Product Summary

The MAX3232CSE transceiver has a proprietary low-dropout transmitter output stage enabling true RS-232 performance from a 3.0V to 5.5V supply with a dual charge pump. The device requires only four small 0.1μF external charge-pump capacitors.

Parametrics

Absolute maximum ratings: (1)VCC:-0.3V to +6V; (2)V+ (Note 1):-0.3V to +7V; (3)V- (Note 1):.\+0.3V to -7V; (4)V+ + V- (Note 1):+13V; (5)Input Voltages:T_IN, SHDN, EN:-0.3V to +6V,MBAUD:-0.3V to (VCC + 0.3V),R_IN:±25V; (6)Output Voltages:T_OUT:±13.2V, R_OU:-0.3V to (VCC + 0.3V); (7)Short-Circuit Duration:T_OUT:Continuous; (8)Operating Temperature Ranges:0℃ to +70℃; (9)Storage Temperature Range:-65℃ to +150℃; (10)Lead Temperature (soldering, 10sec):+300℃.

Features

Features: (1)Low Supply Current:300μA; (2)Guaranteed Data Rate:120kbps ; (3)Meets EIA/TIA-232 Specifications Down to 3.0V; (4)Pin Compatible with Industry-Standard MAX232; (5)Guaranteed Slew Rate:6V/μs.

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Image Part No Mfg Description Data Sheet Download Pricing
(USD)		 Quantity
MAX3232CSE
MAX3232CSE
Maxim Integrated Products
RS-232 Interface IC 3-5.5V 1Mbps Transceiver
Data Sheet
0-2080: $1.18
MAX3232CSE+
MAX3232CSE+
Maxim Integrated Products
RS-232 Interface IC 3-5.5V 1Mbps Transceiver
Data Sheet
0-1: $2.93
1-25: $1.95
25-50: $1.42
50-250: $1.39
MAX3232CSE+T
MAX3232CSE+T
Maxim Integrated Products
RS-232 Interface IC 3-5.5V 1Mbps Transceiver
Data Sheet
0-1: $2.68
1-25: $1.79
25-50: $1.46
50-250: $1.43
MAX3232CSE-G05
MAX3232CSE-G05
Maxim Integrated Products
RS-232 Interface IC
Data Sheet
Negotiable 
MAX3232CSE-G077
MAX3232CSE-G077
Maxim Integrated Products
RS-232 Interface IC
Data Sheet
Negotiable 
MAX3232CSE-T
MAX3232CSE-T
Maxim Integrated Products
RS-232 Interface IC 3-5.5V 1Mbps Transceiver
Data Sheet
0-2005: $1.27
2005-2500: $1.27
MAX3232CSE-TG05
MAX3232CSE-TG05
Maxim Integrated Products
RS-232 Interface IC
Data Sheet
Negotiable 
MAX3232CSE-TG077
MAX3232CSE-TG077
Maxim Integrated Products
RS-232 Interface IC
Data Sheet
Negotiable