MAX3232CD vs MAX3232ECDB Comparison

Detailed side-by-side comparison of MAX3232CD by Texas Instruments and MAX3232ECDB by Texas Instruments. Compare key specifications, electrical parameters, packaging, lifecycle status, pricing, and availability to determine the best component for your design requirements.

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MAX3232ECDB MAX3232ECDB - RS-232 Transceiver 3-5.5V ±15kV ESD | TI

MAX3232ECDB - RS-232 Transceiver 3-5.5V ±15kV ESD | TI

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Specification Comparison

Parameter MAX3232CD MAX3232ECDB
Brand Texas Instruments Texas Instruments
Category Interface ICs Interface ICs
Lifecycle Status Active Active
Stock Status In Stock In Stock
Unit Price (USD) $0.78 $1.49
Product Type Multichannel RS-232 line driver/receiver —
Supply Voltage Range 3 V to 5.5 V 3 V to 5.5 V
Number of Drivers 2 2
Number of Receivers 2 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 16-SSOP (DB, 0.209 in / 5.30 mm width)
Mounting Type Surface mount Surface Mount
Operating Temperature 0 °C to 70 °C 0C to +70C
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] —
AEC-Q100 Qualification [DATA_NEEDED: AEC-Q100 qualification status] —
Protocol — RS-232
Type — Transceiver
Data Rate — 250 kbps (minimum)
ESD Protection (RS-232 Bus Pins) — ±15 kV (HBM)
ESD Protection (IEC 61000-4-2) — ±15 kV contact discharge / ±15 kV air-gap discharge
Standard Compliance — TIA/EIA-232-F
Packaging — Tube
External Capacitors Required — 4 x 0.1 uF (charge pump)
Lead Free Status — [DATA_NEEDED: lead free status]

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