SP232AET-L vs MAX232DR Comparison
Detailed side-by-side comparison of SP232AET-L by MaxLinear and MAX232DR 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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MAX232DR - 5V Dual RS-232 Transceiver, 120kbps, SOIC-16 | TI (Tape & Reel)
MAX232DR ✓ ActiveSpecification Comparison
| Parameter | SP232AET-L | MAX232DR |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | MaxLinear | Texas Instruments |
| Category | Interface ICs | Interface ICs |
| Lifecycle Status | Active | Active |
| Transceiver Configuration | 2 drivers and 2 receivers | — |
| Protocol Support | EIA/TIA-232 and V.28 | — |
| Duplex Mode | Full duplex | — |
| Supply Voltage Range | 4.5V to 5.5V | — |
| Data Rate Under Load | 120kbps | — |
| Maximum Data Rate | 240kbps | — |
| Receiver Hysteresis | 500mV | — |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40°C to +85°C | — |
| Package | 16-SOIC | SOIC-16 (D) |
| Mounting Type | SMD surface mount | Surface Mount |
| Process Technology | BiCMOS | — |
| Charge-Pump Capacitor | 0.1µF ceramic | — |
| ESD Protection Rating | 2kV | — |
| Human Body Model ESD Tolerance | ±15kV | — |
| IEC ESD System | IEC 61000-4-2 at ±15kV | — |
| RoHS Status | RoHS compliant | Compliant |
| Function | — | Dual RS-232 line driver/receiver (2/2 transceiver, full) |
| Data Rate | — | 120 kbps |
| Supply Voltage (Vcc) | — | 4.5 V to 5.5 V |
| Supply Current | — | 8 mA typical |
| Receiver Input Levels | — | +/-30 V tolerant |
| Number of Drivers | — | 2 |
| Number of Receivers | — | 2 |
| Charge Pump Capacitors Required | — | 4 external (typically 1 uF) |
| Generated RS-232 Rails | — | Approx. +/-9 V to +/-10 V from internal charge pump |
| Compliance | — | TIA/EIA-232-F, ITU V.28 |
| ESD Protection (RS-232 pins) | — | [DATA_NEEDED: datasheet ESD figure] |
| Operating Temperature | — | 0 C to +70 C (commercial grade) |
| Lead-Free / Halogen-Free | — | Yes / [DATA_NEEDED: halogen-free] |
| Interchangeable With | — | Maxim MAX232 (industry-standard die) |