

What supply range does the TRS3221 support?

The TRS3221 operates from a 3 to 5.5 V VCC supply. Recommended operation is specified for 3.3 V mode from 3 to 3.6 V and for 5 V mode from 4.5 to 5.5 V.

How many RS-232 channels are included in TRS3221?

The device architecture includes one RS-232 driver and one receiver. The extracted datasheet facts also specify that the receiver has a dedicated enable pin for receiver-output control.

What data rate and slew rate are specified?

Normal-operation data signaling is specified up to 250 kbps. Under CL = 1000 pF and RL = 3 kohm, the driver maximum data rate is 150 kbps minimum and 250 kbps typical. Driver slew rate is specified up to 30 V/us.

What external capacitors does TRS3221 require?

The extracted datasheet facts specify an external charge-pump capacitor requirement of four 0.1 uF capacitors. No other external capacitor values are included in the provided ground-truth data.

Technical Review & Sourcing Note

Prepared by LDeepAI Component Sourcing Team. Reviewed for RFQ, documentation and alternative sourcing use. Last updated: June 30, 2026.

This page is based on manufacturer datasheet information and LDeepAI sourcing review. Specifications should be verified against the official manufacturer datasheet before final procurement or design approval. Final electrical, optical and reliability approval should be confirmed by the buyer's engineering team.

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