MAX232ID vs MAX3232EID Comparison

Detailed side-by-side comparison of MAX232ID by Texas Instruments and MAX3232EID 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 MAX232ID MAX3232EID
Brand Texas Instruments Texas Instruments
Category Interface ICs Interface ICs
Lifecycle Status Active Active
Product Type Dual RS-232 line driver and receiver IC Dual RS-232 line driver/receiver transceiver
Number of Drivers 2 2 drivers
Number of Receivers 2 2 receivers
Maximum Data Rate 120 kbit/s 250 kbps
Supply Voltage Range 4.5 V to 5.5 V 3 V to 5.5 V
Single Supply Operation 5 V —
Driver Output Level Plus or minus 9 V —
Receiver Input Level Plus or minus 30 V —
Typical Supply Current 8 mA —
Charge-Pump Capacitor 1 uF —
Number of Charge-Pump Capacitors [DATA_NEEDED: number of required charge-pump capacitors] —
Interface Standard TIA/EIA-232-F and ITU Recommendation V.28 RS-232
Package 16-pin SOIC 16-SOIC (0.154 inch, 3.90 mm width)
Mounting Type Surface mount Surface mount
Operating Temperature Range [DATA_NEEDED: operating temperature range] —
ESD Protection Plus or minus 2 kV ±15 kV
RoHS Status [DATA_NEEDED: RoHS compliance status] [DATA_NEEDED: RoHS status]
REACH Status [DATA_NEEDED: REACH compliance status] [DATA_NEEDED: REACH status]
AEC-Q100 Qualification [DATA_NEEDED: AEC-Q100 qualification status] [DATA_NEEDED: AEC-Q100 qualification]
Nominal Supply Example — 3.3 V
Charge Pump — Dual charge-pump circuit
Packaging — Tube
Operating Temperature — 0 °C to 70 °C
Lead-Free Status — Lead free
Lead-Exposed Area — [DATA_NEEDED: lead-exposed area]
Operating Free-Air Temperature — [DATA_NEEDED: full operating temperature range]

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