The part SP3232EBCN-L/TR is a true RS-232 transceiver manufactured by MaxLinear, falling under their SP3232EB series. It is rated for up to 250 kbps of data transfer rates and operates with a supply voltage of 5.5 V. It is available in a small NSOIC (Narrow Small Outline Integrated Circuit) package with 16 pins. It supports several data qualities such as fail-safe logic, TRI-state control, power on reset, etc. This component is suitable for communication over long distances and is used in several applications such as POS systems, data acquisition, and industrial automation.