Texas Instruments MAX3232ECPW, RS-232 transceiver, full duplex, 250 kbps data rate, 3V to 5.5V supply, 2/2 drivers/receivers, 300 mV receiver hysteresis, 0°C to 70°C, 16-TSSOP package.
| 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-TSSOP (0.173\", 4.40mm Width) |
| Receiver hysteresis | 300 mV |
| Number of drivers (Receivers) | 2/2 |
The device supports a data rate of 250 kbps, adequate for standard UART communication in terminal interfaces, point-of-sale equipment, and industrial control panels. Receiver hysteresis is specified at 300 mV, providing noise immunity on the serial line.
For new designs, consider active variants with the same 2/2 driver/receiver configuration and 16-TSSOP footprint, though pin compatibility should be verified against the datasheet.
No official replacement order code is provided in the lifecycle record. The MAX3232EIPW (16-TSSOP, same 2/2 driver/receiver count) is an active variant that may serve as a functional replacement, but pin compatibility and electrical specifications should be verified against the respective datasheets.