Maxim Integrated MAX3238EAI+, RS-232 Transceiver, Full Duplex, 5 Drivers / 3 Receivers, 250kbps, 3V–5.5V Supply, -40°C to 85°C, 28-SSOP Package.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Transceiver |
| Mounting | Surface Mount |
| Supply voltage | 3V ~ 5.5V |
| Protocol | RS232 |
| Operating temperature | -40°C ~ 85°C |
| Duplex | Full |
| Package | Tube |
| Data rate | 250kbps |
| Case | 28-SSOP (0.209\", 5.30mm Width) |
| Receiver hysteresis | 300 mV |
| Number of drivers (Receivers) | 5/3 |
Rated for 250kbps data rate, it operates from a 3V to 5.5V supply, covering both 3.3V and 5V logic rails without a separate level translator.
At 250kbps it handles standard UART rates with margin, but falls short of the 1Mbps class.
Housed in a 28-SSOP (0.209", 5.30mm width) surface-mount package. The supplier device package is also 28-SSOP, so no footprint mismatch between the order code and the actual component.
Yes, the supply range is 3V to 5.5V, so it operates directly on a 3.3V rail without a separate regulator.
The data rate is 250kbps, which covers standard UART rates like 115.2kbps with margin but is below the 1Mbps class.