Texas Instruments MAX3232ID, RS-232 transceiver, full duplex, 250 kbps data rate, 2/2 drivers/receivers, 3V to 5.5V supply, -40°C to 85°C, 16-SOIC (0.154", 3.90mm width) surface-mount package.
| 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-SOIC (0.154\", 3.90mm Width) |
| Receiver hysteresis | 300 mV |
| Number of drivers (Receivers) | 2/2 |
The MAX3232ID: Buyers should treat this as a last-time-buy part: once the remaining inventory is exhausted through authorized channels, the only path to supply will be the independent surplus market.
Receiver hysteresis of 300 mV provides noise immunity on the incoming RS-232 lines, reducing bit errors on long cable runs or in electrically noisy enclosures.
A pin-compatible alternate from the MAX3232 family in the same 16-SOIC package and 3V to 5.5V supply range would be the closest cross-shop candidate — verify the exact ordering code against your BOM's temperature grade and data rate requirements.
It is a full-duplex RS-232 transceiver with two drivers and two receivers.