GD75232

MULTIPLE RS-232 DRIVERS AND RECEIVERS

SLLS206C – MAY 1995 – REVISED JULY 1998

D Single Chip With Easy Interface Between DB, DW, OR N PACKAGE

UART and Serial-Port Connector of IBM (TOP VIEW)
PC/AT  and Compatibles
VDD VCC
D
1 20
Meets or Exceeds the Requirements of RA1 2 19 RY1
ANSI Standard TIA/EIA-232-F and ITU RA2 3 18 RY2
Recommendation V.28 RA3 4 17 RY3
D Designed to Support Data Rates up to DY1 5 16 DA1
120 kbit/s DY2 6 15 DA2
D Pinout Compatible With SN75C185 and RA4 7 14 RY4
SN75185 DY3 8 13 DA3
D ESD Protection to 2 kV on Bus Terminals RA5 9 12 RY5

D Package Options Include Plastic

VSS 10 11 GND
Small-Outline (DW), Shrink Small-Outline
(DB) Packages, and DIPs (N)

description
The GD75232 combines three drivers and five receivers from TI trade-standard SN75188 and SN75189
bipolar quadruple drivers and receivers, respectively. The pinout matches the flow-through design of the
SN75C185 to decrease the part count, reduce the board space required, and allow easy interconnection of the
UART and serial-port connector of an IBM PC/AT  and compatibles. The bipolar circuits and processing of
the GD75232 provide a rugged, low-cost solution for this function at the expense of quiescent power and
external passive components relative to the SN75C185.
The GD75232 complies with the requirements of the TIA/EIA-232-F and ITU (formerly CCITT) V.28 standards.
These standards are for data interchange between a host computer and a peripheral at signaling rates up to
20 kbit/s. The switching speeds of the GD75232 are fast enough to support rates up to 120 kbit/s with lower
capacitive loads (shorter cables). Interoperability at the higher signaling rates cannot be expected unless the
designer has design control of the cable and the interface circuits at both ends. For interoperability at signaling
rates up to 120 kbit/s, use of ANSI TIA/EIA-423-B (ITU V.10) and TIA/EIA-422-B (ITU V.11) standards is
recommended.
The GD75232 is characterized for operation over the temperature range of 0°C to 70°C.

Please be aware that an important notice concerning availability, standard warranty, and use in critical applications of
Texas Instruments semiconductor products and disclaimers thereto appears at the end of this data sheet.

TI is a trademark of Texas Instruments Incorporated.

IBM and PC/AT are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.
PRODUCTION DATA information is current as of publication date. Copyright  1998, Texas Instruments Incorporated
Products conform to specifications per the terms of Texas Instruments
standard warranty. Production processing does not necessarily include
testing of all parameters.

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logic symbol† logic diagram (positive logic)

2 19
2 19 RA1 RY1
RA1 RY1
3 18
RA2 RY2 3 18
4 17 RA2 RY2
RA3 RY3
5 16 4 17
DY1 DA1 RA3 RY3
6 15
DY2 DA2 5 16
7 14 DY1 DA1
RA4 RY4
8 13
DY3 DA3 6 15
DY2 DA2
9 12
RA5 RY5
7 14
RA4 RY4
† This symbol is in accordance with ANSI/IEEE Std 91-1984
and IEC Publication 617-12. 8 13
DY3 DA3

9 12
RA5 RY5

schematic (each driver)

To Other Drivers

VDD

11.6 kΩ 9.4 kΩ

Input DAx

75.8 Ω
320 Ω
DYx Output
4.2 kΩ

GND

To Other
Drivers
10.4 kΩ
3.3 kΩ 68.5 Ω
VSS

To Other Drivers
Resistor values shown are nominal.

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schematic (each receiver)

To Other Receivers

VCC

9 kΩ 5 kΩ 1.66 kΩ

RYx Output

2 kΩ

3.8 kΩ
Input RAx

10 kΩ
GND

To Other Receivers
Resistor values shown are nominal.

absolute maximum ratings over operating free-air temperature range (unless otherwise noted)†
Supply voltage, VCC (see Note 1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 V
Supply voltage, VDD (see Note 1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 V
Supply voltage, VSS (see Note 1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . – 15 V
Input voltage range, VI: Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . – 15 V to 7 V
Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . – 30 V to 30 V
Driver output voltage range, VO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . – 15 V to 15 V
Receiver low-level output current, IOL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 mA
Package thermal impedance, θJA (see Note 2): DB package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115°C/W
DW package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97°C/W
N package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67°C/W
Storage temperature range, Tstg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . – 65°C to 150°C
Lead temperature 1,6 mm (1/16 inch) from case for 10 seconds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 60°C
† 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.
NOTES: 1. All voltages are with respect to the network ground terminal.
2. The package thermal impedance is calculated in accordance with JESD 51, except for through-hole packages, which use a trace
length of zero.

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recommended operating conditions

MIN NOM MAX UNIT
Supply voltage, VDD 7.5 9 15 V
Supply voltage, VSS – 7.5 –9 – 15 V
Supply voltage, VCC 4.5 5 5.5 V
High-level input voltage, VIH (driver only) 1.9 V
Low-level input voltage, VIL (driver only) 0.8 V
Driver –6
High level output current,
High-level current IOH mA
Receiver – 0.5
Driver 6
Low level output current,
Low-level current IOL mA
Receiver 16
Operating free-air temperature, TA 0 70 °C

supply currents over recommended operating free-air temperature range

PARAMETER TEST CONDITIONS MIN MAX UNIT
VDD = 9 V, VSS = – 9 V 15
All inputs at 1.9 V, No load VDD = 12 V, VSS = – 12 V 19 mA
VDD = 15 V, VSS = – 15 V 25
IDD Supply current from VDD
VDD = 9 V, VSS = – 9 V 4.5
All inputs at 0.8 V, No load VDD = 12 V, VSS = – 12 V 5.5 mA
VDD = 15 V, VSS = – 15 V 9
VDD = 9 V, VSS = – 9 V – 15
All inputs at 1.9 V, No load VDD = 12 V, VSS = – 12 V – 19 mA
VDD = 15 V, VSS = – 15 V – 25
ISS Supply current from VSS
VDD = 9 V, VSS = – 9 V – 3.2
All inputs at 0.8 V, No load VDD = 12 V, VSS = – 12 V – 3.2 mA
VDD = 15 V, VSS = – 15 V – 3.2
ICC Supply current from VCC VCC = 5 V, All inputs at 5, No load 30 mA

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DRIVER SECTION

electrical characteristics over recommended operating free-air temperature range, VDD = 9 V,

VSS = –9 V, VCC = 5 V (unless otherwise noted)
PARAMETER TEST CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNIT
VOH High-level output voltage VIL = 0.8 V, RL = 3 kΩ, See Figure 1 6 7.5 V
VOL Low-level output voltage (see Note 3) VIH = 1.9 V, RL = 3 kΩ, See Figure 1 – 7.5 –6 V
IIH High-level input current VI = 5 V, See Figure 2 10 µA
IIL Low-level input current VI = 0, See Figure 2 – 1.6 mA
High-level short-circuit output current
IOS(H) VIL = 0.8 V, VO = 0, See Figure 1 – 4.5 – 12 – 19.5 mA
(see Note 4)
IOS(L) Low-level short-circuit output current VIH = 2 V, VO = 0, See Figure 1 4.5 12 19.5 mA
rO Output resistance (see Note 5) VCC = VDD = VSS = 0, VO = – 2 V to 2 V 300 Ω
NOTES: 3. The algebraic convention, where the more positive (less negative) limit is designated as maximum, is used in this data sheet for logic
levels only (e.g., if – 10 V is maximum, the typical value is a more negative voltage).
4. Output short-circuit conditions must maintain the total power dissipation below absolute maximum ratings.
5. Test conditions are those specified by TIA/EIA-232-F and as listed above.

switching characteristics, VCC = 5 V, VDD = 12 V, VSS = –12 V, TA = 25°C

PARAMETER TEST CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNIT
Propagation delay time,
tPLH 315 500 ns
low- to high-level output
RL = 3 kΩ to 7 kΩ,
kΩ CL = 15 pF,
pF See Figure 3
Propagation delay time,
tPHL 75 175 ns
high- to low-level output
Transition time,, low- to RL = 3 kΩ to 7 kΩ, CL = 15 pF, See Figure 3 60 100 ns
tTLH
high-level output RL = 3 kΩ to 7 kΩ, CL = 2500 pF, See Figure 3 and Note 6 1.7 2.5 µs
Transition time,, high-
g to RL = 3 kΩ to 7 kΩ, CL = 15 pF, See Figure 3 40 75 ns
tTHL
low-level output RL = 3 kΩ to 7 kΩ, CL = 2500 pF, See Figure 3 and Note 6 1.5 2.5 µs
NOTE 6: Measured between ± 3-V and ± 3-V points of the output waveform ( TIA/EIA-232-F conditions), all unused inputs are tied either high
or low.

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RECEIVER SECTION

electrical characteristics over recommended operating conditions (unless otherwise noted)

PARAMETER TEST CONDITIONS MIN TYPĔ MAX UNIT
TA = 25°C 1.75 1.9 2.3
VIT
IT+ Positive going input threshold voltage
Positive-going See Figure 5
TA = 0°C to 70 °C 1.55 2.3
V
VIT– Negative-going input threshold voltage 0.75 0.97 1.25
Vhys Input hysteresis voltage (VIT + – VIT–) 0.5
VIH = 0.75 V 2.6 4 5
VOH High level output voltage
High-level IOH = – 0.5
0 5 mA V
Inputs open 2.6
VOL Low-level input voltage IOL = 10 mA, VI = 3 V 0.2 0.45 V
VI = 25 V, See Figure 5 3.6 8.3
IIH High level input current
High-level mA
VI = 3 V, See Figure 5 0.43
VI = – 25 V, See Figure 5 – 3.6 – 8.3
IIL Low level output current
Low-level mA
VI = – 3 V, See Figure 5 – 0.43
IOS Short-circuit output current See Figure 4 – 3.4 –12 mA
† All typical values are at TA = 25°C, VCC = 5 V, VDD = 9 V, and VSS = – 9 V.

switching characteristics, VCC = 5 V, VDD = 12 V, VSS = –12 V, TA = 25°C

PARAMETER TEST CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNIT
tPLH Propagation delay time, low- to high-level output 107 250 ns
tPHL Propagation delay time, high- to low-level output CL = 50 pF, RL = 5 kΩ, 42 150 ns
tTLH Transition time, low- to high-level output See Figure 6 175 350 ns
tTHL Transition time, high- to low-level output 16 60 ns
tPLH Propagation delay time, low- to high-level output 100 160 ns
tPHL Propagation delay time, high- to low-level output CL = 15 pF, RL = 1.5 kΩ, 60 100 ns
tTLH Transition time, low- to high-level output See Figure 6 90 175 ns
tTHL Transition time, high- to low-level output 15 50 ns

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PARAMETER MEASUREMENT INFORMATION

IOS(L)

VDD VDD or GND

VCC
– IOS(H)

VSS or GND
VI

VO
RL = 3 kΩ

VSS

Figure 1. Driver Test Circuit for VOH, VOL, IOS(H), and IOS(L)

VDD
VCC
IIH

VI

– IIL

VI

VSS

Figure 2. Driver Test Circuit for IIH and IIL

3V
Input 1.5 V 1.5 V
VDD
Input V 0V
CC
t PHL t PLH
Pulse
Generator VOH
RL CL 90%
See Note A 90%
(see Note B) 50% 50%
Output 10% 10%
VOL
VSS
t THL t TLH
TEST CIRCUIT
VOLTAGE WAVEFORMS

NOTES: A. The pulse generator has the following characteristics: tw = 25 µs, PRR = 20 kHz, ZO = 50 Ω, tr = tf < 50 ns.
B. CL includes probe and jig capacitance.

Figure 3. Driver Test Circuit and Voltage Waveforms

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PARAMETER MEASUREMENT INFORMATION

VDD
VCC

VI

VSS

Figure 4. Receiver Test Circuit for IOS

VDD
VCC

VIT, VI – IOH
VOH
VOL IOL
VSS

Figure 5. Receiver Test Circuit for VIT, VOH, and VOL

4V
VDD Input 50% 50%
Input 0V
VCC
t PHL t PLH
Pulse
Generator
RL CL VOH
See Note A (see Note B) 90% 90%
Output 50% 50%
10% 10%
VSS VOL
t TLH
t THL
TEST CIRCUIT
VOLTAGE WAVEFORMS

NOTES: A. The pulse generator has the following characteristics: tw = 25 µs, PRR = 20 kHz, ZO = 50 Ω, tr = tf < 50 ns.
B. CL includes probe and jig capacitance.

Figure 6. Receiver Propagation and Transition Times

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TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS

DRIVER SECTION

OUTPUT CURRENT

ÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎ ÎÎÎÎÎÎ
vs
VOLTAGE TRANSFER CHARACTERISTICS OUTPUT VOLTAGE

ÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎ ÎÎÎÎÎÎ
12 20
VDD = 12 V, VSS = – 12 V VDD = 9 V

9
ÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎ ÎÎÎÎ ÎÎÎÎÎ
16 VSS = – 9 V

ÎÎÎÎ ÎÎÎÎÎ
VDD = 9 V, VSS = – 9 V TA = 25°C
VOL(VI = 1.9 V)
12

ÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎ
6

I O – Output Current – mA
VO – Output Voltage – V

ÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎ
8
VDD = 6 V, VSS = – 6 V
3
4

0 0

–4

ÎÎÎ
–3
VO

–8 3-kΩ

IO
–6 Load Line

ÎÎÎÎ
– 12

ÎÎÎÎ
–9 RL = 3 kΩ VOH(VI = 0.8 V)
TA = 25°C – 16

– 12 – 20
0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 2 – 16 – 12 –8 –4 0 4 8 12 16
VI – Input Voltage – V VO – Output Voltage – V

Figure 7 Figure 8

SHORT-CIRCUIT OUTPUT CURRENT SLEW RATE

vs vs

ÁÁÁÁ
FREE-AIR TEMPERATURE LOAD CAPACITANCE

ÁÁÁÁ
12 1000
VDD = 9 V

ÎÎÎÎ
ÁÁÁÁ
VSS = – 9 V
OS – Short-Circuit Output Current – mA

ÎÎÎÎ
ÁÁÁÁ
IOS(L) (VI = 1.9 V) RL = 3 kΩ
TA = 25°C
6
SR – Slew Rate – V/ µs

100
3

ÎÎÎÎÎ
ÎÎÎÎ
0

ÎÎÎÎÎ
VDD = 9 V
VSS = – 9 V
–3
VO = 0 10

ÁÁ ÎÎÎÎÎÎ –6

ÁÁ
IOS(H) (VI = 0.8 V)
IIOS

–9

– 12 1
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 10 100 1000 10000
TA – Free-Air Temperature – °C CL – Load Capacitance – pF
Figure 9 Figure 10

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TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS

INPUT THRESHOLD VOLTAGE INPUT THRESHOLD VOLTAGE

vs vs
FREE-AIR TEMPERATURE SUPPLY VOLTAGE
2.4 2

2.2 1.8 VIT +

V – Input Threshold Voltage – V

VIT +

V – Input Threshold Voltage – V

2 1.6

1.8 1.4
1.6 1.2
1.4 1
VIT–
1.2 0.8
1 VIT –
0.6
0.8
IT

IT
0.4
0.6
0.2
0.4
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 0
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
TA – Free-Air Temperature – °C VCC – Supply Voltage – V

Figure 11 Figure 12

NOISE REJECTION
ÎÎÎÎ
ÎÎÎÎ
6 MAXIMUM SUPPLY VOLTAGE
VCC = 5 V vs

ÎÎÎÎ
TA = 25°C FREE-AIR TEMPERATURE

ÎÎÎÎ
See Note A
5 16

4 ÎÎÎÎ
CC = 300 pF

ÁÁÁÁ
14
VDD – Maximum Supply Voltage – V
Amplitude – V

ÁÁÁÁ
3 ÎÎÎÎÎ
ÁÁÁÁ
CC = 500 pF
12

ÁÁÁÁ
10
CC = 12 pF

ÎÎÎÎÎ
2
ÁÁÁÁ 8

ÎÎÎÎÎ
1ÁÁÁÁ CC = 100 pF
6

4
0
10 40 100 400 1000 4000 10000 2
tw – Pulse Duration – ns RL ≥ 3 kΩ (from each output to GND)
NOTE A: This figure shows the maximum amplitude of a 0
positive-going pulse that, starting from 0 V, does not 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
cause a change of the output level. TA – Free-Air Temperature – °C
Figure 13 Figure 14

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APPLICATION INFORMATION

Diodes placed in series with the VDD and VSS leads protect the GD75232 in the fault condition in which the device
outputs are shorted to ± 15 V and the power supplies are at low and provide low-impedance paths to ground (see
Figure 15).
VDD

VDD
Output
± 15 V
GD75232 GD75232

VSS

VSS

Figure 15. Power-Supply Protection to Meet Power-Off Fault Conditions of TIA/EIA-232-F

– 12 V
TL16C450
ACE
11 10 5
GND VSS
RI 43 12 9 RI 9
RY5 RA5
DTR 37 13
DA3 DY3
8 DTR
C3
CTS 40 14
RY4 RA4
7 CTS
TIA/EIA-232-F
SO 13 15
DA2 DY2
6 TX DB9S
GD75232 C2 Connector
RTS 36 16
DA1 DY1
5 RTS
C1
SI 11 17
RY3 RA3
4 RX
6
DSR 41 18
RY2 RA2
3 DSR

DCD 42 19
RY1 RA1
2 DCD
1
20 1
VCC VDD 12 V

5V

Figure 16. Typical Connection

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