RS-232 transceiver for legacy serial ports
The Maxim Integrated MAX233ACPP+G36 is a full-duplex RS-232 transceiver with two drivers and two receivers in a 20-pin PDIP package. Data rate is 120 kbps.
Through-hole DIP package — board fit
The 20-DIP (0.300", 7.62 mm) body with through-hole leads suits prototype boards, legacy equipment rework, and low-volume builds where socketing is preferred. The supplier device package is 20-PDIP. Operating temperature is commercial grade: 0°C to 70°C, so it is rated for indoor, temperature-controlled environments — not extended industrial or automotive.
Active lifecycle — no end-of-life pressure
ROHS3 compliant. No last-time-buy or obsolescence risk for the foreseeable future.
