Texas Instruments MAX3232IDWR, RS-232 Transceiver, Full Duplex, 250 kbps, 3V to 5.5V Supply, 2/2 Drivers/Receivers, 16-SOIC Package, -40°C to 85°C.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Transceiver |
| Mounting | Surface Mount |
| Supply voltage | 3V ~ 5.5V |
| Protocol | RS232 |
| Operating temperature | -40°C~85°C |
| Duplex | Full |
| Package | Tape & Reel (TR); Cut Tape (CT) |
| Data rate | 250kbps |
| Case | 16-SOIC (0.295\", 7.50mm Width) |
| Receiver hysteresis | 300 mV |
| Number of drivers (Receivers) | 2/2 |
The Texas Instruments MAX3232IDWR is a full-duplex RS-232 transceiver that handles the level translation between a UART's logic signals and the ±5V to ±15V swing required by RS-232 lines. Data rate is specified at 250 kbps, sufficient for legacy RS-232 peripherals, configuration terminals, and debug ports where higher baud rates are not required.
The MAX3232EIDWR is the enhanced-ESD variant of the same base part. Both share the same pinout, package (16-SOIC), supply range, and data rate, so the MAX3232IDWR is a functional drop-in replacement where the extra ESD rating of the 'E' version is not required.