Part Number: MAX3232, MAX3232IDW
Function: 3-V to 5.5-V Multichannel RS-232 Line Driver/Receiver
Package: SOIC, SSOP, TSSOP 16 Pin type
Manufacturer: Texas Instruments
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Description
The MAX3232 is a low-power transceiver that is used for converting voltage levels between RS-232 and TTL/CMOS interfaces. It is commonly used for communication between a microcontroller or a computer and serial devices such as printers, modems, or sensors. The device provides a simple, low-cost solution for serial communication and it has a high data rate of up to 250 kbps. It is also capable of operating over a wide range of supply voltages, making it suitable for a wide range of applications.
The MAX3232 device consists of two line drivers, two line receivers, and a dual charge-pump circuit with ±15-kV ESD protection terminal to terminal (serial-port connection terminals, including GND). The device meets the requirements of TIA/EIA-232-F and provides the electrical interface between an asynchronous communication controller and the serial-port connector. The charge pump and four small external capacitors allow operation from a single 3-V to 5.5-V supply. The devices operate at data signaling rates up to 250 kbit/s and a maximum of 30-V/μs driver output slew rate.
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Features
1. RS-232 Bus-Terminal ESD Protection Exceeds ±15 kV Using Human-Body Model (HBM)
2. Meets or Exceeds the Requirements of TIA/EIA-232-F and ITU V.28 Standards
3. Operates With 3-V to 5.5-V VCC Supply
4. Operates up to 250 kbit/s
5. Two Drivers and Two Receivers
6. Low Supply Current : 300 μA Typical
7. External Capacitors : 4 × 0.1 μF
8. Accepts 5-V Logic Input With 3.3-V Supply
Applications:
1. Industrial PCs
2. Wired networking
3. Data center and enterprise networking
4. Battery-powered systems
Official Homepage: https://www.ti.com/product/MAX3232
MAX3232 Datasheet PDF
