MAX3232CPWR vs MAX3232IPW Comparison

Detailed side-by-side comparison of MAX3232CPWR by Texas Instruments and MAX3232IPW 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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MAX3232CPWR MAX3232CPWR - 250kbps Dual RS-232 Transceiver | TI

MAX3232CPWR - 250kbps Dual RS-232 Transceiver | TI

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Specification Comparison

Parameter MAX3232CPWR MAX3232IPW
Brand Texas Instruments Texas Instruments
Category Interface ICs Interface ICs
Lifecycle Status Active Active
Product Type Dual RS-232 line driver/receiver transceiver Dual RS-232 line driver and receiver
Supply Voltage Range 3 V to 5.5 V 3V to 5.5V
Maximum Data Rate 250 kbit/s 250kbit/s
Number of Drivers 2 2 channels
Number of Receivers 2 2 channels
ESD Protection ±15 kV ±15kV
Typical Supply Current 300 µA 300µA
External Charge-Pump Capacitors 0.1 µF —
Logic Compatibility Accepts 5-V logic —
Standards Compliance Meets or exceeds TIA/EIA-232-F and ITU V.28 requirements —
Package 16-pin TSSOP (PW) 16-pin TSSOP
Mounting Type Surface mount Surface mount
Interface Type RS-232 —
Channel Configuration 2/2 full RS-232 transceiver 2/2 transceiver
Operating Supply Single 3 V to 5.5 V supply —
Protection Scope RS-232 line-driver and receiver terminals, including ground —
Manufacturer Texas Instruments —
Logic Input Compatibility — 5V logic
Charge-Pump External Capacitors — 0.1µF
RS-232 Standards — TIA/EIA-232-F and ITU V.28
Supply Topology — Single 3V to 5.5V supply
ESD Protection Scope — Serial-port connection terminals, including ground
Operating Temperature Range — [DATA_NEEDED: operating temperature range]
RoHS Status — [DATA_NEEDED: RoHS status]
REACH Status — [DATA_NEEDED: REACH status]

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