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Texas Instruments MAX232 Series

8 variants · Texas InstrumentsAll Interface & Transceivers

About the Texas Instruments MAX232 Series

ICBOMS is a China IC distributor and semiconductor supplier — an independent, Shenzhen-based overseas procurement agent for Texas Instruments MAX232 Series components — sourcing Texas Instruments MAX232 Series parts new and original only, across the authorized and vetted independent channel, with every lot authenticity-screened before shipment. The Texas Instruments MAX232 Series series groups 8 related part numbers, each listed with full specifications, a datasheet where available, and an RFQ option. Every variant in the range shares a common duplex of Full, number of drivers (Receivers) of 2/2 and package of Tube. Variants differ by case, data rate and mounting, so you can match the exact case your application requires using the selection guide below. All listed Texas Instruments MAX232 Series part numbers are active and orderable.

Select a variant by

Case
16-DIP (0.300\", 7.62mm) · 16-SOIC (0.154\", 3.90mm Width) · 16-SOIC (0.295\", 7.50mm Width)
Data rate
120Kbps · 250kbps
Mounting
Surface Mount · Through Hole
Operating temperature
-40°C~85°C · 0°C~70°C

Shared specifications

Duplex
Full
Number of drivers (Receivers)
2/2
Package
Tube
Protocol
RS232
Receiver hysteresis
500 mV
Supply voltage
4.5V ~ 5.5V
Type
Transceiver

Variant comparison

ParameterMAX232ECDWMAX232EINMAX232IDMAX232NMAX232DWMAX232D
Case16-SOIC (0.295\", 7.50mm Width)16-DIP (0.300\", 7.62mm)16-SOIC (0.154\", 3.90mm Width)16-DIP (0.300\", 7.62mm)16-SOIC (0.295\", 7.50mm Width)16-SOIC (0.154\", 3.90mm Width)
Data rate250kbps250kbps120Kbps120Kbps120Kbps120Kbps
MountingSurface MountThrough HoleSurface MountThrough HoleSurface MountSurface Mount
Operating temperature0°C~70°C-40°C~85°C-40°C~85°C0°C~70°C0°C~70°C0°C~70°C

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