3-V To 5.5-V Multichannel RS-232 Line Driver/Receiver The **SN65C3238PWR** is a **3.3V RS-232 transceiver** manufactured by **Texas Instruments (TI)**.  

### **Key Specifications:**  
- **Supply Voltage:** 3.3V  
- **Data Rate:** Up to **1Mbps**  
- **Number of Drivers/Receivers:** **3 Drivers, 5 Receivers**  
- **Operating Temperature Range:** **-40°C to +85°C**  
- **Package:** **TSSOP-20 (PWR)**  
- **ESD Protection:** **±15kV (Human Body Model)**  
- **Low Power Consumption:** **1µA (Typical Standby Current)**  

### **Features:**  
- **3.3V Operation** (Compatible with 5V Logic Inputs)  
- **Auto-Powerdown Feature** (Reduces Power Consumption)  
- **Meets EIA/TIA-232-F Standards**  
- **Enhanced ESD Protection**  
- **Wide Supply Voltage Range (3V to 5.5V for Logic Side)**  
- **Slew Rate Limited for Reduced EMI**  

This transceiver is commonly used in **industrial, telecom, and computing applications** for **RS-232 communication**.