Texas Instruments MAX3243CDBR Drivers, Receivers and Transceivers
Multichannel RS-232 line driver/receiver IC, supporting full-duplex communication at 250Kbps.

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Manufacturer
Part Number (MPN)
MAX3243CDBR
Detailed Description
Multichannel RS-232 line driver/receiver IC, supporting full-duplex communication at 250Kbps. Features 3 drivers and 5 receivers, operating from a 3V to 5.5V supply. Offers +/-15kV ESD protection and a 60mA output current. Packaged in a 28-pin SSOP for surface mounting, this lead-free component operates within a 0°C to 70°C temperature range.
Package
SSOP
Lifecycle Status
Active
RoHS State
RoHS Compliant
Datasheet
MAX3243CDBR Datasheet
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Technical Specifications
Texas Instruments MAX3243CDBR Drivers, Receivers and Transceivers technical specifications.
General
Protocol
RS232
RoHS
Yes
Number of Channels
8
Package / Case
28-SSOP
Packaging
Tape and Reel
Mounting Type
Surface Mount
Operating Temperature
0°C ~ 70°C
Supply Voltage
5V
Package
SSOP
Data Rate
250Kbps
Alternate Parts Comparison (MAX3243CDBR vs MAX3223EIDB vs MAX3221MDBREP vs MAX3232ECDBR)
Side-by-side technical parameter comparison of related primary models in this product family.
| 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 | -55°C ~ 125°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 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Number of Receivers | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Number of Transceivers | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Number of Transmitters | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Package | SSOP | SSOP | SSOP | SSOP |
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Texas Instruments MAX3243CDBR Drivers, Receivers and Transceivers Overview
Multichannel RS-232 line driver/receiver IC, supporting full-duplex communication at 250Kbps. Features 3 drivers and 5 receivers, operating from a 3V to 5.5V supply. Offers +/-15kV ESD protection and a 60mA output current. Packaged in a 28-pin SSOP for surface mounting, this lead-free component operates within a 0°C to 70°C temperature range.
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