Texas Instruments MAX3232CDR RS-232 transceiver, full duplex, 2/2 drivers/receivers, 250 kbps data rate, 3 V to 5.5 V supply, 16-SOIC package, 0°C to 70°C operating temperature.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Transceiver |
| Mounting | Surface Mount |
| Supply voltage | 3V ~ 5.5V |
| Protocol | RS232 |
| Operating temperature | 0°C~70°C |
| Duplex | Full |
| Package | Tape & Reel (TR); Cut Tape (CT) |
| Data rate | 250kbps |
| Case | 16-SOIC (0.154\", 3.90mm Width) |
| Receiver hysteresis | 300 mV |
| Number of drivers (Receivers) | 2/2 |
The 250 kbps data rate covers standard serial port speeds up to 115200 baud with margin; if your application needs 1 Mbps or faster, this is not the part.
The internal charge pump generates the RS-232 voltage levels from the single supply rail, so no external ±12 V supply is needed. Receiver hysteresis is 300 mV, which helps reject noise on longer cable runs.
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