Texas Instruments MAX3232IPWR, RS-232 transceiver, full duplex, 2/2 drivers/receivers, 250kbps data rate, 3V to 5.5V supply, 300mV receiver hysteresis, -40°C to 85°C, 16-TSSOP package.
| 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-TSSOP (0.173\", 4.40mm Width) |
| Receiver hysteresis | 300 mV |
| Number of drivers (Receivers) | 2/2 |
The 250kbps data rate covers the common 115.2kbps and 230.4kbps UART baud rates with margin, and the 300mV receiver hysteresis provides noise rejection on longer cable runs typical in industrial and point-of-sale equipment.
The 3V to 5.5V supply range means the same part can be used on a 5V legacy board and a 3.3V modern design, reducing line-item count in a multi-platform BOM.
The MAX3232IPWR supports a data rate of 250kbps, which comfortably handles standard UART baud rates up to 230.4kbps with margin for cable capacitance and loading.
This simplifies BOM consolidation across mixed-voltage designs.