RS-232 link in a 16-SSOP footprint
The MAX3227EAE+T: Rated for 1 Mbps data rate, this transceiver supports the higher-speed RS-232 links found in industrial instrumentation, point-of-sale terminals, and networking gear where legacy serial ports need to keep pace with faster host interfaces.
Supply range and signal integrity
Full-duplex operation means the driver and receiver channels are independent — the part can transmit and receive simultaneously, matching the full-duplex nature of the RS-232 protocol without external flow-control handshaking.
Package options and board integration
Available in Tape & Reel (TR) and Cut Tape (CT) packaging — the TR variant is the standard reel for automated pick-and-place assembly, while the CT option suits prototype or low-volume builds where a full reel is not needed.
No pin-compatible second-source is documented on this order code — the BOM line is single-sourced to this ADI part.
