Texas Instruments MAX3232ECDB, RS-232 transceiver, full duplex, 250 kbps data rate, 3V to 5.5V supply, 2/2 drivers/receivers, 16-SSOP 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 | Tube |
| Data rate | 250kbps |
| Case | 16-SSOP (0.209\", 5.30mm Width) |
| Receiver hysteresis | 300 mV |
| Number of drivers (Receivers) | 2/2 |
The 300 mV receiver hysteresis cleans up noisy lines typical of long cable runs or industrial backplanes.
The wide supply range (3V to 5.5V) means it can sit on a mixed-voltage board without a dedicated regulator — handy when you are retrofitting a legacy 5V RS-232 port into a 3.3V system.
No official replacement part number is recorded in the lifecycle data. The closest active alternatives are other MAX3232 variants (such as MAX3232E or MAX3232IPW) in the same 16-pin SSOP or TSSOP footprints. Verify pin compatibility and electrical specs against your design before substituting.
Yes, the MAX3232ECDB is specified for a supply range of 3V to 5.5V, so it works directly on a 5V rail without any external regulation.