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Texas Instruments MAX3318ECPW — Sensors & Transducers

MAX3318ECPW RS-232 Transceiver 2/2 Full Duplex 460Kbps

MPNMAX3318ECPW
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Texas Instruments MAX3318ECPW, RS-232 transceiver, full duplex 2/2 drivers/receivers, 460Kbps data rate, 2.25V–3V supply, 20-TSSOP package.

$4.22Ref. price · indicative, final on quote
Texas Instruments MAX3318ECPW datasheet (PDF)
Packaging20-TSSOP (0.173", 4.40mm Width)
RoHSROHS3 Compliant
Independent supplier — new & surplus stockAuthenticity-screened · ESD-safe packingListing updated Aug 2026

Specifications

MAX3318ECPW specifications
ParameterValue
TypeTransceiver
MountingSurface Mount
Supply voltage2.25V ~ 3V
ProtocolRS232
Operating temperature0°C ~ 70°C
DuplexFull
PackageTube
Data rate460Kbps
Case20-TSSOP (0.173\", 4.40mm Width)
Receiver hysteresis300 mV
Number of drivers (Receivers)2/2

Product details

What the 2.25V–3V supply means for your rail

The MAX3318ECPW is an RS-232 transceiver designed for low-voltage supplies between 2.25V and 3V. The 2/2 driver/receiver count covers a basic UART handshake pair (TX/RX plus CTS/RTS) without needing an external level shifter. Full-duplex operation means the transmit and receive paths run simultaneously — no half-duplex turnaround delay. The 460 kbps data rate handles most legacy RS-232 peripherals (terminals, barcode scanners, serial printers) but falls short of the 1 Mbps some industrial Modbus or Profibus implementations require.

ROHS3 compliant. If allocation pressure hits, a pin-compatible sibling in the same package family is a viable second-source route — confirm the supply voltage and data rate match your design.

Frequently asked questions

What is the datasheet for MAX3318ECPW?

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What is the replacement for MAX3318ECPW if it becomes obsolete?

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What is the pinout of MAX3318ECPW?

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