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MAX232N AI Analysis:
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MAX232N product

MAX232N

Drivers

RS-232Interface IC5V

The MAX232N is a dual RS-232 driver/receiver IC that generates necessary voltage levels from a single 5V supply.

Best for

  • RS-232 communication interfaces
  • Battery-powered systems

Avoid if

  • Applications requiring data rates above 120 kbit/s

Check before use

  • Capacitor values and placement for the charge pump

Key specifications

Supply Voltage
5 V
Data Rate
120 kbit/s
Drivers/Receivers
2/2

Compliance & Environment

RoHS
ROHS3 Compliant
REACH
-
MSL
-
ECCN
-
HTSUS
-

Application

ModemsTerminals

Datasheet

Texas-Instruments-company-64.pdf

800 KB

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Questions & answers

The MAX232N is a dual driver/receiver IC that converts TTL/CMOS logic levels to TIA/EIA-232-F levels and vice versa, using an internal charge pump to generate the required voltages from a single 5V supply.