Texas Instruments MAX3238IPWR
MAX3238IPWR variants from Texas Instruments
MAX3238IPWR Overview
What changes between part numbers, and what to check before you lock the BOM — Microcontrollers.
MAX3238IPWR is a Texas Instruments order-code family — not a single orderable MPN. This page lists 2 variants that share the same core device but differ in suffix fields (package, grade, reel/tube, electrical bin, etc.). Pick the exact full part number; substituting within the family without checking the datasheet often causes assembly or spec mismatches.
3- to 5.5-V multichannel 250kbps RS-232 line driver/receiver with +/-15-kV ESD protection 28-TSSOP -40 to 85 Other listed variants describe: Automotive Catalog 3-V to 5.5-V Multichannel RS-232 Line Driver/Receiver 28-TSSOP -40 to 85.
Example MPNs: MAX3238IPWR, MAX3238IPWRG4Q1.
Key Features
- Lifecycle mix: ActiveConfirm lifecycle on the exact MPN, not just the base number prefix.
Target Applications
- Microcontrollers — design-in and field replacement
- BOM scrub where only the base prefix is known but suffix is TBD
- Second-source checks when the original MPN is constrained
Ordering Variants
Compare 2 MAX3238IPWR part numbers by package, electrical parameters, lifecycle, and availability. Use RFQ for stock and lead-time confirmation.
| Part Number | Description | Manufacturer | Lifecycle | RoHS | Availability | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAX3238IPWR | 3- to 5.5-V multichannel 250kbps RS-232 line driver/receiver with +/-15-kV ESD protection 28-TSSOP -40 to 85 | Texas Instruments | Active | Compliant | In Stock | |
| MAX3238IPWRG4Q1 | Automotive Catalog 3-V to 5.5-V Multichannel RS-232 Line Driver/Receiver 28-TSSOP -40 to 85 | Texas Instruments | Active | Compliant | In Stock |
Ordering Code Differences
How suffixes on MAX3238IPWR map to package, grade, and reel options.
MAX3238IPWR uses a shared prefix; characters after the prefix encode orderable options. Two lines with the same prefix are not drop-in replacements unless the differing columns match your need.
Suffixes seen here: G4Q1.
Full MPN examples: MAX3238IPWRG4Q1.
Tip: photograph or copy the reel label — reel diameter, QTY per reel, and moisture sensitivity level (MSL) are often suffix-driven and won't show in the schematic.
How to Choose the Right MAX3238IPWR Microcontrollers
Match the footprint first
Pull the exact package drawing for your MPN — base-number swaps fail most often at the footprint, not the schematic.
Electrical headroom
Compare voltage and current columns in the variant table. For MAX3238IPWR, a suffix with lower voltage or current rating will not survive the same circuit without recalculation.
Temp grade letter matters
Commercial (0–70 °C) and industrial (−40–85 °C+) suffixes look similar in the prefix — confirm ambient + self-heating, not just the first page of the datasheet.
Copy the full MPN
Do not BOM only "MAX3238IPWR" — include the full suffix (e.g. G4Q1). RFQ with reel/tube preference and required date code.
Technical Specifications
Core parameters for MAX3238IPWR product family
Identity
Variant Parameters
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common technical questions about the MAX3238IPWR product family.