MAX232DR vs MAX232NS Comparison
Detailed side-by-side comparison of MAX232DR by Texas Instruments and MAX232NS by Texas Instruments. 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 | MAX232NS |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | — |
| Data Rate | 120 kbps | — |
| Supply Voltage (Vcc) | 4.5 V to 5.5 V | — |
| Supply Current | 8 mA typical | — |
| Receiver Input Levels | +/-30 V tolerant | — |
| Number of Drivers | 2 | 2 |
| Number of Receivers | 2 | 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) | 0 °C to 70 °C (TA) |
| Package | SOIC-16 (D) | 16-pin SOIC, 0.209-inch body width |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount | Surface mount |
| RoHS Status | Compliant | [DATA_NEEDED: RoHS status] |
| Lead-Free / Halogen-Free | Yes / [DATA_NEEDED: halogen-free] | — |
| Interchangeable With | Maxim MAX232 (industry-standard die) | — |
| Product Type | — | RS-232 dual transceiver |
| Maximum Data Rate | — | 120 kbps |
| Supply Voltage Range | — | 4.5 V to 5.5 V |
| Typical Receiver Threshold | — | 1.3 V |
| Receiver Hysteresis | — | 500 mV |
| Maximum Receiver Input Voltage | — | ±30 V |
| Integrated Voltage Generator | — | Yes, capacitive charge-pump voltage generator |
| Supported Supply Configuration | — | Single 5 V supply |
| Logic Interface | — | TTL/CMOS |
| Signal Standard | — | TIA/EIA-232-F |
| REACH Status | — | [DATA_NEEDED: REACH status] |
| AEC-Q100 Qualification | — | [DATA_NEEDED: AEC-Q100 qualification] |