MAX232EPE vs ADM202EAN Comparison
Detailed side-by-side comparison of MAX232EPE by Maxim Integrated and ADM202EAN by Analog Devices. Compare key specifications, electrical parameters, packaging, lifecycle status, pricing, and availability to determine the best component for your design requirements.
Maxim Integrated
MAX232EPE+ - +5V RS-232 Transceiver, 2/2, 16-PDIP | Maxim Integrated
MAX232EPE ✓ ActiveAnalog Devices
ADM202EAN - Dual RS-232 Driver/Receiver, 5V, 16-PDIP | Analog Devices
ADM202EAN ✓ ActiveSpecification Comparison
| Parameter | MAX232EPE | ADM202EAN |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Maxim Integrated | Analog Devices |
| Category | Interface ICs | Interface ICs |
| Lifecycle Status | Active | Active |
| Product Type | RS-232 Transceiver (Driver/Receiver) | — |
| Drivers / Receivers | 2 / 2 | — |
| Supply Voltage | 4.5 V to 5.5 V (single +5V supply) | 5 V |
| Data Rate | 120 kbps (typical) | 230 kbit/s |
| RS-232 Output Voltage | ±10 V (typical, generated internally by charge pump) | — |
| Operating Temperature | -40 C to +85 C (extended industrial) | — |
| Package | 16-PDIP (Plastic DIP, 0.300 inch / 7.62 mm) | 16-pin PDIP |
| Mounting Type | Through-Hole | Through-hole |
| External Charge-Pump Capacitors | 4 x 1 uF (typical, tantalum or ceramic) | — |
| ESD Protection | ±15 kV HBM on RS-232 pins (per Maxim datasheet family) | — |
| Receiver Input Levels | ±30 V tolerant | — |
| Standards Compliance | EIA/TIA-232E, V.28, V.24 | — |
| MSL Level | 1 (unlimited) | — |
| RoHS Status | Compliant (lead-free + indicates lead-free finish) | [DATA_NEEDED: RoHS status] |
| Pin Count | 16 | — |
| Number of Channels | — | 2 channels |
| Interface Type | — | RS-232 line driver/receiver |
| RS-232 Output Levels | — | ±10 V |
| Charge-Pump Capacitor Value | — | 0.1 µF minimum |
| RS-232 Compliance | — | TIA/EIA-232-E and V.28 |
| ESD Protection, Contact | — | 8 kV |
| ESD Protection, Air Gap | — | 15 kV |
| ESD Protection, Human Body Model | — | 15 kV |
| EMC Directive | — | 89/336/EEC |
| Fast Transient Burst Immunity | — | IEC 61000-4-4 |
| EMI Emissions Reference | — | EN 55022 |
| Supply Configuration | — | Single 5 V supply |
| Driver Slew Rate | — | [DATA_NEEDED: driver slew rate] |
| Receiver Propagation Delay | — | [DATA_NEEDED: receiver propagation delay] |
| Operating Temperature Range | — | [DATA_NEEDED: operating temperature range] |
| REACH Status | — | [DATA_NEEDED: REACH status] |