MAX232DWG4 vs MAX232CSE+T Comparison

Detailed side-by-side comparison of MAX232DWG4 by Texas Instruments and MAX232CSE+T by Analog Devices. Compare key specifications, electrical parameters, packaging, lifecycle status, pricing, and availability to determine the best component for your design requirements.

Specification Comparison

Parameter MAX232DWG4 MAX232CSE+T
Brand Texas Instruments Analog Devices
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
Data Rate Up to 120 kbps 120 kb/s
Single Supply Voltage 5 V —
Driver Output Swing Approximately ±9 V —
Receiver Input Voltage Limit ±30 V —
ESD Protection ±2 kV —
Supply Current 8 mA typical —
Charge-Pump Capacitor 1.0 µF —
Interface Standard EIA-232 / V.28 —
Package 16-pin SOIC 16-pin Narrow SOIC (SOIC-N-16)
Operating Temperature Range 0 °C to 70 °C 0 °C to +70 °C (commercial C-grade)
Mounting Type Surface mount Surface Mount
RoHS Status [DATA_NEEDED: RoHS status] —
REACH Status [DATA_NEEDED: REACH status] —
Lead-Free Status [DATA_NEEDED: lead-free status] —
Function — RS-232 Line Driver/Receiver (Transceiver)
Protocol — RS-232 (EIA/TIA-232E, V.28/V.24)
Supply Voltage (Vcc) — 4.5 V to 5.5 V (single +5V supply)
RS-232 Driver Output Voltage — ±7.5 V minimum (typical ±9 V) into 3 kΩ load
Receiver Input Voltage Range — ±30 V
Charge Pump — Internal; requires 4 × 1 µF external capacitors
MSL Level — 1 (unlimited floor life at <30 °C / 85 % RH)
Lead-Free / RoHS — Yes (compliant per +T suffix)
Receiver Input Hysteresis — [DATA_NEEDED: receiver hysteresis voltage]
Supply Current (No Load) — [DATA_NEEDED: typical Icc]
Packaging — Tape & Reel (T+R)

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