MAX232ECD vs MAX232D Comparison

Detailed side-by-side comparison of MAX232ECD by Texas Instruments and MAX232D 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 MAX232ECD MAX232D
Brand Texas Instruments Texas Instruments
Category Interface ICs Interface ICs
Lifecycle Status Active Active
Function Dual RS-232 Driver/Receiver (Transceiver) Dual RS-232 line driver/receiver (2/2 transceiver, full)
Number of Drivers 2 2
Number of Receivers 2 2
Data Rate (max) 120 kbit/s —
Supply Voltage 4.5 V to 5.5 V (single 5 V supply) —
RS-232 Output Voltage Swing ±5 V to ±10 V (from charge pump) —
Receiver Input Voltage Range ±30 V —
Receiver Hysteresis [DATA_NEEDED: receiver hysteresis voltage] —
ESD Protection (RS-232 pins) IEC61000-4-2: ±15 kV air, ±8 kV contact [DATA_NEEDED: datasheet ESD figure]
Supply Current (no load, typ) 8 mA typical —
Charge-Pump Capacitors 4 x 1.0 µF external —
Operating Temperature 0 °C to +70 °C (commercial, C suffix) 0 C to +70 C (commercial grade)
Package 16-pin SOIC (D) SOIC-16 (D)
Mounting Type Surface Mount Surface Mount
MSL Level [DATA_NEEDED: MSL rating] —
RoHS Status Compliant Compliant
Lead-Free Yes —
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
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
Lead-Free / Halogen-Free — Yes / [DATA_NEEDED: halogen-free]
Interchangeable With — Maxim MAX232 (industry-standard die)

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