RS-232 transceiver for 5 V serial links
The MAX202ECSE+T from Maxim Integrated is a full-duplex RS-232 transceiver with two drivers and two receivers in a 16-pin SOIC package. It handles serial communication up to 120 kbps over a 4.5 V to 5.5 V supply rail, with 500 mV of receiver hysteresis for noise rejection on longer cable runs. The 0°C to 70°C commercial temperature range suits it for desktop peripherals, point-of-sale terminals, and test equipment — anything that stays indoors on a bench or rack.
Commercial temperature grade — deployment boundary
Rated 0°C to 70°C, this part is intended for controlled indoor environments.
Sourcing and lifecycle
No last-time-buy or obsolescence risk.
