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GM3232ESA
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GATEMODE RS232 ICs, SOP-16. Datasheet-verified pinout, KiCad symbol/footprint/3D.
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markdownGM3232ESA
GATEMODE · RS232 ICs · SOP-16
GM3232ESA from GATEMODE, in a SOP-16. Pinout and pin descriptions extracted from the manufacturer datasheet by ds2sf; symbol, footprint, and 3D from KiCad-official CAD.
Pinout
| Pin | Name | Type | Function |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | C1+ | passive | Positive terminal of the voltage-doubler charge-pump flying capacitor C1. Connect an external ceramic capacitor (0.1 µF at 3.3V, 0.047 µF at 5V) between C1+ (pin 1) and C1- (pin 3). |
| 2 | V+ | power_out | Positive voltage output generated by the internal charge pump (approx. +2×VCC, ≤ +7V absolute max). Bypass to GND with an external capacitor (0.1 µF at 3.3V, 0.33 µF at 5V). |
| 3 | C1- | passive | Negative terminal of the voltage-doubler charge-pump flying capacitor C1. Pairs with C1+ (pin 1). |
| 4 | C2+ | passive | Positive terminal of the inverting charge-pump flying capacitor C2. Connect an external ceramic capacitor (0.1 µF at 3.3V, 0.33 µF at 5V) between C2+ (pin 4) and C2- (pin 5). |
| 5 | C2- | passive | Negative terminal of the inverting charge-pump flying capacitor C2. Pairs with C2+ (pin 4). |
| 6 | V- | power_out | Negative voltage output generated by the internal inverting charge pump (approx. -2×VCC, down to -7V absolute max). Bypass to GND with an external capacitor (0.1 µF at 3.3V, 0.33 µF at 5V). |
| 7 | DOUT2 | output | RS-232 driver output for channel 2. Inverted level-shifted version of DIN2 (pin 10); swings to ±V approximately, meets TIA/EIA-232-F, short-circuit protected to GND. ±15kV IEC 61000-4-2 ESD-protected. |
| 8 | RIN2 | input | RS-232 receiver input for channel 2. Accepts ±25V line levels with 5 kΩ typical input impedance and internal pull-down (open input reads as high on ROUT). ±15kV IEC 61000-4-2 ESD-protected. |
| 9 | ROUT2 | output | TTL/CMOS receiver output for channel 2. Inverted logic level of RIN2 (pin 8); VOH ≈ VCC-0.1 V at -1 mA, VOL ≈ 0.4 V at 1.6 mA. Defaults high when RIN2 is open. |
| 10 | DIN2 | input | TTL/CMOS driver input for channel 2. VIH ≥ 2.0V (VCC=3.3V) or ≥ 2.4V (VCC=5V); VIL ≤ 0.8V. Drives DOUT2 (pin 7) with inverted RS-232 level. |
| 11 | DIN1 | input | TTL/CMOS driver input for channel 1. VIH ≥ 2.0V (VCC=3.3V) or ≥ 2.4V (VCC=5V); VIL ≤ 0.8V. Drives DOUT1 (pin 14) with inverted RS-232 level. |
| 12 | ROUT1 | output | TTL/CMOS receiver output for channel 1. Inverted logic level of RIN1 (pin 13); VOH ≈ VCC-0.1 V at -1 mA, VOL ≈ 0.4 V at 1.6 mA. Defaults high when RIN1 is open. |
| 13 | RIN1 | input | RS-232 receiver input for channel 1. Accepts ±25V line levels with 5 kΩ typical input impedance and internal pull-down (open input reads as high on ROUT). ±15kV IEC 61000-4-2 ESD-protected. |
| 14 | DOUT1 | output | RS-232 driver output for channel 1. Inverted level-shifted version of DIN1 (pin 11); swings to ±V approximately, meets TIA/EIA-232-F, short-circuit protected to GND. ±15kV IEC 61000-4-2 ESD-protected. |
| 15 | GND | power_in | Device ground reference for both logic and RS-232 sides. |
| 16 | VCC | power_in | Single supply input, +3.0V to +5.5V (absolute max +6V). Bypass to GND with a 1 µF ceramic capacitor placed close to the pin. |
Key specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | GATEMODE |
| Package | SOP-16 |
| Category | Comm/UART |
| Pins | 16 |
Ordering variants
Same part, different packaging or reel option.
GM3232ESAGM3232ESAETAGM3232ESAEBAGM3232ESAENA
CAD (KiCad official)
- Symbol:
GM3232ESA - Footprint:
Package_SO:SOIC-16_3.9x9.9mm_P1.27mm - 3D model: SOP-16 (KiCad packages3D, STEP)
3D model downloads
Two STEP files. Same geometry, different body top:
| File | Size | Use it when |
|---|---|---|
gm3232esa.step |
217 KB | You want the bare part, or you mark your own boards. |
gm3232esa-etched.step |
2.6 MB | You want the part with GM3232ESA already on it. |
The marking in the etched file is real recessed geometry cut into the solid, not a texture or a decal: 635 faces against 267 in the bare model. It survives export, section views, and rendering in any CAD tool, and it drops straight into KiCad or Fusion with no extra setup.
Provenance
Data extracted from the manufacturer datasheet, not a distributor listing:
- Datasheet: GATEMODE datasheet (13 pp, sha256
d683feb35f456db6, retrieved 2026-08-17, tier: lcsc) - Extractor:
ds2sf(Claude). Every pin and dimension is cited to a datasheet page; it refuses to fabricate. - CAD: KiCad official libraries (CC-BY-SA 4.0).