The MAX232 device is a dual driver/receiver that includes a capacitive voltage generator to supply TIA/EIA-232-F voltage levels from a single 5V supply. Each receiver converts TIA/EIA-232-F inputs to 5V TTL/CMOS levels. These receivers have a typical threshold of 1.3 V, a typical hysteresis of 0.5V, and can accept ±30V inputs. Each driver converts TTL/CMOS input levels into TIA/EIA-232-F levels.
| Top documentation | Type | Title | Format options | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| * | Data sheet | MAX232 Dual EIA-232 Drivers and Receivers datasheet (Rev. N) | PDF | HTML | Feb 14, 2024 |
| Technical article | Pump it up with charge pumps – Part 1 | PDF | HTML | Feb 1, 2016 | |
| Application note | Understanding Power Requirements in RS-232 Applications (Rev. B) | Apr 26, 2013 | ||
| Application note | AN-438 Low Power RS-232C Driver and Receiver in CMOS (Rev. B) | Apr 26, 2013 | ||
| Application note | Removing Ground Noise in Data Transmission Systems | Oct 5, 2007 | ||
| Application note | Interface Circuits for TIA/EIA-232-F (Rev. A) | Sep 19, 2002 | ||
| Application note | Low-Voltage, Single-Supply 232-Standard Interface Solutions (Rev. A) | Sep 19, 2000 |
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