Texas Instruments MAX3232ECDBR Drivers, Receivers and Transceivers
Dual channel RS-232 line driver/receiver with 250Kbps data rate, operating from 3V to 5.5V supply.

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Manufacturer
Part Number (MPN)
MAX3232ECDBR
Detailed Description
Dual channel RS-232 line driver/receiver with 250Kbps data rate, operating from 3V to 5.5V supply. Features +/-15kV IEC-ESD protection and 300mV receiver hysteresis. This surface mount transceiver, housed in a 16-SSOP package, supports full duplex communication with two drivers and two receivers. RoHS compliant and lead-free, it operates across a -40°C to 85°C temperature range.
Package
SSOP
Lifecycle Status
Active
RoHS State
RoHS Compliant
Datasheet
MAX3232ECDBR Datasheet
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Technical Specifications
Texas Instruments MAX3232ECDBR Drivers, Receivers and Transceivers technical specifications.
General
Protocol
RS232
RoHS
Yes
Package / Case
16-SSOP
Packaging
Tape and Reel
Mounting Type
Surface Mount
Operating Temperature
0°C ~ 70°C
Supply Voltage
5V
Package
SSOP
Data Rate
250Kbps
Lead Free
Lead Free
Alternate Parts Comparison (MAX3232ECDBR vs MAX3223EIDB vs MAX3243CDBR vs MAX3222CDBR)
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| This Part | Alternate Parts | Alternate Parts | Alternate Parts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount | Surface Mount | Surface Mount | Surface Mount |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C ~ 70°C | -40°C ~ 85°C | 0°C ~ 70°C | 0°C ~ 70°C |
| Supply Voltage | 5V | 5V | 5V | 5V |
| RoHS | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Data Rate | 250Kbps | 500Kbps | 250Kbps | 250Kbps |
| Lead Free | Lead Free | Lead Free | Lead Free | Lead Free |
| Logic Function | Transceiver, Receiver | Transceiver, Receiver | Transceiver, Receiver | Transceiver, Receiver |
| Number of Drivers | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Number of Receivers | 2 | 2 | 5 | 2 |
| Number of Transceivers | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Number of Transmitters | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Package | SSOP | SSOP | SSOP | SSOP |
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Texas Instruments MAX3232ECDBR Drivers, Receivers and Transceivers Overview
Dual channel RS-232 line driver/receiver with 250Kbps data rate, operating from 3V to 5.5V supply. Features +/-15kV IEC-ESD protection and 300mV receiver hysteresis. This surface mount transceiver, housed in a 16-SSOP package, supports full duplex communication with two drivers and two receivers. RoHS compliant and lead-free, it operates across a -40°C to 85°C temperature range.
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