MAX3232EEAE+T Integrated Circuits (ICs) Interface Drivers, Receivers, Transceivers
The MAX3232EEAE+T is a highly integrated, low-power RS-232 transceiver designed by Maxim Integrated (now part of Analog Devices) to facilitate reliable serial communication between TTL/CMOS logic-level devices and RS-232 standard interfaces. Optimized for space-constrained, battery-powered, or low-power electronic systems, this transceiver is ideal for industrial, consumer, and embedded applications.
- Transceiver Configuration: 2 full-duplex RS-232 transmitters and 2 full-duplex RS-232 receivers for bidirectional serial data transfer
- Power Supply: Operates from single +3.0V to +5.5V power supply, eliminating need for dual power rails
- On-Chip Charge Pump: Generates RS-232-compliant voltage levels (+10V/-10V) without external inductors
- Low Power Consumption: 0.1µA (shutdown), 300µA (active) - ideal for battery-powered devices
- ESD Protection: ±15kV HBM, ±8kV IEC 61000-4-2 contact discharge protection
- Data Rate: Supports up to 1Mbps for most RS-232 applications
- Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C operation for industrial environments
- Package: 8-pin EIAJ SOIC (3.91mm x 4.90mm) compact footprint
- Compliant with RS-232, TIA/EIA-232-F, and ITU-T V.28 standards
- RoHS-compliant for global environmental regulations