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MAX232CWE+T AI Analysis:
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MAX232CWE+T product

MAX232CWE+T

Drivers

RS232TransceiverInterface

The MAX232CWE+T is a standard dual RS-232 transceiver IC requiring a 5V supply, widely used for serial communication level shifting.

Best for

  • Serial communication interfaces
  • RS-232 level shifting

Avoid if

  • High-speed data requirements exceeding RS-232 limits

Check before use

  • External capacitor requirements

Key specifications

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

Compliance & Environment

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

Application

Connectivity

Datasheet

MAX220-MAX249.pdf

800 KB

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Questions & answers

It is a dual RS-232 driver/receiver IC that converts TTL/CMOS logic levels to RS-232 voltage levels.