Texas Instruments MAX3232EIPW, RS-232 transceiver, full duplex, 2/2 drivers/receivers, 250 kbps data rate, 3V to 5.5V supply, 16-TSSOP package, -40°C to 85°C operating temperature.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Transceiver |
| Mounting | Surface Mount |
| Supply voltage | 3V ~ 5.5V |
| Protocol | RS232 |
| Operating temperature | -40°C~85°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 |
There is no official TI successor listed for this order code; the closest functional replacement is the MAX3232EIPWR (the tape-and-reel variant of the same die), but that part is also obsolete.
The 3V to 5.5V supply range covers both legacy 5V RS-232 buses and modern 3.3V logic systems without a separate level shifter.
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There is no official TI successor for the MAX3232EIPW. The tape-and-reel variant MAX3232EIPWR is also obsolete. For new designs, consider the MAX3232ECPW or MAX3232EIDB, which are active RS-232 transceivers with similar specifications.
Yes, the MAX3232EIPW operates from a 3V to 5.5V supply, so it works directly with 3.3V logic without additional level translation.
The MAX3232EIPW supports a data rate of 250 kbps, suitable for standard RS-232 communication in industrial and telecom applications.