Texas Instruments MAX3243EIDW Drivers, Receivers and Transceivers
Multichannel RS-232 line driver/receiver IC, featuring 3 drivers and 5 receivers, operates from 3V to 5.5V with a typical 5V supply.

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Manufacturer
Part Number (MPN)
MAX3243EIDW
Base Model
Detailed Description
Multichannel RS-232 line driver/receiver IC, featuring 3 drivers and 5 receivers, operates from 3V to 5.5V with a typical 5V supply. This full-duplex transceiver supports data rates up to 500Kbps and offers +/-15kV IEC ESD protection. Packaged in a 28-pin SOIC surface-mount format, it operates across a temperature range of -40°C to 85°C.
Package
SOIC
Lifecycle Status
Active
RoHS State
RoHS Compliant
Datasheet
MAX3243EIDW Datasheet
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Technical Specifications
Texas Instruments MAX3243EIDW Drivers, Receivers and Transceivers technical specifications.
General
Protocol
RS232
RoHS
Yes
Package / Case
28-SOIC
Packaging
Rail/Tube
Mounting Type
Surface Mount
Operating Temperature
-40°C ~ 85°C
Supply Voltage
5V
Package
SOIC
Data Rate
500Kbps
Height
2.35mm
Alternate Parts Comparison (MAX3243EIDW vs MAX3243EIDWR vs MAX3243EIDWRG4 vs CD4054BM96)
Side-by-side technical parameter comparison of related primary models in this product family.
| This Part | Alternate Parts | Alternate Parts | Alternate Parts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package / Case | 28-SOIC | 28-SOIC | 28-SOIC | 16-SOIC |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount | Surface Mount | Surface Mount | Surface Mount |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C ~ 85°C | -40°C ~ 85°C | -40°C ~ 85°C | -55°C ~ 125°C |
| Supply Voltage | 5V | 3V ~ 5.5V | 3V ~ 5.5V | 10V |
| Protocol | RS232 | RS232 | RS232 | -- |
| Data Rate | 500Kbps | 500kbps | 500kbps | -- |
| Duplex | Full | Full | Full | -- |
| Number of Drivers Receivers | 3/5 | 3/5 | 3/5 | -- |
| Receiver Hysteresis | 500 mV | 500 mV | 500 mV | -- |
| Type | Transceiver | Transceiver | Transceiver | -- |
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Texas Instruments MAX3243EIDW Drivers, Receivers and Transceivers Overview
Multichannel RS-232 line driver/receiver IC, featuring 3 drivers and 5 receivers, operates from 3V to 5.5V with a typical 5V supply. This full-duplex transceiver supports data rates up to 500Kbps and offers +/-15kV IEC ESD protection. Packaged in a 28-pin SOIC surface-mount format, it operates across a temperature range of -40°C to 85°C.
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