MAX232DR vs SP232AET-L Comparison
Detailed side-by-side comparison of MAX232DR by Texas Instruments and SP232AET-L by MaxLinear. 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 | SP232AET-L |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Texas Instruments | MaxLinear |
| 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 | — |
| 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-SOIC |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount | SMD surface mount |
| RoHS Status | Compliant | RoHS compliant |
| Lead-Free / Halogen-Free | Yes / [DATA_NEEDED: halogen-free] | — |
| Interchangeable With | Maxim MAX232 (industry-standard die) | — |
| Transceiver Configuration | — | 2 drivers and 2 receivers |
| Protocol Support | — | EIA/TIA-232 and V.28 |
| Duplex Mode | — | Full duplex |
| Supply Voltage Range | — | 4.5V to 5.5V |
| Data Rate Under Load | — | 120kbps |
| Maximum Data Rate | — | 240kbps |
| Receiver Hysteresis | — | 500mV |
| Operating Temperature Range | — | -40°C to +85°C |
| Process Technology | — | BiCMOS |
| Charge-Pump Capacitor | — | 0.1µF ceramic |
| ESD Protection Rating | — | 2kV |
| Human Body Model ESD Tolerance | — | ±15kV |
| IEC ESD System | — | IEC 61000-4-2 at ±15kV |