RS-232 Features Explained for Communication IC of low supply voltages, high ESD protection, programmable logic thresholds, high data and slew rates

RS-232 features are explained in a way that makes it easy to select an appropriate RS-232 communication IC to meet any system need. Special attention is given to, signal swings, slew rates, enhanced ESD protection as well as data rates up to 1Mbaud. The concept of RS-232 compatible vs. RS-232 compliant is introduced where system needs may suggest high data rates or low supply voltages. Products are identified to meet low-power system needs with automatic shutdown to low-power mode and auto wakeup, low supply voltages, high ESD protection, programmable logic thresholds, and high data and slew rates