Texas Instruments MAX232DRG4 RS232 transceiver, full-duplex, 120 Kbps data rate, 2/2 drivers/receivers, 4.5V to 5.5V supply, 16-SOIC package, 0°C to 70°C.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Transceiver |
| Mounting | Surface Mount |
| Supply voltage | 4.5V ~ 5.5V |
| Protocol | RS232 |
| Operating temperature | 0°C~70°C |
| Duplex | Full |
| Package | Tape & Reel (TR); Cut Tape (CT) |
| Data rate | 120Kbps |
| Case | 16-SOIC (0.154\", 3.90mm Width) |
| Receiver hysteresis | 500 mV |
| Number of drivers (Receivers) | 2/2 |
The 120 Kbps data rate is the ceiling for serial throughput; if your UART runs at 115200 baud standard, you have margin, but designs targeting 250 Kbps or 1 Mbps need a faster transceiver family.
For procurement, this means no last-time-buy exposure and no forced redesign cycle.
The data rate is 120 Kbps. This supports standard 115200 baud UART communication with margin, but does not reach higher rates like 250 Kbps or 1 Mbps.
Yes, like all MAX232-family devices, it requires external charge-pump capacitors for the voltage doubler and inverter that generate the RS232 voltage levels. The exact values are specified in the datasheet.