MAX232DR vs MAX232D Comparison

Detailed side-by-side comparison of MAX232DR by Texas Instruments and MAX232D by Texas Instruments. Compare key specifications, electrical parameters, packaging, lifecycle status, pricing, and availability to determine the best component for your design requirements.

Specification Comparison

Parameter MAX232DR MAX232D
Brand Texas Instruments Texas Instruments
Category Interface ICs Interface ICs
Lifecycle Status Active Active
Function Dual RS-232 line driver/receiver (2/2 transceiver, full) Dual RS-232 line driver/receiver (2/2 transceiver, full)
Data Rate 120 kbps 120 kbps
Supply Voltage (Vcc) 4.5 V to 5.5 V 4.5 V to 5.5 V
Supply Current 8 mA typical 8 mA typical
Receiver Input Levels +/-30 V tolerant +/-30 V tolerant
Number of Drivers 2 2
Number of Receivers 2 2
Charge Pump Capacitors Required 4 external (typically 1 uF) 4 external (typically 1 uF)
Generated RS-232 Rails Approx. +/-9 V to +/-10 V from internal charge pump Approx. +/-9 V to +/-10 V from internal charge pump
Compliance TIA/EIA-232-F, ITU V.28 TIA/EIA-232-F, ITU V.28
ESD Protection (RS-232 pins) [DATA_NEEDED: datasheet ESD figure] [DATA_NEEDED: datasheet ESD figure]
Operating Temperature 0 C to +70 C (commercial grade) 0 C to +70 C (commercial grade)
Package SOIC-16 (D) SOIC-16 (D)
Mounting Type Surface Mount Surface Mount
RoHS Status Compliant Compliant
Lead-Free / Halogen-Free Yes / [DATA_NEEDED: halogen-free] Yes / [DATA_NEEDED: halogen-free]
Interchangeable With Maxim MAX232 (industry-standard die) Maxim MAX232 (industry-standard die)

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