Texas Instruments MAX232DWR, RS232 Transceiver, Full Duplex, 2/2 Drivers/Receivers, 120Kbps Data Rate, 4.5V-5.5V Supply, 0°C-70°C, 16-SOIC Package, Obsolete.
| 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 (0.295\", 7.50mm Width) |
| Receiver hysteresis | 500 mV |
| Number of drivers (Receivers) | 2/2 |
For a production BOM, you are looking at surplus or broker-channel inventory only.
We source it through independent supply networks — verified surplus lots, overstock from contract manufacturers, and legacy inventory. Date-code and condition checks are part of the sourcing process, so you get parts that match the original spec.
Yes, the MAX232DWR is officially obsolete per Texas Instruments. It is no longer in production, and no last-time-buy window is active.
A pin-compatible replacement is the MAX232E series, which offers the same 2/2 driver/receiver count, 120Kbps data rate, and 16-SOIC package, with extended temperature range and ±15 kV ESD protection.
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