Texas Instruments MAX3232IDW, RS-232 transceiver, full-duplex, 2/2 drivers/receivers, 250 kbps data rate, 3V–5.5V supply, -40°C to 85°C, 16-SOIC package, active lifecycle.
| 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 (0.295\", 7.50mm Width) |
| Receiver hysteresis | 300 mV |
| Number of drivers (Receivers) | 2/2 |
The 250 kbps data rate covers most industrial serial protocols (RS-232 at 115.2 kbps, 230.4 kbps) with margin.
Rated from 3V to 5.5V, the MAX3232IDW runs directly off a 3.3V rail or a 5V rail without a regulator, which simplifies the power tree.
No last-time-buy or date-code provenance concerns apply.
The MAX3232IDW and MAX3232CDW share the same 2/2 driver/receiver count, 250 kbps data rate, and 3V–5.5V supply range. The IDW is the drop-in replacement for the CDW when extended temperature operation is required.