# RPi HAT: PI-232

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SKU: SC220101
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The RS232 HAT from WisdPi is a Serial communication HAT designed for use with the Raspberry Pi.

## Features

* Serial Interfact HAT for the Raspberry Pi A+/B+/2/3/4
* HAT Compliant (No EEPROM)
* Male DB9 Socket (RS232 / RS-232)
* ST3232 IC
* TX/RX/GND Solder Points

## Electrical Characteristics

* ESD protection for RS-232 I/O pins&#x20;
* ±15 kV human body model&#x20;
* ±8 kV IEC 1000-4-2 contact discharge&#x20;
* 300 μA supply current&#x20;
* 250 kbps minimum guaranteed data rate&#x20;
* 6 V/μs minimum guaranteed slew rate&#x20;
* Meet EIA/TIA-232 specifications down to 3 V

## Block Scheme

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## How To Use

### Step 1:

Connect the Hat board to the GPIO pins of the Raspberry Pi.

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### Step 2:

Use RS232 just like a common Raspberry Pi UART.

{% content-ref url="../blogs/how-to-use-raspberry-pi-uart" %}
[how-to-use-raspberry-pi-uart](https://wiki.wisdpi.com/blogs/how-to-use-raspberry-pi-uart)
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## Outline Dimensions

* 65x62.5x25.7mm

## Weight

## PACKAGE CONTENT

* Pi-232 HAT x 1
* Screwdriver x 1
* Screws pack x 1
* Quick Start x 1