MAX232DWG4 vs MAX232NSR Comparison

Detailed side-by-side comparison of MAX232DWG4 by Texas Instruments and MAX232NSR by Texas Instruments. Compare key specifications, electrical parameters, packaging, lifecycle status, pricing, and availability to determine the best component for your design requirements.

Specification Comparison

Parameter MAX232DWG4 MAX232NSR
Brand Texas Instruments Texas Instruments
Category Interface ICs Interface ICs
Lifecycle Status Active Active
Product Type Dual RS-232 driver/receiver transceiver RS-232 dual transceiver
Number of Drivers 2 2
Number of Receivers 2 2
Data Rate Up to 120 kbps —
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 SOIC, 0.209-inch body width
Operating Temperature Range 0 °C to 70 °C —
Mounting Type Surface mount Surface mount
RoHS Status [DATA_NEEDED: RoHS status] [DATA_NEEDED: RoHS status]
REACH Status [DATA_NEEDED: REACH status] [DATA_NEEDED: REACH status]
Lead-Free Status [DATA_NEEDED: lead-free status] —
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
Operating Temperature — 0 °C to 70 °C (TA)
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
AEC-Q100 Qualification — [DATA_NEEDED: AEC-Q100 qualification]

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