MAX232EPE vs MAX232CPE Comparison
Detailed side-by-side comparison of MAX232EPE by Maxim Integrated and MAX232CPE by Maxim Integrated. Compare key specifications, electrical parameters, packaging, lifecycle status, pricing, and availability to determine the best component for your design requirements.
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MAX232EPE+ - +5V RS-232 Transceiver, 2/2, 16-PDIP | Maxim Integrated
MAX232EPE ✓ ActiveSpecification Comparison
| Parameter | MAX232EPE | MAX232CPE |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Maxim Integrated | Maxim Integrated |
| Category | Interface ICs | Interface ICs |
| Lifecycle Status | Active | Active |
| Stock Status | In Stock | In Stock |
| Unit Price (USD) | $1.78 | $2.18 |
| Product Type | RS-232 Transceiver (Driver/Receiver) | — |
| Drivers / Receivers | 2 / 2 | — |
| Supply Voltage | 4.5 V to 5.5 V (single +5V supply) | 4.5 V to 5.5 V (single 5 V supply) |
| Data Rate | 120 kbps (typical) | 120 kbps |
| RS-232 Output Voltage | ±10 V (typical, generated internally by charge pump) | — |
| Operating Temperature | -40 C to +85 C (extended industrial) | 0°C to +70°C (commercial grade) |
| Package | 16-PDIP (Plastic DIP, 0.300 inch / 7.62 mm) | 16-pin PDIP (PE) |
| 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) | [DATA_NEEDED: ESD rating on driver outputs] |
| 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) | See compliance_info |
| Pin Count | 16 | — |
| Function | — | RS-232 Transceiver (2 Drivers / 2 Receivers) |
| Protocol | — | EIA/TIA-232E, V.28/V.24 |
| Number of Drivers | — | 2 |
| Number of Receivers | — | 2 |
| Driver Output Voltage Swing | — | ±9 V typical (RS-232 load) |
| Receiver Input Voltage Range | — | ±25 V |
| Supply Current | — | 8 mA typical |
| Charge Pump Capacitors | — | 4 x 1 µF external |