The LT1030C is an EIA/TIA-232-F line driver that operates over a 5-V to 15-V supply-voltage range on low supply current. The device can be shut down to zero supply current. Current limiting fully protects the outputs from externally applied voltages of 30 V. Since the output swings to within 200 mV of the positive supply and to within 1 V of the negative supply, supply-voltage requirements are minimized. A major advantage of the LT1030C is the high-impedance output state when the device is off or powered down. This feature allows several different drivers on the same bus. The device can be used as an EIA/TIA-232-F driver, micropower interface, or level translator, among others. The LT1030C is characterized for operation from 0C to 70C. AVAILABLE OPTIONS