+5V-Powered, Multichannel RS-232 Drivers/Receivers The MAX231CPD is a dual RS-232 driver/receiver manufactured by Maxim Integrated (now part of Analog Devices).  

### **Key Specifications:**  
- **Manufacturer:** Maxim Integrated (Analog Devices)  
- **Type:** Dual RS-232 Transceiver  
- **Supply Voltage:** Single +5V  
- **Data Rate:** Up to 120kbps  
- **Number of Drivers/Receivers:** 2 Drivers, 2 Receivers  
- **Operating Temperature Range:** 0°C to +70°C  
- **Package:** 16-Pin PDIP (Plastic Dual In-Line Package)  
- **Compliance:** Meets EIA/TIA-232-F and ITU-T V.28 standards  

### **Features:**  
- **On-Chip Charge Pump:** Eliminates the need for external ±12V supplies.  
- **Low Power Consumption:** Typically 5mA supply current.  
- **ESD Protection:** ±15kV Human Body Model (HBM) on I/O pins.  
- **Shutdown Mode:** Reduces power consumption when not in use.  
- **Wide Supply Voltage Range:** Operates from a single +4.5V to +5.5V supply.  

### **Applications:**  
- **RS-232 Communication Ports**  
- **Industrial Control Systems**  
- **Modems and Terminals**  
- **Point-of-Sale (POS) Equipment**  

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+5V-Powered, Multichannel RS-232 Drivers/Receivers