MAX3232IPW vs MAX3232CPWR Comparison

Detailed side-by-side comparison of MAX3232IPW by Texas Instruments and MAX3232CPWR 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 MAX3232IPW MAX3232CPWR
Brand Texas Instruments Texas Instruments
Category Interface ICs Interface ICs
Lifecycle Status Active Active
Product Type Dual RS-232 line driver and receiver Dual RS-232 line driver/receiver transceiver
Number of Drivers 2 channels 2
Number of Receivers 2 channels 2
Supply Voltage Range 3V to 5.5V 3 V to 5.5 V
Maximum Data Rate 250kbit/s 250 kbit/s
ESD Protection ±15kV ±15 kV
Logic Input Compatibility 5V logic —
Charge-Pump External Capacitors 0.1µF —
Typical Supply Current 300µA 300 µA
RS-232 Standards TIA/EIA-232-F and ITU V.28 —
Package 16-pin TSSOP 16-pin TSSOP (PW)
Mounting Type Surface mount Surface mount
Channel Configuration 2/2 transceiver 2/2 full RS-232 transceiver
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] —
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
Interface Type — RS-232
Operating Supply — Single 3 V to 5.5 V supply
Protection Scope — RS-232 line-driver and receiver terminals, including ground
Manufacturer — Texas Instruments

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