Texas Instruments MAX3232EIPWE4, RS-232 transceiver, full duplex, 2/2 drivers/receivers, 250kbps data rate, 3V–5.5V supply, 300mV receiver hysteresis, -40°C–85°C, 16-TSSOP package, tube.
| 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 |
Buyers should evaluate a pin-compatible replacement for long-term supply assurance.
The 300mV receiver hysteresis provides a clean signal transition on noisy RS-232 lines, reducing the risk of false start bits in electrically harsh environments like factory floors or long cable runs.
Texas Instruments has not published a direct successor for the MAX3232EIPWE4. For a pin-compatible alternative within the same family, evaluate the MAX3232EUE (also in 16-TSSOP) or the MAX3232ECPWE4, which offers enhanced ESD protection. Confirm the exact specifications against your design requirements.
Yes, the MAX3232EIPWE4 operates from a 3V to 5.5V supply, so it is fully compatible with 3.3V logic rails. The RS-232 output levels are generated internally by a charge pump, so no external level translation is needed.