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MAX232DR AI Analysis:
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MAX232DR product

MAX232DR

Drivers

RS-232TransceiverCharge Pump5V Logic

The MAX232DR is a standard dual RS-232 transceiver IC from Texas Instruments, ideal for converting 5V logic to RS-232 levels.

Best for

  • RS-232 serial communication
  • 5V logic level conversion

Avoid if

  • High-speed data requirements (>120 kbps)
  • 3.3V-only logic systems

Check before use

  • Capacitor values and placement
  • Supply voltage stability

Key specifications

Data Rate
120 kbit/s
Supply Voltage
5V
Drivers/Receivers
2/2
Input Tolerance
±30V

Compliance & Environment

RoHS
ROHS3 Compliant
REACH
-
MSL
Level-1-260C-UNLIM
ECCN
-
HTSUS
-

Application

Industrial CommunicationSerial Interfaces

Datasheet

AAVTS00993-1.pdf

800 KB

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Questions & answers

It is a dual driver/receiver IC that converts TTL/CMOS logic levels to TIA/EIA-232-F levels using a single 5V power supply.