Texas Instruments MAX3232ECDBR, RS232 Transceiver, Full Duplex, 2/2 Drivers/Receivers, 250kbps Data Rate, 3V to 5.5V Supply, 16-SSOP Package, 0°C to 70°C.
| 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-SSOP (0.209\", 5.30mm Width) |
| Receiver hysteresis | 300 mV |
| Number of drivers (Receivers) | 2/2 |
The MAX3232ECDBR: Full-duplex RS-232 transceiver with two drivers and two receivers, 250 kbps data rate, 300 mV receiver hysteresis, 16-SSOP package.
Rated for 3V to 5.5V, this transceiver works on either a 3.3V or 5V logic bus without a separate level shifter. Not rated for automotive or extended industrial environments where the ambient temperature drops below freezing or climbs above 70°C.
The MAX3232ECDBR supports a data rate of 250 kbps. That is the maximum signalling rate on the RS-232 bus; your actual throughput depends on the UART baud rate and cable length.
The MAX3232ECD (without the 'BR' suffix) is the same base part number and shares the same RS-232 transceiver function and 16-SSOP package. The 'BR' suffix typically denotes Tape & Reel packaging; the 'ECD' variant may come in a different reel or tube quantity. Both are functionally identical for the same supply voltage and data rate.