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MAX232CPE+ AI Analysis:
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MAX232CPE+ product

MAX232CPE+

Drivers

RS232Transceiver5VDIP

The MAX232CPE+ is a standard dual RS-232 transceiver IC, widely used for converting logic-level signals to RS-232 voltage levels using a single 5V supply.

Best for

  • Legacy serial communication interfaces
  • Prototyping RS-232 circuits

Avoid if

  • Space-constrained designs requiring SMT components

Check before use

  • Capacitor values for the charge pump circuit

Key specifications

Supply Voltage
5 V
Drivers/Receivers
2/2
Package
16-DIP

Compliance & Environment

RoHS
ROHS3 Compliant
REACH
REACH Unaffected
MSL
1 (Unlimited)
ECCN
EAR99
HTSUS
8542.39.0001

Application

Industrial CommunicationGeneral Serial Interface

Datasheet

MAX220-MAX249.pdf

800 KB

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CAD Models

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Questions & answers

It is a dual RS-232 transmitter/receiver IC that converts logic-level signals to RS-232 levels, operating from a single 5V power supply.