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MAX232

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

Partnumber Manufacturer Quantity Availability
MAX232 1000 In Stock

Description and Introduction

+5V-Powered, Multichannel RS-232 Drivers/Receivers The MAX232 is a dual driver/receiver IC manufactured by Maxim Integrated (now part of Analog Devices). Below are its key specifications, descriptions, and features:

### **Specifications:**  
- **Supply Voltage:** +5V ±10%  
- **Operating Temperature Range:** 0°C to +70°C (Commercial)  
- **Data Rate:** Up to 120 kbps  
- **Number of Drivers/Receivers:** 2 drivers, 2 receivers  
- **ESD Protection:** ±15 kV (Human Body Model)  
- **Package Options:** 16-pin DIP, SOIC, TSSOP  

### **Description:**  
The MAX232 is a dual RS-232 transceiver that converts TTL/CMOS logic levels to RS-232 voltage levels (±7.5V) and vice versa. It includes an onboard charge-pump voltage doubler/inverter to generate the required RS-232 voltages from a single +5V supply.  

### **Features:**  
- Meets EIA/TIA-232-F and ITU-T V.28 standards  
- Onboard voltage converters eliminate the need for ±12V supplies  
- Low power consumption  
- Compatible with 3V and 5V logic levels  
- Short-circuit protection on transmitter outputs  
- High noise immunity  

The MAX232 is commonly used in serial communication applications, such as interfacing microcontrollers with RS-232 devices (e.g., PCs, modems).

Application Scenarios & Design Considerations

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

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