Maxim Integrated MAX3218EAP+ RS-232 transceiver, full duplex, 2/2 drivers/receivers, 120 kbps data rate, 1.8V–4.25V supply, -40°C to 85°C, 20-SSOP surface-mount package.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Transceiver |
| Mounting type | Surface Mount |
| Voltage | 1.8V ~ 4.25V |
| Protocol | RS232 |
| Operating temperature | -40°C ~ 85°C |
| Duplex | Full |
| Package | Tube |
| Data rate | 120Kbps |
| Case | 20-SSOP (0.209\", 5.30mm Width) |
| Receiver hysteresis | 700 mV |
| Number of drivers (Receivers) | 2/2 |
The 20-SSOP (0.209", 5.30 mm width) package is a surface-mount footprint common on mixed-signal boards. The supplier device package is also 20-SSOP, so no footprint mismatch between the order code and the physical part. This is a standard SSOP-20 land pattern — no exotic pad geometry.
The MAX3218EAP+ is Active and ROHS3 compliant.
The maximum supply voltage is 4.25V, so the part is not rated for a 5V rail. It is designed for low-voltage systems up to 4.25V.