HIN208ECP

Overview

The HIN208ECP is a dual RS-232 transmitter and receiver manufactured by Harris Corporation, now part of Renesas Electronics. It operates from a single +5V power supply using onboard charge pumps to generate the required ±10V levels. The device features true TTL/CMOS input compatibility and slew-rate-limited outputs. It provides ±15kV ESD protection on I/O pins and meets EIA high-speed RS-232E and V.28 specifications. The component is housed in a 16-pin DIP package.

Feature Summary

• Onboard charge pump voltage converters eliminate the need for external ±12V supplies
• Transmitter outputs and receiver inputs protected against ±15kV electrostatic discharge
• Receivers include hysteresis to improve noise rejection capabilities

Applications

• ISDN connections
• High-speed modem interfaces
• Portable computer serial ports

Procurement Notes

Verify the manufacturer designation carefully as Harris Corporation assets were acquired by Intersil and subsequently Renesas. Confirm the specific suffix 'CP' corresponds to the 16-PDIP package variant. Check RoHS compliance status as older Harris-branded units may differ from current Renesas production standards.

Selection Notes

Select this component when designing systems requiring dual RS-232 channels without negative voltage rails. Ensure the application supports the 230kbps data rate limit. Verify that the 16-pin DIP footprint matches the PCB layout requirements for through-hole assembly.

Part Context

This part belongs to the HIN202E/HIN206E/HIN207E/HIN208E/HIN211E/HIN213E/HIN232E family of RS-232 interface circuits. These devices share common architecture features such as single-supply operation and ESD protection, differing primarily in the number of drivers and receivers provided.