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3-V to 5.5-V multichannel RS-232 line driver & receiver

3-V to 5.5-V multichannel RS-232 line driver & receiver - MAX3232
Datasheet
MAX3232 3-V to 5.5-V Multichannel RS-232 Line Driver/Receiver With ±15-kV ESD Protection datasheet (Rev. N)
 

Recommended alternative parts

  • TRS3232E  -  The device has the SAME FUNCTIONALITY/PINOUT as the compared device but includes enhanced IEC61000-4-2 ESD protection. TI recommends the TRS3232E in new designs
  • TRS3232  - The device is an EXACT EQUIVALENT in functionality and parametrics to the compared device. 

Description

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.

Features

  • RS-232 Bus-Terminal ESD Protection Exceeds
    ±15 kV Using Human-Body Model (HBM)
  • Meets or Exceeds the Requirements of TIA/EIA-232-F and ITU V.28 Standards
  • Operates With 3-V to 5.5-V VCC Supply
  • Operates up to 250 kbit/s
  • Two Drivers and Two Receivers
  • Low Supply Current: 300 µA Typical
  • External Capacitors: 4 × 0.1 µF
  • Accepts 5-V Logic Input With 3.3-V Supply
  • Alternative High-Speed Terminal-Compatible Devices (1 Mbit/s)
    • SN65C3232 (–40°C to 85°C)
    • SN75C3232 (0°C to 70°C)

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Parametrics

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Part number Order Drivers per package Receivers per package Logic voltage (Min) (V) Data rate (Max) (kbps) Main supply voltage (Nom) (V) ESD HBM (kV) Rating Operating temperature range (C) Package Group
MAX3232 Order now 2     2     3.3     250     3.3
5    		 15     Catalog     -40 to 85
0 to 70    		 SOIC | 16
SOIC | 16
SSOP | 16
TSSOP | 16