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Texas Instruments MAX232 Series

19 variants · Texas Instruments

About the Texas Instruments Texas Instruments MAX232 Series series

The Texas Instruments Texas Instruments MAX232 Series series groups 19 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, mounting type of Surface Mount and number of drivers (Receivers) of 2/2. Variants differ by case, data rate and operating temperature, 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-SOIC (0.154\", 3.90mm Width) · 16-SOIC (0.295\", 7.50mm Width) · 16-TSSOP (0.173\", 4.40mm Width)
Data rate
120Kbps · 250kbps
Operating temperature
-40°C~85°C · 0°C~70°C
Package
Tape & Reel (TR); Cut Tape (CT) · Tube

Variant comparison

ParameterMAX232DMAX232DRMAX232DWMAX232ECDMAX232ECDRMAX232ECDW
Case16-SOIC (0.154\", 3.90mm Width)16-SOIC (0.154\", 3.90mm Width)16-SOIC (0.295\", 7.50mm Width)16-SOIC (0.154\", 3.90mm Width)16-SOIC (0.154\", 3.90mm Width)16-SOIC (0.295\", 7.50mm Width)
Data rate120Kbps120Kbps120Kbps250kbps250kbps250kbps
Operating temperature0°C~70°C0°C~70°C0°C~70°C0°C~70°C0°C~70°C0°C~70°C
PackageTubeTape & Reel (TR); Cut Tape (CT)TubeTubeTape & Reel (TR); Cut Tape (CT)Tube

Shared specifications

Duplex
Full
Mounting type
Surface Mount
Number of drivers (Receivers)
2/2
Protocol
RS232
Receiver hysteresis
500 mV
Type
Transceiver
Voltage
4.5V ~ 5.5V

Request a quote on any Texas Instruments MAX232 Series part number and we confirm price, availability and lead time per line — including end-of-life and allocation-constrained variants.

Frequently asked questions

How do the Texas Instruments Texas Instruments MAX232 Series variants differ?
Texas Instruments MAX232 Series part numbers differ by case, data rate, operating temperature and package. Use the selection guide above to pick by case.
How many Texas Instruments Texas Instruments MAX232 Series part numbers are listed?
19 Texas Instruments Texas Instruments MAX232 Series part numbers are listed, each with specifications and a datasheet where available.
How do I get pricing and lead time for Texas Instruments Texas Instruments MAX232 Series?
Request a quote (RFQ) for any Texas Instruments MAX232 Series part number and we confirm price, availability and lead time per line — including end-of-life and hard-to-find variants.

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