MAX3232CD vs ADM242AR Comparison
Detailed side-by-side comparison of MAX3232CD by Texas Instruments and ADM242AR by Analog Devices. Compare key specifications, electrical parameters, packaging, lifecycle status, pricing, and availability to determine the best component for your design requirements.
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MAX3232CD - 2/2 RS-232 Transceiver, 250 kbit/s | Texas Instruments
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Specification Comparison
| Parameter | MAX3232CD | ADM242AR |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Texas Instruments | Analog Devices |
| Category | Interface ICs | Interface ICs |
| Lifecycle Status | Active | Active |
| Product Type | Multichannel RS-232 line driver/receiver | CMOS 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 | 200 kbps |
| Logic Compatibility | Accepts 5 V logic | CMOS RS-232 |
| 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 | SOIC-18 |
| Mounting Type | Surface mount | Surface mount |
| Operating Temperature | 0 °C to 70 °C | -40°C to +85°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 | — | 2 |
| Receiver Count | — | 2 |
| Supply Voltage | — | 4.5 V to 5.5 V |
| Nominal Supply | — | 5 V |
| External Charge-Pump Capacitor | — | 0.1 µF |
| Driver and Receiver Configuration | — | 2/2 full RS-232 transceiver |
| Charge-Pump Architecture | — | On-chip charge pump |
| RS-232 Level Generation | — | Bipolar levels generated from 5 V supply |
| Supply Type | — | Single supply |
| Lead-Free Status | — | [DATA_NEEDED: lead-free status] |