WS3232ECA

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  "description": "GEC RS232 ICs, SSOP-16-208mil. Pinout cross-checked by two models against the datasheet, KiCad symbol/footprint/3D.",
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    "mpn": "WS3232ECA",
    "manufacturer": "GEC",
    "package": "SSOP-16-208mil",
    "pin_count": 16,
    "category": "Interface ICs",
    "subcategory": "RS232 ICs",
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        "number": "1",
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        "description": "Positive terminal of the boost charge-pump capacitor, used with a 0.1µF capacitor per the test conditions."
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        "description": "Charge-pump output generating approximately +5.4V; absolute maximum VP is -0.3V to +7V."
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        "description": "Negative terminal of the boost charge-pump capacitor, used with a 0.1µF capacitor per the test conditions."
      },
      {
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        "name": "C2+",
        "type": "passive",
        "description": "Positive terminal of the inverting charge-pump capacitor, used with a 0.1µF capacitor per the test conditions."
      },
      {
        "number": "5",
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        "description": "Negative terminal of the inverting charge-pump capacitor, used with a 0.1µF capacitor per the test conditions."
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        "description": "Charge-pump output generating approximately -5.4V; absolute maximum VN is -7V to +0.3V."
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        "description": "Second RS-232 driver output, rated ±15V absolute maximum and ±5V typical swing with a 3kΩ load."
      },
      {
        "number": "8",
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        "description": "Second RS-232 receiver input, rated ±20V absolute maximum with a typical input resistance of 3 to 7kΩ."
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        "number": "15",
        "name": "GND",
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        "description": "Ground reference for the device."
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        "number": "16",
        "name": "VCC",
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