MAX3243EIRHBR vs ST3243ECTR-E Comparison
Detailed side-by-side comparison of MAX3243EIRHBR by Texas Instruments and ST3243ECTR-E by STMicroelectronics. Compare key specifications, electrical parameters, packaging, lifecycle status, pricing, and availability to determine the best component for your design requirements.
Texas Instruments
MAX3243EIRHBR - 500kbps RS-232 Transceiver | Texas Instruments
MAX3243EIRHBR ✓ ActiveSTMicroelectronics
ST3243ECTR-E - 3V-5.5V RS-232 Transceiver | STMicroelectronics
ST3243ECTR-E ✓ ActiveSpecification Comparison
| Parameter | MAX3243EIRHBR | ST3243ECTR-E |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Texas Instruments | STMicroelectronics |
| Category | Interface ICs | Interface ICs |
| Lifecycle Status | Active | Active |
| Product Type | RS-232 line driver/receiver transceiver | — |
| Supply Voltage Range | 3V to 5.5V | — |
| Maximum Data Rate | 500kbps | 400 kbps |
| Number of Line Drivers | 3 | — |
| Number of Line Receivers | 5 | — |
| Charge-Pump Architecture | Dual charge-pump circuit | — |
| HBM ESD Protection | ±15kV | — |
| IEC61000-4-2 Air-Gap ESD Protection | ±15kV | — |
| IEC61000-4-2 Contact ESD Protection | ±8kV | — |
| RS-232 Standard Compliance | TIA/EIA-232-F | — |
| Package | 32-VQFN, 5x5mm | 28-TSSOP (0.173, 4.40 mm Width) |
| Mounting Type | Surface mount | Surface Mount |
| Automotive Qualification | Not qualified | — |
| RoHS Status | [DATA_NEEDED: RoHS status] | Compliant |
| REACH Status | [DATA_NEEDED: REACH status] | — |
| Operating Temperature Range | [DATA_NEEDED: operating temperature range] | — |
| Shutdown Supply Current | [DATA_NEEDED: shutdown supply current] | — |
| Receiver Hysteresis | [DATA_NEEDED: receiver hysteresis] | — |
| Number of Drivers | — | 3 |
| Number of Receivers | — | 5 |
| Protocol | — | RS-232 (EIA/TIA-232, V.28/V.24) |
| Supply Voltage | — | 3 V to 5.5 V |
| ESD Protection (HBM) | — | ±15 kV |
| ESD Protection (IEC 1000-4-2 Contact) | — | ±8 kV |
| Slew Rate | — | 6 V/µs |
| Charge-pump Capacitors Required | — | 4 external (typical 100 nF) |
| Auto Power-Down | — | Yes |
| Receiver Output Type | — | 3-state (tri-state) |
| Operating Temperature | — | 0 °C to +70 °C |
| Packaging | — | Tape & Reel (TR) |