3-V to 5-V Multichannel RS-232 Compatible Line Driver/Receiver The **SN65C3223PW** is a **3.3-V dual channel RS-232 line driver/receiver** manufactured by **Texas Instruments (TI)**.  

### **Key Specifications:**  
- **Supply Voltage:** 3.3 V  
- **Number of Drivers/Receivers:** 2 Drivers, 2 Receivers  
- **Data Rate:** Up to **1 Mbps**  
- **Operating Temperature Range:** **-40°C to +85°C**  
- **Package Type:** **TSSOP-16 (PW)**  

### **Features:**  
- **3.3-V Power Supply Operation**  
- **Meets or Exceeds TIA/EIA-232-F Standards**  
- **Low Power Consumption**  
- **ESD Protection:** **±15 kV (Human Body Model)**  
- **Auto-Powerdown Feature for Power Savings**  
- **Supports Mixed 3.3-V/5-V Systems**  

### **Applications:**  
- **Industrial Systems**  
- **Point-of-Sale (POS) Terminals**  
- **Networking Equipment**  
- **Battery-Powered Devices**  

This device is designed for **RS-232 communication** in **3.3-V systems** while maintaining compatibility with legacy 5-V interfaces.