{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"AD230AN","brand":"Analog Devices","brandSlug":"analog-devices","productSlug":"AD230AN","canonicalUrl":"https://icboms.com/analog-devices/AD230AN","factsUrl":"https://icboms.com/api/mcp/products/AD230AN","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"Analog Devices AD230AN, RS232 Driver, 5V supply, 5 drivers/0 receivers, 500 mV hysteresis, Through Hole, 20-DIP (0.300\", 7.62mm), -40°C to 85°C.","salesMarkdown":"## What this RS232 driver is and where it fits The AD230AN is a 5V CMOS RS232 driver from Analog Devices, part of the AD230 series. It provides five RS232 line drivers with no receivers on-chip — a pure driver, not a transceiver. The 500 mV receiver hysteresis gives noise margin on the bus, and the industrial temperature range (-40°C to 85°C) suits it for factory automation, outdoor telecom, and motor-drive interfaces where the ambient stays warm. ## 5 drivers, zero receivers — what that means for your BOM With 5 drivers and 0 receivers, this part is for applications that only need to transmit RS232 signals — not receive them. If your design requires both transmit and receive, a transceiver like the ADM208EANZ (4/4 drivers/receivers) or ADM222ANZ (2/2) would be the functional match. The AD230AN is the right choice when you have multiple TX lines and handle RX separately, or when the RX side is handled by a different interface chip. ## Lifecycle and sourcing reality The AD230AN is listed as Active — no end-of-life notice, no last-time-buy clock. It is RoHS non-compliant, so verify your assembly line's solder profile if you are running lead-free. For dual-sourcing or a second-source option, the ADM208EANZ is a through-hole RS232 transceiver with a similar footprint, though it carries 4 drivers and 4 receivers rather than the AD230AN's 5/0 split.","metaTitle":"AD230AN RS232 Driver, 5V, 20-DIP, -40°C to 85°C","metaDescription":"AD230AN is an active RS232 driver from Analog Devices. 5V supply, 5 drivers, 0 receivers, 500 mV hysteresis. Through-hole 20-DIP. Industrial temp range.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":"AD230","packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":"RoHS non-compliant","productStatus":"Active","categoryPath":["Discrete Semiconductors"],"specifications":{"Type":"Driver","Series":"AD230","Package":"Bulk","Protocol":"RS232","Mounting Type":"Through Hole","Package / Case":"20-DIP (0.300\\\", 7.62mm)","lifecycle_stage":"eol_hot","Voltage - Supply":"5V","Receiver Hysteresis":"500 mV","Operating Temperature":"-40°C ~ 85°C","Supplier Device Package":"20-DIP","Number of Drivers/Receivers":"5/0"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":"$2.94","stockQuantity":0,"priceTiers":[{"qty":102,"price":"$2.94000","currency":"USD"}]},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.icboms.com/51726c88d5c8a86a24dd6cde90eb9d0b.pdf","sourceUrl":null},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"Is AD230AN equivalent to MAX232?","answer":"No. The MAX232 is a dual RS232 transceiver (2 drivers, 2 receivers) with an on-chip charge pump for single 5V operation. The AD230AN has five drivers and no receivers — a different pinout and function. They are not drop-in replacements."},{"question":"What is the AD230AN replacement?","answer":"Analog Devices lists the AD230AN as Active, so there is no official successor. For a functional alternative with both drivers and receivers, consider the ADM208EANZ (4/4) or ADM222ANZ (2/2) — but verify the driver count and pinout against your board."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://icboms.com/analog-devices/AD230AN","citationPolicyUrl":"https://icboms.com/llms.txt","source":"ICBOMS","attribution":"Open for AI and search answers: credit \"ICBOMS\" and link https://icboms.com/analog-devices/AD230AN when reusing this data. Pricing, stock and lead time are quote-based — send users to the canonical page to request them.","lastUpdated":"2026-07-13T15:22:47.189Z","lastPublished":"2026-07-13T15:22:47.189Z","indexable":true}}