RS-232 transceiver with 3/5 driver/receiver count
The MAX3243EEAI+T is an RS-232 transceiver from Analog Devices, configured with three drivers and five receivers for full-duplex serial communication.
Housed in a 28-SSOP package (0.209-inch body width, 5.30 mm height), the part is surface-mount and supplied in tape-and-reel or cut-tape options. The 28-SSOP footprint is common and rework-friendly — a hot-air station with a fine nozzle can lift the part cleanly if the pad layout has adequate thermal relief on the ground pins.
Active lifecycle and compliance
Operating temperature range is -40°C to +85°C, covering industrial-grade environments without derating concerns for most indoor and outdoor telecom enclosures.