MAX232CPE vs MAX232EPE Comparison
Detailed side-by-side comparison of MAX232CPE by Maxim Integrated and MAX232EPE by Maxim Integrated. Compare key specifications, electrical parameters, packaging, lifecycle status, pricing, and availability to determine the best component for your design requirements.
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MAX232EPE+ - +5V RS-232 Transceiver, 2/2, 16-PDIP | Maxim Integrated
MAX232EPE ✓ ActiveSpecification Comparison
| Parameter | MAX232CPE | MAX232EPE |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Maxim Integrated | Maxim Integrated |
| Category | Interface ICs | Interface ICs |
| Lifecycle Status | Active | Active |
| Stock Status | In Stock | In Stock |
| Unit Price (USD) | $2.18 | $1.78 |
| Function | RS-232 Transceiver (2 Drivers / 2 Receivers) | — |
| Protocol | EIA/TIA-232E, V.28/V.24 | — |
| Supply Voltage | 4.5 V to 5.5 V (single 5 V supply) | 4.5 V to 5.5 V (single +5V supply) |
| Data Rate | 120 kbps | 120 kbps (typical) |
| Number of Drivers | 2 | — |
| Number of Receivers | 2 | — |
| Driver Output Voltage Swing | ±9 V typical (RS-232 load) | — |
| Receiver Input Voltage Range | ±25 V | — |
| Supply Current | 8 mA typical | — |
| Charge Pump Capacitors | 4 x 1 µF external | — |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to +70°C (commercial grade) | -40 C to +85 C (extended industrial) |
| Package | 16-pin PDIP (PE) | 16-PDIP (Plastic DIP, 0.300 inch / 7.62 mm) |
| Mounting Type | Through-Hole | Through-Hole |
| ESD Protection | [DATA_NEEDED: ESD rating on driver outputs] | ±15 kV HBM on RS-232 pins (per Maxim datasheet family) |
| RoHS Status | See compliance_info | Compliant (lead-free + indicates lead-free finish) |
| Product Type | — | RS-232 Transceiver (Driver/Receiver) |
| Drivers / Receivers | — | 2 / 2 |
| RS-232 Output Voltage | — | ±10 V (typical, generated internally by charge pump) |
| External Charge-Pump Capacitors | — | 4 x 1 uF (typical, tantalum or ceramic) |
| Receiver Input Levels | — | ±30 V tolerant |
| Standards Compliance | — | EIA/TIA-232E, V.28, V.24 |
| MSL Level | — | 1 (unlimited) |
| Pin Count | — | 16 |