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Analog Devices AD230AN — Discrete Semiconductors

AD230AN RS232 Driver, 5V, 20-DIP, -40°C to 85°C

MPNAD230AN
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Analog Devices AD230AN, RS232 Driver, 5V supply, 5 drivers/0 receivers, 500 mV hysteresis, Through Hole, 20-DIP (0.300", 7.62mm), -40°C to 85°C.

$2.94Ref. price · indicative, final on quote
Packaging20-DIP (0.300", 7.62mm)
RoHSRoHS non-compliant
SeriesAD230
Independent supplier — new & surplus stockAuthenticity-screened · ESD-safe packingListing updated Aug 2026

Specifications

AD230AN specifications
ParameterValue
TypeDriver
SeriesAD230
MountingThrough Hole
Voltage5V
ProtocolRS232
Operating temperature-40°C ~ 85°C
PackageBulk
Case20-DIP (0.300\", 7.62mm)
Receiver hysteresis500 mV
Number of drivers (Receivers)5/0

Product details

The AD230AN is a 5V CMOS RS232 driver from Analog Devices, part of the AD230 series. It provides five RS232 line drivers with no receivers on-chip — a pure driver, not a transceiver.

With 5 drivers and 0 receivers, this part is for applications that only need to transmit RS232 signals — not receive them. If your design requires both transmit and receive, a transceiver like the ADM208EANZ (4/4 drivers/receivers) or ADM222ANZ (2/2) would be the functional match. The AD230AN is the right choice when you have multiple TX lines and handle RX separately, or when the RX side is handled by a different interface chip.

It is RoHS non-compliant, so verify your assembly line's solder profile if you are running lead-free. For dual-sourcing or a second-source option, the ADM208EANZ is a through-hole RS232 transceiver with a similar footprint, though it carries 4 drivers and 4 receivers rather than the AD230AN's 5/0 split.

Frequently asked questions

Is AD230AN equivalent to MAX232?

No. The MAX232 is a dual RS232 transceiver (2 drivers, 2 receivers) with an on-chip charge pump for single 5V operation. The AD230AN has five drivers and no receivers — a different pinout and function. They are not drop-in replacements.

What is the AD230AN replacement?

Analog Devices lists the AD230AN as Active, so there is no official successor. For a functional alternative with both drivers and receivers, consider the ADM208EANZ (4/4) or ADM222ANZ (2/2) — but verify the driver count and pinout against your board.