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Absolute Maximum Ratings

(1)

TRS3238

3-V TO 5.5-V MULTICHANNEL RS-232 LINE DRIVER/RECEIVER

WITH

±15-kV ESD (HBM) PROTECTION

SLLS817 – JULY 2007

over operating free-air temperature range (unless otherwise noted)

MIN

MAX

UNIT

–0.3

6

V

V+

–0.3

7

V

V–

0.3

–7

V

V+ – V–

13

V

Driver (FORCEOFF, FORCEON)

–0.3

6

Input voltage range

V

Receiver

–25

25

Driver

–13.2

13.2

Output voltage range

V

Receiver (INVALID)

–0.3

DB package

62

°C/W

PW package

62

Operating virtual junction temperature

150

°C

Storage temperature range

–65

150

°C

(1)

Stresses beyond those listed under "absolute maximum ratings" may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings

only, and functional operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those indicated under "recommended operating

conditions" is not implied. Exposure to absolute-maximum-rated conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.

(2)

All voltages are with respect to network GND.

(3)

(4)

The package thermal impedance is calculated in accordance with JESD 51-7.

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