HIN238CP

Overview

The HIN238CP is a quad RS-232 line transceiver manufactured by Harris Corporation, designed for single-supply operation at 5 V. It integrates four drivers and four receivers within a 24-pin PDIP package, supporting through-hole mounting. The device operates with data rates up to 120 kbps and functions across a temperature range of 0 °C to +70 °C. Physical dimensions are specified as 32.51 mm in length, 7.11 mm in width, and 4.95 mm in height.

Feature Summary

• Integrates four independent drivers and four receivers for full duplex communication
• Operates from a single 5 V power supply
• Supports standard RS-232 interface protocols

Applications

• Industrial equipment serial communication interfaces
• Computer peripheral connectivity
• Modem signal transmission systems

Procurement Notes

Verify the manufacturer origin carefully, as Intersil was acquired by Renesas Electronics. Confirm the specific suffix 'CP' corresponds to the PDIP package and commercial temperature grade. Ensure compatibility with existing PCB footprints for 24-pin through-hole components before procurement.

Selection Notes

Select this component when a quad driver/receiver configuration is required for RS-232 applications. The PDIP package suits prototyping or low-volume manufacturing where surface mount technology is not mandatory. Verify that the 120 kbps speed meets system requirements and that the 0 °C to +70 °C range covers the operational environment.

Part Context

This part belongs to the HIN238 series of RS-232 transceivers. The 'Harris' branding indicates production prior to the company's acquisition by Intersil, which later became part of Renesas Electronics. The CP suffix typically denotes the plastic dual in-line package variant within this product family.

Replacement Considerations

The HIN238IBZ is an alternative version offering the same functionality in an SOIC-24 surface-mount package. Both devices share the 4-driver/4-receiver architecture and 5 V operation. Transitioning between these requires PCB layout modifications due to the package difference.