Sp3232+vs+max3232+exclusive [verified]
It operated comfortably between 3.0V and 5.5V, using a proprietary low-dropout stage to maintain true RS-232 signals even at low supply voltages.
A manufacturer of portable ECG devices switched from MAX3232 to SP3232E after field failures due to ESD from patient cables. Failure rate dropped from 2.5% to 0.1% over 12 months. sp3232+vs+max3232+exclusive