MAX3232ID AI Analysis:
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MAX3232ID product

MAX3232ID

Drivers

RS-232TransceiverInterfaceSOP16

The MAX3232ID is a reliable 3V-5.5V RS-232 transceiver with 2 drivers/receivers and robust ESD protection, ideal for industrial and portable serial communication.

Best for

  • Industrial serial interfaces
  • Battery-powered portable devices
  • RS-232 communication links

Avoid if

  • Applications requiring data rates above 250kbps
  • Systems with supply voltages outside the 3V-5.5V range

Check before use

  • Capacitor selection based on supply voltage
  • PCB layout for ESD protection

Key specifications

Supply Voltage
3V to 5.5V
Data Rate
250kbps
ESD Protection
±15kV (Air-Gap)

Compliance & Environment

RoHS
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REACH
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MSL
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ECCN
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HTSUS
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Application

Industrial HMIPortable Equipment

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Questions & answers

It is a dual RS-232 transceiver that converts logic-level signals (TTL/CMOS) to RS-232 voltage levels, enabling communication between microcontrollers and serial devices.