Texas Instruments MAX3232MDBREP, RS-232 Transceiver, Full Duplex, 2/2 Drivers/Receivers, 250 kbps, 3V to 5.5V Supply, -55°C to 125°C, 16-SSOP.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Transceiver |
| Mounting | Surface Mount |
| Supply voltage | 3V ~ 5.5V |
| Protocol | RS232 |
| Operating temperature | -55°C~125°C |
| Duplex | Full |
| Package | Tape & Reel (TR); Cut Tape (CT) |
| Data rate | 250kbps |
| Case | 16-SSOP (0.209\", 5.30mm Width) |
| Receiver hysteresis | 300 mV |
| Number of drivers (Receivers) | 2/2 |
The Texas Instruments MAX3232MDBREP is a full-duplex RS-232 transceiver with two drivers and two receivers, packaged in a 16-SSOP.
The 300 mV receiver hysteresis provides noise immunity on the RS-232 bus, which matters in electrically noisy environments like an engine bay or a factory floor with long cable runs.
It is RoHS3 compliant.
Yes, the MAX3232MDBREP is pin-compatible and functionally identical to the standard MAX3232 in the same 16-SSOP package. If your design already uses a MAX3232, the MDBREP variant drops in without a board change — just confirm the wider temp range is actually needed, because the EP part carries a cost premium.