Texas Instruments MAX3232MPWREP, RS-232 transceiver, full duplex, 2/2 drivers/receivers, 250 kbps data rate, 3V to 5.5V supply, 16-TSSOP package, -55°C to 125°C operating temperature.
| 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-TSSOP (0.173\", 4.40mm Width) |
| Receiver hysteresis | 300 mV |
| Number of drivers (Receivers) | 2/2 |
The 3V to 5.5V supply range means this transceiver works across mixed-voltage boards without a separate regulator for the RS-232 interface — useful when a 3.3V MCU talks to legacy 5V peripherals. Standard MAX3232 variants typically top out at 85°C or 105°C; the MPWREP suffix locks in the full military-temperature grade, so it's suited for engine-bay electronics, satellite payloads, or any sealed enclosure where ambient heat builds up.
The evidence does not list a shutdown mode for this part. For low-power sleep applications, confirm with the datasheet or consider a MAX3232 variant with an active-low SHDN pin.
The data rate is 250 kbps, sufficient for standard RS-232 communication at typical baud rates up to 115200 or higher with margin.