MAX3232CD vs ADM208AR Comparison

Detailed side-by-side comparison of MAX3232CD by Texas Instruments and ADM208AR by Analog Devices. Compare key specifications, electrical parameters, packaging, lifecycle status, pricing, and availability to determine the best component for your design requirements.

Specification Comparison

Parameter MAX3232CD ADM208AR
Brand Texas Instruments Analog Devices
Category Interface ICs Interface ICs
Lifecycle Status Active Active
Product Type Multichannel RS-232 line driver/receiver RS-232 transceiver
Supply Voltage Range 3 V to 5.5 V —
Number of Drivers 2 —
Number of Receivers 2 —
Maximum Data Rate 250 kbit/s —
Logic Compatibility Accepts 5 V logic —
Typical Supply Current 300 µA —
ESD Protection ±15 kV —
External Capacitors Required charge-pump capacitors; datasheet application uses 0.1 µF capacitors —
Package 16-pin SOIC 24-pin SOIC
Mounting Type Surface mount Surface Mount
Operating Temperature 0 °C to 70 °C —
RS-232 Standards TIA/EIA-232-F and ITU V.28 —
Lead Status Lead-free —
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] —
Driver Count — 4
Receiver Count — 4
Supply Voltage — +5 V
Data Rate — 200 kbps
Charge-Pump Capacitor Value — 0.1 µF
Interface Standard — RS-232
Compatibility Context — EIA-232-E and V.28
Package Designation — 24-SOIC
Logic Technology — CMOS
Number of Transceiver Channels — 4
Power-Supply Architecture — Single +5 V supply
Operating Voltage Range — [DATA_NEEDED: operating voltage range]
Operating Temperature Range — [DATA_NEEDED: operating temperature range]
Receiver Input Voltage Range — [DATA_NEEDED: receiver input voltage range]
Driver Output Swing — [DATA_NEEDED: driver output swing]
Quiescent Current — [DATA_NEEDED: quiescent current]
ESD Rating — [DATA_NEEDED: ESD rating]

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