MAX232DR vs ADM232LAR Comparison
Detailed side-by-side comparison of MAX232DR by Texas Instruments and ADM232LAR by Analog Devices. Compare key specifications, electrical parameters, packaging, lifecycle status, pricing, and availability to determine the best component for your design requirements.
Texas Instruments
MAX232DR - 5V Dual RS-232 Transceiver, 120kbps, SOIC-16 | TI (Tape & Reel)
MAX232DR ✓ ActiveSpecification Comparison
| Parameter | MAX232DR | ADM232LAR |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Texas Instruments | Analog Devices |
| Category | Interface ICs | Interface ICs |
| Lifecycle Status | Active | Active |
| Function | Dual RS-232 line driver/receiver (2/2 transceiver, full) | — |
| Data Rate | 120 kbps | 120 kB/s |
| Supply Voltage (Vcc) | 4.5 V to 5.5 V | — |
| Supply Current | 8 mA typical | [DATA_NEEDED: typical and maximum supply current] |
| Receiver Input Levels | +/-30 V tolerant | — |
| Number of Drivers | 2 | — |
| Number of Receivers | 2 | — |
| Charge Pump Capacitors Required | 4 external (typically 1 uF) | — |
| Generated RS-232 Rails | Approx. +/-9 V to +/-10 V from internal charge pump | — |
| Compliance | TIA/EIA-232-F, ITU V.28 | — |
| ESD Protection (RS-232 pins) | [DATA_NEEDED: datasheet ESD figure] | — |
| Operating Temperature | 0 C to +70 C (commercial grade) | — |
| Package | SOIC-16 (D) | 16-lead SOIC (SOIC-16) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount | Surface Mount |
| RoHS Status | Compliant | [DATA_NEEDED: RoHS status for ADM232LAR] |
| Lead-Free / Halogen-Free | Yes / [DATA_NEEDED: halogen-free] | — |
| Interchangeable With | Maxim MAX232 (industry-standard die) | — |
| Supply Voltage | — | 5 V (single supply) |
| Transceiver Configuration | — | 2 drivers / 2 receivers (2/2) |
| Interface Standard Compliance | — | EIA-232-E and V.28 |
| Output Swing | — | 9 V with 5 V supply |
| On-Board DC-DC Converters | — | Yes |
| Required External Capacitors | — | 1 uF |
| Shutdown | — | Low power shutdown mode |
| Receiver Supply Current in Shutdown | — | 1 uA (receivers active in shutdown) |
| Receiver Input Voltage Tolerance | — | 30 V |
| Number of Pins | — | 16 |
| Technology | — | CMOS |
| Automotive Qualification (AEC-Q100) | — | not_applicable |
| Operating Temperature Range | — | [DATA_NEEDED: operating temperature range] |
| Driver Output Current | — | [DATA_NEEDED: driver output current] |
| REACH Status | — | [DATA_NEEDED: REACH status for ADM232LAR] |