SP3232EA-L vs MAX232EPE Comparison
Detailed side-by-side comparison of SP3232EA-L by Sipex and MAX232EPE by Maxim Integrated. Compare key specifications, electrical parameters, packaging, lifecycle status, pricing, and availability to determine the best component for your design requirements.
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MAX232EPE+ - +5V RS-232 Transceiver, 2/2, 16-PDIP | Maxim Integrated
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| Parameter | SP3232EA-L | MAX232EPE |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sipex | Maxim Integrated |
| Category | Interface ICs | Interface ICs |
| Lifecycle Status | Unknown | Active |
| Stock Status | In Stock | In Stock |
| Unit Price (USD) | $0.27 | $1.78 |
| Product Type | RS-232 transceiver IC | RS-232 Transceiver (Driver/Receiver) |
| Transmitter and Receiver Configuration | 1 transmitter and 1 receiver | — |
| Supply Voltage Range | +3.0 V to +5.5 V | — |
| Low-Voltage Interoperability | RS-232 interoperable down to +2.7 V power source | — |
| Data Rate | Minimum 120 kbps under full load | 120 kbps (typical) |
| Standard Compliance | True EIA/TIA-232-F standards | — |
| Shutdown Feature | 1 µA low-power shutdown with receivers active (SP3222) | — |
| Enhanced ESD Specifications | ±15 kV | — |
| Charge-Pump Operation | High-efficiency charge-pump power supply | — |
| External Capacitor Requirement | 0.1 µF capacitors in 3.3 V operation | — |
| Nominal Package | 16-SSOP | — |
| Mounting Type | Surface mount | Through-Hole |
| Operating Temperature | [DATA_NEEDED: operating temperature range] | -40 C to +85 C (extended industrial) |
| Receiver Logic Levels | [DATA_NEEDED: receiver input thresholds] | — |
| Transmitter Output Levels | [DATA_NEEDED: RS-232 output voltage levels] | — |
| Absolute Maximum Supply Voltage | [DATA_NEEDED: absolute maximum supply voltage] | — |
| RoHS Status | [DATA_NEEDED: RoHS status] | Compliant (lead-free + indicates lead-free finish) |
| REACH Status | [DATA_NEEDED: REACH status] | — |
| Pinout | [DATA_NEEDED: exact SP3232EA-L pin names and numbering] | — |
| Drivers / Receivers | — | 2 / 2 |
| Supply Voltage | — | 4.5 V to 5.5 V (single +5V supply) |
| RS-232 Output Voltage | — | ±10 V (typical, generated internally by charge pump) |
| Package | — | 16-PDIP (Plastic DIP, 0.300 inch / 7.62 mm) |
| External Charge-Pump Capacitors | — | 4 x 1 uF (typical, tantalum or ceramic) |
| ESD Protection | — | ±15 kV HBM on RS-232 pins (per Maxim datasheet family) |
| Receiver Input Levels | — | ±30 V tolerant |
| Standards Compliance | — | EIA/TIA-232E, V.28, V.24 |
| MSL Level | — | 1 (unlimited) |
| Pin Count | — | 16 |