MAX232NS vs MAX232DR Comparison
Detailed side-by-side comparison of MAX232NS by Texas Instruments and MAX232DR by Texas Instruments. Compare key specifications, electrical parameters, packaging, lifecycle status, pricing, and availability to determine the best component for your design requirements.
Texas Instruments
MAX232DR - 5V Dual RS-232 Transceiver, 120kbps, SOIC-16 | TI (Tape & Reel)
MAX232DR ✓ ActiveSpecification Comparison
| Parameter | MAX232NS | MAX232DR |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Texas Instruments | Texas Instruments |
| Category | Interface ICs | Interface ICs |
| Lifecycle Status | Active | Active |
| Product Type | RS-232 dual transceiver | — |
| Number of Drivers | 2 | 2 |
| Number of Receivers | 2 | 2 |
| 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) | 0 C to +70 C (commercial grade) |
| Package | 16-pin SOIC, 0.209-inch body width | SOIC-16 (D) |
| Mounting Type | Surface mount | Surface Mount |
| 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 | — |
| RoHS Status | [DATA_NEEDED: RoHS status] | Compliant |
| REACH Status | [DATA_NEEDED: REACH status] | — |
| AEC-Q100 Qualification | [DATA_NEEDED: AEC-Q100 qualification] | — |
| Function | — | Dual RS-232 line driver/receiver (2/2 transceiver, full) |
| 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 |
| ESD Protection (RS-232 pins) | — | [DATA_NEEDED: datasheet ESD figure] |
| Lead-Free / Halogen-Free | — | Yes / [DATA_NEEDED: halogen-free] |
| Interchangeable With | — | Maxim MAX232 (industry-standard die) |