MAX232DRE4 vs MAX232ECDR Comparison

Detailed side-by-side comparison of MAX232DRE4 by Texas Instruments and MAX232ECDR 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
MAX232DRE4 MAX232DRE4 - Dual RS-232 Transceiver, 120 kbit/s | TI

MAX232DRE4 - Dual RS-232 Transceiver, 120 kbit/s | TI

MAX232DRE4 ✓ Active
Texas Instruments
MAX232ECDR MAX232ECDR - Dual RS-232 Driver/Receiver, ESD-Protected | TI

MAX232ECDR - Dual RS-232 Driver/Receiver, ESD-Protected | TI

MAX232ECDR ✓ Active

Specification Comparison

Parameter MAX232DRE4 MAX232ECDR
Brand Texas Instruments Texas Instruments
Category Interface ICs Interface ICs
Lifecycle Status Active Active
Product Type Dual RS-232 driver/receiver transceiver —
Number of Drivers 2 2
Number of Receivers 2 2
Supply Voltage Range 4.5 V to 5.5 V —
Maximum Data Rate 120 kbit/s —
Operating Temperature Range 0°C to 70°C 0 °C to 70 °C (commercial)
Receiver Hysteresis 500 mV —
Maximum Receiver Input Voltage ±30 V —
Charge-Pump Capacitor Value 1.0 µF —
Typical Supply Current 8 mA —
ESD Protection Exceeds JESD22-A200 2 kV human-body-model voltage —
Package 16-SOIC, 3.90 mm body width 16-pin SOIC (D)
Mounting Type Surface mount Surface Mount
Temperature Grade Commercial —
RoHS Status ROHS3 compliant Compliant
REACH Compliance [DATA_NEEDED: REACH compliance status] —
Automotive Qualification [DATA_NEEDED: AEC-Q100 qualification status] —
Logic Compatibility TTL/CMOS —
Exact Pinout [DATA_NEEDED: numbered pin names and descriptions] —
Function — Dual RS-232 Driver/Receiver
Data Rate — 120 kbit/s
Supply Voltage (VCC) — 4.5 V to 5.5 V
Supply Current — 8 mA (typ)
Receiver Input Voltage Range — ±30 V
RS-232 Output Voltage Swing — ±5 V min, ±10 V typ (from charge pump)
ESD Protection (HBM) — ±15 kV (per datasheet)
ESD Protection (IEC 61000-4-2) — Contact ±8 kV, Air ±15 kV
Charge-Pump Capacitors — 4 x 1.0 µF external
Standards Compliance — TIA/EIA-232-F, ITU-T V.28

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