Texas Instruments MAX3232ECDWR, RS232 transceiver, full duplex 2/2, 250 kbps data rate, 3V to 5.5V supply, 16-SOIC (7.50mm width), 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 (0.295\", 7.50mm Width) |
| Receiver hysteresis | 300 mV |
| Number of drivers (Receivers) | 2/2 |
The 250 kbps data rate covers most industrial terminal, point-of-sale, and embedded debug port requirements.
The 3V to 5.5V supply range means this part can sit on a 3.3V microcontroller rail without a level shifter, or on a legacy 5V backplane. For industrial or automotive environments (motor drives, outdoor telecom, engine bay), you would need the industrial-temperature variant from the MAX3232 family.
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