MAX232DR vs SP3232EEN-L Comparison
Detailed side-by-side comparison of MAX232DR by Texas Instruments and SP3232EEN-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 | SP3232EEN-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 | 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) | -40°C to +85°C |
| Package | SOIC-16 (D) | 16-pin SOIC |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount | Surface mount |
| RoHS Status | Compliant | unknown |
| Lead-Free / Halogen-Free | Yes / [DATA_NEEDED: halogen-free] | — |
| Interchangeable With | Maxim MAX232 (industry-standard die) | — |
| Transceiver Type | — | 2/2 transceiver, full RS-232 |
| Maximum Data Rate | — | 120 kbps |
| Operating Supply Voltage | — | 3 V to 5.5 V |
| Nominal Supply Current | — | 1 mA |
| Shutdown Current | — | 1 µA |
| RS-232 Standard | — | True EIA/TIA-232-F operation |
| Charge-Pump Capacitor Value | — | 0.1 µF in 3.3 V operation |
| System ESD Rating | — | ±15 kV IEC 61000-4-2 and ±15 kV HBM |
| Receiver Status During Shutdown | — | Active for the SP3222E/SP3232E series |
| Power-Supply Topology | — | Single-supply charge-pump RS-232 interface |
| Lead-Free Status | — | unknown |
| Automotive Qualification | — | not_qualified |