®

SP200/204/205/206/207/208/211/213

+5V High–Speed RS-232 Transceivers with 0.1µF Capacitors

■ 0.1µF External Charge Pump Capacitors

■ 120kbps Data Rate
■ Standard SOIC and SSOP Packages
■ Multiple Drivers and Receivers
■ Single 5V Supply Operation
■ 1µA Shutdown Mode
■ WakeUp Feature in Shutdown Mode
■ Tri–State Receiver Outputs
■ Meets All RS-232 and V.28 Specifications
■ Improved Driver Output Capacity for Mouse
Applications
■ ±10kV ESD Protection*

DESCRIPTION…
The SP200 Series are multi–channel RS-232 line transceivers in a variety of configurations to
fit most communication needs. All models in this Series feature low–power CMOS construction
and Sipex patented (5,306,954) on-board charge pump circuitry to generate the ±10V RS-232
voltage levels, using 0.1µF charge pump capacitors to save board space and reduce circuit cost.
The SP200, SP205, SP206, SP207B, SP211 and SP213 models feature a low–power shutdown
mode, which reduces power supply drain to 1µA. A WakeUp function keeps the receivers active
in the shutdown mode.

Number of RS-232 No. of Receivers No. of External

Model Drivers Receivers Active in Shutdown 0.1µF Capacitors Shutdown WakeUp TTL Tri–State
SP200 5 0 0 4 Yes No No
SP204 4 0 0 4 No No No
SP205 5 5 0 None Yes No Yes
SP205B 5 5 5 None Yes Yes Yes
SP206 4 3 0 4 Yes No Yes
SP206B 4 3 3 4 Yes Yes Yes
SP207 5 3 0 4 No No No
SP207B 5 3 3 4 Yes Yes Yes
SP208 4 4 0 4 No No No
SP211 4 5 0 4 Yes No Yes
SP211B 4 5 5 4 Yes Yes Yes
SP213 4 5 2 4 Yes Yes Yes
Table 1. Model Selection Table
*All driver outputs and receiver inputs characterized per MIL-STD-883C Method 3015.7

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ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
These are stress ratings only and functional operation of the device
at these or any other above those indicated in the operation
sections of the specifications below is not implied. Exposure to
absolute maximum rating conditions for extended periods of time
may affect reliability.

VCC ............................................................................................ +6V

V+ ................................................................. (VCC – 0.3V) to +13.2V
V– ........................................................................................... 13.2V
Input Voltages
TIN ................................................................... –0.3V to (VCC +0.3V)
RIN ........................................................................................... ±20V
Output Voltages
TOUT .......................................................... (V+, +0.3V) to (V–, –0.3V)
ROUT ................................................................. –0.3V to (VCC +0.3V)
Short Circuit Duration on TOUT ....................................... Continuous
Power Dissipation
Plastic DIP .......................................................................... 375mW
(derate 7mW/°C above +70°C)
Small Outline ...................................................................... 375mW
(derate 7mW/°C above +70°C)

SPECIFICATIONS
VCC at nominal ratings; 0.1µF charge pump capacitors; TMIN to TMAX, unless otherwise noted.

PARAMETER MIN. TYP. MAX. UNIT CONDITIONS

TTL INPUTS TIN, EN, SD
Logic Threshold
VIL 0.8 Volts
VIH 2.0 Volts
Logic Pullup Current 15 200 µA TIN = 0V
Maximum Data Rate 120 kbps CL = 2,500pF, RL = 3kΩ
TTL OUTPUTS
Compatibility TTL/CMOS
VOL 0.4 Volts IOUT = 3.2mA; VCC = +5V
VOH 3.5 Volts IOUT = –1.0mA
Leakage Current 0.05 ±10 µA EN = VCC; 0V ≤ VOUT ≤ VCC ;
TA = +25°C
RS-232 OUTPUT
Output Voltage Swing ±5 ±7 Volts All transmitter outputs loaded
with 3kΩ to ground
Output Resistance 300 Ohms VCC = 0V; VOUT = ±2V
Output Short Circuit Current ±25 mA Infinite duration
RS-232 INPUT
Voltage Range –15 +15 Volts
Voltage Threshold
LOW 0.8 1.2 Volts VCC = 5V, TA = +25°C
HIGH 1.7 2.4 Volts VCC = 5V, TA = +25°C
Hysteresis 0.2 0.5 1.0 Volts VCC = +5V
Resistance 3 5 7 kΩ ±15V; TA = +25°C
DYNAMIC CHARACTERISTICS
Propagation Delay 1.5 µs RS-232–to–TTL
Instantaneous Slew Rate 30 V/µs CL = 50pF, RL = 3–7kΩ;
TA = +25°C
Transition Region Slew Rate 5 V/µs CL = 2,500pF, RL = 3kΩ;
measured from +3V to –3V
or –3V to +3V
Output Enable Time 400 ns
Output Disable Time 250 ns

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SPECIFICATIONS
VCC at nominal ratings; 0.1µF charge pump capacitors; TMIN to TMAX, unless otherwise noted.

PARAMETER MIN. TYP. MAX. UNIT CONDITIONS

POWER REQUIREMENTS
VCC
SP200, SP205, SP207 and SP207B
4.75 5.00 5.25 Volts
All other parts 4.50 5.00 5.50 Volts
ICC TA = +25°C
4 10 mA No load; VCC = ±10%
20 mA All transmitters RL = 3kΩ
Shutdown Current 10 1 µA TA = +25°C
ENVIRONMENTAL AND MECHANICAL
Operating Temperature
Commercial, –C 0 +70 °C
Extended, –E –40 +85 °C
Storage Temperature –65 +125 °C
Package
–A Shrink (SSOP) small outline
–T Wide (SOIC) small outline

Transmitter Output Transmitter Output

RL=3kΩ, CL=5,000pF RL=3kΩ, CL=2,500pF

Receiver Output

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PINOUT

T3OUT 1 20 T4OUT T1OUT 1 16 T3OUT T4 OUT 1 24 R3 IN

T1OUT 2 19 T5IN T2OUT 2 15 T4OUT T3OUT 2 23 R3OUT
T2OUT 3 18 NC T2IN 3 14 T4IN T1OUT 3 22 T5IN

SP204
T2IN 4 17 SD T1IN 4 13 T3IN T2OUT 4 21 SD
SP200
T1IN 5 16 T5OUT GND 5 12 V– R2IN 5 20 EN

SP205
GND 6 15 T4IN VCC 6 11 C 2– R2OUT 6 19 T5OUT
VCC 7 14 T3IN C 1+ 7 10 C 2+ T2IN 7 18 R4IN
C 1+ 8 13 V– V+ 8 9 C 1– T1IN 8 17 R4OUT
V+ 9 12 C2 – R1OUT 9 16 T4IN
C1– 10 11 C2+ R1IN 10 15 T3IN
GND 11 14 R5OUT

VCC 12 13 R5IN

T4 OUT 1 24 R3 IN T3 OUT 1 24 T4 OUT T3 OUT 1 24 T4 OUT

T3OUT 2 23 R3OUT T1OUT 2 23 R2IN T1OUT 2 23 R2IN

T1OUT 3 22 T5IN T2OUT 3 22 R2OUT T2OUT 3 22 R2OUT
T2OUT 4 21 SD R1IN 4 21 SD R1IN 4 21 SD
R2IN 5 20 EN R1OUT 5 20 EN R1OUT 5 20 EN
SP205B

SP206B
SP206

R2OUT 6 19 T5OUT T2IN 6 19 T4IN T2IN 6 19 T4IN

T2IN 7 18 R4IN T1IN 7 18 T3IN T1IN 7 18 T3IN
T1IN 8 17 R4OUT GND 8 17 R3OUT GND 8 17 R3OUT
R1OUT 9 16 T4IN VCC 9 16 R3IN VCC 9 16 R3IN
R1IN 10 15 T3IN C 1+ 10 15 V– C 1+ 10 15 V–
GND 11 14 R5OUT V+ 11 14 C2– V+ 11 14 C2 –
VCC 12 13 R5IN C1– 12 13 C2+ C1– 12 13 C2+

T3 OUT 1 24 T4 OUT T3 OUT 1 28 T4 OUT T2 OUT 1 24 T3 OUT

T1OUT 2 23 R2IN T1OUT 2 27 NC T1OUT 2 23 R3IN

T2OUT 3 22 R2OUT T2OUT 3 26 T5IN R2IN 3 22 R3OUT
R1IN 4 21 T5IN R2IN 4 25 SHUTDOWN (SD) R2OUT 4 21 T4IN

R1OUT 5 20 T5OUT R2OUT 5 24 EN T1IN 5 20 T4OUT

SP207

SP208

T2IN 6 19 T4IN T2IN 6 23 T5OUT R1OUT 6 19 T3IN

SP207B

T1IN 7 18 T3IN T1IN 7 22 NC R1IN 7 18 T2IN

GND 8 17 R3OUT R1OUT 8 21 T4IN GND 8 17 R4OUT

VCC 9 16 R3IN R1IN 9 20 T3IN VCC 9 16 R4IN

C 1+ 10 15 V– GND 10 19 R3OUT C 1+ 10 15 V–
V+ 11 14 C2 – VCC 11 18 R3IN V+ 11 14 C2–
C1– 12 13 C2+ C 1+ 12 17 V– C1– 12 13 C2+
V+ 13 16 C2–
C1– 14 15 C2+

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PINOUT

T3 OUT 28 T4 OUT T3 OUT 1 28 T4 OUT

1
T1OUT 27 R3IN T1OUT 2 27 R3IN
2
T2OUT 26 R3OUT T2OUT 3 26 R3OUT
3
R2IN 25 SHUTDOWN (SD) R2IN 4 25 SHUTDOWN (SD)
4
R2OUT 24 EN R2OUT 5 24 EN
5
T2IN 23 R4IN T2IN 6 23 R4IN
6

SP211B
T1IN 7 22 R4OUT
SP211
T1IN 7 22 R4OUT

R1OUT 21 T4IN R1OUT 8 21 T4IN

8
R1IN 20 T3IN R1IN 9 20 T3IN
9
GND 19 R5OUT GND 10 19 R5OUT
10
VCC 18 R5IN VCC 11 18 R5IN
11
C 1+ 17 V– C 1+ 12 17 V–
12
V+ 16 C2 – V+ 13 16 C2 –
13
C1– 15 C2+ C1– 14 15 C 2+
14

T3 OUT 1 28 T4 OUT
T1OUT 2 27 R3IN

T2OUT 3 26 R3OUT
R2IN 4 25 SHUTDOWN (SD)
R2OUT 5 24 EN
T2IN 6 23 R4IN
SP213

T1IN 7 22 R4OUT
R1OUT 8 21 T4IN
R1IN 9 20 T3IN
GND 10 19 R5OUT
VCC 11 18 R5IN

C 1+ 12 17 V–
V+ 13 16 C2 –
C1– 14 15 C 2+

FEATURES…
The SP200 Series multi–channel RS-232 line
transceivers provide a variety of configurations
to fit most communication needs, especially
those applications where ±12V is not available.
All models in this Series feature low–power
CMOS construction and Sipex proprietary on-
board charge pump circuitry to generate the
±10V RS-232 voltage levels. The ability to use
0.1µF charge pump capacitors saves board space
and reduces circuit cost. Different models within
the Series provide different driver/receiver com-
binations to match any application requirement.
The SP200, SP205, SP206, SP207B, SP211
and SP213 models feature a low–power shut-
down mode, which reduces power supply drain
to 1µA. The WakeUp function keeps the receiv-
ers active in the shutdown mode, unless dis-
abled by the EN pin. Models with a “B” suffix
are equipped with the WakeUp function.
Models in the Series are available in 28–pin SO
(wide) and SSOP (shrink) small outline pack-
ages. Devices can be specified for commercial
(0°C to +70°C) and industrial/extended (–40°C
to +85°C) operating temperatures.
THEORY OF OPERATION
Charge–Pump
The charge pump is a Sipex patented design
(5,306,954) and uses a unique approach com-
pared to older less–efficient designs. The charge
pump still requires four external capacitors, but
uses a four–phase voltage shifting technique to

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 VCC = +5V
+ +
C1 C2
– –
–5V
Figure 1. Charge Pump — Phase 1
attain symmetrical ±10V power supplies.
Figure 3a shows the waveform found on the
positive side of capcitor C2, and Figure 3b
shows the negative side of capcitor C2. There is
a free–running oscillator that controls the four
phases of the voltage shifting. A description of
each phase follows.
Phase 1
— VSS charge storage —During this phase of the
clock cycle, the positive side of capacitors C1
and C2 are initially charged to +5V. Cl+ is then
switched to ground and the charge in C1– is
transferred to C2–. Since C2+ is connected to
+5V, the voltage potential across capacitor C2 is
now 10V.
Phase 2
— VSS transfer — Phase two of the clock con-
nects the negative terminal of C2 to the VSS
storage capacitor and the positive terminal of C2
to ground, and transfers the generated –l0V to
C3. Simultaneously, the positive side of capaci-
tor C 1 is switched to +5V and the negative side
is connected to ground.
Phase 3
— VDD charge storage — The third phase of the
clock is identical to the first phase — the charge
VCC = +5V
+ +
C1 C2
– –
–10V
Figure 2. Charge Pump — Phase 2
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+5V C4
+ – VDD Storage Capacitor
– +
VSS Storage Capacitor
–5V C3
transferred in C1 produces –5V in the negative
terminal of C1, which is applied to the negative
side of capacitor C2. Since C2+ is at +5V, the
voltage potential across C2 is l0V.
Phase 4
— VDD transfer — The fourth phase of the clock
connects the negative terminal of C2 to ground,
and transfers the generated l0V across C2 to C4,
the VDD storage capacitor. Again, simultaneously
with this, the positive side of capacitor C1 is
switched to +5V and the negative side is con-
nected to ground, and the cycle begins again.
Since both V+ and V– are separately generated
from VCC; in a no–load condition V+ and V– will
be symmetrical. Older charge pump approaches
that generate V– from V+ will show a decrease in
the magnitude of V– compared to V+ due to the
inherent inefficiencies in the design.
The clock rate for the charge pump typically
operates at 15kHz. The external capacitors can
be as low as 0.1µF with a 16V breakdown
voltage rating.
The SP200 Series devices are made up of three
basic circuit blocks — 1) transmitter/driver, 2)
receiver and 3) the Sipex proprietary charge
C4
+ – VDD Storage Capacitor
– +
VSS Storage Capacitor
C3
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+
a) C2
–
b) C 2
Figure 3. Charge Pump Waveforms
pump. Each model within the Series incorpo-
rates variations of these circuits to achieve the
desired configuration and performance.
Transmitter/Driver
The drivers are inverting transmitters, which ac-
cept either TTL or CMOS inputs and output the
RS-232 signals with an inverted sense relative to
the input logic levels. Typically, the RS-232 out-
put voltage swing is ±9V with no load, and ±5V
minimum with full load. The transmitter outputs
are protected against infinite short–circuits to
ground without degradation in reliability. The
drivers of the SP200, SP205, SP205B, SP206,
SP206B, SP207B, SP211, SP211B and SP213
can be tri–stated by using the SHUTDOWN
function.
In the “power off” state, the output impedance will
remain greater than 300 Ohms, again satisfying the
RS-232 specifications. Should the input of the
VCC = +5V
+ +
C1
– –
–5V
Figure 4. Charge Pump — Phase 3
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+10V
GND
GND
–10V
driver be left open, an internal 400kOhm pullup
resistor to VCC forces the input high, thus commit-
ting the output to a low state. The slew rate of the
transmitter output is internally limited to a maxi-
mum of 30V/µs in order to meet the EIA standards
(EIA RS-232D 2.1.7, Paragraph 5). The transition
of the loaded output from high to low also meets
the monotonicity requirements of the standard.
Receivers
The receivers convert RS-232 input signals to
inverted TTL signals. Since the input is usually
from a transmission line where long cable lengths
and system interference can degrade the signal,
the inputs have a typical hysteresis margin of
500mV. This ensures that the receiver is virtu-
ally immune to noisy transmission lines. Should
an input be left unconnected, a 5kOhm pulldown
resistor to ground will commit the output of the
receiver to a high state.
+5V C4
+ – VDD Storage Capacitor
C2
– +
VSS Storage Capacitor
–5V C3
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 VCC = +5V

+10V C4
+ – VDD Storage Capacitor
+ +
C1 C2
– – – +
VSS Storage Capacitor
C3

Figure 5. Charge Pump — Phase 4

SHUTDOWN MODE SP213:

The SP200, SP205, SP205B, SP206, SP206B,
SP207B, SP211, SP211B and SP213 all feature
a control input which will disable the device and
reduce the power supply current to less than
10µA, making the parts ideal for battery–pow-
ered systems. In the “shutdown” mode the re-
ceivers and transmitters will both be tri–stated.
The V+ output of the charge pump will discharge
to VCC, and the V– output will discharge to
ground. Products with the WakeUp function can
enable or disable the receivers during shutdown.
For complete shutdown to occur and the 10µA
power drain to be realized, the following condi-
tions must be met:
SP200, SP205/B, SP206/B, SP207B and SP211/B:
• +5V must be applied to the SD pin
• ENABLE must be either 0V, +5.0V or not
connected
• the transmitter inputs must be either +5.0V
or not connected
• VCC must be +5V
• Receiver inputs must be >0V and <+5V
• 0V must be applied to the SD pin
• ENABLE must be either 0V, +5.0V or not
connected
• the transmitter inputs must be either +5.0V
or not connected
• VCC must be +5V
• Receiver inputs must be >0V and <+5V
ENABLE
The SP205/B, SP206/B, SP207/B, SP211 and
SP213 all feature an enable input, which allows
the receiver outputs to be either tri–stated or
enabled. This can be especially useful when the
receiver is tied directly to a microprocessor data
bus. For the SP205/B, SP206/B, SP207/B and
SP211, enable is active low; that is, 0V applied
to the ENABLE pin will enable the receiver
outputs. For the SP213, enable is active high;
that is, +5V applied to the ENABLE pin will
enable the receiver outputs.

WAKEUP FUNCTION
The SP205B, SP206B, SP207B, SP211B and
SP213 Only Power Receiver SP213 have a wake–up feature that keeps two or
SD EN SD EN Up/Down Outputs more receivers in an enabled state when the
0 0 1 1 Up Enable device is in the shutdown mode. The SP213 has
0 1 1 0 Up Tri–state two receivers active (R4 and R5), while the
1 0 0 1 Down Enable
SP205B, SP207B and SP211B have all receiv-
1 1 0 0 Down Tri–state
ers active during shutdown. With only the re-
ceivers active during shutdown, the devices
Table 2. Wake–Up Truth Table draw 5–10µA of supply current.

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A typical application of this function would be
where a modem is interfaced to a computer in a
power–down mode. The ring indicator signal
from the modem could be passed through an
active receiver in the SP2XXB/SP213 that is
itself in the shutdown mode. The ring indicator
signal would propagate through the SP2XXB/
SP213 to the power management circuitry of the
computer to power up the microprocessor and
the SP2XXB/SP213 drivers. After the supply
voltage to the SP2XXB/SP213 reaches +5.0V,
the SHUTDOWN pin can be disabled, taking
the SP2XXB/SP213 out of the shutdown mode.
All receivers that are active during shutdown
maintain 500mV (typ.) of hysteresis.

POWER UP WITH SD ACTIVE (Charge pump in shutdown mode)

t 0 (POWERUP)
+5V
R OUT DATA VALID
0V
t WAIT
ENABLE
SD
DISABLE

POWER UP WITH SD DISABLED (Charge pump in active mode)

t 0 (POWERUP)
+5V
R OUT DATA VALID
0V
t ENABLE
ENABLE
SD
DISABLE

EXERCISING WAKE–UP FEATURE

t 0 (POWERUP)
+5V
R OUT DATA VALID DATA VALID DATA VALID
0V
t ENABLE t ENABLE t ENABLE

SD
DISABLE ENABLE DISABLE
t WAIT
VCC = +5V ±10%; TA = 25°C
t WAIT = 2ms typical, 3ms maximum
t ENABLE = 1ms typical, 2ms maximum

Figure 6. Wake–Up Timing

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 Specification RS–232D RS–423A RS–422 RS–485 RS–562
Mode of Operation Single–Ended Single–Ended Differential Differential Single–Ended
No. of Drivers and Receivers 1 Driver 1 Driver 1 Driver 32 Drivers 1 Driver
Allowed on One Line 1 Receiver 10 Receivers 10 Receivers 32 Receivers 1 Receiver
Maximum Cable Length 50 feet 4,000 feet 4,000 feet 4,000 feet C ≤ 2,500pF @ <20kbps;
C ≤1,000pF @ >20kbps
Maximum Data Rate 20kbps 100kbps 10Mbps 10Mbps 64kbps
Driver output Maximum Voltage ±25V ±6V –0.25V to +6V –7V to +12V –3.7V to +13.2V
Driver Output Signal Level
Loaded ±5V ±3.6V ±2V ±1.5V ±3.7V
Unloaded ±15V ±6V ±5V ±5V ±13.2V
Driver Load Impedance 3 – 7kohm 450 ohm 100 ohm 54 ohm 3–7kohm
Max. Driver Output Current
(High Impedance State)
Power On ±100µA
Power Off VMAX/300 100µA ±100µA ±100µA
Slew Rate 30V/µs max. Controls Provided 30V/µs max.
Receiver Input Voltage Range ±15V ±12V –7V to +7V –7V to +12V ±15V
Receiver Input Sensitivity ±3V ±200mV ±200mV ±200mV ±3V
Receiver Input Resistance 3–7kohm 4kohm min. 4kohm min. 12kohm min. 3–7kohm

Table 3. EIA Standard Definitions

EIA STANDARDS
The Electronic Industry Association (EIA) de-
veloped several standards of data transmission
which are revised and updated in order to meet
the requirements of the industry. In data pro-
cessing, there are two basic means of communi-
cating between systems and components. The
RS-232 standard was first introduced in 1962
and, since that time, has become an industry
standard.
The RS-232 is a relatively slow data exchange
protocol, with a maximum baud rate of only
20kbaud, which can be transmitted over a maxi-
mum copper wire cable length of 50 feet. The
SP200 through SP213 Series of data communi-
cations interface products have been designed
to meet both the EIA protocol standards, and the
needs of the industry.
±10kV ESD PROTECTION
The SP200 Series is equipped with Sipex-pro-
prietary ESD protection circuitry on all RS-232
inputs and outputs. The SP200 Series has been
characterized using MIL-STD-883C Method
3015.7 Human Body Model. Each device in the
family can withstand up to ±10kV of static
discharge on all RS-232 inputs and outputs. All
other pins of each device will maintain ≥ ±2kV
of ESD protection.

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TYPICAL APPLICATION CIRCUITS

+5V INPUT
+5V INPUT
7 0.1µF
6 0.1µF
0.1µF 8 + 6.3V
C1 + 0.1µF 7 + 6.3V
6.3V 0.1µF + VCC 9 C1 +
V+ 6.3V 0.1µF + VCC 8
6.3V V+
10 C – 0.1µF 6.3V
1 9 C – 0.1µF
16V 1
13 16V
11 C + V– 12
2 + 10 C + V–
+ 2 +
0.1µF
16V
SP200 0.1µF +
SP204
12 16V
C2 – 11
C2 –
400kOHM 400kOHM
5 2 4
T1 IN T1 T1 OUT 1
T1 IN T1 T1 OUT

TTL/CMOS INPUTS

RS-232 OUTPUTS
400kOHM 400kOHM
TTL/CMOS INPUTS

RS-232 OUTPUTS
4 3 2
T2 IN T2 T2 OUT 3
T2 IN T2 T2 OUT
400kOHM 400kOHM
14 1 16
T3 IN T3 T3 OUT 13
T3 IN T3 T3 OUT
400kOHM 400kOHM
15 20 15
T4 IN T4 T4 OUT 14
T4 IN T4 T4 OUT
400kOHM
19 16
T5 IN T5 T5 OUT

18 17
NC SD

6 5
GND GND

+5V INPUT
+5V INPUT 12
12 0.1µF
0.1µF 6.3V VCC
6.3V VCC
SP205B
SP205
400kOHM
400kOHM
8 3
8 3 T1 IN T1 T1 OUT
T1 IN T1 T1 OUT
400kOHM
TTL/CMOS INPUTS

400kOHM
TTL/CMOS INPUTS

RS-232 OUTPUTS
RS-232 OUTPUTS

7 4
7 4 T2 IN T2 T2 OUT
T2 IN T2 T2 OUT
400kOHM
400kOHM
15 2
15 2 T3 IN T3 T3 OUT
T3 IN T3 T3 OUT
400kOHM
400kOHM
16 1
16 1 T4 IN T4 T4 OUT
T4 IN T4 T4 OUT
400kOHM
400kOHM
22 19
22 19 T5 IN T5 T5 OUT
T5 IN T5 T5 OUT

9 10
9 10 R1 OUT* R1 R1 IN*
R1 OUT R1 R1 IN
TTL/CMOS OUTPUTS
TTL/CMOS OUTPUTS

5kOHM
5kOHM 6 5
RS-232 INPUTS

6 5 R2 OUT* R2 R2 IN*
RS-232 INPUTS

R2 OUT R2 R2 IN

23 5kOHM 24
23 5kOHM 24 R3
R3 R3 OUT* R3 IN*
R3 OUT R3 IN

5kOHM
5kOHM 17 18
17 18 R4 OUT* R4 R4IN*
R4 OUT R4 R4IN

5kOHM
5kOHM 14 13
14 13 R5 OUT* R5 R5 IN*
R5 OUT R5 R5 IN 20
20 EN
EN
5kOHM
5kOHM 21
21 SD
SD
*Receivers active during shutdown 11
11
GND
GND

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+5V INPUT +5V INPUT

9 0.1µF 9 0.1µF
0.1µF 10 + 6.3V 0.1µF 10 + 6.3V
C1 + VCC C1 +
6.3V 0.1µF + 11 6.3V 0.1µF + VCC 11
V+ V+
6.3V 12 C – 6.3V
0.1µF 12 C – 0.1µF
1 1
15 16V 15 16V
13 C + V– + 13 C + V–
2 2 +
0.1µF + 0.1µF +
16V
SP206 SP206B
14 16V
C2 – 14
C2 –

400kOHM 400kOHM
7 2 7 2
T1 IN T1 T1 OUT T1 IN T1 T1 OUT
TTL/CMOS INPUTS

TTL/CMOS INPUTS
RS-232 OUTPUTS

RS-232 OUTPUTS
400kOHM 400kOHM
6 3 6 3
T2 IN T2 T2 OUT T2 IN T2 T2 OUT
400kOHM 400kOHM
18 1 18 1
T3 IN T3 T3 OUT T3 IN T3 T3 OUT
400kOHM 400kOHM
19 24 19 24
T4 IN T4 T4 OUT T4 IN T4 T4 OUT
TTL/CMOS OUTPUTS

TTL/CMOS OUTPUTS
5 4 RS-232 INPUTS 5 4

RS-232 INPUTS
R1 OUT R1 R1 IN R1 OUT* R1 R1 IN*

5kOHM 5kOHM
22 23 22 23
R2 OUT R2 R2 IN R2 OUT* R2 R2 IN*

17 5kOHM 16 5kOHM
R3 17 16
R3 OUT R3 IN R3 OUT* R3 R3 IN*
20 20
EN EN
5kOHM 21 5kOHM 21
SD SD

8 *Receivers active during shutdown 8

GND GND

+5V INPUT +5V INPUT

9 0.1µF 11 0.1µF
10 0.1µF 12 + 6.3V
0.1µF C1 + + 6.3V C1 + VCC 13
+ VCC 11 6.3V 0.1µF + V+
6.3V 0.1µF V+ 6.3V 14 C –
6.3V 12 C – 0.1µF
1
0.1µF 1
17 16V
15 16V 15 C + V–
13 C + V– 2 +
2 + 0.1µF +
0.1µF + SP207B
16V
SP207 16V
16
14 C2 –
C2 –
400kOHM
400kOHM
7 2
7 2 T1 IN T1 T1 OUT
T1 IN T1 T1 OUT
400kOHM
TTL/CMOS INPUTS

400kOHM

RS-232 OUTPUTS
TTL/CMOS INPUTS

6 3
RS-232 OUTPUTS

3 T2 IN T2 T2 OUT
6
T2 IN T2 T2 OUT 400kOHM
400kOHM
20 1
T3 IN T3 T3 OUT
18 1
T3 IN T3 T3 OUT 400kOHM
400kOHM 21 28
T4 IN T4 T4 OUT
19 24
T4 IN T4 T4 OUT 400kOHM
400kOHM 26 23
T5 IN T5 T5 OUT
21 20
TTL/CMOS OUTPUTS

T5 IN T5 T5 OUT
RS-232 INPUTS

8 9
TTL/CMOS OUTPUTS

R1 OUT* R1 R1 IN*
RS-232 INPUTS

5 4
R1 OUT R1 R1 IN 5kOHM
5 4
R2 OUT* R2 R2 IN*
5kOHM
22 23
R2 OUT R2 R2 IN 5kOHM
19 18
R3 OUT* R3 R3 IN*
24
17 5kOHM 16 EN 25
R3 OUT R3 R3 IN 5kOHM SD

10
5kOHM *Receivers active during shutdown
GND
8
The SP207B is offered in a 28–pin SOIC or 28–pin SSOP package.
GND

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TYPICAL APPLICATION CIRCUITS

+5V INPUT +5V INPUT

9 0.1µF 11 0.1µF
0.1µF 10 + 6.3V 12 + 6.3V
C1 + 0.1µF C1 +
6.3V 0.1µF + VCC 11 VCC 13
V+ 6.3V 0.1µF + V+
6.3V 12 C – 6.3V
1
0.1µF 14 C – 0.1µF
1
15 16V 17 16V
13 C + V– + 15 C + V–
2 2 +
0.1µF + +
16V
SP208 0.1µF
SP211
14 16V
C2 – 16
C2 –
400kOHM 400kOHM
5 2 7
T1 IN T1 T1 OUT 2
TTL/CMOS INPUTS

T1 IN T1 T1 OUT

TTL/CMOS INPUTS
RS-232 OUTPUTS

RS-232 OUTPUTS
400kOHM
400kOHM
18 1
T2 IN T2 T2 OUT 6 3
T2 IN T2 T2 OUT
400kOHM
400kOHM
19 24
T3 IN T3 T3 OUT 20 1
T3 IN T3 T3 OUT
400kOHM
400kOHM
21 20
T4 IN T4 T4 OUT 21 28
T4 IN T4 T4 OUT
TTL/CMOS OUTPUTS

6 7
R1 OUT R1 R1 IN 8 9
R1 OUT R1 R1 IN

RS-232 INPUTS

TTL/CMOS OUTPUTS
5kOHM
4 3 5kOHM
R2 OUT R2 R2 IN 5 4

RS-232 INPUTS
R2 OUT R2 R2 IN

22 5kOHM 23
R3 OUT R3 R3 IN 26 5kOHM 27
R3 OUT R3 R3 IN

17 5kOHM 16
R4 OUT R4 R4 IN 5kOHM
22 23
R4 OUT R4 R4IN
5kOHM
5kOHM
8 19 18
R5 OUT R5 R5 IN
24
GND EN
5kOHM
25
SD

10

GND

+5V INPUT
11 0.1µF +5V INPUT
0.1µF 12 + 6.3V 11 0.1µF
C1 + VCC
6.3V 0.1µF + 13 0.1µF 12 + 6.3V
V+ C1 +
6.3V 6.3V 0.1µF + VCC 13
14 C – 0.1µF V+
1 6.3V
17 16V 14 C – 0.1µF
15 C + V– 1
2 + 17 16V
0.1µF + 15 C + V– +
16V
SP211B +
2
0.1µF
16
C2 – 16V
SP213
16
C2 –
400kOHM
400kOHM
7 2
T1 IN T1 T1 OUT
TTL/CMOS INPUTS

7 2
RS-232 OUTPUTS

400kOHM T1 IN T1 T1 OUT
TTL/CMOS INPUTS

RS-232 OUTPUTS
400kOHM
6 3
T2 IN T2 T2 OUT
6 3
400kOHM T2 IN T2 T2 OUT
400kOHM
20 1
T3 IN T3 T3 OUT
20 1
400kOHM T3 IN T3 T3 OUT
400kOHM
21 28
T4 IN T4 T4 OUT
21 28
T4 IN T4 T4 OUT

8 9
R1 OUT* R1 R1 IN*
8 9
R1 OUT R1 R1 IN
TTL/CMOS OUTPUTS

5kOHM
TTL/CMOS OUTPUTS

5 4
RS-232 INPUTS

R2 OUT* R2 R2 IN* 5kOHM

5 4
RS-232 INPUTS

R2 OUT R2 R2 IN

26 5kOHM 27
R3 OUT* R3 R3 IN* 5kOHM
26 27
R3 OUT R3 R3 IN
5kOHM
22 23
R4 OUT* R4 R4IN* 5kOHM
22 23
R4 OUT* R4 R4IN*
5kOHM
19 18
R5 OUT* R5 R5 IN* 5kOHM
24 19 18
R5 OUT* R5 R5 IN*
EN
24
5kOHM 25 EN
SD 5kOHM 25
SD
10
*Receivers active during shutdown
10
GND *Receivers active during shutdown
GND

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RS-232 Transceivers:
Model .......... Drivers ............... Receivers ..................... Temperature Range ................. Package Type
SP207CA .......... 5 ............................. 3 ................................ 0°C to +70°C .............................. 24–pin SSOP
SP207CP .......... 5 ............................. 3 ................................ 0°C to +70°C ...................... 24–pin Plastic DIP
SP207CT .......... 5 ............................. 3 ................................ 0°C to +70°C ............................... 24–pin SOIC
SP207EA .......... 5 ............................. 3 ............................ –40°C to +85°C .............................. 24–pin SSOP
SP207EP .......... 5 ............................. 3 ............................ –40°C to +85°C ...................... 24–pin Plastic DIP
SP207ET .......... 5 ............................. 3 ............................ –40°C to +85°C ............................... 24–pin SOIC
SP208CA .......... 4 ............................. 4 ................................ 0°C to +70°C .............................. 24–pin SSOP
SP208CP .......... 4 ............................. 4 ................................ 0°C to +70°C ...................... 24–pin Plastic DIP
SP208CT .......... 4 ............................. 4 ................................ 0°C to +70°C ............................... 24–pin SOIC
SP208EA .......... 4 ............................. 4 ............................ –40°C to +85°C .............................. 24–pin SSOP
SP208EP .......... 4 ............................. 4 ............................ –40°C to +85°C ...................... 24–pin Plastic DIP
SP208ET .......... 4 ............................. 4 ............................ –40°C to +85°C ............................... 24–pin SOIC

RS-232 Transmitters:
Model .......... Drivers ............... Receivers ..................... Temperature Range ................. Package Type
SP204CP .......... 4 ............................. 0 ................................ 0°C to +70°C ...................... 16–pin Plastic DIP
SP204CT .......... 4 ............................. 0 ................................ 0°C to +70°C ............................... 16–pin SOIC
SP204EP .......... 4 ............................. 0 ............................ –40°C to +85°C ...................... 16–pin Plastic DIP
SP204ET .......... 4 ............................. 0 ............................ –40°C to +85°C ............................... 16–pin SOIC

RS-232 Transmitters with Low–Power Shutdown:

Model .......... Drivers ............... Receivers ..................... Temperature Range ................. Package Type
SP200CP .......... 5 ............................. 0 ................................ 0°C to +70°C ...................... 20–pin Plastic DIP
SP200CT .......... 5 ............................. 0 ................................ 0°C to +70°C ............................... 20–pin SOIC
SP200EP .......... 5 ............................. 0 ............................ –40°C to +85°C ...................... 20–pin Plastic DIP
SP200ET .......... 5 ............................. 0 ............................ –40°C to +85°C ............................... 20–pin SOIC

RS-232 Transceivers with Low–Power Shutdown and Tri–state Enable:

Model .......... Drivers ............... Receivers ..................... Temperature Range ................. Package Type
SP205CP .......... 5 ............................. 5 ................................ 0°C to +70°C ... 24–pin Plastic Double–Width DIP
SP205EP .......... 5 ............................. 5 ............................ –40°C to +85°C ... 24–pin Plastic Double–Width DIP
SP206CA .......... 4 ............................. 3 ................................ 0°C to +70°C .............................. 24–pin SSOP
SP206CP .......... 4 ............................. 3 ................................ 0°C to +70°C ...................... 24–pin Plastic DIP
SP206CT .......... 4 ............................. 3 ................................ 0°C to +70°C ............................... 24–pin SOIC
SP206EA .......... 4 ............................. 3 ............................ –40°C to +85°C .............................. 24–pin SSOP
SP206EP .......... 4 ............................. 3 ............................ –40°C to +85°C ...................... 24–pin Plastic DIP
SP206ET .......... 4 ............................. 3 ............................ –40°C to +85°C ............................... 24–pin SOIC
SP211CA .......... 4 ............................. 5 ................................ 0°C to +70°C .............................. 28–pin SSOP
SP211CT .......... 4 ............................. 5 ................................ 0°C to +70°C ............................... 28–pin SOIC
SP211EA .......... 4 ............................. 5 ............................ –40°C to +85°C .............................. 28–pin SSOP
SP211ET .......... 4 ............................. 5 ............................ –40°C to +85°C ............................... 28–pin SOIC

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RS-232 Transceivers with Low–Power Shutdown, Tri–state Enable, and

Wake–Up Function:
Model .......... Drivers ............... Receivers ..................... Temperature Range ................. Package Type
SP205BCP ....... 5 ....... 5, with 5 active in Shutdown .......... 0°C to +70°C .... 24–pin Plastic Double–WidthDIP
SP205BEP ........ 5 ....... 5, with 5 active in Shutdown ...... –40°C to +85°C ... 24–pin Plastic Double–Width DIP
SP206BCA ....... 4 ....... 3, with 3 active in Shutdown .......... 0°C to +70°C .............................. 24–pin SSOP
SP206BCP ....... 4 ....... 3, with 3 active in Shutdown .......... 0°C to +70°C ...................... 24–pin Plastic DIP
SP206BCT ........ 4 ....... 3, with 3 active in Shutdown .......... 0°C to +70°C ............................... 24–pin SOIC
SP206BEA ........ 4 ....... 3, with 3 active in Shutdown ...... –40°C to +85°C .............................. 24–pin SSOP
SP206BET ........ 4 ....... 3, with 3 active in Shutdown ...... –40°C to +85°C ............................... 24–pin SOIC
SP207BCA ....... 5 ....... 3, with 3 active in Shutdown .......... 0°C to +70°C .............................. 28–pin SSOP
SP207BCT ........ 5 ....... 3, with 3 active in Shutdown .......... 0°C to +70°C ............................... 28–pin SOIC
SP207BEA ........ 5 ....... 3, with 3 active in Shutdown ...... –40°C to +85°C .............................. 28–pin SSOP
SP207BET ........ 5 ....... 3, with 3 active in Shutdown ...... –40°C to +85°C ............................... 28–pin SOIC
SP211BCA ....... 4 ....... 5, with 5 active in Shutdown .......... 0°C to +70°C .............................. 28–pin SSOP
SP211BCT ........ 4 ....... 5, with 5 active in Shutdown .......... 0°C to +70°C ............................... 28–pin SOIC
SP211BEA ........ 4 ....... 5, with 5 active in Shutdown ...... –40°C to +85°C .............................. 28–pin SSOP
SP211BET ........ 4 ....... 5, with 5 active in Shutdown ...... –40°C to +85°C ............................... 28–pin SOIC
SP213CA .......... 4 ....... 5, with 2 active in Shutdown .......... 0°C to +70°C .............................. 28–pin SSOP
SP213CT .......... 4 ....... 5, with 2 active in Shutdown .......... 0°C to +70°C ............................... 28–pin SOIC
SP213EA .......... 4 ....... 5, with 2 active in Shutdown ...... –40°C to +85°C .............................. 28–pin SSOP
SP213ET .......... 4 ....... 5, with 2 active in Shutdown ...... –40°C to +85°C ............................... 28–pin SOIC

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Sipex Corporation

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Sales Office
22 Linnell Circle
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TEL: (978) 667-8700
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Sales Office
233 South Hillview Drive
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TEL: (408) 934-7500
FAX: (408) 935-7600

Sipex Corporation reserves the right to make changes to any products described herein. Sipex does not assume any liability arising out of the
application or use of any product or circuit described hereing; neither does it convey any license under its patent rights nor the rights of others.

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