MAX232NSR vs MAX232CSE+T Comparison
Detailed side-by-side comparison of MAX232NSR by Texas Instruments and MAX232CSE+T by Analog Devices. Compare key specifications, electrical parameters, packaging, lifecycle status, pricing, and availability to determine the best component for your design requirements.
Texas Instruments
MAX232NSR - 2/2 RS-232 Transceiver, 120 kbps | Texas Instruments (Tape & Reel)
MAX232NSR ✓ ActiveSpecification Comparison
| Parameter | MAX232NSR | MAX232CSE+T |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Texas Instruments | Analog Devices |
| 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) | — |
| Package | 16-pin SOIC, 0.209-inch body width | 16-pin Narrow SOIC (SOIC-N-16) |
| 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] | — |
| REACH Status | [DATA_NEEDED: REACH status] | — |
| AEC-Q100 Qualification | [DATA_NEEDED: AEC-Q100 qualification] | — |
| Function | — | RS-232 Line Driver/Receiver (Transceiver) |
| Protocol | — | RS-232 (EIA/TIA-232E, V.28/V.24) |
| Supply Voltage (Vcc) | — | 4.5 V to 5.5 V (single +5V supply) |
| Data Rate | — | 120 kb/s |
| RS-232 Driver Output Voltage | — | ±7.5 V minimum (typical ±9 V) into 3 kΩ load |
| Receiver Input Voltage Range | — | ±30 V |
| Charge Pump | — | Internal; requires 4 × 1 µF external capacitors |
| Operating Temperature Range | — | 0 °C to +70 °C (commercial C-grade) |
| MSL Level | — | 1 (unlimited floor life at <30 °C / 85 % RH) |
| Lead-Free / RoHS | — | Yes (compliant per +T suffix) |
| Receiver Input Hysteresis | — | [DATA_NEEDED: receiver hysteresis voltage] |
| Supply Current (No Load) | — | [DATA_NEEDED: typical Icc] |
| Packaging | — | Tape & Reel (T+R) |